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Best Used Sedans

16 guides · ranked by our guide ratings

16 sedans from our guides, ranked by our own rating (Top pick, Value, Caution) and then by how many serious known problems each has.

2 top picks 11 good value 2 caution

Top picks2

Ford Falcon FG / FG Mk II / FGX
2008-2016 · Sedan, Ute, Wagon (BF II carry-over to 2010 only)
HighTop issue: Coil pack failure
$8k–$45k
Top pick
Toyota Camry XV40 (ACV40/GSV40) + Hybrid AHV40
2006-2011 · Sedan
HighTop issue: Excessive oil consumption (piston rings)
Top pick

Good value11

Kia Cerato BD
2018-2026 · 4-door sedan, 5-door hatch
HighTop issue: Piston-ring defect / engine failure recall (2020-2022)
$15k-$35k
Value
Subaru Liberty 6th gen (BN)
2014-2020 · 4-door sedan
HighTop issue: Takata airbag - verify by VIN
$12k-$28k
Value
Honda Civic 10th gen (FC/FK)
2016-2021 · 4-door sedan, 5-door hatchback
HighTop issue: Takata airbag (early build / inflator checks)
$15k-$55k
Value
Holden Commodore VF
2013-2017 · 4-door sedan, 5-door Sportwagon, 2-door ute
HighTop issue: Timing chain stretch
$10k-$60k+
Value
Toyota Aurion XV40 / XV50
2006-2017 · 4-door sedan
HighTop issue: Takata airbag recall compliance
$6k-$28k
Value
Holden Commodore VT / VX
1997-2002 · 4-door sedan, 5-door wagon
HighTop issue: Coolant / Dex-Cool system corrosion
$3k-$18k
Value
Mazda Mazda6 GJ / GL
2012-2026 · 4-door sedan, 5-door wagon
HighTop issue: Takata airbag recall (early GJ)
$9k-$50k
Value
Holden Commodore VE / VE II
2006-2013 · Sedan, Sportwagon, Ute (VE Ute)
HighTop issue: AFM lifter collapse
Value
Holden Commodore VY / VZ
2002-2007 · Sedan, Wagon, Ute (VY/VZ Ute), Crewman (VY/VZ Crew Cab Ute), Statesman/Caprice (WK/WL)
HighTop issue: Intake manifold gasket failure
$2k–$25k
Value
Ford Falcon BA / BF
2002-2008 · Sedan, Wagon, Ute (BA / BF / FG Ute)
HighTop issue: BTR 4-speed auto (BA only) failure
$3k–$18k
Value
Subaru WRX / STI GD
2000-2007 · 4-door sedan, 5-door hatch/wagon (GG)
HighTop issue: Detonation from low-octane fuel or bad tunes
$8k-$45k
Value

Worth a look1

Subaru WRX / STI VA
2014-2021 · 4-door sedan
HighTop issue: Modified / abused history
$18k-$55k

Buy with caution2

Holden Cruze JG / JH
2009-2016 · 4-door sedan, 5-door hatch, 5-door wagon (Sportwagon)
HighTop issue: 6T40 / 6T45 automatic - slip, flare and limp mode
$3k-$12k
Caution
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X (CZ4A)
2007-2016 · 4-door sedan
HighTop issue: Modified / thrashed / track-abused examples
$35k-$90k+
Caution

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Ratings, price ranges and problems come from each FlamingCars guide. Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection.