KBB 10 Best Used Cars Under $8,000: Specs, Safety Ratings, MSRP and When-It-Was-New Reviews

IRVINE, Calif., July 28, 2016 -- While today's new cars are jam-packed with the lastest tech features and forward-thinking styling, they also are now more expensive than ever, with the average price of a new car currently at $33,801.  Many people shudder at the thought of a large monthly car payment, and most average American car shoppers cannot afford to buy a brand-new car outright, resulting in a sizable market for affordable used cars.  Based on the recommendations of KBB.com editors after consulting their master mechanic, Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry, has named this year's 10 Best Used Cars Under $8,000.

"While spending $8,000 or less won't get you the newest tech or the shiniest paint job, it can buy you solid, reliable transportation that will last for the next several years if you play your cards correctly," said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com.  "For those who feel a keen ache in their checkbook thinking about the prospect of a big monthly payment, this year's list of KBB.com's 10 Best Used Cars Under $8,000 should provide some relief, because there are good used-car alternatives to a more expensive vehicle."

KBB.com's 10 Best Used Cars Under $8,000 for 2016

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To see KBB.com's full coverage of the 10 Best Used Cars Under $8,000 for 2016, including editors' comments about why the vehicle made this list, vehicle photography, pricing details and editorial reviews, please visit http://www.kbb.com/car-reviews-and-news/top-10/best-used-cars-under-8000/2100000852/.