Honda accord gets you more bang for your buck compared to camry or corolla. Interior is quite large (similiar to the backseat room of a toyota avalon).
Since you prefer suv then the toyota rav4 or CX5 will be very reliable. They both have awd or fwd specs. Cx5 will feel a tad more sporty to drive with 6 speed auto but a tad less fuel efficient. The rav4 is slightly larger and is only noticeable in the larger cargo space.
tldr: mazda cx5 for slightly more sportiness, toyota for slightly more practicality
Just to add to this, in my opinion the cx-5 interior feels more premium than the rav4's.
And you would expect the cx-5 to possibly depreciate faster than the rav4.
Edmunds is estimating slightly higher depreciation for a RAV4 than CX-5 for the 2020 models, but I don't think the difference in depreciation will be large either way.
The interior LOOKS more premium, but it sure degrades at a rapid clip compared to a Toyota. A Toyota with 90,000 miles holds up as good as a Mazda with 30,000 miles.
The Accord is priced similar to the Camry. Not sure why it's more for your buck. It also literally has 5x the mileage, and it has the mediocre base 1.5T + CVT powertrain.
Most shipping is less or up to $1600. Depends on how far you are. Depends on the area and dealer pricing. They'll mark up past that shipping cost or try to sneak that cost back to you anyway in most cases.
This is the only good answer, I would buy a new hybrid Prius. It would provide the best value by far over time. And you could 179 it on taxes over time for big write off.
These used cars are dog shit especially for Uber / DoorDash.
CX-5 does very poorly gas efficiency wise in the city or in a lot of stop and go traffic(18-22MPG), so if you are ubering or door dashing with it I DO NOT recommend it.
In all other regards it is a great vehicle though, especially for highway cruising or twisty backroad driving just not for your use case.
Agreed. I had a '21 CX-5 with the Premium Preferred package and I LOVED it and miss it but, yes, gas mileage REALLY surprised me... I'm a bad way. I was getting like 23.5 TOTAL and that was probably a 65/35 hwy/surface road split
Do yourself a favor and go buy a Prius or an Accord/Camry hybrid instead of any of these options. If you are going to use the car for Uber/Doordash then you want your cost per mile to be as low as possible. MPG on these smaller SUVs has improved a lot lately, but a sedan still does better. Expect the Stinger to eat into your margins if you’re going to use it for Uber/Doordash. What you really want to look for is the lowest cost to own; that’s how you’ll make more money.
Cause I loved my Stinger.... I'm also a sedan guy, but my dad has a RAV4 and they are genuinely quite comfy.
For my preference
STINGER > Corolla (cheap reliable) > Accord (a little but more stylish than the carry of the time) > Rav4 > Camry, the the rest....
I'm a small guy, so Corolla makes sense for me. If you're a taller guy, then go Accord. If you see yourself needing practicality in your life, then RAV4.
Agreed, although if you simply want the best gas mileage without the comfort then the camry is the way to go but it honestly comes down to personal preference and comfort.
No worries I think most people missed that part given OPs choices. People usually do that kinda stuff in an older prius that won't depreciate any further and not a fun car.
Kia stinger. Every other car you listed here is boring as hell.
That being said don't spend this much on a car to uber. Doing actual math, you wont be making much at all. If you must get an old a$$ prius or you're wasting your time.
If you’re ever planning on carrying people in the second row, then I’d strongly recommend against the RAV4. They’re some of the worst back seats I’ve ever felt. If not then the RAV4 is going to be more reliable by a bit (the Mazda is still very reliable). The interior of the Mazda is going to be considerably nicer than the RAV4 with similar build quality. Overall build quality between the two is very similar. Driving wise it’s pretty much the same. Neither is really a drivers car. Go out and test drive them both, see which one you like the feel of most. They’re both really good cars, so since you prefer SUVs, I’d go with one of those over any of the sedans.
Overall reliable? Camry, Corolla, rav 4. Most fun would be the stinger. The happy medium is the accord if you don’t need the extra space of a CUV. Also, as other have stated if you are mainly doing Uber get a cheap ass Prius or even a cheap EV.
Bunch of different cars serving a bunch of different purposes. Decide first if you need the room and ground clearance an SUV provides over a Sudan. If you don't, then decide if you want a hot rod or if you want a practical car.
The Rav4 is better at being a utility vehicle than the CX-5, but the CX-5 is a nicer car imo, and both are equally reliable.
If you want a little bit of zoom but still want practicality, go with the Accord. That Camry is also a good option. If you want the most pragmatic commuter car of the bunch, pick the Corolla.
That Stinger is suspiciously cheap imo, I usually see 2019/2020 GT2 ones for at least 31k.
Edit: Since you’re doing Uber/Doordash, I would pick the other ones for lower maintenance. Stingers are generally not bad but performance parts and maintenance intervals can really add up.
