I’ve been shopping 2013 off-lease hybrids knowing that gas prices having fallen so much would depress resale. Two lesser-known models have caught my attention. One, the 2013 Toyota Avalon. Expensive car when new, the interior fit, finish and materials on a par with Lexus. Hybrid system works well, 40 city, 39 highway. Can be found in the low to mid twenties with some shopping around. Second would be the Ford C-Max. Maligned a bit when new due to an EPA mileage controversy resulting in their having to back off of initially claimed 47/47 mpg claims, and there were some first year glitches in electronics that appear to have been straightened out. Well built car, high seating position like a small SUV. The “Energi” model is a plug-in hybrid, meaning that local driving can be practically all electric, 17 mile range on electric alone. Can warm or cool the car while plugged in. Upper teens to low twenties.
Thanks for your post. I may need to add a car in the next 6 months and I hadn’t considered those. As you pointed out, used hybrids might be good to look at. Only one Avalon around here - close to $30k. A couple of C-Maxes. I’ll keep my eyes open.