2008 Toyota Prius Named One of the Best Used Cars of 2011

Faced with continuing economic hardship, many consumers have turned to used cars as a way to soften the financial blow of purchasing a vehicle. As you might expect, this has heated up the market quite a bit and obtaining the exact used car you want at a price you expect has become increasingly difficult. Still, Kiplinger magazine recently named a slew of the best used cars of 2011. The 2008 Toyota Prius was on the list, re-affirming our love for a car that continues to have serious staying power.

Here are how the numbers shake out:

• Price when new: $21,610 (standard model)
• Dealer used price: $15,231
• Private-party price: $14,257
• Certified used price: $16,677
• MPG (city/hwy): 48/45

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Source: Yahoo!