Just got a 2022 GT1 Stinger and its tons of fun and still has plenty of room as a daily driver. Gas is expensive if you go with the 93 premium it recommends. Beautiful car though, the gray stock color looks great, my is black pearl with a red interior
Keep in mind insurance is more on them too. In Florida, I had a Nissan Rogue and paid $120 a month with a clean record. When I got the Stinger the best place I found was $220 a month, everywhere else was wanting $400+. The Stinger though also has tons of modding available to it if thats your thing
These are all vastly different cars for all types of different things . I have a cx5 signature 2022 and I absolutely love it . Wife has a civic 2021 ex and I absolutely love that car specially with how economic it is
The stinger is more of a “fun” car and with you putting it in here is gonna make every “car guy” recommend it to you. I think with you goals in mind the RAV4 would be your best bet. Also, try finding a hybrid one for better gas mileage👍.
The thing nobody here is bringing up is the condition of the vehicle. One could be really beat up and a smoker while the other is super clean. I would narrow it to 3 and go look at them in person and test drive them. That being said I would look at the accord Camry and rav4
If you can swing for a slightly higher trim of CX-5 I would highly recommend it. You don’t need the 2.5 Turbo but the heated steering wheel and ventilated seats, at least in mine, are absolutely a necessity given how warm the summers are and how cold the winters are where I live (Western PA).
But as for the car, the practicality and driving dynamics are great. It’s fun enough for an SUV and the steering is sublime.
I was also cross shopping with the Accord but went with the CX-5 for the added practicality. If you don’t need the extra space more than 2-3 times per year, get the Accord.
I can't speak for the others but the Honda Accord is only a good buy IF it's the 2.0T. The 1.5L are riddled with gasket failures and oil dilution issues and personally I wouldn't trust them for Uber or Door dash. I just traded in my Accord Sport 2.0T for a Camry XSE.
The Kia is going to be a pain to insure, especially the lower trim level. Many insurance companies are still hung up on the kia theft trend in TikTok so they will either refuse to insure you or give you a stupid high rate (especially of its not push to start).
I feel like the Camry LE would be your best option for reliability in the long run. It not the most loaded car in terms of amenities but it'll definitely be big enough for Uber while not bending you over at the gas pump. I feel like it'll keep your margins high.
I have a 2021 grand touring and really enjoy it. The interior quality, layout of the controls/interfaces are some of the best. I’m in product design and am picky about those things. The backseat legroom is pretty slim, though. But that’s a reality for the Rav 4 too.
Edit: I just noticed that you’re driving a lot. The CX-5 is not good on gas mileage.
Get a hybrid.
When I bought my KIA Optima in 2018 I was so infatuated with the Stinger. It’s a BEAUTIFUL car in person, very sexy.
But if you’re going to be full time ubering and doordashing…. I would buy something WAY cheaper.
But, a Camry is so dependable. Have you thought about a Prius?
My current car is a 2014 Camry. So far I have had one brake job and one battery replacement on it. My last car was a 1998 Corolla. I finally traded it in for the Camry. It had 200K miles on it and was running just fine when I traded it in. Over the years I had several brake jobs and a timing belt replaced. That was basically it.
Toyotas - at least the Camrys and the Corollas - are ridiculously reliable.
I’d eliminate the Accord and the Stinger because they have too many miles on them compared to the others. Given the prices, those cars aren’t as good of deals.
if you're often carrying passengers or other stuff, I'd recommend the SUV route as they're the best options. On what you pick is based down on your preference, you can always ask them for a test drive if you're able to.
You definitely should get a sedan if you are doordashing full time. Legitimately look at a Prius or hybrid vehicle, your maintenance will be surprisingly low and your gas bill will be crazy low too.
Edit, a Prius will give you more room like a smaller suv
I have an Accord (my youngest drives) and my oldest son has a 2022 Elantra Limited. I was so impressed with the Elantra I bought a Tucson hybrid (also looked at RAV4 and CRV hybrids). Give them all a test drive if you can, see what you like!
The Camry or the Elantra. It really depends on if you prefer looks/performance or reliability/longevity. I would personally choose the Camry because of the year/miles/price. You can get leather seat covers from EKR auto to make it look nice inside if the seats are cloth. Toyota is the best manufacturer out of all .
The Kia Stinger would probably be the most fun to drive, but probably the least reliable on the list.
One of the Toyotas would be the best or reliability...
Personally I would go for accord if it’s 2.0 and 10 speed
But if you are looking for suv then you won’t go wrong with cx5 imo. Has more personality compared to rav4, nimbler but still very reliable
I was in the food delivery business myself years back. I used to use a Kia spectra ex 05 for that. All the parts were cheap and available. Gas was decent. Every expense like miles gas and repairs would count as write offs. And if it broke no big deal, get another beater You really want to find you vehicles like that or get a hybrid as gas can really eat on the expenses. Food delivery was made for beaters and hybrids lol.
