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10 New Cars You Should Avoid

Although cars today are better than they've ever been in terms of dependability and reliability, it doesn't mean there aren't some bad apples. If you're currently shopping for a new vehicle, it's important to know which ones to avoid so you don't find yourself with a new car you regret.

To help car buyers make the right decisions, Consumer Reports recently unveiled their list of 10 vehicles to avoid purchasing - based on results from research, owner reports, and test drives. Vehicles on the list include the Fiat 500L, which they named "least reliable", and the Jeep Compass for having "lowest owner satisfaction." Below is the full list of 10 vehicles they suggest avoiding.

As always, if you're considering purchasing a new vehicle, I recommend you use TrueCar No Haggle and CarsDirect to quickly see the best prices being offered in your area.

10 Cars to Avoid Buying

VehicleWhy Not to BuyBase MSRP Price Range
Fiat 500LLeast reliable$19,295-$24,595
Jeep CherokeeWorst value small SUV$22,995-$30,795
Jeep CompassLowest owner satisfaction$18,995-$28,495
Jeep CompassLowest-scoring SUV – 52 overall score$18,995-$28,495
Mini Cooper SWorst used carN/A
Mitsubishi MirageLowest-scoring car – 29 overall score$12,995-$15,395
Nissan Altima V6Worst value midsized sedan$22,300-$31,950
Nissan ArmadaWorst fuel economy$38,060-$53,330
Toyota TacomaLowest-scoring truck – 49 overall score$29,965-$37,615
Volkswagen PassatMost expensive to own midsized sedan$21,340-$35,995





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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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