CAR-BUYING QUESTIONS
What model year used car should I buy?
Aim for model years with good reliability research and safety ratings, ideally after any first-year issues of a new generation were sorted out. Check NHTSA for recalls and complaints by year, and IIHS and NHTSA for crash ratings, since they can change between years. Newer years often add safety tech, so compare features too. OffLot's research center has model pages and expert reviews to help you compare years.
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