2025’s Best Value Used Cars in Australia: What Buyers Should Know
2025 looks like a buyer’s market for used cars in Australia. After sky-high prices during the pandemic, industry experts now note that “second hand cars have never been better value”. With nearly 201,000 used vehicles sold in March 2025 (up 14.8% from a year ago)
, popular models like the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Corolla are readily available. In this guide we highlight the top value models – from fuel-efficient city cars to reliable utes – and share practical tips (budget planning, inspections, where to shop) so buyers (including those in Melbourne) can score great deals