What's the cheapest, safest, most reliable, most economical used car out there?

Question

compact cars

Answer 1

According to my Which Car? that arrived today, Toyota Yaris Verso 2000 - 2005 scores 97%, Daihatsu Sirion (2005 on) & Honda Jazz (2001 on) both do very well at 94%

Scores comprise running costs, reliability, economy, dealer service, etc.

Answer 2

The cheapest may not be the safest, nor the most reliable ( which is one reason why it is the cheapest... )

There are lots of vehicles which qualify with maybe one or two of your search criteria.  Generally speaking, any 4 cylinder engine with a manual transmission ( especially if it is a diesel ) will be the cheapest and most economical.  Whether they are safe and reliable is another question.

Answer 3

2005-2007 Focus

reasons

1. New body style out = lowers value cheaper for you

2. Power train warranty 5 years 100,000 miles

3. 5 star crash rating

4. Since the first year 2000, it is one of the most reliable cars.

5. 28-34mpg on average

If you go to a midsize the 2006-2007 Taurus is the best. Safest car on the road and they have 10,000-30,000 miles on them and are half the price as when they were new.

Answer 4

i'd imagine it would be the civic. i see those things all over the place.

Answer 5

Kia Rio

Answer 6

for $4,000

look for

98 Acura CL

98 Honda Accord or Civic

98 -00 Toyota Corolla or Echo 00

Answer 7

It's called a bicycle.