The Only Cars ACTUALLY Under $25,000 In America

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Auto Buyers Guide | Alex on Autos

Auto Buyers Guide | Alex on Autos

Ай бұрын

If you're looking for a car that (on average) you could actually buy with $25,000 out the door, you have essentially 12 options today, and in this video we look at all of them from mosgt to least expensive.
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@frankr111th
@frankr111th Ай бұрын
It's amazing Honda does not have a car for under 25k. Honda built their reputation in the USA on small, affordable, fun to drive cars. Now they offer none.😢
@Ethanbarela
@Ethanbarela Ай бұрын
Civic sedan starts at 23,950 but that’s before tax
@jermainec2462
@jermainec2462 Ай бұрын
yall stop buying small cars ... especially the subcompacts ... these are the results... don't act surprised now 😂 keep buying them boring crossovers
@limitedreach4446
@limitedreach4446 Ай бұрын
@@EthanbarelaThat’s excluding the Destination Fee
@afcgeo882
@afcgeo882 Ай бұрын
The Fit existed, and was a fantastic sub-compact, but no one bought it.
@baronvonjo1929
@baronvonjo1929 Ай бұрын
We ain't missing much. I have a 2018 Honda Fit and its a terrible car. Poor build quality and very unreliable. I have massive water leaks all over.
@longochu8588
@longochu8588 Ай бұрын
If you are still trying to find your phone, Alex, you left on the passenger seat of the blue Jetta. Nice video!
@derHallen_Ch.
@derHallen_Ch. Ай бұрын
💀bro
@Sklounst_Actual
@Sklounst_Actual Ай бұрын
I love topics like this...glad you're including destination fees 😎
@AAutoBuyersGuide
@AAutoBuyersGuide Ай бұрын
More to come!
@hockey1freak
@hockey1freak Ай бұрын
@@AAutoBuyersGuide not even in the market for this price range necessarily, but appreciate you from doing these videos. Might look for one for my kids in the future.
@ThatGuy-cn2qv
@ThatGuy-cn2qv Ай бұрын
I always buy base models so many of the reviews don't mean as much to me. The manufacturers almost always have the top of the line out there for the review guys. It's very nice to see a roundup like this even if we don't actually get to see the car in the lower trim. Great work.
@sachinnair91
@sachinnair91 Ай бұрын
I really appreciate that you're making videos like this on affordable cars. Thanks for looking out for us poor/working class Americans!!
@pine111
@pine111 Ай бұрын
Love your focus on the affordable new car Alex! Very few journalists care about the affordable car as much as you do and I have massive respect that you do!
@MythosGandaar
@MythosGandaar Ай бұрын
The Versa is certainly an attractive price tag but I’m leaning toward a base model Corolla Hybrid for the additional MPG and long term reliability
@aerussel
@aerussel Ай бұрын
I test drove the Versa and it's very bouncy and feels cheap! Corolla the right choice.
@EzekielElin
@EzekielElin Ай бұрын
I made this decision last year and have averaged 51 MPG over 21,000 miles in the Corolla. Recommend it to anyone in the segment.
@ComenzandoBien
@ComenzandoBien Ай бұрын
We got a Mazda CX-30 last year when It was at 22k (24.5k out the door) no regrets so far! A lot of Power and good value
@roboticvenom1935
@roboticvenom1935 Ай бұрын
Steal! The interior and styling of that car is top tier for the price.
@warrenc2818
@warrenc2818 Ай бұрын
Me too! 2023 2.5S. Amazing car for the money with tons of technology, power, and awd!
@clintpatty
@clintpatty Ай бұрын
Mazda does a driver-centric cabin well even at affordable levels. I work at the factory that makes a Toyota and a Mazda, and at the nicer trim levels you can really tell that they understand how to design the cabin for that.
@georgelin8498
@georgelin8498 Ай бұрын
I had a Mazda2 which in 2011 was $15k new. Before that had a 2010 corolla. I liked the Mazda2 much more.
