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Searching for your dream car? You've come to the right place. In this section you'll find the top three cars in a wide variety of categories, the best in car value and how to select the best car for you. We'll point you to the most economical, the safest, the best values and the coolest on the market at an affordable price. We'll also show you some good ones to steer away from -- the unreliable, most recalled and the ones that lose value fastest.

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Best in class: Top 3 cars by style and price -- Recognizing that beauty is in the mind of the beholder and individuality inspires ice cream flavors other than vanilla, here are our selections for the model year 2005.

Top 10 coolest -- and affordable -- cars -- Some cars are hot, some are cool. You can look absolutely chilled -- without breaking the bank -- in these new models.

It's shocking: 2005 sticker prices rise just slightly -- Sticker prices on 2005 models are up just 1.5 percent, a modest bump compared with the 3.5 percent boost a year earlier.

10 best car values for 2005 -- When looking for value, price is only one part of the equation. Fuel economy, greater reliability, resale value and cost of ownership also have to be factored in.

Finding the best car for you -- There's no best car for everyone, but there is one for you -- and answering a few questions based on your automotive needs will help you identify it.

Good and cheap: 5 top budget-stretching rides -- If you're looking to buy a new car but don't have much room in your budget, check out these five cheap-but-good cars.

The safest cars to drive -- These days, many consumers are more interested in a car's safety than its horsepower. Here's a look at some of the new safety features, and which cars protect you best.

Least reliable vehicles -- If you're among those who delight in the danger of not getting to work or breaking down in the middle of the night, you can rely on these vehicles to let you down.

Top 10 auto recalls -- Few cars are perfect, but some just never should have gotten off the assembly line. Record-breaking recalls left millions of drivers of these cars standing at the bus stop.

A little appreciation for whopping depreciation -- Everyone knows a new car becomes a used car once it hits the street, but some lose value faster than their top speed.

The best cars for teens -- Teens and cars are a dangerous mix. But you can improve the odds for your child by picking the right vehicle.

-- Posted: Feb. 15, 2005

 

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