6 Cars You Should Avoid Buying
Just like anything you can purchase, popularity doesn't necessarily mean high quality. Case in point: Consumer Reports recently released a list of six cars that are actually very popular with consumers, but they recommend you should stay away from based on their testing and research.
Vehicles on the list include the Volkswagen Beetle, Honda Crosstour, Scion tC, and Mercedes-Benz CLA. Problems with these vehicles include high repair costs, cheap interiors, stiff rides, poor visibility, and lack of cargo space. Below are the six vehicles you should avoid and suggested alternatives you should consider.
| Vehicle to Avoid | Better Choices |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Beetle | Mazda3, Subaru Impreza, Volkswagen Golf |
| Nissan Versa Sedan | Chevrolet Sonic, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA | Acura TSX, BWM 320i, Mercedes-Benz C250 |
| Honda Crosstour | Subaru Outback, Toyota Venaz, Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen |
| Scion tC | Mazda3 hatchback, Subaru Impreza Sport |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, Subaru Forester |
My Recommendation for Car Shoppers
TrueCar, Edmunds, and 1-800 Car Show are the quickest way to see the lowest car prices in your area. These sites show you no-haggle prices from dealers closest to you - and the deals are usually really good. This should be the first step you take when negotiating your car price. Follow this up with my checklist to make sure you squeeze out every last bit of savings.- Gregg Fidan
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About: Gregg Fidan
Gregg Fidan + is the founder of RealCarTips. After being ripped off on his first car purchase, he devoted several years to figuring out the best ways to avoid scams and negotiate the best car deals. He has written hundreds of articles on the subject of car buying and taught thousands of car shoppers how to get the best deals.
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