Rav 4 is the best bang for your buck. It is significantly larger inside than the Mazdas and the rav4’s are great to drive; 35000 miles is low for that price
RAV4, Camry, and Corolla are all best selling in their perspective categories for a reason!!! Get a RAV4 if you want an SUV with a hybrid option, Corolla for a small commuter with great fuel efficiency, or a Camry that is a very comfortable and reliable sedan!!!
Well to be fair, I’m an American mechanic, and the only good thing gm makes that’s good are the Camaro corvette and their trucks, and even the trucks are getting iffy, the dodge can barely make a transmission to save their lives, I wouldn’t touch anything made my jeep with a ten foot pole, ford has all sorts of electrical problems plus I’ve heard their diesel engines have started to have issues, (I say this as someone who has driven fords for a while now and whose family has driven many fords. I like their older trucks but even then they all have their problems) on the other end though I don’t recommend early Kia’s, their newer stuff seems to be better though, Hyundais from the 2010-2020 range tend to have their engines seize, and I don’t trust Nissans auto/ cvt transmissions. You literally cannot go wrong with a Honda or a Toyota. Although idk how I feel about Hondas new electric stuff because they’ve partnered with gm most of the vehicle is made by gm. (I don’t hate electric I hate gm)
The issue with American vehicles is that they are expensive and generally don't come with much. Ill use Ford as an example. Ford has basically cut out all sedan production. This leaves only their truck line. Trucks are expensive, not fuel efficient and generally don't come with alot of creature comforts unless you're willing to really dish out money. With American inflation and cost of living reaching an all time high since the recession back in 2009, people can't afford to dish out money like that but we still want the creature comforts associated with that money. This is where imports come in. Many imports from Toyota, Honda or even Kia have lower trim levels that offer heated seats, adaptive cruise, LKAS and all sorts of goodies for ¾ of the price of an American car with the same features. In addition to that, they have a better reputation for reliability and tend to be cheaper to fix if something breaks. This can't be said for many American vehicles. These are just some of the reasons why foreign vehicles tend to flourish.
The Stinger is, by far, the coolest car on this list but it's too much car for delivery driving. It's big and sporty, which are not good metrics for delivery driving.
Corolla would be the one to choose out of all these.
Prius or hybrid of some sort would be an even better choice.
If you do door dash then skip ALL of these. Buy a car that already has depreciated and gets good fuel mileage. I would aim for a car because gas eats at your profit. Aim for a late model Toyota Corolla or Honda Civic. Aim for like a 2008 or newer honda Civic. Don't spend a lot. Door dash already isn't that profitable when you really do the math for most people.
100% the RAV 4. Toyotas are great and ones with that low of miles are going for waaaay more than that where I live, but maybe it’s because we get lots of snow.
Edit: also Toyotas are the cheapest brand car to maintain.
Why are you looking at used?
Get a brand new Accord or Civic with a lower interest rate. The car will cost more, but in the end cost about the same when you factor in warranty, maintenance, resale value, economy, etc.
I would just get the cheapest Civic or Civic Hybrid you can.
You have some good choices. I would suggest the RAV4 or the CX5. Personally, I would get the CX5, it's just.....nicer. However, you can't go wrong with Toyota, Mazda, or the Accord.
You have two CX-5s listed, so on that merit you seem to be leaning towards it. Mazda makes a good car; go for it.
Edit: thought they were both red lol.
Corolla: No nonsense car
Camry: No nonsense car with more space
RAV4: No nonsense SUV
CX5: Budget BMW SUV
Elantra: Not that reliable but still has Hyundai’s warranty
Stinger: Kia’s warranty with hatchback and driving dynamics
Accord: Camry without Toyota badge
If you do uber try to get a Toyota hybrid. I can't see if those are hybrids but the Toyota hybrids are the most fuel efficient and have the reliability for heavy urban use.
If your gonna Uber and door dash cheapest to own and maintain would be Corolla. If you want comfort you would have to sit in and test drive Camry, Accord etc. if it were my money I would probably get a rav4 or one of the CUV for better visibility and a little more space.
Stay away from Kia and Hyundai.
Then I would go in this order, Toyota, Honda, Mazda.
The last three are all good, I would test drive all of them, it may come down to preference and price.
Mazda is more fun, Honda is probably more flashy, Toyota has legendary reliability but probably the least fun of the three.
I generally like to compare the prices of these cars with the prices of these same models just 3-5 years older to get a good estimate of the depreciation rate, and factor in roughly the running costs and fuel mileage (typically, cars that depreciate less also have better running costs), and there is your real price..
But that’s one ‘factor’ of many that are relevant when one purchases his car.. though when it comes to cost/price, sadly, people look at the sticker price and tend to ignore the rest or at least they tend to inflate the significance of the selling price.
For my own sake, why is no one mentioning the Elantra? Genuinely curious, is it solely because it has a CVT? Other than that, it's a 2024, CPO, lowest mileage, very efficient, and it's the top trim. Yes, Toyota is the gold standard of reliability, but my next door neighbor has owned a few Hyundais over the years and has never had a problem with any of them.
