The best used cars to buy if you live in a hilly area
Do you live in a hilly area? Are there many ups and downs in the streets of your city that can be nothing short of treacherous in inclement weather? If so, when is the time to buy the car you are looking for...
Do you live in a hilly area? Are there many ups and downs in the streets of your city that can be nothing short of treacherous in inclement weather? If yes, then when it comes time to buy a car, you are looking for something a little different. We've compiled a list of the five best used cars to buy if you live in these areas.
Things to Consider
There is one thing to decide before you even start shopping: whether you want a car with an automatic or a standard transmission. For people who live in hilly areas, a standard vehicle will require much more effort to drive. In addition, you may want to consider getting a four-wheel drive vehicle, which will give you extra control and power. With that said, we've compiled a list of the top five automatic transmission cars worth exploring.
Top five cars
Toyota RAV4: This car has performed consistently well over the years and offers features such as: plenty of trunk space, a cabin that feels spacious, and according to the Kelley Blue Book, it has an "excellent resale value." It's an SUV with the power you need to get up and down hills with ease.
Subaru Outback: With a name like "Outback", you would expect it to perform well in a wide variety of environments. The 2014 version came with a variety of four-cylinder engine options, as well as a standard variant if you prefer. This one is classified as a small SUV, seats five and has typical fuel economy figures.
Toyota Tacoma: If you think a pickup truck might be what you need, then this is a great option. The Kelley Blue Book consumer rating for the 2014 model was an impressive 9.2. This truck is classified as compact so it is easy to handle even if you are new to trucks. It even has a relatively smooth ride and will handle hills with ease.
Nissan HTerra: If you manage to get your hands on one of these SUVs, you'll find that hill navigation can be easy. It's not much to look at, but it's built to be reliable, durable, and powerful. Kelley Blue Book describes the 2015 model as "tough as a nail" and can be easily carried even on the trail.
Jeep Wrangler: Jeep Wrangler is a well-known small SUV class. It is extremely easy to handle, seats four comfortably and is a pleasure to drive. Thanks to the numbers released by Kelley Blue Book for the 2014 model, it's clear that this isn't the best fuel consumption figure.
Final thoughts
Finding the perfect vehicle for hilly terrain requires a lot of driving and research. The five listed above top our list and are sure to make you the king of the mountain.
