2020 Nissan Maxima by Kevauto — CC BY-SA 4.0 There are not a lot of four-door sedans out there that we think look more edgy and smooth at the same time. The best year for the Nissan Maxima is the 2018 year because you can start saving some coin on the technology-driven sports-sedan. The Maxima is the older and bigger sibling to the Altama, Sentra, and Versa. Its big body design seats five and hosts a V6 engine powerful enough to haul it around town and kick it with ease on the expressway.

With minor revisions for the 2017 year models, we found it to be the best year for the Nissan Pathfinder when it comes to value, pricing, upgrades, and more. The Pathfinder finds itself in between Nissan’s smaller Armada and the larger Rouge. What used to be more of an SUV-off-roading capable vehicle, the Pathfinder has become more of a family-friendly crossover. Its unibody offers a smoother suspension while its interior offers more technology and amenities for the everyday driver.

Pickup trucks have been the best-selling vehicles of any type in the U.S. for decades. The hulking size and cargo capacity of Ford F-150s, Chevrolet Silverados, and Ram 1500s have a strong consumer appeal. Yet, as far back as the 1950s, U.S. automakers sought to bridge the gap between pickup utility and passenger car comfort. In 1957, Ford launched the Ranchero “coupe pickup” by basically taking a four-door station wagon and removing everything behind the two front doors.

2017 Ford Ranger by Vauxford — CC BY-SA 4.0 Although a powerful SUV, the Ford Ranger does face some stiff competition. The Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Nissan Frontier, and the Honda Ridgeline all have hot models to offer in this year. What does Ford offer to sway your decision when looking for a used mid-sized truck? Well, let’s take a look and see. 2019 Ford Ranger Trim Models The trim models are as followed: XL, XLT, and Lariat.