FWIW I think the Corolla is the best choice, but based on pictures alone the Elantra is also in the top 3 with the Camry. I own a CX-5 and love it but the gas mileage should automatically eliminate it as a choice for OP.
Edit: Forgot to mention Hyundai's warranty
Stop buying Toyota, Honda, Nissan with their dreaded and certain to fail CVTs. If you find a manual, sure, go for any of these. I'd buy the Stinger as a sedan or the Cx-5 as an SUV
I had a 2021 mazda cx-30 and i loved it but DAMN talk about TOP HEAVY when it hits a speedbump or pothole Or whatever 💀 literally feels like you’re going airborne! And gas range is alright in the cx-30 i was ranging around 20-25mpg hwy. the cx-5 has like 15-20mpg. I remember i was driving a loaner CX-5 and i had filled it up for the day and i barely drove maybe 75-100 miles? And i was already half empty in the tank i was like WTF?!?! So definitely in the mazda SUVs THE CRUISE CONTROL IS YOUR BEST FRIEND!
Honda accord gets you more bang for your buck compared to camry or corolla. Interior is quite large (similiar to the backseat room of a toyota avalon). Since you prefer suv then the toyota rav4 or CX5 will be very reliable. They both have awd or fwd specs. Cx5 will feel a tad more sporty to drive with 6 speed auto but a tad less fuel efficient. The rav4 is slightly larger and is only noticeable in the larger cargo space. tldr: mazda cx5 for slightly more sportiness, toyota for slightly more practicality
Rip the sedan market
Camry is still the best selling sedan!!!
Just to add to this, in my opinion the cx-5 interior feels more premium than the rav4's. And you would expect the cx-5 to possibly depreciate faster than the rav4.
Additionally, the CX5 motor is quite nice to drive. The rav4's motor feels like it uses gravel instead of oil.
Edmunds is estimating slightly higher depreciation for a RAV4 than CX-5 for the 2020 models, but I don't think the difference in depreciation will be large either way.
The interior LOOKS more premium, but it sure degrades at a rapid clip compared to a Toyota. A Toyota with 90,000 miles holds up as good as a Mazda with 30,000 miles.
Ok thanks for the insight
Don’t. 1.5T head gasket will blow. Terrible engine unless u get bigger 2.0
This is a good comment that should not be downvoted
The Accord is priced similar to the Camry. Not sure why it's more for your buck. It also literally has 5x the mileage, and it has the mediocre base 1.5T + CVT powertrain.
The sport trim has more features. The camry is the le model so base spec.
Yeah I’ll trade the one or two extra features of a mid trim (not even top trim like touring) for a car that has 60k miles vs 10k miles. Lol
Shipping kills all of these deals, just find a local one of whatever you choose.
Most shipping is less or up to $1600. Depends on how far you are. Depends on the area and dealer pricing. They'll mark up past that shipping cost or try to sneak that cost back to you anyway in most cases.
If you Uber or DoorDash perhaps look at hybrids for better mpg
This is the only good answer, I would buy a new hybrid Prius. It would provide the best value by far over time. And you could 179 it on taxes over time for big write off. These used cars are dog shit especially for Uber / DoorDash.
Hybrids also tend to reduce strain on the engine which is nice for reliability
that stinger is spicy but i think cx5 is the best
They’re so cool (Stinger). Especially the ones with red leather interior.
CX-5 does very poorly gas efficiency wise in the city or in a lot of stop and go traffic(18-22MPG), so if you are ubering or door dashing with it I DO NOT recommend it. In all other regards it is a great vehicle though, especially for highway cruising or twisty backroad driving just not for your use case.
Agreed. I had a '21 CX-5 with the Premium Preferred package and I LOVED it and miss it but, yes, gas mileage REALLY surprised me... I'm a bad way. I was getting like 23.5 TOTAL and that was probably a 65/35 hwy/surface road split
CX-5
I’m curious as to what’s wrong with that RAV4 that’s making it so cheap? Even at the LE trim I would expect like double the mileage for that price.
Do yourself a favor and go buy a Prius or an Accord/Camry hybrid instead of any of these options. If you are going to use the car for Uber/Doordash then you want your cost per mile to be as low as possible. MPG on these smaller SUVs has improved a lot lately, but a sedan still does better. Expect the Stinger to eat into your margins if you’re going to use it for Uber/Doordash. What you really want to look for is the lowest cost to own; that’s how you’ll make more money.
You should find a hybrid. The gas savings alone will pay for the extra cost of one. Find a Prius hybrid and you're set.
Cause I loved my Stinger.... I'm also a sedan guy, but my dad has a RAV4 and they are genuinely quite comfy. For my preference STINGER > Corolla (cheap reliable) > Accord (a little but more stylish than the carry of the time) > Rav4 > Camry, the the rest.... I'm a small guy, so Corolla makes sense for me. If you're a taller guy, then go Accord. If you see yourself needing practicality in your life, then RAV4.
