The vehicles shown below are those IntelliChoice has identified as 2011 Top Popular Used Vehicles to Avoid based on our projections of what they will cost you over five years in our Cost of Ownership calculations. Compared to similar vehicles, all of these vehicles rank Below Average to Poor. The Used Price of the vehicle along with five primary ownership costs is considered: Depreciation, Insurance, Fuel, Maintenance, and Repairs. The ownership categories that most impact the rating are indicated, with the primary factor in bold. Check back this summer for 2012 Top Popular Used Vehicles to Avoid.

Model	Major Factors
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder	Depreciation, Insurance, Fuel
Kia Optima	Used Price, Depreciation
Dodge Charger	Used Price, Insurance, Maintenance, Repairs
Mazda RX-8	Depreciation, Insurance, Fuel, Repairs
Buick Regal	Depreciation, Fuel
Nissan Maxima	Insurance
Dodge Challenger	Used Price, Fuel, Maintenance
Hyundai Azera	Depreciation, Fuel
Subaru Impreza Sedan	Fuel, Maintenance, Repairs
Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback	Fuel, Repairs

IntelliChoice's used car ownership costs cover the latest three used model years (the most likely years offered as certified under manufacturer pre-owned vehicle programs); however, they are still based on a five-year/70,000-mile projection of what a vehicle will cost to own and operate during that time. A vehicle in the most recent used year is assumed to already have 14,000 miles, the next 28,000 miles, and the last 42,000 miles. Those categories which specify a higher initial price as a factor are instances where the added upfront cost are not recovered through higher retained value during the ownership period.