Top 10 MOST RELIABLE Cars That Are Affordable To Buy ($25k - $35k)

Top 10 most reliable cars that are affordable to buy in 2024. We review and compare the best reliable small SUVs and cars that you can buy for 2024. These are the best cars and crossover SUVs, including 2024 Toyota Corolla, 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross, 2024 Honda HR-V, Hybrid 2024 Subaru Impreza 2024 Subaru Crosstrek, 2024 Mazda CX-30, 2024 Nissan Kicks and more. If you are buying a new vehicle, make sure to watch this comparison review.
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[@lionlamb432]

I would choose the 2025 Camry - even in it's base model - Camry LE hybrid. It is extremely well made in every respect. The size is great for most families. And it will last for a long time. Thank you for offering such a good program! As always, it is appreciated by many!

[@Minimtndweller]

Subaru crosstrek is one of the best cars I’ve ever had. I recently purchased a Porsche macan and my husband drives the crosstrek now. I still pick that car to drive over the Porsche sometimes. I feel like I can drive in any condition. It’s comfortable and easy to drive. The only limit I’ve recently came across is the towing capacity is quite low- only 1500lbs which limits even pulling a lot of pop up campers. I also owned the Toyota Corolla cross for about a year and it was a good car. Has everything you would need. Engine felt like it was struggling a good amount of the time though. The Corolla Cross should run forever.

[@boomafoo9]

You sometimes choose the crosstreck over the macan! Do you not feel able to drive in any condition with the Porsche?

[@billyrock8305]

Topgun review Shari. 🥇 Factual and honest as usual. ✅ 2025 Toyota Camry hybrid is incredible value. Especially for old folks. Canadians are incredible 🇨🇦

[@allanzylbert1306]

Love Mazda and the CX30 looks and drives so much better than the price would lead you to believe

[@margaretWestminster]

Thank you. That was such helpful advice

[@jasmineprymak3020]

Good review as always. I own a Mazda 3 myself and could not be happier. Thanks Shari!😊

[@Michael-jp3qe]

Thank you. Helpful.

[@user-pm5yc3fq6y]

Thanks for your information

[@codincoman9019]

Excellent top! It is obviously related to the reliability rankings and to the low TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) too. For this pricing interval, Toyota, Mazda, Subaru and Honda are great choices - plus Suzuki and Mitsubishi outside North America. Well done!

[@zuluswazi9470]

The channel's fan in Swaziland. I love your reviews Sir.

[@12463trf]

Im going out of mind trying to pick my next car, and im happy to see aome of my picks are on this list. I need ground clearance and storage space, so im looking at suvs and crossovers. Rav4, corolla cross, CRV, cx-50, Forester, crossback, outback, and eclipse cross. I live in Canada, and our prices seem higher in some examples you gave. So i guess iut of your list, probably the cross back? 😅 Every where i look, ill find opinions or data that goes against others. My brains melted over deciding 😂

[@armandosanchez8901]

As far as I know I was the first cab driver to buy a Toyota Camry for use as a taxi...2006 in New Rochelle New York....I don't regret it a bit....now look around the are all over the place... I'm thinking on buying a Prius... unfortunately the new Prius has this funky way of opening the back doors....it may be difficult for the passengers... especially the older ones....I might go for a Corolla hybrid instead

[@patpatmoomoo5524]

Go for the Corolla

[@0bzen22]

If you're thinking Prius, for a Taxi, I'd go with Rav4, or the Honda equivalent, hybrid. Maybe even a Civic Hatchback. The Corolla Cross isn't that roomy at the back. Or hell, the new Camry hybrid, why not, must be around the price of a Rav4 / Prius. A Prime version, for taxis... Probably not that useful, and eats the cargo space. But definitely not the new Prius. It's very low and awkward for some people, not much headroom at the back also, the cargo space is not great. In Europe, the Rav4, but also the Corolla Touring Sport is the vehicle of choice for taxis / Uber, it's got a bit more room at the back than the Corolla Cross / Regular, and also good cargo space.

[@TripleBerg]

Both my daughters have Corollas that are 12-14 years old and very reliable. Excellent cars.

[@islanddon865]

Really EXCELLENT list. I sold all these brands and l concur that one of the best buys out there, is the Subaru Impreza which gives you a lot of satisfaction for a reasonable price. And of course, Toyota Corolla: it's a masterpiece of the balance of price, mpg, performance, comfort and safety. We WILL buy the Corolla Hatchback as soon as it becomes a hybrid.

[@jonwear9791]

.There are no new cars available for $25,000 or less. With dealer add-ons, the car's final price will range between $29,000 to $30,000.

[@user-ls6qe9cv5u]

Mitsubishi Mirage

[@michaelw6277]

@@user-ls6qe9cv5u sadly the old Mirage is no longer available as a new car. The Nissan Versa, however, can be had for under $25k. Nissan Sentra is the same.