@pc290
@pc290 Ай бұрын
Someone casually rolling by on the new Honda Motocompacto 0:12
@brandicarr4396
@brandicarr4396 Ай бұрын
I have a 2023 Nissan Sentra. Currently at 18,000 miles, I love it even more now than I did when it was new. It has enough power to do what you need, it is the best looking compact car, and I'm averaging 39.7 mpg.
@MeezyPeezy
@MeezyPeezy Ай бұрын
Make sure the cvt doesn't break on you
@TheCXTKRS1
@TheCXTKRS1 Ай бұрын
It is almost like Honda made a mistake getting rid of the Fit.
@aldowoah3476
@aldowoah3476 Ай бұрын
Right when the gen 3 was fully refreshed (looks fugly from outside but inside is 💯)and came with a hybrid power train 😮‍💨😭😭😭
@stephenj4937
@stephenj4937 Ай бұрын
They are making money hand over fist with the new HR-V. So right now they aren't regretting that decision.
@Wised1000
@Wised1000 Ай бұрын
It didn't sell. To sell cheap cars you need volume. Even the civic isn't selling well. If it weren't for the CRV Honda would be in trouble.
@clintpatty
@clintpatty Ай бұрын
I was mad too until I looked at the actual sales numbers. They had to cut it. I work at the Mazda Toyota plant that makes the Corolla Cross. They had to replace their CH-R with the Corolla Cross to compete with the HR-V.
@longIslandEV
@longIslandEV Ай бұрын
Would love to see a similar video with hybrids. Understand they will be more $$.
@user-ek3gd5wm8i
@user-ek3gd5wm8i Ай бұрын
I bought a Trax, but went above $25, I got the 2RS $28K All In, 10 months and 13k miles. I love it.
@cormaro13
@cormaro13 Ай бұрын
That’s sad , should’ve went with the better brand and you would’ve gotten more features and awd , plus something that’ll last 😂
@Vesperia342
@Vesperia342 Ай бұрын
The Trax has been really well reviewed honestly ​@@cormaro13
@user-ek3gd5wm8i
@user-ek3gd5wm8i Ай бұрын
@@cormaro13 Yeah, I guess if I spent $5k more I could have gotten something more expensive, but no better. All modern cars are consumables. No classic cars in the future. I like this and it fit my budget. What do you drive?
@cormaro13
@cormaro13 Ай бұрын
@@user-ek3gd5wm8i I mean you didn’t really have to over spend on anything , a barely used 2023 Mazda is at the same price and it comes with more features than the trax plus better reliability lol I got a 2023 Mazda cx5 and 2024 Toyota crown for gas and it’s been killing it , I don’t touch American anymore lol
@davidmadrid6126
@davidmadrid6126 Ай бұрын
That Buick is one hell of a deal!
@Mgoblagulkablong
@Mgoblagulkablong Ай бұрын
too bad that wet belt 1.2 engine won't be durable
@joa8593
@joa8593 Ай бұрын
There's a reason you can get a "luxury" plate cheaper than a Honda Civic... in this case it's the 3 popper with turbo
@normt430
@normt430 Ай бұрын
Buick FTW!
@normt430
@normt430 Ай бұрын
@@joa8593 Acura is cheaper?
@joa8593
@joa8593 Ай бұрын
​​@@normt430they're not, the Integra starts at like 30k, but Acura is another brand in trouble for different reasons
@godofstones
@godofstones Ай бұрын
I recently bought a 2024 Corolla LE for about couple of dollars under $25,000 OTD price. I was also looking at Nissan and Subaru but stock near me was pretty limited. Same for the Corolla but it has a slightly better engine (more HP and more MPG efficiency) and couple with Toyota reliability are why I went with the Corolla. Happy with my purchase so far. I plan to keep this car forever or until I decide to give it to a relative.
@tjs114
@tjs114 Ай бұрын
I remember back in the 1970s and even in the 80s, you could avoid the destination fees if you picked up the vehicle at the production plant. I remember my parents purchased a new Chevy truck in 1974 and went to the production plant in Fremont California to pick it up rather than paying destination fees. Since we lived 25 miles away it wasn't a big deal. Ironically, that Chevy plant became NUMMI which is now the original Tesla plant. And how many people have travelled to the Tesla plant to pick up their new car but still paid destination? There are still a lot of popular vehicles being built in the States and some people could easily pick up their vehicles to avoid those fees, and I personally would really fight those insane fees if say I was buying a Honda product living in Ohio or a Hyundai in Alabama or any Nissan in Tennessee or Mississippi.
