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9 New Cars You Should Avoid Buying
January 18, 2018
The Car Connection this week released a list of 9 vehicles for 2018 that you should avoid buying. The reasons vary from outdated designs, to lackluster rides and barebone features.
See below for the list of vehicles to avoid, and which alternative vehicle is recommended. As always, I recommend using TrueCar No Haggle and CarsDirect to see if the best prices local dealers are offering right now.
Lowest Rated Cars for 2018
Cars to Avoid | Better Alternative |
---|---|
2018 Dodge Journey | 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan |
2018 Mitsubishi Mirage | 2018 Kia Rio |
2018 Nissan Frontier | 2018 Chevrolet Colorado |
2018 Ram Promaster | 2018 Ford Transit |
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2018 Subaru Crosstrek |
2018 Nissan Versa | 2018 Chevrolet Sonic |
2018 Ford Fiesta | 2018 Honda Fit |
2018 Fiat 500L | 2018 Kia Soul |
2018 Dodge Caravan | 2018 Chrysler Pacifica |
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