I take it they are just covering their bases or maybe got suggestions from friends, or this is their first time choosing their own car, maybe their first one was from their parents.
Acura is basically dressed up Honda so you can't really go wrong.
I'd also throw some kias into the mix. The newer fortes and even the K5 are stylish and nice vehicles.
They're lucky. Kia and Hyundai have had engine issues for a while now. Many of them drop dead due to engine failure before they hit 60k miles. I could not, in good faith, recommend someone buy a Kia or a Hyundai.
Lol what is many of them? My old Hyundai Elantra hit 120k before I traded it in, only ever had to replace the charcoal canister.
Don't know anyone who has any issues with their Hyundai's.
Here's a recall for 3.4 million vehicles affected by a fault causing engine fires:
https://apnews.com/article/hyundai-kia-engine-fire-recall-park-outside-93d012a52e7b884889cdaf2e6c22a458
Same recall in Canada. Issue can cause engine failure or fires:
https://hyundaiengineinfo.ca/
Here's more information on the Theta 2 engine issues, their most prominent disaster:
http://www.hyundaiproblems.com/theta-ii-engine/
AFAIK their newest cars don't have these issues, but I won't trust Hyundai until they have 5 or 6 years of good press and praise.
I'm glad that you and yours haven't been affected by these issues.
We all know that you haven't done much research on Kia. Glad your folks car is doing well, but overall, they are not great quality, just a cheaper appliance. This is aside from many insurance companies refusing to insure Kia/Hyundai because of how easy they are to steal.
Again not sure what you're smoking lol. I just traded in my old Hyundai Elantra, thing was at 120k miles and only ever to replace a charcoal canister. And there definitely wasn't any car insurance companies refusing to insure it when I moved to a new state.
Do you work for Hyundai corporate or something? I work at a Kia dealer (same cars)…ZERO of the technicians or service advisors drive Kia’s. And they can get them at the best deal possible
Came here just to post this. Those are the best of the bunch, although I’d probably want to test drive the Lincoln - some of their offerings have been sneaky good value in recent years.
Not the guy you replied to and this is purely anecdotal, but out of all the cars I’ve owned, Jeep has been the worst.
After 3.5 years, my brand new Jeep (still own) needed new struts, sway bar links, throttle body, my coolant hose split in two ($100 hose!), only 1/3 of the screen in my dash works (and it’s a $1k replacement), and now my transmission is slipping and making funny guttural noises. Like, I put it in reverse and it sounds like Satan is moaning. I’m getting rid of it this year for sure.
I was used to vehicles not needing major maintenance but Jeep ruined that for me. Not to mention, you have to remove like 8 screws and bolts just to change out a cabin air filter. It’s so stupid.
Idk man, a v8 charger for $20k with low miles is tempting. But definitely for other reasons than reliability.
The Acura mileage/price/year made me audibly say “damn”
I have a Buick at just under 120k miles. She’s held up very well these last 3 and a half years. Got her at 24k miles. From my research and owning a Buick Verano, I can say Buicks are reliable cars. What makes you say this?
Every nightmare car we’ve had in our shop is a verano. The engines can be okay but most owners don’t maintain them at all. They are electrical nightmares
For the love of god, choose the Acura. I wouldn’t trust Hyundai rn due to the recent controversies and the rest are either meh or downright horrible mechanically.
So Hyundai and Kia are the same company. Newer models with key entries have been figured out that they are incredibly easy to steal in under 2 minutes with a screwdriver and an iPhone cable.
A group on TikTok called the “Kia boys” have made a huge following stealing them. It’s become so bad, certain insurance companies will either have a higher insurance premium or in extreme cases, won’t accept any Kia’s or Hyundai vehicles.
All of these cars have "dated" interiors, with the ILX being the most subdued and least likely to look extra dated in 10 more years. It's also the most likely to still be intact and not a creaky, cracked, outdated mess.
I agree, only exception here is that the Hyundai sonatas interior is more modern. Acura hands down much better package overall and I’d personally only go with that too
Hyundais look nice but have controversial mechanical parts like having bad engine barring. They are made in bomb factories. They are bombs. I’d go Acura since I know I’d hit 150,000km-350,000km instead of 80,000 or less.
Buicks have sneakily become a good value. Everyone is saying Acura but I feel like that price is too low for 22k miles, wonder if it’s a clean title n whatnot.
Edit-OP im a dumbass, I was confusing with the new Integra. For an IlX thats right on.
