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FAQs

What is the most sought after vehicle right now? ›

Honda and Lexus models are selling the fastest, while premium vehicles struggle to find their second buyers. Consumers are happy to buy used EVs, but hybrids are selling like hotcakes right now.

It wouldn't be a best seller list without the Ford F-150 pickup topping it and 2023 is no exception. Making up 3.3% of the 9.2 million used car sales examined, the Ford F-150 retained its top spot for another year, not just in the used market.

Sell your car to an individual or private party

Selling your car to an individual, also called a private-party sale, is typically where you can get the most money. However, it can also be more time-consuming and come with added risk.

The fastest-selling used car brands are Honda, Lexus, Toyota, Tesla, and Acura, averaging between 26 and 28 days to sell.

What is considered high mileage on a car? Often, 100,000 miles is considered a cut-off point for used cars because older vehicles often start requiring more expensive and frequent maintenance when mileage exceeds 100,000.

In what three states is it most expensive to own a car? ›

Car ownership costs vary significantly by state, with California, Nevada, Florida, New York, and Washington being the most expensive due to high costs of insurance, fuel, sales tax, and vehicle depreciation.

The Kelley Blue Book ^® Price Advisor shows you what you should pay for a new or used car based on what others have paid in your area. And how can you be sure you're getting good deal? Aim for the Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price and Fair Market Range as your target price.

As a general rule, you should assume that the average car owner puts 12,000 miles on a car each year. To determine whether a car has reasonable mileage, you can simply multiply 12,000 by its age. That means good mileage for a car that's 5 years old is 60,000.

The Best Time to Buy a Used Car

Purchasing a used vehicle that is 2-3 years old means that you are getting a relatively new car in good condition without being affected heavily by depreciation.

Best seasons to buy a car

The time around the New Year, in particular, is regarded as a good time to buy since it benefits from the end of monthly, quarterly, and yearly cycles, falls around a holiday, and you can still find some of last year's models at deep discounts.

1. Ford F-Series. The Ford F-150's offers the best attributes of a modern pickup: power, efficiency, comfort and capability. Add to that a huge range of configurations and options, and you've got the best-selling vehicle in America for 2023.