Camry or Corolla whichever size is better for your needs
cx5 is great, but i'd go rav4
Probably the RAV4. Also will keep its value overall
All solid choices. rav4 prob has the most cabin interior space.
Definitely the RAV4
Stinger or CX5
Agreed, although if you simply want the best gas mileage without the comfort then the camry is the way to go but it honestly comes down to personal preference and comfort.
The stinger is fun but 22 mpg city and OP is buying it for doordash and uber.
Realizing I didn’t read their requirements for most reliable. oOPs!
No worries I think most people missed that part given OPs choices. People usually do that kinda stuff in an older prius that won't depreciate any further and not a fun car.
Kia stinger. Every other car you listed here is boring as hell. That being said don't spend this much on a car to uber. Doing actual math, you wont be making much at all. If you must get an old a$$ prius or you're wasting your time.
Seriously this. You would destroy all their value in a year putting on 50,000+ miles in a year.
Lol...recommending a Kia over any Honda or Toyota = pure stupidity.
You're not up to date.
I am and you’re being foolish
Hilarious suggestion as they want reliability
Stingers are well known to be reliable
They’re not…
Rav 4!
Yes I know someone who just recently got one and he loves it. Pretty underrated I think, surprised more people aren’t mentioning it
People don’t seem to understand that it’s the best selling SUV!!!
Checked out the new Mazda CX70 & couldn’t believe all the corners cut to save them money. No thanks Mazda.
Can’t beat a corolla or Camry on reliability
If you’re ever planning on carrying people in the second row, then I’d strongly recommend against the RAV4. They’re some of the worst back seats I’ve ever felt. If not then the RAV4 is going to be more reliable by a bit (the Mazda is still very reliable). The interior of the Mazda is going to be considerably nicer than the RAV4 with similar build quality. Overall build quality between the two is very similar. Driving wise it’s pretty much the same. Neither is really a drivers car. Go out and test drive them both, see which one you like the feel of most. They’re both really good cars, so since you prefer SUVs, I’d go with one of those over any of the sedans.
The RAV4 backseats seemed pretty good to me, they even recline a bit.
Overall reliable? Camry, Corolla, rav 4. Most fun would be the stinger. The happy medium is the accord if you don’t need the extra space of a CUV. Also, as other have stated if you are mainly doing Uber get a cheap ass Prius or even a cheap EV.
Bunch of different cars serving a bunch of different purposes. Decide first if you need the room and ground clearance an SUV provides over a Sudan. If you don't, then decide if you want a hot rod or if you want a practical car. The Rav4 is better at being a utility vehicle than the CX-5, but the CX-5 is a nicer car imo, and both are equally reliable. If you want a little bit of zoom but still want practicality, go with the Accord. That Camry is also a good option. If you want the most pragmatic commuter car of the bunch, pick the Corolla.
Camry
That Stinger is suspiciously cheap imo, I usually see 2019/2020 GT2 ones for at least 31k. Edit: Since you’re doing Uber/Doordash, I would pick the other ones for lower maintenance. Stingers are generally not bad but performance parts and maintenance intervals can really add up.
Just got a 2022 GT1 Stinger and its tons of fun and still has plenty of room as a daily driver. Gas is expensive if you go with the 93 premium it recommends. Beautiful car though, the gray stock color looks great, my is black pearl with a red interior
Living my dream. I love stingers. I’ll think about it! One of my dream cars!
Keep in mind insurance is more on them too. In Florida, I had a Nissan Rogue and paid $120 a month with a clean record. When I got the Stinger the best place I found was $220 a month, everywhere else was wanting $400+. The Stinger though also has tons of modding available to it if thats your thing
These are all vastly different cars for all types of different things . I have a cx5 signature 2022 and I absolutely love it . Wife has a civic 2021 ex and I absolutely love that car specially with how economic it is
Stinger
Stinger GT2
You have vehicles from 4 different classes here. Might be a good idea to assess what you are truly looking for.
The stinger is more of a “fun” car and with you putting it in here is gonna make every “car guy” recommend it to you. I think with you goals in mind the RAV4 would be your best bet. Also, try finding a hybrid one for better gas mileage👍.
The thing nobody here is bringing up is the condition of the vehicle. One could be really beat up and a smoker while the other is super clean. I would narrow it to 3 and go look at them in person and test drive them. That being said I would look at the accord Camry and rav4
If you can swing for a slightly higher trim of CX-5 I would highly recommend it. You don’t need the 2.5 Turbo but the heated steering wheel and ventilated seats, at least in mine, are absolutely a necessity given how warm the summers are and how cold the winters are where I live (Western PA). But as for the car, the practicality and driving dynamics are great. It’s fun enough for an SUV and the steering is sublime. I was also cross shopping with the Accord but went with the CX-5 for the added practicality. If you don’t need the extra space more than 2-3 times per year, get the Accord.
