Kbb.com Editors Name Ten Best Used Cars Under $8,000

Kelley Blue Book announced on January 5 their Ten Best Used Cars Under $8,000. As economic conditions in the U.S. continue in a state of flux, many find themselves unable to afford a new car and unwilling to place themselves under a large car loan to get one.

"We first compiled all the used cars 2002 and newer with a retail value of less than $8,000 as of December 2011," said Jack R. Nerad, Executive Editorial Director for kbb.com. "We then went through the list and handpicked the ten used cars with the most appealing mixes of reliability, versatility, and desirability, with an emphasis on track record. The vehicles on our short list offer incredible value for today's budget-conscious car shopper."

Ten Best Used Cars Under $8,000:

#10: 2008 Kia Rio - Retail Value as of December 2011: $7,895

#9: 2004 Ford Crown Victoria - Retail Value as of December 2011: $7,970

#8: 2003 Mazda Protege5 - Retail Value as of December 2011: $7,360

#7: 2002 Toyota Tundra Standard Cab - Retail Value as of December 2011: $5,925

#6: 2003 Ford Escape - Retail Value as of December 2011: $7,560

#5 2004 Scion xA - Retail Value as of December 2011: $7,805

#4 2004 Pontiac Vibe - Retail Value as of December 2011: $7,630

#3 2002 Toyota Corolla - Retail Value as of December 2011: $6,125

#2 2002 Infiniti G20 - Retail Value as of December 2011: $5,965

#1 2004 Honda Civic - Retail Value as of December 2011: $7,970