@Peizxcv
@Peizxcv Ай бұрын
Seriousely, with destination charges approache $2000, I could fly to the plant, pick up the car, and have a week-long road trip back to New York while staying at proper motels (Holiday Inn Express, La Quinta, Best Western Plus) along the way
@stanwbaker
@stanwbaker Ай бұрын
You would have to pick up that vehicle at a plant in either Michigan or Utah which are the only states that tolerate direct sales.
@clintpatty
@clintpatty Ай бұрын
@@stanwbaker I know you can't in Alabama.
@toyorobo
@toyorobo Ай бұрын
I love affordable vehicles!! Their honest, they're usually cheap to maintain and operate, and that feeling of a low/no car payment is the best feeling!
@sentiencepsn2714
@sentiencepsn2714 Ай бұрын
German-ish. The Jetta is assembled in Mexico. I do like the level of detail you are going in for this video. Really useful buyer advice in a segment that doesn’t get the same coverage as the flashier SUVs.
@billshoe22191
@billshoe22191 Ай бұрын
Really appreciate this segment of using out the door pricing. Really sad how few and dissapointing the options are. I believe only the Sentra and Corolla have independent rear suspension
@sachinnair91
@sachinnair91 Ай бұрын
Unfortunately the 2024 Corolla LE gasoline sedan has a torsion beam rear suspension. Toyota is cost cutting
@boborambow
@boborambow Ай бұрын
Sad to see the Kia Rio’s life has ended. I like my 2023 especially for the price. I felt the extra cost of the forte wasn’t worth it. Also it’s actually appreciated in value haha. I have no idea how that happened.
@briandreggors9178
@briandreggors9178 Ай бұрын
Destination to freight an Envision across the Pacific from Korea is $200 more than inland trucking for a Corolla originating in Mississippi. That's your Toyota Distributor cartel at work
@davidfuith2995
@davidfuith2995 Ай бұрын
Envista. Envision is Chinese.
@loriallen67
@loriallen67 Ай бұрын
I bought a used Soul 4.5 years ago super cheap and it’s been solid so far. Love the cargo hauling ability. Have a kid in college. Helpful for moving.
@KNRS927
@KNRS927 Ай бұрын
Always like to see these lists. Only thing is some of these cars might be hard to actually find on a dealer lot under 25k, especially the Corolla. Crosstrek, CX30, and mazda3 are 3 cars you could probably negotiate under 25k as those dealers offer more discounts and incentives.
@sachinnair91
@sachinnair91 Ай бұрын
great point!
@lorenschwiderski
@lorenschwiderski 14 күн бұрын
And much better real world safety!
@landofthefree2012
@landofthefree2012 Ай бұрын
We have 2017 & 2023 Elantras. Reliable point A to point B cars. Michigan roads tear up the light-duty front ends, though.
@theglowcloud2215
@theglowcloud2215 Ай бұрын
None of this is sustainable. Think about how much $25k is in absolute terms, rather than comparing it to more expensive cars. Almost half of people don't even have $1000 in cash on hand. $25k is cheap by modern standards, but still unaffordable for the average person if we're being honest about how long one should finance a car.
@aliendroneservices6621
@aliendroneservices6621 Ай бұрын
Nothing wrong with financing a Toyota for, say, 9 years.
@JD-yx7be
@JD-yx7be Ай бұрын
@@aliendroneservices6621 yes it is when you paying thousands extra in interest. Also the fact lower income people have higher interest rates.
@iMrp1
@iMrp1 Ай бұрын
​@@aliendroneservices6621 9 years? That's ridiculous.
@user-fj8wr8jh4e
@user-fj8wr8jh4e Ай бұрын
A versa is 16K. Is that good enough.
