Best Cars for $15,000 or Under

Top Vehicles Under

$15,000

Valley Motors

Reliability      Fuel Consumption       Quality

#1. Honda Accord 2006 - Known for its V6 engine to be powerful and economical engines out there. For years now, the Accord is still being among the most reliable vehicles, especially during 2006. It has been the most trusted and reliable family car in the industry. Finding one with a clear title, low miles and decent price is rare, so don't pass it up. 

References: 

edmunds.com/honda/accord/2006/ 

consumerreports

#2 Honda Fit 2011 - The biggest of small cars. Utilizing it's given space to the fullest, it drives snappy and quick, qualifying it for an extremely fun little car to drive. Not to mention the money you'll be saving at the pump. 

References: 

edmunds.com/honda/fit/2011/

consumerreports

#3 Toyota Prius 2009 - Finding a lower priced AND lower miles Prius is a gem these days for these high demand cars. "Going Green" has never been so popular and that smile on your face as you drive past the gas station is priceless. According to J.D. Power 2011 testing, the Prius topped the Vehicle Dependability study beating out the Hyundai Elantra and Toyota Matrix. 

References:

autotrader.com

edmunds.com/toyota/prius/2009

#4 Honda CR-V 2005 - Awarded, again, for J.D. Power's Top Compact Crossover/SUV. The CR-V has been taking home this title for years and its obvious why. The CR-V is a sporty vehicle in the crossover world along with being one of the safest in its class. Honda's reliability has this vehicle ready to take on many miles to come for whoever can snag it first. 

References: 

consumerreports

edmunds.com/honda/cr-v/2005/

#5 Nissan Sentra 2010 - Nissan's spacious, fuel efficient but often overlooked Sentra. The Sentra may not be one of the top cars and hybrids out there however the Sentra does compete in the areas of interior room, safety and gas mileage among higher competitors. Finding a Sentra with low miles that's been well maintained has a long life ahead. 

References:

edmunds.com/nissan/sentra/2010/

Athletes of the Used Hybrids Cars

Hybrid Athletes

Lets face it, gas prices aren't getting any lower as far as we know. On the other hand however, the world of Hybrids are now more affordable, more reliable, and can take the edge off at the pump. Go Hybrids! 

#1 Big surprise, the Toyota Prius have been king of the mpg conscious world for a few years now. Although you're not going to win any drag races with this vehicle, i'd take pride on being an Olympian marathon runner instead. An Olympian runner that's up to speed with the technological world and runs in the front of the pack for the mid-sized car class. Not to mention the surprising amount of space the Prius has is a plus as well. 

Below is a Toyota Prius 2009. For more information and pricing look here.

  

  

#2 Honda Insight squeezes into the big name lists of Hybrid cars as well. Selling points: lower price, great fuel millage (40/44 mpg), Honda's reliability, and above average safety scores has been a huge attraction for customers. As a distance runner, the Insight wont be sponsored by Nike anytime soon but it's still a respected competitor. 

2010 Honda Insight. For more information and pricing look here.

  

  

#3 Here's a sprinter among the Hybrids! Well, in a way. Many reviews compliment the Altima in its sporty handling, steering, and solid build that is very similar to the gas powered Altima. This "sprinter" averages 33/33 city/highway mpg for above average fuel consumption but still far behind the above competitors. If you're looking for a Hybrid that still has some "umph" behind the wheel, the Altima Hybrid is probably for you. 

2011 Nissan Altima. For more information and pricing look here.

  

   

For upcoming car reviews, tips, and more please check back with us here. 

We are also on

Facebook

Twitter

www.valleymotors.net

Top 5 Cars for College Grads

For the graduating class of 2013, these two things are most likely to be on their priority list.

1. New Career
2. New Car

Here at Valley Motors we can't help much with your career decisions, however, we can help you with finding the best cars for your future! Today we provide a list of 5 cars that have been recommended by various sources that suggest the best vehicles for college grads and their new adventures. 

1. Honda Civic 2010 Sedan. 

Comfortable, Fuel Economy, and Quality Build. These are the main reasons why a grad would want to go with the Honda Civic. Knowing that the option of cruising across the country for a future job in this reliable car is appealing. 

http://www.valleymotors.net/detail-2010-honda-civic_sdn-4dr_man_lx-used-10518182.html

2. Toyota Prius 2009 

Fuel Economy really doesn't get any better than this. If you're taking a new job that suggests a lot of travel, the Toyota Prius is for you. With a great amount of interior space, not to mention all the latest high tech gadgets involved, the Prius would be the best traveling companion. 

http://www.valleymotors.net/detail-2009-toyota-prius-5dr_hb-used-10502579.html

#3 Hyundai Elantra 2008 

Hyundai continues to climb the ladder in the auto industry. With the solid handling, reliability and great warranty this car provides, it's hard to go wrong with the Hyundai Elantra. Not to mention that the price on these vehicles are more attractive than other competitors as well. 

http://www.valleymotors.net/detail-2008-hyundai-elantra-4dr_sdn_auto_gls-used-9806969.html

#4 Ford Mustang 2003 Convertible 

What's better than riding in some powerful American Muscle with the wind in your hair? I can't think of much. The availability of jumping from a V6 to V8 for some more horses isn't out of the question either. Reliability on these muscle machines are solid and mpg isn't as bad as you might think. 

http://www.valleymotors.net/detail-2003-ford-mustang-2dr_conv_gt_deluxe-used-9962930.html

#5 Mazda MAZDA6 2007

While it isn't a sports car, it's still well recognized as a fun to drive, smooth but powerful, type of vehicle. Again, it represents solid mpg and reliability as well. Making it yet another great choice for a college grad. 

http://www.valleymotors.net/detail-2007-mazda-mazda6-4dr_sdn_auto_i_touring-used-9227356.html

Add us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up with our latest updates! 

We love to help out customers find the right car. For any questions please visit any one of our websites and get in contact with us.