If you don’t have $500 you shouldn’t be looking for a car! Anything you can find at that price will cost you far more than that for repairs lol. Plus he is talking about new cars, I am seriously considering a Nissan Versa SR as it’s MSRP is 21000 including heated seats, wireless phone recharging and full safety package including automatic backup braking
Relatively cheap. We're in a new era, the pre pandemic prices are never coming back. Current prices will drop but they will never be the same as pre pandemic
As I start(!) to understand "the situation", you should buy something older than from 2008-10. Unfortunately. The technique used before 2008 is "quite" simple at least compared to "newer" cars. If you buy a newer car and the price is 1,000 USD, you transfer it right away to the scrap yard, when something happens! A smallest repair can cost you 1-2,000 USD. It doesn't matter if the car is small or big, premium or not. The big problem will appear when all the 1998-2008/10 cars are at the scrap yard, because they don't last forever, either. I have a BMW 528i E39 1997 that I bought maybe 15 years ago, 5,500 USD, now the value of the car is about 2,500 USD... I haven't driven much with it.
Can't argue with those choices, Toyota, Honda and Mazda lead the pack in quality and practicality. Simple regular maintenance, (like an oil change every 4,000 to 5,000 miles ignoring the "recommended" 10,000 interval marketing ploy) and these last.
After owning a MX5 bought with 65000 miles for 6 years with no issues at all, I bought a Mazda 3 replacing our Volvo. Guess what: love this car. When pushed hard, eh, soft I manage 50MPG with it and it's almost as fun to drive as the MX5, it's wonderful in corners. Ok, I prefer RWD when dry, but that's about it.
Our experience with Honda has been rewarding! One is a 1998 Honda Accord EX V6 and the other a 2002 CR V EX AWD. They are both due for updating but every time I drive one I’m amazed at how much life is still left in them. As mentioned the key is proper maintenance and also driving them properly. This last point is often overlooked since many skimp on maintenance and it doesn’t work that way! You can’t go wrong!
There is a big difference though between a new car and it's throw away mentality, and the gems some Japanese and German car brands produced around the turn of the century...
I’ve had a ‘14 Mazda 6 (inherited from my mom and then it was unfortunately totaled in an accident) and now a ‘14 Mazda 3…I LOVE them! So low maintenance and fun to drive. I’ve never gotten so many people commenting on how pretty they were - both red. I’m sold on Mazda now. Hope to get a new one someday. 🎉❤
Had 5 Civics not one has been a problem. yes of course there have been minor issues, but the cars have been reliable great to drive and decent performance. Last one was a FK8 now have the Hybrid, which has been a joy. Also the Hybrid interior has leapt up in quality which in my spec includes Bose 12 speaker sound system,panoramic roof ( which opens)and other goodies.
Given the current car market situation, those 3 vehicles you mentioned is expensive. They aren’t cheap by any means especially if you want newer generations shown in the video
I’ve been driving my Honda Fit for seventeen years and spent just under 18 hundred dollars on maintenance not counting tires. I have never been stranded and used it to haul lumber, large hot water heater, a large safe, big screen tv and of course my dogs. I get an average of 30 mpg.
07 camry here. I am in Northern NJ right across from Manhattan. Fits are perfect for on street parking when you need to get into that small spot. the sticks must be somewhat fun to drive.
I'd think the only only reason it's not recommended as a used car is that the used prices are more than the new-car MSRP. I bought my base-model Fit w/6MT new in Feb 2020 just before the pandemic for $16k and at the height of the car shortage about a year ago they were going for over $20k.
Hot water heater ? I recently replaced one and it takes in cold water and heats it. I’m not sure I’d need to heat my already hot water, but each to his own.
I was cracking up at the recommendation for the Pope. Sometimes I watch your videos to just listen. You need a podcast man, you’re entertaining! Great job with the content.
Very surprisingly my 2011 Chevy HHR I inherited from my mother is the most reliable car I’ve ever owned….145,000 miles and other than regular oil change brakes and tires, only needed one fuel injector change in 12 years…gets 37 mpg .
I noticed that Camry SE AWD has the smaller Camry LE rims. Either the previous owner swapped them for greater riding comfort or that SE had its rims stolen at least once. Theft of Camry SE/XSE rims is a growing problem.
I own a 2005 Toyota Corolla and also a 2012 Toyota Matrix. Incredible cars for reliability. Also had a brother who owned a Mazda 3 and was amazed by how dependable and long lasting it proved to be.