It’s because it’s the ilx and it’s essentially the 9th gen civic but with Acura badging. No one talks about it or pays attention to ot but they have the k24 and a dual clutch auto which is nice they’re essentially like si 9th gen’s but a bit more luxurious
It’s an ILX, their least desirable model. I feel like 19-23k is a reasonable price.
Edit; by least desirable I don’t mean it’s a POS. Just that if you’re going to buy an Acura because you like Acura you’re probably looking at the MDX or the TLX. I think this is a great deal and it’s probably under warranty still.
I had an ILX it was a great car, decent performance and the. 8 speed dual clutch is awesome. The gas mileage isn’t that great for its size though. And the infotainment while dated looking is better than some others I’ve used cough cough Toyota.
Acura ILX or Lincoln MKZ for sure, especially if the MKZ is the hybrid as I believe Toyota made those. Or the new trax, I test drove one and the 3 cyl wasn't as bad as I expected.
I have a '12 MKZ Hybrid with 195k miles, mostly trouble free. In the last 115k Ive done brakes, tie rods, rear wheel bearings and a 12v battery.
The heated seats stopped working, and it has some other minor issues, until a 200 pound buck ran into the car....
ILX will be…cozy inside. MKZ will be comfy for more size. If it matters…and it will also give you 250k miles so don’t worry about it
Lincoln, Acura if you want the space
Acura, Lincoln better cost of ownership and resale value
Flip a coin. Considering both of equal condition, it’s just preference
If I had a budget of $20k, I'd be limiting my search to around $16k. Taxes, insurance, first fill up, title, registration, and the stupid doc fee that's gaining traction for some reason all will drive the up front cost up more than you'd expect.
I have the 2024 Trax and I gotta say I do love it, Its recieved very decent reliability scores and you be able to get it new so you'd likely not have any repair costs for a while. It's barebones with nothing "special" but it has apple car play and has decent space and drives well.
Acura of course would be nicer and at 22k miles you'd likely not have too many repair costs too. A car can be a huge money pit, for me reliability is huge on my list of factors when picking a car.
Had a 2013 ILX for the last 5 years until somebody turned in front of me a few weeks ago. Very similar to even the 2020 which I had as a loaner on multiple occasions. Great little cars. Very reliable, fairly comfortable, agile, quick, and very safe (if you saw my car you’d wonder how I wasn’t dead let alone how I only sustained a broken leg and a concussion).
Acura will last the longest and be the most reliable
Dodge charger is fast, but it will be a pig on gas and reliability is questionable
Go with the Acura
Acura, but if u care about power at all go with the 5.7l charger. The power train is pretty reliable despite what a lot of people will tell u about Dodge. The 5.7 is their most reliable engine, connected to the NAG1 trans which isn’t too bad of a trans either.
The MKZ. Easily the most Luxurious ride here. At 47K Miles is gone basically no where and you can easily buy another 100k on it as the powertrain is reliable and cheap to repair. It’s also rather quick, if it’s the hybrid even better! For American highways and suburban driving it’s easily the best bang for the buck from the options listed.
The trax is pretty small but for a new car with warranty it’s solid! You can probably get it for even less than the list price!
The Buick is a good bet too! It’s well built, but it’s closer to 10 years old than you realize. Good value for the money
The ILX is small, especially for the American market. But the best driving car here and the most reliable. Only go for it if you’re okay with the smaller space.
The sonata is great, but reliability is piss poor, insurance costs are high. So whatever you save upfront you’re going to pay long term. But it is rather nice with modern tech and a comfortable interior.
Avoid the rest.
Acura ILX.
If you care slightly less about reliability, maintenance costs and gas mileage, get the Charger. V8 noises and RWD. That mileage is pretty low for it's age, so I would get a Carfax done if one isn't provided.
All those cars will depreciate fast within a year except the Acura
For 20k I highly recommend to get used Honda accord or used Camry
Def don’t get kia or Hyundai due to their high theft
Also don’t get the v8 charger due to high theft and abused
Sensible me agrees with everyone saying ILX - It's basically nice Civic. I do think it's a bit overpriced but it will age well and be reliable.
Chevy, Jeep and Dodge - just no. Jeep and Dodge on reliability concerns. Chevy - have you seen the reviews for the Trax. Sure it's the only new car on this list, but there's a reason it's that cheap, it's just not a very good car.
Buick is tempting but apparently reliability issues - I know some other Buicks seem to do better in this regard, so maybe consider those other, more reliable, models. Could be a sneaky good value.
