Buyers looking for used cars in New York may be following the precept of many consumers, who are forgoing new items for used and second-hand goods, according to a USA Today report.
“We’re seeing classic recession behavior,” Mark Vitner, senior economist at Wachovia told the news provider. “People are trying to get more value for every dollar they spend.”
Kiplinger’s agrees with trying to get the most out of one’s purchasing power in a recently released report on best used car values.
They say that a used Acura TL was one of the best in its class for two years, and the 2006 model offers “quality and reliability,” for a price range that’s $10,000 less than what it retailed for when it was first released.
Edmunds.com editors agree, noting that the car is “enjoyable to drive” and has a well-appointed interior and strong V6 engine that combine for a “pleasant blend of ride comfort and fun.”
With just under 260 horsepower going to the wheels, the EPA estimates that with combined city and highway driving, the used Acura TL would still go for nearly 360 miles on a single tank.