@joshdeason9501
@joshdeason9501 Ай бұрын
Here’s the thing tho. 25k is still cheap for a car. In 1998 the msrp of a base Corolla was 13,495. Adjusted for inflation it’s right at about 25k. Now think about how much MORE you get out of A newer vehicle. Power windows, power seats, infotainment, holy airbags and crumple zones, abs, traction control, stability control, for essentially the same price a base Corolla was in 98x
@AlfredoB2
@AlfredoB2 Ай бұрын
This is a great video guys ! I know the big expensive cars get more views but this will definitely help ppl on the lower income side . Salute , that’s why you guys are the best !
@THEFIRE360
@THEFIRE360 Ай бұрын
left the phone in the jetta lol
@frankfrankenstein5933
@frankfrankenstein5933 Ай бұрын
The car to buy is the Subaru Impreza! Only car with symmetrical AWD which is best in the business,! Plus safety, more standard features, comfortable ride, and it’s a hatchback.
@tikimaka1
@tikimaka1 Ай бұрын
Fantastic video. I would love to see more videos like these for other segments.
@Mgoblagulkablong
@Mgoblagulkablong Ай бұрын
If you look at OTD prices after discounts there are a few interesting options. Currently you can get a V6 (!) Dodge Charger or Challenger under $25k, last chance EVER to get this type of vehicle. Chevrolet Malibu and Equinox are offered with huge discounts (edit: Equinox often costs less OTD than Trax currently). Buick EncoreGX is more expensive than Envista on paper, no idea why, their OTD prices seem to be pretty much identical. Impreza should be possible for 25k, Subaru seems to actually build the base trim in relatively high numbers and often sells them slightly below MSRP.
@sachinnair91
@sachinnair91 Ай бұрын
Chevy dealerships here in Dallas are selling new Equinox SUVs for $6000-$7000 off MSRP! New Malibu for 5k off MSRP! Huge discounts! Here in Dallas, it's cheaper to buy a huge new Equinox SUV than a much tinier new Corolla sedan!
@cormaro13
@cormaro13 Ай бұрын
Cause no one wants that piece of junk v6 charger or that piece of junk Malibu and equinox , all u offered was bad brands with trash cars , were good 😂
@miraphycs7377
@miraphycs7377 Ай бұрын
my choice would be either the corolla or the versa with 5 speed
@HMAutos8324
@HMAutos8324 Ай бұрын
The Honda Civic LX is $25,045 so not too far off, the base Corolla is actually selling for $26k so the Civic and the HRV is actually cheaper than the Corolla where I live
@izyj.8679
@izyj.8679 Ай бұрын
I had a 21 Jetta with 6 spd. Highly recommend it. Fun to drive especially when you can hear the turbo whistle
@glennkennedy441
@glennkennedy441 Ай бұрын
Good video, love when you focus on the practical cars.
@exaltedb
@exaltedb Ай бұрын
I have a 2024 Forte LXS and so far it’s been 3500 miles trouble-free and have been loving it
@crawfordac79
@crawfordac79 Ай бұрын
The Corolla is the way to go, you save money in the long run and the cvt has a physical first gear, which means less stress on the transmission
@palebeachbum
@palebeachbum Ай бұрын
They're all compelling for one reason or another, so it really boils down to the nitty-gritty of how much you want to spend, comfort, features for the price, styling, and perception of reliability.
@williamstevenson8518
@williamstevenson8518 Ай бұрын
If I could buy any car there I'd buy that green Subaru Forester seen in the background while Alex is discussing the new Impreza.
@jsonlee01
@jsonlee01 Ай бұрын
Alex, you didn’t include the Honda Motocompacto that scooted by you at the beginning. You could by almost 10 of those for $25k. Crash gear not included though. 😅😅😅
@RaviDuvvuri.
@RaviDuvvuri. Ай бұрын
Hyundai/Kia may have a lot of models starting under $25k, but the insurance costs might run more than your monthly car note. Definitely need to consider that cost when looking at some of these cars.