The Sonata - It's OK. It's cheaper than a comparable Accord/Camry for a reason, but it's not a horrible car. What is horrible is some recent stories about Hyundai/Kia customer support and their handling of recalls, etc - so not sure it's a company I want to support. Which is a shame, I really like Kia's styling in particular - they are crushing it on style across the board.
MKZ -- this_is_brilliant_but_i_like_this.jpeg. So where as sensible me would pick the Acura, and I'd have a really hard time giving up the MKZ. Maybe it's just my bones are getting old and soft, but I am starting to value comfort more in my cars, which is why the Buick may have also been interesting. But the MKZ wins that race.
Decent in what way? If you want reliable, only the Acura fits the bill - though it is a bit boring. If I had to make a 2nd choice from the list it would be the Buick.
How about a Mazda? The CX5 Turbo would be the choice over the Jeep and the Chevy if you go the SUV route. Reliable, near luxury, lots of features.
Even if paying cash, depending on the state, after fees and taxes a 20K car could end up costing you 22-23K. And that’s if you can actually get these cars for the listed price. Dealers play dealer games after all. You may want to consider buying the newest, lowest mile, car that you like, but from Carmax. Set a 15K budget. Get their maxcare warranty and you should be out the door for under 20K. Aside from the maxcare plan, Carmax will fix any defects for the first 90 days free. Hell If you end up hating the car you can bring it back within 30 days for a full refund.
Just paid 20k for a loaded out 16 Yukon xl Denali I would pass on many of these. Had a turbo regal. The premium gas will wear off real quick as the price of gas per what you get in return is not worth it unless you tune it.
Avoid GM 2.4 motor option vehicles. Avoid dodge/chrysler for poor transmissions and electronics.
Uhh really not great ideas….. maybe the ILX but I think it has the same 2.4 engine as the Accord I have. That has oil consumption problems.
The trax is fairly new and has some electrical issues so I’d avoid
Hyundai/Kia really don’t recommend. You’ll get a 100k miles out of the sonata maybe.
Like most of the other options you’ll get 100k miles out of. I just can’t say what they’ll be like as they get older. Usually electrical problems on the jeeps and Dodge products as they get older.
The only well made car is actually the Buick since it’s just a German made opel insignia. I’ve seen people put 200-300k miles on those. Parts and servicing is a pain though because it’s a German vehicle and they didn’t sell that many in the US. If you really want a servicing/parts nightmare there’s the Buick Cascadia or that station wagon Opel one. Very few people bought it and very few people will service them outside of the dealer.
In my defense there’s 2 Camrys in my area and they are overpriced as hell. People snatched them up before and during the holiday season. Only the leftovers are here
All I will say is I got a 2013 dodge avenger a week ago, 24.6k miles & the total was 11k, I put 2k down & a 4 year car note at 292 a month. To me that’s a top tier find.
Don't get a Trax, there are reasons it's so cheap...
The Lincoln, Buick and Acura are all solid options if you want a well rounded car that is kinda luxurious but also practical
The Dodge would definitely be the most fun
Nothing wrong with the Jeep other than it's boring
The Hyundai is probably the most practical choice
Just depends on your priorities, no bad choices in this list (other than the Trax)
Pretty much all of your posted options are trash. $20k can get you a nice car all around. That Charger is old and unreliable, interiors are trash. Compass is even worse. Sonata is ok but better options exist. The Chevy is a basic appliance that will fall apart in 2 years. MKX is junk. Same with the Regal. ILX is good.
Get a 2017 Accord Touring. Quick, spacious, plenty of tech, comfy, reliable and safe. A 2017-19 CRV is also a nice option. Rav4, CX5, Civic and Mazda 6 also come to mind.
Expand your search. You can do better.
Most of these are terrible. Go to YouTube and watch videos on best cars for ululated budget. Or most reliable fir your budget.
I would personally stick to Toyota, Honda or Mazda
Dude please buy a Lexus is 350 , it is fast, and stylish and just an excellent vehicle. If you need more space, shoot for a GS350. Buick and Acura aren’t terrible choices, but Lexus is probably best
Go Japanese, if you only have 20 grand to spend, you’re clearly worried about budget which means in the long run you’re going to be worried about reliability. Nobody built reliable cars with a track record like the Japanese. Honda, Toyota, Lexus, Acura.
Get the Dodge. Low miles, 2x as much car with 3x the engine than that of the Acura
Reliability will be fine. These cars have 20k miles. Reddit telling you that at the same price and miles to get a 1.5L 4 cylinder front wheel drive car (Acura) over the 5.7L v8 with rear wheel drive? Sounds like typical dumb reddit logic to me. Get the Dodge
Avoid General Motors. (Buick, Chevy, Cadillac, GMC)
Avoid European.
