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The 2008 Chevrolet Impala is a large sedan with a price range of $5,586 to $8,647. With an outdated interior, boat-like driving experience, and more problems than the competition, the Impala is a car...

The 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 is a full size truck with a price range of $14,785 to $18,770. If you’re looking for a roomy and capable truck, the Dodge Ram 1500 is a good choice, but with more mechanical...

The 2014 Toyota Corolla is a compact car with a price range of $12,164 to $16,776. Prices are higher than other compact cars, but lower ownership costs make the Corolla an easy car to recommend....

The 2014 Nissan Altima is a midsize sedan with a price range of $11,929 to $16,938. A lot of complaints from owners and expensive transmission failures make the Altima a car buyers should avoid....

The 2014 Honda Civic is a compact car offered as either a coupe or sedan with a price range of $9,293 to $21,900. A low cost of ownership and great features make the Civic a winning choice for...

The 2014 Honda CR-V is a compact SUV with a price range of $14,339 to $18,737. A comfortable spacious interior and great reliability make the CR-V an SUV worth buying. [article-navigation] Overview...

The 2014 Ford Fusion is a midsize sedan with a price range of $12,437 to $18,330. Engine and transmission problems are reasons buyers should stay away from the car. [article-navigation] Overview [1]...

The 2008 Honda CR-V is a compact SUV with a price range of $7,080 to $10,067. Fewer mechanical problems than most competitors and a spacious cabin help the CR-V earn our recommendation....

The 2012 Ford F-150 is a full size truck with a price range of $12,252 to $32,509. The F-150 is more affordable than most other half ton trucks from the same year, and offers a wide range of features...

The 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a full size truck with a price range of $17,340 to $29,789. The Silverado 1500 series is a simple truck, has fewer problems than competitors, and is a great choice...

The 2012 Toyota Camry is a midsize sedan with a price range of $10,599 to $15,096. Although the Camry is more expensive than many rivals, the long-term ownership costs are much lower, and there are...

The 2014 Ford Escape is a compact SUV with a price range of $11,343 to $16,422. Frequent transmission failures and a high cost of ownership make the Escape an SUV shoppers should avoid....

The 2012 Honda Accord is a midsize car offered as both a coupe and sedan with a price range of $9,418 to $14,855. Fewer mechanical problems than other cars in the same price range, and a spacious...

The 2012 Honda Civic is a compact car offered as a coupe and sedan with a price range of $7,903 to $15,948. A combination of responsive engines, all-new infotainment, and no serious mechanical...

The 2012 Nissan Altima is a midsize car offered as both a coupe and sedan with a price range of $8,093 to $11,932. Questionable long term reliability and obsolete technology are reasons to avoid the...

The 2012 Ram 1500 is a full size truck with a price range of $10,477 to $24,394. Although there are some engine problems; a lower starting price than other large trucks and more affordable maintenance...

The 2012 Toyota Corolla is a compact car with a price range of $9,210 to $13,574. Although pricing is higher than some rivals, the lower ownership costs and a dependable problem-free engine make the...

The 2012 Honda CR-V is a compact SUV with a price range of $11,439 to $15,381. Even though the CR-V is more expensive than some rivals, the excellent long-term reliability scores, no serious...

The 2012 Ford Escape is a compact SUV with a price range of $8,280 to $14,754. More mechanical problems than the competition paired with an outdated driving experience are reasons buyers should avoid...

The 2012 Ford Focus is a compact car offered as both a sedan and hatchback with a price range of $5,164 to $9,410. Questionable long-term reliability and expensive problems make the Focus a car buyers...

The 2012 Ford Fusion is a midsize sedan with a price range of $8,235 to $13,643. Even though the Fusion is more affordable than some rivals, frequent mechanical problems and outdated technology are...

The 2012 Chevrolet Cruze is a compact car with a price range of $6,347 to $10,261. Costly engine and transmission problems make us question long-term reliability, and we recommend shoppers stay away...

The 2012 Toyota Prius is a compact hybrid car with a price range of $9,581 to $14,166. Toyota has gained notoriety for the Prius, and the 2012 model year is a great one to get with fewer complaints...

The 2012 Hyundai Sonata is a midsize car with a price range of $8,141 to $12,352. Mechanical problems are extremely common and costly to repair out of warranty, making the Sonata a car buyers should...

The 2012 Chevrolet Equinox is a compact SUV with a price range of $9,327 to $13,829. Engine and transmission problems are common, making the Equinox a car buyers should not purchase....