@937553
@937553 Ай бұрын
Good list of options, I would get the Trax. I think you could add the Mazda 3 to the list
@Mgoblagulkablong
@Mgoblagulkablong Ай бұрын
that wet belt 1.2 engine won't be durable
@AAutoBuyersGuide
@AAutoBuyersGuide Ай бұрын
The Mazda is well over the price limit
@sachinnair91
@sachinnair91 Ай бұрын
Good point about the Mazda 3. Even though it's technically over 25k, Mazda dealerships are much more willing to discount a Mazda 3 than a Toyota dealership is willing to discount a Toyota Corolla. I've found that the Mazda dealerships in my city (Dallas) are willing to sell a 2024 Mazda 3 Select Sport for 25k out the door while Dallas Toyota dealerships are demanding a minimum 27k out the door for the base 2024 Corolla LE gasoline sedan
@falkin42
@falkin42 20 күн бұрын
@@sachinnair91 I admit that's very much the real world consideration but we can't possibly compare all of the various incentives and discounts offered by 10s of thousands of different dealers. We have to draw a line somewhere and that's going to be MSRP. I guess plus destination. This kind of list is obviously no substitute for doing your own shopping around and negotiating,
@lookupdee
@lookupdee Ай бұрын
Thank you for this!
@carlwelte6094
@carlwelte6094 Ай бұрын
A presentaion of the cheapest cars in America, but yet doesnt show you any of them...that should tell you all you need to know. No dealer will sell you one.
@vga19
@vga19 2 күн бұрын
Yes, and it’s hard to find any car dealer sell you for the prices he is quoting. There will be no base models. There will be so many adds-ons and up sells, someone looking to buy any of those models have to pay closer to 30K.
@gregpochet4812
@gregpochet4812 Ай бұрын
I know you can't account for this it is not common, but a lot of dealerships in Northern VA(especially CHevy ones) they add their own destination fee which equals the manufacture destination fee. So that means it doubles the destination fee. It is quite sad.
@oll1998
@oll1998 Ай бұрын
Found that moving the front seat up a bit on the first vehicle (Buick) to show the legroom in the rear was a bit weird since he didn't do it for any other vehicle. Then I saw the in video ad for the Chevy version and understood.
@JakeRoot
@JakeRoot Ай бұрын
When did the Venue drop the manual transmission? It definitely had a 6-speed standard when it launched.
@AlexA-ko8lu
@AlexA-ko8lu Ай бұрын
That envista seems like a good value. Good job Buick!
@rmp5s
@rmp5s Ай бұрын
I always thought "destination charge" was a scam. Not like you have an option to go pick it up at the factory or whatever to avoid the charge...
@garrettw99
@garrettw99 Ай бұрын
Alex, we all want to see you review a Mirage
@davidnielson9139
@davidnielson9139 Ай бұрын
Would really love if you'd add a category in your reviews for the ADAS systems; as they are now a relatively standard feature on all new cars -- even those under $25K (even if they don't get the full suite).
@miguelalvarez1073
@miguelalvarez1073 Ай бұрын
you think kia will replace the Rio with the K3 like the did in other markets?
@davdjimenez1150
@davdjimenez1150 Ай бұрын
Glad to see the base prices of these affordable cars most reviews are all done with the higher trims
@alliejr
@alliejr Ай бұрын
Great video!!! (Welcome to THE City)
@midnightexpress1567
@midnightexpress1567 Ай бұрын
I went with the Chevy Malibu RS with discounts. I like it.
@BillyBobDingledorf
@BillyBobDingledorf Ай бұрын
Thank you for including the insane destination charges in the cost. Btw: Sales tax where I am is 9.525%. Freaking insane!
@arlenenolte8475
@arlenenolte8475 Ай бұрын
Thank you for doing an affordable cars video!!
@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow
@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow Ай бұрын
There's no sales tax in Oregon, luckily.
@ccroy2001
@ccroy2001 Ай бұрын
This was a great video thanks. My previous car was totalled October 2023 (Fortunately no one was seriously injured, and I wasn't at fault) so I had to do "emergency" car shopping. I ended up with a low mile 2020 Sentra SV. Even buying used I had sticker shock and interest rate shock! My payments are significantly higher than my last loan. On the other hand I am a saver and getting actual interest on my savings accounts helps offset this somewhat.