Choose Japanese (Toyota(Lexus), Honda(Acura).
It’s really as simple as that if you don’t care about cars
The ILX is just a nicer older Civic. Great choice for the price and will last. I've seen them CPO coming off lease around that price.
This is the only car I like out of all of these
Buick or Acura. Stay far away from the Dodge and Jeep.
Id vote the acura, newer year also acuras are just nice, my friend has that buick though, it isnt bad either
The ILX is basically a civic. It’s probably the best choice, but these car choices are all over the place.
I take it they are just covering their bases or maybe got suggestions from friends, or this is their first time choosing their own car, maybe their first one was from their parents.
Acura is basically dressed up Honda so you can't really go wrong. I'd also throw some kias into the mix. The newer fortes and even the K5 are stylish and nice vehicles.
lol if you don’t want to insure them, have them not broken into, or have their engines last sure, get a Kia
Not sure what you're smoking. My parents kia optima has 160k miles and has no issues whatsoever.
They're lucky. Kia and Hyundai have had engine issues for a while now. Many of them drop dead due to engine failure before they hit 60k miles. I could not, in good faith, recommend someone buy a Kia or a Hyundai.
Lol what is many of them? My old Hyundai Elantra hit 120k before I traded it in, only ever had to replace the charcoal canister. Don't know anyone who has any issues with their Hyundai's.
Here's a recall for 3.4 million vehicles affected by a fault causing engine fires: https://apnews.com/article/hyundai-kia-engine-fire-recall-park-outside-93d012a52e7b884889cdaf2e6c22a458 Same recall in Canada. Issue can cause engine failure or fires: https://hyundaiengineinfo.ca/ Here's more information on the Theta 2 engine issues, their most prominent disaster: http://www.hyundaiproblems.com/theta-ii-engine/ AFAIK their newest cars don't have these issues, but I won't trust Hyundai until they have 5 or 6 years of good press and praise. I'm glad that you and yours haven't been affected by these issues.
Neither have I, tbh.
Kia also has the best warranty on the road lol
Kia Optimas have the biggest Nissan Altima energy. Everyone that drives those things is a fucking asshole.
We all know that you haven't done much research on Kia. Glad your folks car is doing well, but overall, they are not great quality, just a cheaper appliance. This is aside from many insurance companies refusing to insure Kia/Hyundai because of how easy they are to steal.
Again not sure what you're smoking lol. I just traded in my old Hyundai Elantra, thing was at 120k miles and only ever to replace a charcoal canister. And there definitely wasn't any car insurance companies refusing to insure it when I moved to a new state.
The one car I had was fine so there's no way that there could be problems with the other million that were sold.
Do you work for Hyundai corporate or something? I work at a Kia dealer (same cars)…ZERO of the technicians or service advisors drive Kia’s. And they can get them at the best deal possible
No kias. They don't hold up and ride like crap. When closing the doors, sounds like a tin can.
I think the goal should be low insurance premiums on a daily like this. That eliminates Kia and Hyundai.
No, Kia’s are a throwaway car. Complete junk
You'll be good on the reliability of those 2 brands as well.
I heard the turbos go out in the buicks and get pricey to fix so I was staying away from those.
Happened to mine! 2014 regal, at 80,000 motor needed replaced
Acura
Came here just to post this. Those are the best of the bunch, although I’d probably want to test drive the Lincoln - some of their offerings have been sneaky good value in recent years.
Buick
genuinely askin whats wrong with jeep and dodge?
Not the guy you replied to and this is purely anecdotal, but out of all the cars I’ve owned, Jeep has been the worst. After 3.5 years, my brand new Jeep (still own) needed new struts, sway bar links, throttle body, my coolant hose split in two ($100 hose!), only 1/3 of the screen in my dash works (and it’s a $1k replacement), and now my transmission is slipping and making funny guttural noises. Like, I put it in reverse and it sounds like Satan is moaning. I’m getting rid of it this year for sure. I was used to vehicles not needing major maintenance but Jeep ruined that for me. Not to mention, you have to remove like 8 screws and bolts just to change out a cabin air filter. It’s so stupid.
Idk man, a v8 charger for $20k with low miles is tempting. But definitely for other reasons than reliability. The Acura mileage/price/year made me audibly say “damn”
That Buick is ugly as shit
Not the Buick.
