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Best used hybrids 2013: The Car Connection's picks
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Hybrid vehicles hardly existed a decade ago, but now they're a constant part of the car landscape--if not a large part of it just yet.
Now that there's a growing number of hybrid car nameplates, the used hybrid market is expanding, too. And that's making better gas mileage available to more buyers, though many are concerned, of course, with the added issues of battery life expectancy, along with the usual reliability concerns.
Then there are the classic used-car conundrums: is it safe? Is it a good deal? Is there a better one that's going up for sale next weekend?
We're here to help remove some of the angst from the used-hybrid buying process, with our guide to shopping for a recent-vintage gas-electric vehicle. We've sifted through some widely available data to arrive at a list of hybrids that we think have the best reputation for safety and reliability, as well as driving satisfaction.
We've arrived at this Best Used Hybrid 2013 list by looking at vehicles that must score:
At least an 8.0 rating on The Car Connection's full reviews from three years ago--in this case, the 2011 model year
At least four circles on J.D. Power's predicted-dependability rankings, or at least average reliability on Consumer Reports
At least four stars overall from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or a Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
