Chrysler has announced that it will retire the instantly-recognizable PT Cruiser model next month, marking the end of a successful run for Chrysler’s small car. Those who love the design will be able to find PT Cruisers on the used car market after the car ceases production.

The car enjoyed initial success upon its debut in 2000, far outperforming Chrysler’s sales expectations. Despite the SUV craze at the time, drivers flocked to the unique design of the PT Cruiser, according to the Detroit Free Press.

“For a while, it was the best-selling Chrysler-brand vehicle,” Jim Hall, managing director of consulting firm 2953 Analytics, told the news provider.

The model was also notable for kicking off the small car retro craze. Sales of the PT Cruiser, along with the Volkswagen Beetle, paved the way for the Mini Cooper and Fiat 500 to make their comebacks.

Despite the initial success, Chrysler could never capitalize on the vehicle, and will cease production this year after only selling 5,452 units.

“It’s plugged along and still has a loyal fan base,” said Hall.

That fan base will have to turn to the used car market in order to find the once-celebrated vehicle.

Toyota, a company once known for its safety, is in trouble again after government testing has forced the automaker to recall 17,000 of its Lexus hybrid vehicles. Although the newer Toyota models have been plagued by several safety issues, those looking for reliability and value may want to search for used Toyota cars on the pre-owned market.

According to the Los Angeles Times, independent testing by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration found that a rear impact at over 50 miles per hour could cause an excessive amount of fuel to leak from the vehicle, forcing Toyota to recall the model. The issue affects the 2010 Lexus HS250h hybrid sedan.

Toyota has said that it will stop sales of the model immediately and pull 4,000 units off of showroom floors. About 13,000 of the vehicles have already been sold, and owners will be forced to send the cars back until Toyota develops a fix for the design flaw.

The company is unaware of any incidents or accidents stemming from the problem.

Toyota has recalled 10 million cars since September. Last week, president Akio Toyoda apologized to investors for damaging the company’s previously stellar reputation for safety.

The Indian market is a quickly growing one in terms of auto sales, and Mercedes-Benz and BMW, who just recently expanded into the country, have announced plans to open up used car dealerships in the area soon.

According to Business Standard Motoring, Mercedes dominates the luxury market share in India, starting sales there in the late nineties. The company currently estimates that there are 30-35,000 Mercedes on the road in India.

BMW, while leading luxury sales worldwide, is far behind in India. The company only began selling cars there in 2007, and less than 8,000 cars are on the road, although the brand is rising in popularity.

India does not yet have an outlet for pre-owned luxury car sales. Both companies hope that selling lightly-used cars at a price comparable to popular new models like the Honda Civic will encourage drivers to switch to a used Mercedes or BMW and build brand loyalty.

“[The] used car segment is something that every car manufacturer in the country would like to explore, depending on the initial volume base. Now these two big luxury car makers in the country seem to have a desired car park to make the business viable,” Rakesh Batra, an industry expert at Ernst & Young, told the news source.