@TD05SSLegacy
@TD05SSLegacy Ай бұрын
If loan higher than savings just pay off. The spread between is savings ❤😊
@user-ss3ud7pp7f
@user-ss3ud7pp7f Ай бұрын
Good video on somewhat affordable cars for a change. The dealers and the manufacturers with their blessing have screwed everybody blaming it on supply chain, and this and that now there’s hardly any decent good used cars left.
@bobgrenon1890
@bobgrenon1890 Ай бұрын
Just bought a Trax Activ. Super value. Easily the best car on this list.
@cormaro13
@cormaro13 Ай бұрын
Not when it’s the biggest piece of crap on the list 😂 enjoy your low quality , should’ve bought a better brand
@TalismanPHX
@TalismanPHX Ай бұрын
Mazda 3S 2.5L - $25495 MSRP with all weather floor mat pkg and 191 HP with 6 speed automatic (not CVT). DEFINITELY worth the extra money 🎉
@deechicago25
@deechicago25 Ай бұрын
What’s up with cvt trans and turbos ? Sounds like a maintenance headache. I do like the American hatchbacks tho but will they last like Toyotas
@thundermite1241
@thundermite1241 Ай бұрын
Yea my brother got the rare lemon corolla hatch its cvt grenaded at 110 miles on the odimiter it took the dealer 4 months to source a new trans and controller only for it to grenade again during the dealers test of the trans they finally decided to refund his costs and helped hime get into a new 4runner for only a increase of $50 a month
@train21
@train21 Ай бұрын
I got a 2023 Jetta Sport for 23700 OTD. Definitely a great car for under 25k
@TD05SSLegacy
@TD05SSLegacy Ай бұрын
Great video! So is bad Nissan transmissions still a thing?
@faeinthebay
@faeinthebay Ай бұрын
I think their cars with a new powertrain after ~2019 fixed it, including the Versa. I considered the new generation and I didn't find transmission issues for it. Don't forget a more powerful engine will always stress the CVT more.
@jamesstuart3346
@jamesstuart3346 Ай бұрын
Great video but I'm keeping my 2003 Pontiac Vibe
@Nvbeatz
@Nvbeatz Ай бұрын
appreciate you focusing on affordability.
@BTC909
@BTC909 Ай бұрын
Alex is your phone still in the Jetta?
@richsarchet9762
@richsarchet9762 Ай бұрын
I'm happy with my 2019 Jetta, which was well under $20K out the door when new. I'm thinking next time I may pile a few more Sheckles in my cart and stretch for a Corolla Cross Hybrid. I know, I can't get it for $25K, but I think the long-term cost to own it will be lower.
@KevinSmith-wr1sy
@KevinSmith-wr1sy Ай бұрын
Versa for me! Pretty damn good looking inside and out despite the price.
@acsmoothing2262
@acsmoothing2262 Ай бұрын
Does anyone else here miss the actual subcompact hatchbacks of the subcompact market section? Of the cheapest cars you mentioned in this video, only the ancient Mirage, old Kicks and the current Hyundai Venue remain for someone who wants a small and lightweight hatchback. Everything else has either been discontinued (Honda Fit, Chevrolet Spark and Sonic, Hyundai Accent/Kia Rio, etc.), or become sedan only (Versa). Don’t get me wrong, I like sedans and love the current Versa. But I would never buy one over a hatchback body style for my urban needs because sedans are so darn long. Of these, the Venue and Kicks make the most sense to me for my preferred size and form factor. If size were less important, then I suspect I would get the Trax or the Envista.
@umangbhatt9532
@umangbhatt9532 Ай бұрын
Own Impreza sedan and love it
@jec1ny
@jec1ny Ай бұрын
Well there are only two manuals on the list so my options are limited.