[@allanzylbert1306]

That's why the post is about $25k - $35k

[@Hallowsaw]

So what is your point? Make more money

[@xiondFirst]

Time to go used then. New don't mean anything.

[@glcapp]

If the theory that changing the nissan cvt fluids frequently shown to make its reliability better (let alone acceptable)? Maybe also I'd the drivers of nissan cvt vehicles also avoid accelerating appreciably or diving fast. And of course sell the thing as soon as the warranty is up.

[@BADMAN121able]

I'd easily agree with the reliability of the Toyota models features their affordability comes into question when you learn how their price is getting increased at a quite ridiculous rate it'll get to a point where Buying a Toyota is entirely pointless when you can just give a few extra Ks to get a Lexus

[@TheCaptjamestkirk]

I agree, the price of Toyotas has gone up a lot, and you have to move up to there top models to get the options you want.

[@nosretep1960]

I went with the CC AWD Hybrid. For the engine noise! So I know when it's running! You NEVER feel it! Outstanding acceleration, -7s 0-60. 70+MPG, though I always hypermile. For another $2k+ I could have got the better instrument display and all the shitz I don't want. LE...😊

[@user-vp5ii7ss3u]

Thank you, I feel like all your recommendations are correct. Just to add, I feel like cheaper Honda cars are overvalued, and Mazda cars are undervalued. I used to have Honda Civic, and it was not that reliable. Also, if price is your main decision factor, I would go for some cheaper Nissan or Kia model. They are not that good, but the price differential is like 8K, and that is enough to change CVT twice, which is very unlikely.

[@patpatmoomoo5524]

Cvt?

[@codincoman9019]

Your comment is good, except that Kia is not a good option, because it is not reliable. Nor is Hyundai. Korean cars' TCO is higher than for reliable Japanese cars, despite the lower acquisition price. But if some people are dumb enough to waste time, but have a lower purchase price then it is good for clunkers' sales.

[@nicholasbrus8628]

How about doing an episode on cars that are least likely to rust? For those of us that live in a wet climate our vehicles usually get scrapped due to rust, even when everything else is still in good working order. The manufacturers use thin steel sheets and only galvanize one side, so you car rusts from the inside out. Cars are just so expensive these days that cost of ownership needs to account for rust eating away at your vehicle.

[@mikej238]

ones that get washed properly. There are people who live in northern climates who never wash the underside of their cars. Out of sight ..out of mind.

[@tuyetpatten6270]

I like the Corola Hybrid 50 mile per gallon, the only concern how much in Insurance

[@williamdavis4809]

In Austin, you can currently get a new 2023 challenger sxt for about $21k

[@paul2d]

I just came back from SE Asia where I noticed that the Toyota Raize SUV has become extremely popular. Does Toyota have any plans to release this vehicle in North America?

[@VinceIsDatBitch]

it doesn’t make sense for NA. 1.2L NA 3cyl will not survive North American over speeding culture, whereas it does fine in Asia where highways usually top off at 100kph.

[@0bzen22]

It's like a Yaris Cross. I doubt very much.

[@vincentvanderbilt5598]

It wont be happening anytime soon, different market for different needs, raize has 1000 3 cylinder turbo, american loves their big suvs with big horsepower. They wouldnt want to drive a small cuv with less than 4 cylinders

[@Vegitobluuuuu]

Accord hybrid ?

[@gnacioacosta1825]

Honda civic is my favorite car.

[@gervonniejones4045]

The versa and the Mitsubishi mirage are the cheapest cars I can afford not these as most of these vehicles will be out of stock unless you r willing to wait for several months to a year or more

[@doncastro5752]

I'd rather get a Hyundai venue than a Nissan kicks. Also rather get an Elantra than all those other compacts, best value for money. Have had many reliable Korean cars, crazy to think you wouldn't even mention a single one. They are way more affordable than Honda in Canada and I'd rank their reliability above Nissan.

[@winstonmiu]

Corolla LE with the 2.0 engine for me

[@nrm1412]

honda civic hybrid

[@YF-k]

Camry is a perfect car but I’d prefer Mazda3 with premium package for the same money. Why Mazda CX-5 wasn’t on the list?

[@MarkLandrebe-ef5yd]

Remember, not long ago, that $35K+ was a Luxury car.

[@blueline308]

Reliability was hardly mentioned.

[@MagicNash89]

True and there is little point of talking about reliability for NEW vehicles, even if their models are historically reliable on average. Same models differ greatly for different years.

[@Hallowsaw]

​@@MagicNash89both subaru impreza and crosstrek powertrain and drivetrain have been used for a long period time. Both very reliable

[@lehaquang3413]

Yeah I dipped out when I saw the first car they recommend lolol

[@893263007]

While it was hardly mentioned, I think he took this into account based on the brands mentioned in the video

[@codincoman9019]

The reliability (mentioned for almost all cars, you are lying) was the most important element for the making of this video.