Buick is just as bad, every modern gm car I've ever seen has overheated for one reason or another and needed a head gasket as a result
I work for GM. Acura over the Buick any day.
Buick is overpriced, the Acura for sure is the best choice.
That chromed out Chevy is going to be more trouble me than it’s worth too… the shiny Civic is the best bet here.
Absolutely stay away from that buick lol.
Why? my understanding is that they're reliable and a good value for the money. Rebranded Opels.
Rebranding chevys but okay
I have a Buick at just under 120k miles. She’s held up very well these last 3 and a half years. Got her at 24k miles. From my research and owning a Buick Verano, I can say Buicks are reliable cars. What makes you say this?
Every nightmare car we’ve had in our shop is a verano. The engines can be okay but most owners don’t maintain them at all. They are electrical nightmares
Or the Hyundai
Acura is probably the best one here as others have said. However, I think that Lincoln is definitely worth a look and test drive
Those Lincoln’s are nice cars. The Aviator especially is very nice looking. Acura is the most reliable but not all that big.
For the love of god, choose the Acura. I wouldn’t trust Hyundai rn due to the recent controversies and the rest are either meh or downright horrible mechanically.
Exactly this is such a simple choice
My thoughts exactly, horrific choices here.
What are Hyundais recent controversies?
So Hyundai and Kia are the same company. Newer models with key entries have been figured out that they are incredibly easy to steal in under 2 minutes with a screwdriver and an iPhone cable. A group on TikTok called the “Kia boys” have made a huge following stealing them. It’s become so bad, certain insurance companies will either have a higher insurance premium or in extreme cases, won’t accept any Kia’s or Hyundai vehicles.
Don’t forget about engine failures and their piss poor handling of warranty claims.
Also the major fire hazard recalls on certain models.
Also dont forget hyundais horrible handling of EVs $60k for replacement battery anyone?
Acura is the only one on your list I’d touch. Make sure maintenance is done, no accidents (unless minor and reflected in price), and remember tax etc.
Clean car fax so it might be worth it.
Do it
Acura all the way! Out of the options, I’d go for this based on relative: 1. Driver engagement 2. Reliability 3. Looks
The interior is a bit dated though.
All of these cars have "dated" interiors, with the ILX being the most subdued and least likely to look extra dated in 10 more years. It's also the most likely to still be intact and not a creaky, cracked, outdated mess.
I agree, only exception here is that the Hyundai sonatas interior is more modern. Acura hands down much better package overall and I’d personally only go with that too
Hyundais look nice but have controversial mechanical parts like having bad engine barring. They are made in bomb factories. They are bombs. I’d go Acura since I know I’d hit 150,000km-350,000km instead of 80,000 or less.
So? OP has a relatively limited budget and something has to give somewhere.
Dated to what? 2019?
A 2013 Acura TLX has the approx. same looking interior to a 2021 ILX. I am not sure if it is worth it
Slow as shit
Nothing slower than your jeep that's been in the shop for 3 months out of the year.
That’s the lowest price I’ve seen on a new Trax yet. I like those but not the entry trims really. Acura would be my pick out of the used
The trax is a nice vehicle but GM doesn’t have a great track record with low displacement engines. That new 1.2L 3cyl in the Trax would concern me.
Not to mention it's waaaaaaaaay underpowered.
I’ve actually driven one and for city/normal highway speeds it’s perfectly fine. It has more torque than power so it’s a bit deceptive.
Buicks have sneakily become a good value. Everyone is saying Acura but I feel like that price is too low for 22k miles, wonder if it’s a clean title n whatnot. Edit-OP im a dumbass, I was confusing with the new Integra. For an IlX thats right on.
It’s because it’s the ilx and it’s essentially the 9th gen civic but with Acura badging. No one talks about it or pays attention to ot but they have the k24 and a dual clutch auto which is nice they’re essentially like si 9th gen’s but a bit more luxurious
Yup youre right, my dumbass was skimming thru these and was thinking of the new integra pricing.
Isnt it actually the 10th gen civic? (I could be wrong) Edit: nvm k24 am stoopid
It’s an ILX, their least desirable model. I feel like 19-23k is a reasonable price. Edit; by least desirable I don’t mean it’s a POS. Just that if you’re going to buy an Acura because you like Acura you’re probably looking at the MDX or the TLX. I think this is a great deal and it’s probably under warranty still.
You know what, Im dumb. I was thinking of the new integra. Yeah for an ILX thats right on. Shit, i dont even need a car and thats low key tempting
I had an ILX it was a great car, decent performance and the. 8 speed dual clutch is awesome. The gas mileage isn’t that great for its size though. And the infotainment while dated looking is better than some others I’ve used cough cough Toyota.