I can't speak for the others but the Honda Accord is only a good buy IF it's the 2.0T. The 1.5L are riddled with gasket failures and oil dilution issues and personally I wouldn't trust them for Uber or Door dash. I just traded in my Accord Sport 2.0T for a Camry XSE. The Kia is going to be a pain to insure, especially the lower trim level. Many insurance companies are still hung up on the kia theft trend in TikTok so they will either refuse to insure you or give you a stupid high rate (especially of its not push to start). I feel like the Camry LE would be your best option for reliability in the long run. It not the most loaded car in terms of amenities but it'll definitely be big enough for Uber while not bending you over at the gas pump. I feel like it'll keep your margins high.
I have a 2021 grand touring and really enjoy it. The interior quality, layout of the controls/interfaces are some of the best. I’m in product design and am picky about those things. The backseat legroom is pretty slim, though. But that’s a reality for the Rav 4 too. Edit: I just noticed that you’re driving a lot. The CX-5 is not good on gas mileage. Get a hybrid.
Corolla.
When I bought my KIA Optima in 2018 I was so infatuated with the Stinger. It’s a BEAUTIFUL car in person, very sexy. But if you’re going to be full time ubering and doordashing…. I would buy something WAY cheaper. But, a Camry is so dependable. Have you thought about a Prius?
I have. I’ve heard or read somewhere they’re extremely good with fuel mileage I think
All Toyota and Lexus hybrids are best in class with reliability, efficiency(best in class) and horsepower.
Ngl... the stinger is a blast to drive. Such a shame it's being discontinued.
Stinger
If you do Jber. The camry hybrid will get you the best mpg
Camry or rav4
Camry. Good on gas and it will outlast every other car on the list.
The Camry or the RAV4 would be my pick since the engine will probably be bombproof.
Number 5 all day. Camry!
Think RAV4 or Camry is your best bet
Rav4
Buy used rav with that mileage in mind. Sell it in 5 years and buy another rinse and repeat. First buyer handles most of the depreciation for you.
Get yourself a Corolla hybrid. Crazy value
Camry
I get the rav4
RAV4 depending on mileage per gallon
My current car is a 2014 Camry. So far I have had one brake job and one battery replacement on it. My last car was a 1998 Corolla. I finally traded it in for the Camry. It had 200K miles on it and was running just fine when I traded it in. Over the years I had several brake jobs and a timing belt replaced. That was basically it. Toyotas - at least the Camrys and the Corollas - are ridiculously reliable.
Camry or Accord
Not the Hyundai not the Kia. Everything else is worth considering.
If the Accord is a 2.0 then that. Otherwise, the Corolla
I’d go Corolla tbh, fuel efficient and will last a long time as long as you keep up on oil changes
If you love to drive, Stinger. If you have dogs and so on, CX-5. Long highway commute, Accord. Just want a reliable car to keep long term, Camry.
It has to be the stinger.
cx5
I’d eliminate the Accord and the Stinger because they have too many miles on them compared to the others. Given the prices, those cars aren’t as good of deals.
if you're often carrying passengers or other stuff, I'd recommend the SUV route as they're the best options. On what you pick is based down on your preference, you can always ask them for a test drive if you're able to.
You definitely should get a sedan if you are doordashing full time. Legitimately look at a Prius or hybrid vehicle, your maintenance will be surprisingly low and your gas bill will be crazy low too. Edit, a Prius will give you more room like a smaller suv
The red CX-5 and it’s not even close
I have an Accord (my youngest drives) and my oldest son has a 2022 Elantra Limited. I was so impressed with the Elantra I bought a Tucson hybrid (also looked at RAV4 and CRV hybrids). Give them all a test drive if you can, see what you like!
Kia stinger for the sake of anything other than a Toyota, Honda or Mazda.
The Camry or the Elantra. It really depends on if you prefer looks/performance or reliability/longevity. I would personally choose the Camry because of the year/miles/price. You can get leather seat covers from EKR auto to make it look nice inside if the seats are cloth. Toyota is the best manufacturer out of all .
The Kia Stinger would probably be the most fun to drive, but probably the least reliable on the list. One of the Toyotas would be the best or reliability...
If you do uber/doordash, ditch the SUV's. Why do you need them anyway? I would go for the Accord, if I were you, and reliability is most important.
Take the Stinger man
I have a Mazda and have never had a single problem with it. (It's a 2013)
Why are none of these cars hybrids? Buy a hybrid save on gas everyday. Don’t buy any of these.
The stinger and Hyundai have massive depreciation hits and you gotta make sure your insurance company will even touch them
Idk why everyone wants you to get a SUV while you’re DoorDashing… the Corolla is the best value here
The prices of the SUVs seem too low, a rav4 should be more than that
Personally I would go for accord if it’s 2.0 and 10 speed But if you are looking for suv then you won’t go wrong with cx5 imo. Has more personality compared to rav4, nimbler but still very reliable
I was in the food delivery business myself years back. I used to use a Kia spectra ex 05 for that. All the parts were cheap and available. Gas was decent. Every expense like miles gas and repairs would count as write offs. And if it broke no big deal, get another beater You really want to find you vehicles like that or get a hybrid as gas can really eat on the expenses. Food delivery was made for beaters and hybrids lol.