[@dannyb50]

Financing 5-8k$ in taxes, freight,admin costs , etc. and cost of borrowing for 5-7 years it’s ridiculous to think anyone would get a new car for $25k

[@fasanuma]

👍

[@sombunkom442]

How about Tesla Model 3 RWD. Seems like a good option.

[@carhelpcorner]

Sure is. I just posted a full video review on it.

[@zydrunasnormaliai6997]

Honda HR-V

[@genzigzag]

What, no Ford, Hyundai, Chevrolet, Kia, or Dodgeon the list? I wonder why😅. Last week I helped a family member buy a 2024 Crosstrek Touring great car for the money. The 2.0 is perfectly adequate.

[@charlesjackson1700]

Junker vehicles did not make the list😂

[@Soul2burn]

i bought a 2024 Subaru crosstrek with the 2.5 engine apart from the 48,000-price tag I'm very impressed with it

[@Niteshheg]

Problem is two fold … 1) the prices have gone up and 2) the car dealers are not selling base models to customers … giving reasons of unavailability …. How do we tackle second one …

[@ChrisZukowski88]

just got a base model cx-30....Dont need to wait months to get one.

[@MagicNash89]

We dont know if THIS YEAR will be reliable for any of those, they differ, sometimes greatly, the 2019 RAV4 has much more issues than 2020 or 2021, for instance. A few years needs to pass

[@samkitty5894]

So now $ 25,000 - $ 35,000 is considered affordable? For decades I would buy used...5-7 year old cars with under 70,000 miles and never pay more than $ 5,000.

[@ChrisZukowski88]

Gl finding cars at that price now. Even dealer auctions don't go that low for pos cars!

[@davcuts2897]

I would pick the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid. The regular Cross is just too slow. The same with the Honda HRV. No car on the road today should take 10 seconds or longer to reach 60mph.

[@MagicNash89]

This is a non-issue for me and most consumers...

[@davcuts2897]

@@MagicNash89 no it's a matter of safety. If you have to think twice about merging onto a highway, or even passing someone on the interstate because your vehicle doesn't have enough power to do it safely than it is an issue for most consumers.

[@jakubhostinsky4482]

All Japanese, interesting :-)

[@codincoman9019]

All the cars in the most reliable cars' top are Japanese.

[@charlesjackson1700]

Japanese are the best brands.. Most of the others are crap when it comes to reliability..

[@MyAbuyousef]

To buy HR-v , you would need close to $40 grand, not cheap!

[@mikerahim5137]

Where's the Honda Accord

[@JoseDiaz-qw7mg]

Is that in Canadian dollars? Where I live, those are the USD prices and are not affordable

[@dragoon666]

USD

[@wilford71ify]

RAV4?

[@dalegereaux1863]

Sadly, no american-made cars made the list.

[@charlesjackson1700]

Domestic brands are terrible...😝👎

[@dalegereaux1863]

@@charlesjackson1700 yep !

[@courtneypuzzo2502]

you should include Toyota Camry on this list as the 2025 model starts at 30,000 and goes up to 35,000 before DFC charge taxes title license registration state inspection etc. the base model of the Cadillac CT4 starts around 35,000 mind you the base engine is a 164 cubic in or 2.7 turbocharged 4 cylinder and the top engine in the V series Blackwing is a 218.2 cubic in or 3.6 L twin turbo V6

[@JohnWolf926]

The Camry is a great vehicle but I think with the dealer markup you won’t actually get it at 30k exact

[@codincoman9019]

Camry is #2 on this list.

[@erikcortes5015]

I'm convinced people who don't add chapters in their videos do so to make people watch more of their video.

[@tomslick2058]

Camray has a annoying transmission.

[@g7003041]

Kicks is the best value for money and great on gas. Period.

[@aeronYTco]

More fun cars usually mean less reliable.

[@hectorheath9742]

My latest take is that NO cvt is reliable. I'll stick to conventional engine and gearbox thx.

[@chrissimmons9969]

I’m no fan of CVTs, but fact of the matter is Honda and Toyota make very reliable CVTs. Subaru has been at it a long time as well. I would bet most non- enthusiasts car buyers wouldn’t even know they had a CVT and could tell no difference in their everyday commuting.

[@MagicNash89]

Yes, those famously unreliable Toyota CVTs....

[@lennygarrison6836]

Lol good thing your take doesn’t line up with reality! Which pretty much makes your take irrelevant! 😂

[@TheCaptjamestkirk]

Nissan CVT's are the ones I would not buy.

[@glennhumphries9444]

Reliability; just say Japanese.

[@TinoMiller]

How is the Toyota Corolla #1 ?? That should have been the Nissan Versa ..

[@dontezcristol3017]

All these crossovers are ugly asf!!

[@ChrisZukowski88]

cx-30 ugly af!?

[@Fat_Petrolhead]

Reliable, fuel efficient and extremely boring 😅

[@janjachymiak9013]

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