@schmo7777
@schmo7777 Ай бұрын
In canada add 30% and we make less money on average dollar to dollar. They sell 6 year old used civics base here for 30k. So hard to get affordable transportation
@leogeee1
@leogeee1 Ай бұрын
Versa with manual will last for-ever. The rear seatbacks do NOT split with access to the trunk. FYI. Still, it's super reliable. (I have a 2015 Versa Note with no signs of slowing down)
@NatesRandomVideo
@NatesRandomVideo Ай бұрын
Missed the Kia Rio completely which is still around, but leaving also, at under $20K base.
@MrBaskins2010
@MrBaskins2010 Ай бұрын
That Buick looks great in person, no matter the trim
@rightlanehog3151
@rightlanehog3151 Ай бұрын
Alex, You have successfully identified the cars that are cheap to buy but how many will be cheap to keep on the road once the warranty expires? 🤔
@AAutoBuyersGuide
@AAutoBuyersGuide Ай бұрын
Depends on how long you want to keep them on the road. -Travis
@rightlanehog3151
@rightlanehog3151 Ай бұрын
@@AAutoBuyersGuide The average age of the entire fleet is older than it has ever been so long term reliability really matters. I have a personal fleet of one car. The $1-2,000 premium I paid for a reliable brand has easily been justified over 19 years of trouble-free ownership. 😁
@dragonknite314
@dragonknite314 Ай бұрын
No mention of the Polaris Slingshot?
@terrankhol6638
@terrankhol6638 Ай бұрын
Impreza or Venue for me: I’d go Elantra, but I’d take the savings with the more unique and “me” Venue. I’d prefer the Impreza but as a SoCali resident, it isn’t like NEEDed.
@JT-fq2bl
@JT-fq2bl Ай бұрын
You can't go wrong with either one. Depending on where you live, you probably get discounts on the Impreza due to the Crosstrek outshine it in popularity. As for the Venue, I love its small size and looks, but I will like to see it available with a hybrid (1.6) powertrain and a performance powertrain. If Hyundai do this for the next-generation, then I will buy 2 of them.
@TheoPhilpot
@TheoPhilpot Ай бұрын
Can you get a cx30 anywhere near $25k?
@spayced
@spayced Ай бұрын
I hear people talking about engine power but I dont understand why it matters. Was there a street racing tournament I was supposed to join and I lost my invitation?
@falkin42
@falkin42 20 күн бұрын
Other people have different priories than you? Safety/driver assistance features are like 6th or 7th on my list of priorities (yes I know I'm in the minority there)
@EdLee-hm9nr
@EdLee-hm9nr Ай бұрын
what is the cheapest AWD SUV (not crossover)?
@f42un84u
@f42un84u Ай бұрын
Inexpensive reliable transportation is crucial for many and practical for all. The major problem with these choices is the associated dealers. Buick or Toyota the exceptions. Subaru or Honda worth the extra.
@dystopia-usa
@dystopia-usa Ай бұрын
I really liked my 2015 Toyota Yaris SE hatch 5-MT for the 4 years that I had it before it was "retired" by a distracted driver. It only cost $19K brand new & loaded. Wish that I could buy another one today, but not enough people liked/bought subcompacts in the USA, so that vehicle class basically went extinct in this market (Yaris, Fit, Mazda2, etc.).
@k.b.tidwell
@k.b.tidwell 16 күн бұрын
Heh, I bought a 1991 Geo Metro new and felt the same way about it. 49mpg and never a problem. Mine was $6700.00 new but the only option was a/c lol. I did love that little car.
@fredtalmadge5307
@fredtalmadge5307 Ай бұрын
Unfortunately it is difficult to find these base models on the lot. Even then some of us are older and like some creature comforts.
@stanwbaker
@stanwbaker Ай бұрын
You are Envista and Trax's target customer.
@timmoody5461
@timmoody5461 Ай бұрын
First, THANK YOU for doing this video. It can be quite depressing seeing automobile prices anymore. Given that my 2013 Elantra just hit 195,000 miles and I'm still getting 37 mpg plus highway, I would choose the Elantra. I like the styling, and though the engine isn't the same, my personal experience with reliability is hard for me to ignore. My second choice would probably be the Corolla because Toyota reliability is incredibly tough to beat.