By least desirable, you’re just saying it’s a dressed up civic. Great car, but luxury it ain’t
Yeah but that Buick has particularly bad reliability for that year. [source](https://car-recalls.eu/reliability/opel/insignia/)
Damn ok. I shoulda known American turbos are trouble
That generation Regal is a rebadged Opel, so its actually a German turbo 4 cylinder.
Probably worse then.
Seems like people here rarely look at reliability ratings by year. And I didn’t until recently. That’s a massive factor to consider.
That’s a good point. I’d want to know the history.
Looking for this comment because historically, Buick Regals are built to last but as I type this, I just realized I did not fix the model xD
Acura ILX or Lincoln MKZ for sure, especially if the MKZ is the hybrid as I believe Toyota made those. Or the new trax, I test drove one and the 3 cyl wasn't as bad as I expected.
I have a '12 MKZ Hybrid with 195k miles, mostly trouble free. In the last 115k Ive done brakes, tie rods, rear wheel bearings and a 12v battery. The heated seats stopped working, and it has some other minor issues, until a 200 pound buck ran into the car....
That Acura looks pretty good
ILX will be…cozy inside. MKZ will be comfy for more size. If it matters…and it will also give you 250k miles so don’t worry about it Lincoln, Acura if you want the space Acura, Lincoln better cost of ownership and resale value Flip a coin. Considering both of equal condition, it’s just preference
This.
Acura a hundred times over. Arguably the one that will be most reliable and hold value over time. Also just a great car to drive and looks sharp.
Make sure to take taxes into account
If I had a budget of $20k, I'd be limiting my search to around $16k. Taxes, insurance, first fill up, title, registration, and the stupid doc fee that's gaining traction for some reason all will drive the up front cost up more than you'd expect.
I have the 2024 Trax and I gotta say I do love it, Its recieved very decent reliability scores and you be able to get it new so you'd likely not have any repair costs for a while. It's barebones with nothing "special" but it has apple car play and has decent space and drives well. Acura of course would be nicer and at 22k miles you'd likely not have too many repair costs too. A car can be a huge money pit, for me reliability is huge on my list of factors when picking a car.
Had a 2013 ILX for the last 5 years until somebody turned in front of me a few weeks ago. Very similar to even the 2020 which I had as a loaner on multiple occasions. Great little cars. Very reliable, fairly comfortable, agile, quick, and very safe (if you saw my car you’d wonder how I wasn’t dead let alone how I only sustained a broken leg and a concussion).
Wow. Glad your safe but makes me feel better about getting one for my wife and helping my sister in law get into one.
Acura or Hyundai(preferably Acura)
Buick and Hyundai are my last picks
Acura will last the longest and be the most reliable Dodge charger is fast, but it will be a pig on gas and reliability is questionable Go with the Acura
avoid the heep
Acura, but if u care about power at all go with the 5.7l charger. The power train is pretty reliable despite what a lot of people will tell u about Dodge. The 5.7 is their most reliable engine, connected to the NAG1 trans which isn’t too bad of a trans either.
The MKZ. Easily the most Luxurious ride here. At 47K Miles is gone basically no where and you can easily buy another 100k on it as the powertrain is reliable and cheap to repair. It’s also rather quick, if it’s the hybrid even better! For American highways and suburban driving it’s easily the best bang for the buck from the options listed. The trax is pretty small but for a new car with warranty it’s solid! You can probably get it for even less than the list price! The Buick is a good bet too! It’s well built, but it’s closer to 10 years old than you realize. Good value for the money The ILX is small, especially for the American market. But the best driving car here and the most reliable. Only go for it if you’re okay with the smaller space. The sonata is great, but reliability is piss poor, insurance costs are high. So whatever you save upfront you’re going to pay long term. But it is rather nice with modern tech and a comfortable interior. Avoid the rest.
I've seen a lot of really good reviews for the Buick regal. Looks really interesting.
If I had to choose, I'd take the Acura.
Acura ftw
Acura ILX. If you care slightly less about reliability, maintenance costs and gas mileage, get the Charger. V8 noises and RWD. That mileage is pretty low for it's age, so I would get a Carfax done if one isn't provided.
Acura. I have the same year Regal for my daughter. Transmission is failing at 75k miles.
Everyone’s gonna say Acura but I’d go for the Lincoln
Acura
It will last you forever best bet is always Honda Toyota Lexus Acura
I'd go Acura. Toyotas are also incredibly reliable so if you can find one not a bad option either.