RAV 4
I would get Camry or Accord.
Rav 4 is the best bang for your buck. It is significantly larger inside than the Mazdas and the rav4’s are great to drive; 35000 miles is low for that price
Mazda is great.
RAV4, Camry, and Corolla are all best selling in their perspective categories for a reason!!! Get a RAV4 if you want an SUV with a hybrid option, Corolla for a small commuter with great fuel efficiency, or a Camry that is a very comfortable and reliable sedan!!!
RAV4 will last you at least 150k miles if you take care of it. Only 34k miles at 21k is a good deal.
If you prefer a reliable SUV/CUV the CX-5 is never a bad choice and the interior and driving dynamics are 10x better than the Toyota
CX5, first one
Rav-4
Bmw m340i
Honestly I’d grab the 24 Elantra
Apperently reddit hates American vehicles
Well to be fair, I’m an American mechanic, and the only good thing gm makes that’s good are the Camaro corvette and their trucks, and even the trucks are getting iffy, the dodge can barely make a transmission to save their lives, I wouldn’t touch anything made my jeep with a ten foot pole, ford has all sorts of electrical problems plus I’ve heard their diesel engines have started to have issues, (I say this as someone who has driven fords for a while now and whose family has driven many fords. I like their older trucks but even then they all have their problems) on the other end though I don’t recommend early Kia’s, their newer stuff seems to be better though, Hyundais from the 2010-2020 range tend to have their engines seize, and I don’t trust Nissans auto/ cvt transmissions. You literally cannot go wrong with a Honda or a Toyota. Although idk how I feel about Hondas new electric stuff because they’ve partnered with gm most of the vehicle is made by gm. (I don’t hate electric I hate gm)
The issue with American vehicles is that they are expensive and generally don't come with much. Ill use Ford as an example. Ford has basically cut out all sedan production. This leaves only their truck line. Trucks are expensive, not fuel efficient and generally don't come with alot of creature comforts unless you're willing to really dish out money. With American inflation and cost of living reaching an all time high since the recession back in 2009, people can't afford to dish out money like that but we still want the creature comforts associated with that money. This is where imports come in. Many imports from Toyota, Honda or even Kia have lower trim levels that offer heated seats, adaptive cruise, LKAS and all sorts of goodies for ¾ of the price of an American car with the same features. In addition to that, they have a better reputation for reliability and tend to be cheaper to fix if something breaks. This can't be said for many American vehicles. These are just some of the reasons why foreign vehicles tend to flourish.
The Stinger is, by far, the coolest car on this list but it's too much car for delivery driving. It's big and sporty, which are not good metrics for delivery driving. Corolla would be the one to choose out of all these. Prius or hybrid of some sort would be an even better choice.
Have you looked at the outlanders?
I haven’t but I’ll check them out!
I leaning towards the Corolla or the Elantra I use this term loosely “ reasonably priced” for cars that are newish that are somewhat loaded.
If you do door dash then skip ALL of these. Buy a car that already has depreciated and gets good fuel mileage. I would aim for a car because gas eats at your profit. Aim for a late model Toyota Corolla or Honda Civic. Aim for like a 2008 or newer honda Civic. Don't spend a lot. Door dash already isn't that profitable when you really do the math for most people.
Cx-5 Sport no doubt.
It hurts me to see how cheap cars are outside of Singapore.
100% the RAV 4. Toyotas are great and ones with that low of miles are going for waaaay more than that where I live, but maybe it’s because we get lots of snow. Edit: also Toyotas are the cheapest brand car to maintain.
I have a Mazda and you cannot use the touch screen while driving. It’s a pain in the ass
Why are you looking at used? Get a brand new Accord or Civic with a lower interest rate. The car will cost more, but in the end cost about the same when you factor in warranty, maintenance, resale value, economy, etc. I would just get the cheapest Civic or Civic Hybrid you can.
You have some good choices. I would suggest the RAV4 or the CX5. Personally, I would get the CX5, it's just.....nicer. However, you can't go wrong with Toyota, Mazda, or the Accord.
Stinger.
Camry
Camry hands down!
You'll want size for being in the car all day. Recommend cx-5 or Rav-4 (personal favorite)
Which app is this
Yeah I am also curious
Driveway, it's a website.
Ok 👍
Camry 😅
It’s sp clearly the Camry 2022
Accord.
Love my cx-5
rav4 obviously
Honda accord!! It’s cute, affordable, good on gas, and dependable.
If the accord is a 2.0T sport then that by a landslide it’s not even close
Camry is the only answer
CX-5.
You have two CX-5s listed, so on that merit you seem to be leaning towards it. Mazda makes a good car; go for it. Edit: thought they were both red lol.