@jenesuispasbavard
@jenesuispasbavard 10 күн бұрын
I wish the Bolt wasn't discontinued. You could get one of those for under $25k, now that the tax credit can be applied at sale.
@Snafu2346
@Snafu2346 Ай бұрын
I would love to see a list of the "best cars that have the lowest markup". Since we all know that inexpensive cars that are popular just get price gouged/scalped by dealers so that they're are no longer a good value. Like Anything Toyota.
@ATH_Berkshire
@ATH_Berkshire Ай бұрын
That’s totally down to the dealership you work with. You can get Toyota’s for MSRP just not everywhere and not the “hot new model” in its first few months.
@sociopathmercenary
@sociopathmercenary Ай бұрын
I'm in rural Ohio and there's not a single dealership near me that charges over MSRP. It is rare that you don't get some sort of discount on anything... Even the cars with waitlists. They know that you'll come back if they treat you right.
@Snafu2346
@Snafu2346 Ай бұрын
@@sociopathmercenary Sadly I'm in Houston, where dealerships charge $500 for air in your tires on the dealer sticker. But "you get lifetime free refills on air."
@mindfullymellow2323
@mindfullymellow2323 Ай бұрын
@@sociopathmercenary- 💯 my BIL drove from Columbus to some dealer in rural Ohio for a decent deal on a Nissan Frontier - in mid-pandemic when inventories were very low. Dealer told him they had enough repeat service business to keep them afloat.
@OrganicFoxes
@OrganicFoxes Ай бұрын
I'll always take the mirage, super easy to drive and maintain. I get around 49mpg combined most tanks.
@falkin42
@falkin42 20 күн бұрын
I think the hate is undeserved. It can be almost hooliganish with a stick. Maybe that's just how I drive though ;)
@sachinnair91
@sachinnair91 14 күн бұрын
I love the Mirage but I just find them to be overpriced. Just 5 years ago, you could buy a new Mirage ES for 10k due to huge dealer discounts and manufacturer rebates. Now they're 18-20k for base Mirage, almost double.
@Jan96106
@Jan96106 26 күн бұрын
Last year I bought a Kicks SV. That was my choice.
@scotlawrence
@scotlawrence Ай бұрын
Only one model in this list is made in the USA, the Toyota Corolla sedan.
@keithpanco
@keithpanco Ай бұрын
The last time I purchased a new vehicle was when GM was doing their friends and family promotion. I wouldn't buy a new vehicle today.
@k.b.tidwell
@k.b.tidwell 16 күн бұрын
That was a day or two ago!
@Carfan678
@Carfan678 Ай бұрын
Love the Envista
@normt430
@normt430 Ай бұрын
Buick FTW!!
@heinuchung8680
@heinuchung8680 15 күн бұрын
Alex looks good in green
@markmontes4736
@markmontes4736 Ай бұрын
Any thoughts on the Kia Rio?
@AAutoBuyersGuide
@AAutoBuyersGuide Ай бұрын
Sadly it is gone in the USA,
@aliendroneservices6621
@aliendroneservices6621 Ай бұрын
14:14 Corolla, obviously, for reliability and long-term lowest TCO (Total Cost of Ownership). If you would allow a slightly higher price, then Prius.
@evanrhildreth
@evanrhildreth Ай бұрын
We need a new car like the VW Beetle, Citroën C2V, or original Mini. Those cars were not only cheap to buy, they were simple which made them cheap to own. That made them huge successes, built in millions for decades!
@trinisuprazee
@trinisuprazee Ай бұрын
Really appreciate these videos. would like something similar for used..maybe even German/Japan/USA/Korean etc. only vids. I went with a 2021 BMW 530i for 34k OTD with 34k miles CPO. Let's see how reliable she will be for the next few years
@holygeezer3369
@holygeezer3369 Ай бұрын
Oregon has no sales tax.
@spinmouth4114
@spinmouth4114 Ай бұрын
Your my favorite vehicle channel. Save for the Kia Soul, all these vehicles are throw away aerodynamic garbage. None of these vehicles would ever make into a Police Department long term fleet.
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