The Best Used Luxury Cars Under $20,000 According to Consumer Reports
For some car shoppers, buying a luxury car is simply out of reach. The good news is that shopping for a used luxury car can get you into a car that might be out of budget new. The even better news? Consumer Reports highlighted these models as the best used luxury cars under $20,000.
The 2015 Acura TLX is one of the best used luxury cars under $20,000
Kicking off Consumer Reports’ picks for the best used luxury cars under $20,000 is the 2015 Acura TLX ($17,275 – $21,500.) The TLX comes equipped with a 2.4-liter engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The EPA reports that the 2015 Acura TLX delivers an EPA-estimated 24 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway.
The 2015 Acura TLX is also available with a V6 engine. Though Consumer Reports called it a gem, the organization added that its nine-speed automatic transmission “shifts roughly and uses an annoying push-button shifter.” As for handling? According to Consumer Reports, the TLX is “responsive but not sporty, although the ride is quite comfortable.”
While the 2015 Acura TLX is one of the best used luxury cars under $20,000, it’s important to note that it earned a one out of five owner satisfaction rating. Only 49% of Acura TLX owners said they would buy the luxury sedan again, which doesn’t make for the greatest recommendation.
Consumer Reports recommends the 2014 Infiniti Q50 as an affordable used luxury car
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The 2015 Acura TLX isn’t the only used luxury car to make Consumer Reports’ list. In fact, the organization also included the 2014 Infiniti Q50 ($14,750 – $17,575.) According to Consumer Reports, the Infiniti Q50 comes standard with a powerful V6 engine that makes the vehicle quick to drive. Unfortunately, handling can be pretty lackluster.
But, as lackluster as handling may be, Consumer Reports says the Infiniti Q50’s interior is pretty spacious. In fact, this used luxury sedan’s rear seat offers up enough leg and knee room for two adults, something Consumer Reports says isn’t often found in similar models.
While the 2014 Infiniti Q50 is among the best used luxury cars under $20,000, it does share one unfortunate thing in common with the TLX. It also earned a one out of five owner satisfaction rating. Only 42% of Q50 owners said they would buy this luxury sedan again too.
These Lexus models are among the best used luxury cars under $20,000
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Sure, the 2015 Acura TLX and the 2014 Infiniti Q50 are among the best used luxury cars under $20,000. But what it neither model is quite your style? In that case, Consumer Reports recommends three different used luxury cars from Lexus: the 2013 Lexus ES, 2013 Lexus GS, and the 2011 Lexus LS.
When it comes to the 2013 Lexus EX ($16,100 – $16,975), Consumer Reports says it’s both comfortable and quiet. Those aren’t the only reasons to consider it either. It also gets good fuel economy, to the tune of an EPA-estimated 21 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway. Unlike other used luxury cars on the list, it also earned a four out of five owner satisfaction rating.
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The 2013 Lexus GS ($17,625 – $20,225), on the other hand, boasts a roomy interior and a supple and controlled ride. According to Consumer Reports, the used Lexus GS also earned a four out of five owner satisfaction rating. Further, 76% of GS owners said they would consider buying the luxury car again.
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Last, but certainly not least, is the 2011 Lexus LS (2011 Lexus LS.) While this used luxury car is older than others on the list, Consumer Reports says it has plenty to offer used luxury car shoppers on a budget. It comes equipped with a V8 but is also available as a hybrid. The LS also offers up a reclining rear seat with massage, leg rests, and rear-seat heaters. It earned a four out of five owner satisfaction rating too.
Buying a used luxury car doesn’t have to break the bank
If you’re shopping for a used luxury car under $20,000, you’ve got plenty of options worth considering. To determine which used luxury car is the best fit for you, we recommend taking each of these affordable used cars out for a test drive.
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