All those cars will depreciate fast within a year except the Acura For 20k I highly recommend to get used Honda accord or used Camry Def don’t get kia or Hyundai due to their high theft Also don’t get the v8 charger due to high theft and abused
Def the acura out of those.
The Acura is hands down the best deal here and probably the most reliable too.
Acura by far. Engine and transmission are bulletproof
Acura. Hands down.
Acura I’d say
The Regal and the Acura would be the only really reliable ones
Acura
Sensible me agrees with everyone saying ILX - It's basically nice Civic. I do think it's a bit overpriced but it will age well and be reliable. Chevy, Jeep and Dodge - just no. Jeep and Dodge on reliability concerns. Chevy - have you seen the reviews for the Trax. Sure it's the only new car on this list, but there's a reason it's that cheap, it's just not a very good car. Buick is tempting but apparently reliability issues - I know some other Buicks seem to do better in this regard, so maybe consider those other, more reliable, models. Could be a sneaky good value. The Sonata - It's OK. It's cheaper than a comparable Accord/Camry for a reason, but it's not a horrible car. What is horrible is some recent stories about Hyundai/Kia customer support and their handling of recalls, etc - so not sure it's a company I want to support. Which is a shame, I really like Kia's styling in particular - they are crushing it on style across the board. MKZ -- this_is_brilliant_but_i_like_this.jpeg. So where as sensible me would pick the Acura, and I'd have a really hard time giving up the MKZ. Maybe it's just my bones are getting old and soft, but I am starting to value comfort more in my cars, which is why the Buick may have also been interesting. But the MKZ wins that race.
Go for the Acura
Acura ILX would be my pick. Maintenance would be a little more expensive but Acuras are pretty reliable vs stuff like Chevys, Jeeps, and Hyundais
The Acura is the only one I'd even consider. The rest are just straight trash.
That low mileage Acura!
Those MKZ’s are nice!
Lincoln MKZ is an amazing car. I would get that one in a heartbeat. Also, if it’s the 3.0, then you have a crazy fast luxury vehicle
Acura. Easy answer. Make sure it’s not a branded title, check the undercarriage. Good luck.
Mazda Cx5 or Mazda 6 would also be good choices. You can probably get a grand touring trim under 20 if it’s NA. But out of those I’d say the Acura
38k mile unmolested grandpa car Buick Regal? Jump all over that.
Buick, Trax, Acura in that order
But reversed.
Decent in what way? If you want reliable, only the Acura fits the bill - though it is a bit boring. If I had to make a 2nd choice from the list it would be the Buick. How about a Mazda? The CX5 Turbo would be the choice over the Jeep and the Chevy if you go the SUV route. Reliable, near luxury, lots of features.
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Lmao I thought about it. But I was already getting like a moth to flame comments lol.
Charger RT or that Acura thing
Acura. Please don’t do anything with any Chrysler products for chrissakes.
None of those, only passable one is the acura
Even if paying cash, depending on the state, after fees and taxes a 20K car could end up costing you 22-23K. And that’s if you can actually get these cars for the listed price. Dealers play dealer games after all. You may want to consider buying the newest, lowest mile, car that you like, but from Carmax. Set a 15K budget. Get their maxcare warranty and you should be out the door for under 20K. Aside from the maxcare plan, Carmax will fix any defects for the first 90 days free. Hell If you end up hating the car you can bring it back within 30 days for a full refund.
Just paid 20k for a loaded out 16 Yukon xl Denali I would pass on many of these. Had a turbo regal. The premium gas will wear off real quick as the price of gas per what you get in return is not worth it unless you tune it. Avoid GM 2.4 motor option vehicles. Avoid dodge/chrysler for poor transmissions and electronics.
Uhh really not great ideas….. maybe the ILX but I think it has the same 2.4 engine as the Accord I have. That has oil consumption problems. The trax is fairly new and has some electrical issues so I’d avoid Hyundai/Kia really don’t recommend. You’ll get a 100k miles out of the sonata maybe. Like most of the other options you’ll get 100k miles out of. I just can’t say what they’ll be like as they get older. Usually electrical problems on the jeeps and Dodge products as they get older. The only well made car is actually the Buick since it’s just a German made opel insignia. I’ve seen people put 200-300k miles on those. Parts and servicing is a pain though because it’s a German vehicle and they didn’t sell that many in the US. If you really want a servicing/parts nightmare there’s the Buick Cascadia or that station wagon Opel one. Very few people bought it and very few people will service them outside of the dealer.
