SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, recently released its 15 Used Car Best Bets^sm for 2012. A total of 11 makes are represented on the list, with four makes (Ford, Honda, Hyundai and Toyota) each contributing two models.

The 2012 Used Car Best Bets are (by segment):

Compact Sedan: 2005-2010 Hyundai Elantra

Midsize Sedan: 2005-2010 Nissan Altima

Large Sedan: 2006-2010 Hyundai Azera

Coupe: 2005-2010 BMW 3 Series

Convertible: 2005-2010 Mazda Miata

Wagon: 2005-2010 Pontiac Vibe

Compact SUV/Crossover: 2005-2010 Honda CR-V

Midsize SUV/Crossover: 2005-2010 Ford Explorer

Large SUV/Crossover: 2005-2010 Chevrolet Tahoe

Minivan/Van: 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey

Compact Truck: 2005-2010 Toyota Tacoma

Large Truck: 2005-2010 Ford F-150

Luxury: 2005-2010 Infiniti G35/G37

Hybrid: 2005-2010 Toyota Prius

Sport Compact: 2005-2010 Subaru Impreza WRX

A team of Edmunds.com editors assembled the list, which emphasizes the most important criteria to consider when researching and deciding on a used vehicle: reliability, safety, value and availability. Eligibility was limited to vehicles ranging from two to seven years old.

“Our editors are often asked about the best used cars, and this list answers that question,” says Scott Oldham, Editor in Chief of Edmunds.com. “By combining our own experiences with consumer ratings and evaluations, we’d suggest these cars to any used car shopper.”

For more details on Edmunds.com’s selection process and for a brief description of all the cars on this year’s list, please visit Edmunds.com’s 2012 Used Car Best Bets^sm at http://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/best-used-cars.html.

This year’s Used Car Best Bets^sm are heavily represented among the thousands of used cars listed on Edmunds.com, with new listings added every day. Users can browse the most updated used car inventories in their areas at http://www.edmunds.com/inventory/used/srp.html.

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