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When buying a used car one of the most important factors that consumers consider is reliability. You sure don't want to spend your hard earned money on something that will break down and need costly repairs. If you're in the market for a used vehicle, here is a list of the best reliable used cars you can buy.

This list is taken from Consumer Reports which rates cars on multiple years of reliability from 1999 to 2008. This data is taken from the Annual Auto Survey on more than 1.4 million new and used vehicles in which owners reported on serious problems with vehicles in the previous year. According to the survey results, here are the best ones to look for.

Small Cars

#1 Honda Civic - This car is both reliable and economical to drive. The redesign in 2001 saw its popularity grow even larger and in 2003 the hybrid model was introduced. The redesign in 2006 included standard anti lock brakes, curtain air bags and owners report that the ride is even better than before.

Next Best Choices

• Toyota Echo
• Scion xB
• Toyota Corolla
• Toyota Matrix
• Pontiac Vibe
• Mazda3
• Mazda Protege
• Subaru Impreza

Family Cars

#1 Honda Accord - This car has been a top choice for years. The redesign in 2003 made this car more agile and even quieter plus standard anti lock brakes were added.

Next Best Choices

• Toyota Prius
• Ford Fusion
• Mercury Milan
• Toyota Camry (except '08 V6)
• Subaru Outback (6 cyl.)
• Nissan Altima

Upscale Cars

#1 Lexus ES - This quiet and comfortable car has tested reliable for many years. In 2004 a stronger more fuel efficient engine was added.

Next Best Choices

• Lexus IS
• Toyota Avalon
• Acura TSX
• Lincoln MKZ, Zephyr (FWD)
• Infiniti G20
• Acura TL
• Infiniti I30, I35
• Infiniti G35 (Sedan)
• Volvo S60
• Buick Lucerne (V8)
• Nissan Maxima

Luxury Cars

#1 Infiniti M35 - This car has been on the list of reliable vehicles since 2003. The redesign in 2006 added more comfort to this well built car.

Next Best Choices

• Lexus LS
• Lexus GS (6 cyl., RWD)
• Acura RL

Sports and Sporty Cars

#1 Mazda Miata - This car gets points for reliability, easy handling, good performance and affordability.

Next Best Choices

• Lexus SC
• Honda S2000
• Toyota Camry Solara
• Acura RSX
• Toyota Celica
• Scion tC
• BMW Z3, Z4
• Acura Integra
• Porsche Boxster
• BMW M3
• Subaru Impreza WRX/STi
• Ford Mustang (V6)
• Nissan 350Z

Minivans

#1 - Toyota Sienna - The 2003 redesign gave this reliable vehicle more power and more room, and is also available with AWD.

Next Best Choice

• Honda Odyssey

Small SUVs
- Toyota RAV4 - This vehicle has been reliable since it was first introduced in 1996. The 2001 redesign brought more power plus more room inside and in 2006 an available third row was added.

Next Best Choices

• Honda CR-V
• Subaru Forester
• Mitsubishi Outlander

Midsized and Large SUVs

#1 - Honda Pilot - Since first introduced in 2003 this vehicle has had excellent crash test results and reliability. There is plenty of room in this fuel efficient vehicle and it also has flexible seating for eight.

Next Best Choices

• Toyota Highlander
• Lexus RX
• Toyota Land Cruiser
• Toyota 4Runner
• Infiniti FX35
• Acura MDX
• Infiniti QX4
• Lexus GX
• Hyundai Santa Fe
• Subaru Tribeca
• Nissan Xterra ('05-'08)
• Toyota Sequoia

Pickup Trucks

#1 - Honda Ridgeline - This vehicle delivers all you need in a truck but handles and rides like a sedan. It has an in-bed, weather-tight lockable trunk and a smooth V6 engine.

Next Best Choices

• Toyota Tacoma ('05-'08)
• Toyota Tundra
• Subaru Baja
• Nissan Frontier ('05-'08)

As you can see from the results, Toyota and Honda come out way ahead of the pack for reliable used cars. If you are in the market for a used vehicle, this list will point you in the right direction for reliability.