I owned a 1991 Honda Civic EX. It had 300k miles on it and the paint and interior looked like new when I traded it off for a Subaru. Hated the Subaru CVD. Now driving a 2017 Toyota SE. Great car, great gas mileage, and fun to drive. Getting 25-27 mpg with the 4 cylinder. Still looks like a new car.
I own 2 Mazda CX-5’s. Fabulous car. Great MPG and dependable. Mazda, Toyota, & Honda. Can’t go wrong with any of these brands. I also own Jeep Wrangler. It’s a totally impractical vehicle, poor mpg and maintenance issues, but it’s loads of fun to drive, modify, & customize. Jeeps,Bronco’s, Corvettes, Mustangs, etc. are basically adult toys.
The problem is the dealers are keeping the used car prices pushed up ..to guide buyers to towards new cars...cars they make a lot more money on.Not just on sales but on all warranty maintenance a huge part of their profit margin.... Used dealers and owner sellers see those prices and they too ask more for their sold by owner cars... The market needs a good shake up... I think 2024 and 2025 will be the years of major auto price shake ups ..let's hope so .. paying 10k plus for a 7 plus year old car is rediculous ... Car prices are easily 35% over their value mark....
I just took delivery of a ‘24 Chevy Trax LT. New model 11 inches longer, 2 lunches wider. Awesome tech and style. Unreal pricing. Home run for GM. IMHO
I have a 2021 Mazda3 Hatch. 2.5 NA auto with AWD and it’s a great car for the $. I don’t have the sunroof or leather but I think the MSRP was only around $26k.
Cars like the Corolla/Civic are no longer considered penalty boxes...they will surprise people of how much room they have inside. Now days cars like the newer Camry/Accord actually have more than generous interior room that is on par with the full size cars from 15 years ago.. Lots of people have bought new Mitsubishi mirage cars here in Arkansas for their teens and I am seeing some with 100,000 miles already with no problems, I wonder if Mitsubishi is a "well kept secrete" that is worth a look? I know they don't cost as much as a Civic/Corolla. We have a Mitsubishi dealer here that is pushing them hard and everyone is buying them...
The Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback would be an ideal inexpensive small city car for me to drive the wife to her usual errands and appointments around congested LA. I no longer drive on the freeways.
Hey, don't forget that the 2014 Impala LTZ came with a 2.4 and 2.5 4-cylinder for one year only and they are fully loaded and these specifically are very reliable and cost-effective.
I love my 2019 LS with the 2.5 Liter I4. Spacious, super roomy and comfortable. Impalas should've been kept around instead of the Malibu.@@samueljackson2478
In one video he says Honda CR-V is bottom of the barrel. Now he says Honda Civic is great. I own a 2005 CR-V with 238k on the odometer that still runs like new. I also own a 2006 Accord with 188k on the odometer that still runs like new. They have both been through New England winters for their entire lives and have no rust. End of story.
The Honda civic sport you’ll get more like 24-26 city and 36-38 on the highway. Just a heads up. Also small tank so you’re at the gas station just as much as a v6 with 16 gallon tank. I’m sure the Mazda 3 is the same
since Mazda cut ties with Ford. their build quality and design/style. improved a lot. due to Honda's lack of AWD sedan. Toyota And Mazda are top of the list.
The new 2024 Corolla gets the updated 2.0 liter 169 hp duel VVT-i and duel injection system (no carbon build up) along with safety sense 3.0 on all trims including the LE. The CVT gets a true automatic launch gear which reduces strain on the CVT at starts. This made it possible to reduce the size which adds to the reliability long term. just $23,400 and got no mention??
The Mazda 3 and the Honda Civic are small sedans. The Toyota Camry is a midsized car and a lot of car for your money especially if you get the V6, 8 speed transmission with 300 hp. If you don't have that much to spend check out the Mazda CX-30 base model, luxurious interior, 2.5L, 6 speed transmission, 191 hp, AWD. Another economical car to checkout is the Subaru Impreza RS, with the same interior space as the Crosstreck and an upgraded interior, 2.5L, with a CVT, 182 hp, AWD. If you want an economical car long term buy something with a gas engine, non-turbo, non-hybrid, something without a CVT and save yourself future possible repairs.
We have two 2020 Civics at under $25kUSD new and one 2020 Lexus UX200 at $32kUSD. We traded three 2016 Mazda 3's at that time. Guess we agree with you.