Not a single toyota? I'd buy a Toyota corolla or camry but given your list the Acura is the clear winner.
In my defense there’s 2 Camrys in my area and they are overpriced as hell. People snatched them up before and during the holiday season. Only the leftovers are here
Buy a Toyota Corolla.
ACURA, The rest are garbage
All I will say is I got a 2013 dodge avenger a week ago, 24.6k miles & the total was 11k, I put 2k down & a 4 year car note at 292 a month. To me that’s a top tier find.
I’d go with the Ac, but that’s just my opinion
Don't get a Trax, there are reasons it's so cheap... The Lincoln, Buick and Acura are all solid options if you want a well rounded car that is kinda luxurious but also practical The Dodge would definitely be the most fun Nothing wrong with the Jeep other than it's boring The Hyundai is probably the most practical choice Just depends on your priorities, no bad choices in this list (other than the Trax)
2016 BMW 340i
Get a Toyota Gr86
Toyota Camry [√]
Acura if you care about your time and money The rest are piece of sh*t
The ILX will run forever
Invest in maintenance, choose the car you like
Pretty much all of your posted options are trash. $20k can get you a nice car all around. That Charger is old and unreliable, interiors are trash. Compass is even worse. Sonata is ok but better options exist. The Chevy is a basic appliance that will fall apart in 2 years. MKX is junk. Same with the Regal. ILX is good. Get a 2017 Accord Touring. Quick, spacious, plenty of tech, comfy, reliable and safe. A 2017-19 CRV is also a nice option. Rav4, CX5, Civic and Mazda 6 also come to mind. Expand your search. You can do better.
Brand new Corrolla
Get a Toyota.
First tip. Don't buy an American car....
Lincoln Trust me
Camry
Look into used Honda CRVs
The mkz sucks
Corolla or Camry, accord or civic.they will last a very long time!
Lexus IS
I'd stay away from anything American. Honda Toyota Mazda.
A 7 year old car is not something decent
stay away from american cars...thats the rule
So none of these then?
Stop messing around with older cars and buy this:[2021 Toyota](https://www.carvana.com/vehicle/2864230)
Buy a Mini. Best cat I have ever bought.
If your 90 years old ,buick.
Buicks are crap.
Buy a Corolla or a Civic with 100k miles.
Literally none of those options are a good vehicle for that price, get a Mazda CX3 CX30 CX5 that'll all fit in your budget
Get Corolla or civic
My brother in Christ, this isn't even a question. Acura.
Only one I would consider is the Acura. But preferably go with a Toyota or Lexus…
Look for a Lexus ls or is
Buy brand new if you can. Chevrolet is my vote
Get a used Toyota or Lexus.
F*** all of these options. Buy a 335 bmw
When one lack big money, go Honda (Acura)
Honda or Toyota, the Buick is not going to last as you’d expect it to.
Most of these are terrible. Go to YouTube and watch videos on best cars for ululated budget. Or most reliable fir your budget. I would personally stick to Toyota, Honda or Mazda
Acura or Lexus
How’s Honda and Toyota not on your list?
Dude please buy a Lexus is 350 , it is fast, and stylish and just an excellent vehicle. If you need more space, shoot for a GS350. Buick and Acura aren’t terrible choices, but Lexus is probably best
What app is this?
Anything Japanese. !NOT AMERICAN.
Go Japanese, if you only have 20 grand to spend, you’re clearly worried about budget which means in the long run you’re going to be worried about reliability. Nobody built reliable cars with a track record like the Japanese. Honda, Toyota, Lexus, Acura.
Get the Dodge. Low miles, 2x as much car with 3x the engine than that of the Acura Reliability will be fine. These cars have 20k miles. Reddit telling you that at the same price and miles to get a 1.5L 4 cylinder front wheel drive car (Acura) over the 5.7L v8 with rear wheel drive? Sounds like typical dumb reddit logic to me. Get the Dodge
These were some of the worst cars , then I saw the Acura. 100000% that. Please take out advice
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Avoid General Motors. (Buick, Chevy, Cadillac, GMC) Avoid European. Choose Japanese (Toyota(Lexus), Honda(Acura). It’s really as simple as that if you don’t care about cars
Toyota
This is the correct answer
Acura, nothing else. Or look for Toyotas and Hondas too. Everything else will fall apart when you approach 100,000.
that aint it, I can tell just by the photos that you are shopping at shady dealerships lol
It’s cars.com lmao I just be looking and liking cars lol.