To find reliable used cars in your area, check out Local Car Auctions for more information on how you can save thousands of dollars on a used car, truck or SUV.

775 Nissan Workers Take Buyout Offers at 2 Tennessee Plants

The Nissan North America, Inc. earlier announced the successful results of its Voluntary Transition Program, which is aimed at increasing the efficiency of the company’s powertrain and product lines’ manufacturing operations in Smyrna and in Decherd, Tennessee.

The automaker said that 775 of its total number of employees accepted buyouts at two of its factories in Tennessee. At the Smyrna factory, 681 employees decided to accept buyouts. At Decherd, there are 94 workers who decided to take advantage of the program. Retirements accounted for 303 of the combined numbers.

The voluntary offers, which include a $45,000 lump-sum payment plus $500 for each year of service and retirement benefits in some cases, were made last month to 6,200 production and maintenance technicians. When the company announced the offer, the automaker said that it expected at least 300 workers to accept because that was the number eligible for retirement.

The Japanese automaker said it offered the buyouts because of higher demand for passenger cars, such as the Altima, combined with lower demand for trucks and sport utility vehicles. That has then resulted in a manufacturing mix less labor-intensive to build and requiring fewer assembly workers.

On February 20, Nissan offered workers the opportunity to separate from the company with a lump sum payment, and for those who qualified, retirement benefits to hourly production and maintenance technicians at the two manufacturing plants.

“This program has resulted in tangible benefits for employees and the company,” said Dan Gaudette, the senior vice president of North American Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management. “Each person is unique, but several employees have already told us the program will allow them to return to school full-time, to start up businesses they have dreamed about or to start enjoying their retirement. It was the right program at the right time.”

The Voluntary Transition Program of the automaker was primarily designed to achieve stability in staffing levels with assembly requirements. The program takes into account production mix and productivity gains. It is only offered to employees at Nissan’s Smyrna and Decherd plants. Employees at other Nissan operations in Tennessee are unaffected.

Nissan spokesman Fred Standish said the company does not have plans at this point to hire more employees for the plants. "The total number is good for us," Standish said. "We can continue producing."

The Smyrna plant is building the Nissan Altima and Maxima, Frontier, Xterra and the Pathfinder vehicles. The plant is responsible for the meticulous integration of auto parts like the Nissan grille, fenders, radiators and car equipments. The Decherd powertrain facility, on the other hand, manufactures all engines for Nissan and Infiniti vehicles built in the United States. Nissan headquarters, which has recently moved from Los Angeles to Nashville, employs 5,200 hourly employees in Smyrna. In Decherd, about 1,000 people work at the company's plant.

The last time the company has downsized its staff in Tennessee was in 1998, when Nissan offered a pension enhancement to hourly employees. Sixty-six out of 146 of those eligible for the offer accepted it.

About the Author

Ryan Thomas is a native of Denver, Colorado. He grew up in a family of car afficionados. He now resides in Detroit where he owns a service shop and works part time as a consultant for a local automotive magazine.

Nissan Frontier King Cab XE 4 X 2 Rotor Replacement?

PLEASE READ MY COMPLETE QUESTION BEFORE YOU GIVE ME A GENERIC ANSWER. I have a 2000 Nissan Frontier King Cab XE 4X2 (Dessert Runner). The hub on this vehicle is similar to what you would find on an Xterra or a Fronteir 4X4. Instead of a cotter pin it has two screws that are either allen or torx. I have been told by two people that this rotor should come on or off without having to remove the dustcab, bearings, or etc. Should I remove the bracket that holds the caliber to make the rotor slide off? Whay type of tools do I need to remove those funny screws.

rotors will come off after you take calipers off. there should be some round retainers on lugs. as fore ools heavy duty screwdriver , wrench or sockets to fit bolts c-clamp to push brakepiston in to its niche

Auto sales remain revved up in 2010, with Nissan leading the gains
Auto sales continued their 2010 climb in April, the fourth month in a row that the industry has shown significant increases over the previous year, and Franklin-based Nissan led the charge with a gain of 35.1 percent over the same month last year.

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