The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu is a midsize car with a price range of $7,732 to $12,374. Although the Malibu is more affordable than some competitors, higher ownership costs and weaker technology are...

The 2012 Hyundai Elantra is a compact car with a price range of $7,050 to $10,512. More mechanical issues and less passenger room than rivals make the Elantra a car buyers should avoid....

The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta is a compact car with a price range of $6,808 to $12,910. Although pricing is average for a compact car, the high maintenance and parts costs combined with a short lifespan...

The 2012 Ford Explorer is an SUV with a price range of $11,803 to $16,271. An affordable price point and a better driving experience than other large SUVs help the Explorer earn our recommendation....

The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a midsize SUV with a price range of $14,027 to $31,051. A high purchase price and expensive maintenance costs make the 2012 model one shoppers should avoid....

The 2013 Ford F-150 is a full size truck with a price range of $15,800 to $40,673. Offering a powerful engine lineup, and more customization choices than the competition, the 2013 F-150 easily earns...

The 2014 Chevrolet Cruze is a compact sedan with a price range of $7,244 to $11,452. A combination of high ownership costs, a small cabin, and an outdated infotainment system are reasons to avoid the...

The 2014 Toyota RAV4 is a compact SUV with a price range of $15,308 to $20,825. Initial purchase prices are higher than other SUVs, but long-term ownership costs are lower. [article-navigation]...

The 2014 Chevrolet Equinox is a compact SUV with a price range of $12,639 to $18,726. The Equinox is an average SUV in nearly every way, but nothing stands out in the extremely competitive market....

The 2014 Hyundai Elantra is a compact car with a price range of $11,270 to $14,931. The Elantra is a good choice for shoppers looking for an affordable small car with a nice interior....

The 2014 Hyundai Sonata is a midsize sedan with a price range of $12,224 to $16,579. The Sonata is more expensive than rivals, but is a fine choice if you’re looking for a daily driver with an upscale...

The 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 is a full size truck with a price range of $21,789 to $39,757. Pricier than other in class trucks, with more problems as well. Buyers looking for a truck should get a newer...

The 2014 Ford Explorer is a full-size SUV with a price range of $14,945 to $22,144. More reliable and affordable than some rivals, it’s a good choice for shoppers on a budget. [article-navigation]...

The 2014 Nissan Rogue is a redesigned compact SUV with a price range of $12,834 to $17,528. While more affordable than other SUVs, expensive gearbox problems make it one shoppers should avoid....

The 2014 Chevrolet Malibu is a midsize car with a price range of $12,307 to $17,969. It’s not class-leading, but is a fine choice for shoppers looking for an easy-to-use daily driver....

The 2014 Jeep Cherokee is a midsize SUV with a price range of $12,676 to $20,018. It’s more affordable than other midsize SUVs, but poor long-term reliability makes it more expensive to own....

The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a midsize SUV with a price range of $15,639 to $39,928. A high cost of ownership, and more problems than other model years makes it one to avoid. [article-navigation]...

The 2014 Nissan Sentra is a compact car with a price range of $7,436 to $12,106. It’s more affordable than other options, but has serious mechanical problems, making it one shoppers should avoid....

The 2014 Jeep Wrangler is a midsize SUV with a price range of $22,485 to $32,209. It’s more expensive to own than its competitors, but if you want the raw Jeep experience, there’s no substitute....

The 2016 Ford F-150 is the most popular full size truck, with a price range of $26,968 to $44,885. It has a lower cost of ownership compared to other half-ton trucks, making it a great value for...

The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a full size half-ton truck with a price range of $26,403 to $45,623. It’s a capable and reliable truck for the money, but it’s not class leading....

The 2016 Ram 1500 is a full-size truck available from $19,915 to $38,153. It’s more affordable than its competitors, but has higher long-term ownership costs. [article-navigation] Overview [1]...

The 2016 Toyota Corolla is a compact car with a price range of $14,812 to $19,942. The low cost of ownership makes it an excellent long-term value for buyers looking for a small sedan....

The 2016 Toyota Camry is available with a price range of $16,562 to $23,627. A low cost of ownership and long-lasting engines make it an affordable and attractive option for buyers....

The 2016 Honda CR-V is available from $18,481 to $25,854. It’s more expensive than some of its competitors, but is good value since it has lower-than-average maintenance costs. [article-navigation]...