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If you have a model or two already in mind, start with them, but avoid being married to a specific model. Remain flexible and you stand a better chance of finding the best value in your price range. Go to ConsumerReports.com and check that car's reliability. You can get crash test results from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration site.
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