Thanks for getting rid of your opening! Great videos. You speak quick and concise. Good work. Try and do a video on high mileage turbos from Honda and GM. Durability
Another great video. There are 2 others that I'm strongly considering for all the same reasons as the 3 examples here. And they both are American cars from GM and FoMoCo that were spoken highly of by "Carwizard" in all the same ways as the 3 examples here. One is an early 2000's Buick Le Sabre with the 3.8 Liter V6, which was also spoken highly of in the same ways by Brad Danger of "Ideal Media" as well as by Car Wizard. The other is something from the Panther Platform just to use as a beater. And that's just about any of them: Ford Crown Vic, Mercury Marquis/Grand Marquis/'03-'11 Lincoln Town Car just to take down to San Diego when I go down there for work. That's something that I'd rather get hit by a drunk or negligent driver in, instead of my 2011-12 Mustang or any of my vehicles that I do have.
I bought a new Dodge Journey I like it. I take excellent care of it but the transmission went out at 36k miles completely uncalled for but that’s the only issue I’ve had with it. Chrysler fixed it no questions asked thank goodness for the warranty. Had it almost 5 years now and nothing else has gone wrong with it. So hopefully it won’t give me to many issues.
I own an Acura, Scion and Mazda right now and am looking for a new budget type car. Right now, it is the Mazda Cx30 (which is the Mazda3 crossover). The Corolla and Civic have the CVT and not enough torque and horsepower. I am not in a hurry but will ultimately choose at the last moment.
Lot of Lincoln's from 2000 up can be be had at a cheap price, and won't run ya on repairs. Google for problem years. Fabulous styles also. I'm talkin on the cheap. Thanks for your great report as always.
I bought it a year ago (after retiring my beloved Toyota echo) with 200k I put on 30k in a year with absolutely no issues. I always wanted a civic and finally at age 48 my dream come true even if it’s not a brand new one
@@ECPP Oh great my friend. I'm a little hungover but it's a lovely rainy day in Hamilton haha. Just chilling with my dog. About to patch an exhaust leak literally ON my ever so reliable jeep cherokee. Those Y pipes break remarkably easy. I wonder if I just have to replace the whole part.
Excellent vedio, you collected and also gained real experience, thanks for sharing with peoe in the village where food is available. You have a good heart may God bless you for your wonderful heart.
Honda civic and camry is not cheap cars in India dude 😂😂😂. Maximum less than 15k dollars. Camry is high end sedan in India and it is not doing sales number in India.
Hello. Thanks for the great knowldge you show in your reviews. Ofcourse you know that the Toyota and Lexus cvt isn't that unreliable rubber cvt system which is one of the reasons for the bad reputation for the operational reliability for cvt systems, but instead a very reliable system they named e-cvt, and I would love that you will tell your spectators the big and very importent technical difference for a long lasting and reliable cvt system. Thanks. Best Regards from Arne G in Norway
Under $30K is NOT affordable.JD Power is a mouthpiece for auto manufacturers & not to be relied upon for honest assessment of reliability. Honda & Toyota 4 cyl's are your best bets.
Isnt that something nazda passed up nissan i remember honda toyota and nissan in this order i mentioned were the top brand especially in the 90s after nissan started goofing up and hondas started copying wgat subbies are doing thats when toyota and nazda started to dtep up with their sharp trim looks preaty soon mazda will be expensive as well
Very boring 2004 Yaris owner here from new, car has star ship mileage just replaced the battery last year from the original Toyota battery, only thing the car has had is two new front struts as the old ones rusted through, still on the original Toyota exhaust and clutch and Cat, I cannot praise the car enough, servicing is very minimal every year, oil ;plugs and filter change because its a basic car no fancy electronic gizmos to go out . Its the third car in the household its used for doing small errands we have a Larger Honda SUV for long trips and an old Landcruiser Diesel for off roading as we live in the Country, I will always buy Japanese cars they might be boring but they offer amazing value for money and reliability and peace of mind this car owes me nothing an I am sure it will still be driving for another ten years.
Here in communist Canada, the Camry STARTS at $34,000. Yes, that's THIRTY FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS and that's only where it starts. With carbon tax inflation killing us at the grocery store and people not being able to afford homes in record numbers, well, 34k, might as well be a million.
I bought a brand new Mazda 323 in 1988. The head gasket started leaking at 90k. Never again will i buy a Mazda. I have a '23 Sentra SV. Heated seats, steering wheel. 👍
@@ECPP Oh my friend. I don't care about the dollar amount. I will keep my 97 sunfire coupe operational for the rest of my life 😂 I just love them. They are still worth buying lol. Great first car.