So my videos Cheap cars that make you look rich were pretty much a hit.
But the comment section not so much.
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They are this cheap cause they care a nightmare to maintain, so no one wants to own them.
You forgot to mention the huge maintenance cost with these vehicles.
You need to be rich to get them repaired and maintained.
These cars are cheap until you need a repair.
In response, I'll be showing you 5 cheap RELIABLE CARS you can get
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Now let's begin.
First car is the second generation Honda CR-V. Ever since it launched back in 1997 the CR-V
has been considered one of the best bargain crossovers ever offered.
It pretty much has everything you need in a mini SUV.
It has a roomy interior, a towing capacity of 1500 pounds, good gas mileage and even
a removable picnic table for those days when you feel like taking your family or friends
to the park, or whatever else you might want to use it for.
You get reasonable gas mileage, 23 mpg in the city and 29 mph in the highway.
That's on par with many compact vehicles but with more practicality and again, a picnic
table.
Also the rear seats have a good amount of versatility as well, they fold down and slide
backwards a forward giving even the tallest passengers adequate leg room.
The Honda CRV gets good gas mileage thanks to its 4cyl 2.4L VTech engine which pushes
sufficient performance, 156HP and 160lb-ft torque.
Just keep in mind you won't be doing any serious off roading with the CR-V.
But if you want a vehicle that has the right balance of size, expense, and fuel economy
this might be the right pick for you.
On top of being very reliable with minimal maintenance cost you’ll also get a vehicle
with an overall crash safety rating of 5 stars.
I was able to find this generation of the CR-V for as low as $4,000 with less than 150K
miles.
And considering these vehicles can go well past 300K miles, that quite the steal.
Next car is the first generation Scion TC.
If you were a long time fan of the Toyota Celica then you might like the Scion TC.
I mean if you didn't know the TC actually stands for Toyota Celica.
Well not really, but that'd be pretty cool wouldn't it?
Scion was designed to be the discount Toyota aimed at the youth market who just want something
cool and sporty.
The Scion TC’s exterior isn't revolutionary but it does comes with some cool features.
Headlamps with BMW-like eyebrows, a standard panoramic moonroof and a hatchback with plenty
of space to carry fairly large items.
Considering Scion is under the Toyota umbrella, you can count on superb reliability and low
maintenance costs.
In fact the Scion uses the same reliable engine 2.4 L 4 cyl found in the Toyota Camry.
That alone should speak for itself.
The engine produces 161 HP and 162lb-ft of torque and can get around 21 mpg in the city
and 29 mpg in the highway.
There is one issue some first generation Scion TC’s can potentially have.
According to some reports engine oil is may be burned much faster than normal causing
TC owners to have to frequently monitor the oil levels and add oil in between regular
routine oil services.
Thankfully Toyota took action and added an extended warranty of 10 years and 150K miles
for those that experienced this issue.
Meaning if you’re looking to purchase this car, previous owners have probably already
fixed the issue.
You can buy yourself a Scion TC for as low as $3000.
3rd car on the list is the second generation Ford Crown Victoria.
Also known as the Crown Vic.
No other American car has ever proven as reliable and durable as this car here.
I mean there is a reason why taxi drivers and cops continue to use Crown vics and routinely
put over 200k miles on them.
Unlike most cars the body is built separate from it's frame, resulting in it being able
to survive more collisions making it a pretty safe car.
Thanks to it's rugged body build and and 4.6 L V8 engine it can be used to tow things as
well.
The Crown Vic is not afraid of bumps, potholes, speedbumps, curbs and even pedestrians.
And let's not forget, at a glance many people mistake this vehicle as a cop when seen on
the road especially if you manage to buy yourself the police interceptor model.
Not only do other drivers start to drive more careful when driving the crown Vic around,
but the left lane practically becomes all yours most of the time.
You get others drivers asking themselves, is that person a cop, is that person undercover,
is that person a few days into retirement.
I vouch for this because I do this too!
I know I'm not the only one.
Do you ask yourself those questions when you see a crown Vic on the road?
Not only is this car reliable but it’s pretty cheap to maintain and fix.
There are dozens and dozens of crown vics available at most junkyards.
This can be a very good first vehicle for your young son or daughter thanks to it being
built like a tank, cheap to maintain, and other drivers driving much more careful.
I was able to find all versions of the Crown Vic for as low as $2500 through private sellers
and as low as $3500 through dealers with less than 100K miles!
4th car is the first generation Pontiac Vibe.
When this car first launched it was obvious that it was targeted to capture the the attention
of the young and young at heart.
TV ads for the vibe featured an urban-beat soundtrack with what appeared to look like
hip teenagers.
At the time this sports wagon was quite the hit.
Despite the lack of media attention Pontiac managed to beat sales projections by 45%.
You get a comfortable ride and roomy back seats.
In fact the entire cabin is pretty roomy especially when it comes to practicality.
You can fold the rear seats and get this, you can fold the front passenger seat flat
as well!
With all seats down you can get up to 54 cubic feet of space and 8 ft of length space.
Then add the fact that the Vibe carries built in tie downs to secure anything you wouldn't
want moving around.
But wait I'm not finished!
The front console comes standard with a 115 volt power outlet with a wall type plug . Meaning
you’re able to plug in many electronics without having to use an adapter.
As quirky as that might sound, you gotta admit the Pontiac Vibe is quite the versatile and
practical vehicle.
And of course we can't forget about reliability.
Even though the Vibe has a obvious GM style to it, it's engineering comes from Toyota.
It was built to Toyotas assembly standards with Toyota components at a joint GM Toyota
assembly plant.
Toyota even has its own version of this car called the Toyota Matrix.
In other words the vibe is very reliable with cheap parts available.
Lastly the power isn't all too impressive.
It carries a 1.8 L 4 cylinder engine that produces 130 HP and 125lb-ft of torque.
Positive side to this is well...gas mileage.
26mpg in the city and 33mpg in the highway.
And for less than $4,000 you can own one yourself.
Anyways enough with the Pontiac Vibe, moving on
Last cheap reliable car is the second generation Mazda 3.
Combine good safety ratings, an expressive exterior design and good fuel efficient and
you got yourself a fun and dependable car.
It's so much easier for me to talk about the Mazda 3 because my wife has owns one herself.
She was the first owner of this vehicle back when she purchased back in 2010.
The car has nearly 100K miles on it and listen to this, we have never had to replace any
major parts on the car on it.
Other than the routine services for fluids, brakes, tires, a replacement battery and filters
the Mazda 3 has been a champ.
Back when the generation 2 Mazda 3 released many criticized the front end.
I mean the happy front does seem a bit much, but it tends to grow on you as time passes.
Cabin space is adequate, plenty of space to sit 4.
Cargo space is decent.
You get around 12 cubic feet of space.
Making it perfect for grocery runs or in our case perfect for 2 full sized tires.
Some might complain that the ride is a bit firm, but honestly if you want a car with
a sporty feel, the Mazda 3 does just that.
You also get excellent gas mileage.
25 mpg in the city and 33 mpg in the highway.
But honestly after driving this car for years it seems like you get more than those numbers.
You can get yourself one of these for around $4500-$500 with a little over 100K miles.
And I'll tell you this from personal experience.
It's worth every penny!
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