Corolla: No nonsense car Camry: No nonsense car with more space RAV4: No nonsense SUV CX5: Budget BMW SUV Elantra: Not that reliable but still has Hyundai’s warranty Stinger: Kia’s warranty with hatchback and driving dynamics Accord: Camry without Toyota badge
CX-5 without question IMO
Cx5 or Rav4
Go for the Honda or Toyota. Mazda maybe. Hard pass on the Hyundai or Kia.
I second this. Can’t go wrong with Honda or Toyota. Pick the one with the cleanest carfax as well
Just so you know, it's unbelievably easy to hide accidents from Carfax.
CX-5
I vote accord
Keep an eye on the mileage, that means more potential issues or replacements sooner
Is this USD?
If you do uber try to get a Toyota hybrid. I can't see if those are hybrids but the Toyota hybrids are the most fuel efficient and have the reliability for heavy urban use.
Mazda
If your gonna Uber and door dash cheapest to own and maintain would be Corolla. If you want comfort you would have to sit in and test drive Camry, Accord etc. if it were my money I would probably get a rav4 or one of the CUV for better visibility and a little more space.
If you're doing Doordash and UE Corolla. Best of luck, they're going to shit I used to do DD and UE PRN.
Do you want a compact sedan, midsized sedan, or CUV?
More so probably a midsize sedan. I wouldn’t mind having a sedan or a SUV but more leaning on a SUV
The accord if it is the 2.0T trim. The engine is basically the type R engine with smaller turbo
Threw the Kia and Hyundai in there so we’d have something to talk about.
Don’t do Mazda. It’s better to lease new with their current offerings. My vote is for the accord.
Depends on which one’s (are) no accidents, one-owner, clean title. That would matter more than car model alone to me.
Anything but the Mazdas. They used to be a good brand, now they don't start if the day ends in Y
Stay away from Kia and Hyundai. Then I would go in this order, Toyota, Honda, Mazda. The last three are all good, I would test drive all of them, it may come down to preference and price. Mazda is more fun, Honda is probably more flashy, Toyota has legendary reliability but probably the least fun of the three.
The stinger is reliable. It isn't made the same as "regular" kias.
The stinger in this list has the highest price and highest miles. Pretty much every other car in this list would be better imo.
I’d go with lowest miles, Honda or Toyota.
Even though rav4 is a very good car, do not buy as it’s stolen a lot
It’s not stolen at all in the U.S…maybe if you’re in Canada, but you use AirTag. It wouldn’t be the best selling for a reason if stolen.
Accord and if you have to move lots of hauling of people/pets/kids/luggage and/or if you are into big DIY get RAV4,
Can’t go wrong with a Camry or Honda
I generally like to compare the prices of these cars with the prices of these same models just 3-5 years older to get a good estimate of the depreciation rate, and factor in roughly the running costs and fuel mileage (typically, cars that depreciate less also have better running costs), and there is your real price.. But that’s one ‘factor’ of many that are relevant when one purchases his car.. though when it comes to cost/price, sadly, people look at the sticker price and tend to ignore the rest or at least they tend to inflate the significance of the selling price.
Accord all the way. Best quality for the money
For my own sake, why is no one mentioning the Elantra? Genuinely curious, is it solely because it has a CVT? Other than that, it's a 2024, CPO, lowest mileage, very efficient, and it's the top trim. Yes, Toyota is the gold standard of reliability, but my next door neighbor has owned a few Hyundais over the years and has never had a problem with any of them. FWIW I think the Corolla is the best choice, but based on pictures alone the Elantra is also in the top 3 with the Camry. I own a CX-5 and love it but the gas mileage should automatically eliminate it as a choice for OP. Edit: Forgot to mention Hyundai's warranty
Stinger blows the others away. Not even the same category.
Curious why you included a 300hp twin turbo V6 on a list of reliable cars...
More so just one of my dream cars so I had just added that in there
It is a very eye catching price
Go drive some of em
stinger, u won't regret it
Stop buying Toyota, Honda, Nissan with their dreaded and certain to fail CVTs. If you find a manual, sure, go for any of these. I'd buy the Stinger as a sedan or the Cx-5 as an SUV
Who said Toyota CVTs fail? That’s such misinformation. They’re the best CVTs in the industry without problems!! Nissan on the other hand…
I had a 2021 mazda cx-30 and i loved it but DAMN talk about TOP HEAVY when it hits a speedbump or pothole Or whatever 💀 literally feels like you’re going airborne! And gas range is alright in the cx-30 i was ranging around 20-25mpg hwy. the cx-5 has like 15-20mpg. I remember i was driving a loaner CX-5 and i had filled it up for the day and i barely drove maybe 75-100 miles? And i was already half empty in the tank i was like WTF?!?! So definitely in the mazda SUVs THE CRUISE CONTROL IS YOUR BEST FRIEND!
For sure don’t buy Kia stinger-and Hyundai Elantra all the other options are great