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For most consumers, a new car is a major expense, and its value starts depreciating soon after it's driven off of the car dealer's lot. Most people keep their new cars for an average of 6 years—just long enough to pay them off. For those looking for a quality used car, that translates to a huge inventory of used cars on the market. It's no secret that used cars—if they are in good condition—can save a consumer thousands and thousands of dollars in purchase fees and financing costs. But what about those bargains with 100,000 miles on the odometer? Twenty years ago, that mileage would have scared off most car buyers. Today, most cars that have been cared for with proper maintenance have a reasonable life expectancy of around 200,000 miles. Here are some of the top choices for 100,000-mile used autos in Anchorage, Alaska. Top Used Cars When car experts start talking about great deals in used cars, there are certain manufacturers' names that often show up in their "best" used cars lists: Toyota, Honda, Volvo, Mazda, Nissan, and the list is growing. Stories have emerged over the last decade of cars lasting 300,000 miles. Of course, the number of models sold contributes to their frequency of showing up on these lists, simply because there are more of them on the road. But here are a few models that show up frequently: • Toyota Camry • Honda Accord • Toyota Corolla • Volvo 850 • Honda Civic • Toyota Prius • Hyundai Azera This are just a few of the vehicles considered to be wise choices for consumers, based upon their reliability and quality of manufacturing. Top Used Trucks and SUVs With the abundant snowfall and cold temperatures in Anchorage during the winter months, many residents prefer pickups and SUVs as their chosen transportation. Reliability is mandatory. Here are some top choices for used pickups and SUVs that hold up well past the 100,000-mile odometer reading: • Toyota Tacoma • Chevrolet Suburban • GMC Yukon • Jeep Cherokee • Ford F-150 • Ford Expedition • Toyota 4Runner The Educated Consumer The internet has made it easier to not only research the reliability of used vehicles, but to track the history of a specific car through websites such as Carfax. Always have a mechanic check out a vehicle before signing on the dotted line. Be flexible. You may have your heart set on that 4-wheel drive Toyota Tacoma, but don't overlook a different used auto in Anchorage, Alaska, that might be a better bargain.
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