The Only Cars ACTUALLY Under $25, 000 In America
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Date: 2024-04-21
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tjs114
I remember back in the 1970s and even in the 80s, you could avoid the destination fees if you picked up the vehicle at the production plant. I remember my parents purchased a new Chevy truck in 1974 and went to the production plant in Fremont California to pick it up rather than paying destination fees. Since we lived 25 miles away it wasn't a big deal. Ironically, that Chevy plant became NUMMI which is now the original Tesla plant. And how many people have travelled to the Tesla plant to pick up their new car but still paid destination
There are still a lot of popular vehicles being built in the States and some people could easily pick up their vehicles to avoid those fees, and I personally would really fight those insane fees if say I was buying a Honda product living in Ohio or a Hyundai in Alabama or any Nissan in Tennessee or Mississippi.
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I remember back in the 1970s and even in the 80s, you could avoid the destination fees if you picked up the vehicle at the production plant. I remember my parents purchased a new Chevy truck in 1974 and went to the production plant in Fremont California to pick it up rather than paying destination fees. Since we lived 25 miles away it wasn't a big deal. Ironically, that Chevy plant became NUMMI which is now the original Tesla plant. And how many people have travelled to the Tesla plant to pick up their new car but still paid destination
There are still a lot of popular vehicles being built in the States and some people could easily pick up their vehicles to avoid those fees, and I personally would really fight those insane fees if say I was buying a Honda product living in Ohio or a Hyundai in Alabama or any Nissan in Tennessee or Mississippi.
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Mgoblagulkablong
If you look at OTD prices after discounts there are a few interesting options. Currently you can get a V6 ) Dodge Charger or Challenger under $25k, last chance EVER to get this type of vehicle. Chevrolet Malibu and Equinox are offered with huge discounts (edit: Equinox often costs less OTD than Trax currently. Buick EncoreGX is more expensive than Envista on paper, no idea why, their OTD prices seem to be pretty much identical.
Impreza should be possible for 25k, Subaru seems to actually build the base trim in relatively high numbers and often sells them slightly below MSRP.
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If you look at OTD prices after discounts there are a few interesting options. Currently you can get a V6 ) Dodge Charger or Challenger under $25k, last chance EVER to get this type of vehicle. Chevrolet Malibu and Equinox are offered with huge discounts (edit: Equinox often costs less OTD than Trax currently. Buick EncoreGX is more expensive than Envista on paper, no idea why, their OTD prices seem to be pretty much identical.
Impreza should be possible for 25k, Subaru seems to actually build the base trim in relatively high numbers and often sells them slightly below MSRP.
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ccroy2001
This was a great video thanks. My previous car was totalled October 2023 (Fortunately no one was seriously injured, and I wasn't at fault) so I had to do emergency car shopping. I ended up with a low mile 2020 Sentra SV. Even buying used I had sticker shock and interest rate shock! My payments are significantly higher than my last loan. On the other hand I am a saver and getting actual interest on my savings accounts helps offset this somewhat.
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This was a great video thanks. My previous car was totalled October 2023 (Fortunately no one was seriously injured, and I wasn't at fault) so I had to do emergency car shopping. I ended up with a low mile 2020 Sentra SV. Even buying used I had sticker shock and interest rate shock! My payments are significantly higher than my last loan. On the other hand I am a saver and getting actual interest on my savings accounts helps offset this somewhat.
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Mgoblagulkablong
4: 37 a few days ago the website cars (no link to not get deleted by yt) released results of their new trunk test, manufacturers numbers are not directly comparable so they started measuring themselves. According to their real world (afaik with physical cuboids for realistic usability) tests: Corolla 19. 1 cu ft, Elantra 19. 0 cu ft, Sentra 18. 8 cu ft
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4: 37 a few days ago the website cars (no link to not get deleted by yt) released results of their new trunk test, manufacturers numbers are not directly comparable so they started measuring themselves. According to their real world (afaik with physical cuboids for realistic usability) tests: Corolla 19. 1 cu ft, Elantra 19. 0 cu ft, Sentra 18. 8 cu ft
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thundermite1241
Yea my brother got the rare lemon corolla hatch its cvt grenaded at 110 miles on the odimiter it took the dealer 4 months to source a new trans and controller only for it to grenade again during the dealers test of the trans they finally decided to refund his costs and helped hime get into a new 4runner for only a increase of $50 a month
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Yea my brother got the rare lemon corolla hatch its cvt grenaded at 110 miles on the odimiter it took the dealer 4 months to source a new trans and controller only for it to grenade again during the dealers test of the trans they finally decided to refund his costs and helped hime get into a new 4runner for only a increase of $50 a month
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alex_on_autos
I'd be curious what the list looks like for $25, 000 to $30, 000 options. I plan to be in the market in the next few months and have a bit more to spend but still want to get something safe, comfortable, and efficient. Hey, at least I said no to the inner child voice that said, You just turned 40, you deserve ventilated front seats! :D
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I'd be curious what the list looks like for $25, 000 to $30, 000 options. I plan to be in the market in the next few months and have a bit more to spend but still want to get something safe, comfortable, and efficient. Hey, at least I said no to the inner child voice that said, You just turned 40, you deserve ventilated front seats! :D
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theglowcloud2215
None of this is sustainable. Think about how much $25k is in absolute terms, rather than comparing it to more expensive cars. Almost half of people don't even have $1000 in cash on hand. $25k is cheap by modern standards, but still unaffordable for the average person if we're being honest about how long one should finance a car.
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None of this is sustainable. Think about how much $25k is in absolute terms, rather than comparing it to more expensive cars. Almost half of people don't even have $1000 in cash on hand. $25k is cheap by modern standards, but still unaffordable for the average person if we're being honest about how long one should finance a car.
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sociopathmercenary
I don't typically do a ton of driving as I work from home now. Still happy with my 2012 Impala. Got the last leftover model in Ohio for $11, 000 off MSRP plus GM employee family discount. $16, 000.
We've used it love for a lot of vacations so it's up to 80, 000 miles now but never had a mechanical problem.
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I don't typically do a ton of driving as I work from home now. Still happy with my 2012 Impala. Got the last leftover model in Ohio for $11, 000 off MSRP plus GM employee family discount. $16, 000.
We've used it love for a lot of vacations so it's up to 80, 000 miles now but never had a mechanical problem.
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KNRS927
Always like to see these lists. Only thing is some of these cars might be hard to actually find on a dealer lot under 25k, especially the Corolla. Crosstrek, CX30, and mazda3 are 3 cars you could probably negotiate under 25k as those dealers offer more discounts and incentives.
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Always like to see these lists. Only thing is some of these cars might be hard to actually find on a dealer lot under 25k, especially the Corolla. Crosstrek, CX30, and mazda3 are 3 cars you could probably negotiate under 25k as those dealers offer more discounts and incentives.
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sammyjammy6647
Nissan is out because of its cvt, and the Volkswagen is out since it’s technically a German car you’ll be paying German repair prices after warranty. Not interested in the domestics for reliability concerns so the Corolla is a no-brainer
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Nissan is out because of its cvt, and the Volkswagen is out since it’s technically a German car you’ll be paying German repair prices after warranty. Not interested in the domestics for reliability concerns so the Corolla is a no-brainer
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trinisuprazee
Really appreciate these videos. would like something similar for used. maybe even German/Japan/USA/Korean etc. only vids. I went with a 2021 BMW 530i for 34k OTD with 34k miles CPO. Let's see how reliable she will be for the next few years
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Really appreciate these videos. would like something similar for used. maybe even German/Japan/USA/Korean etc. only vids. I went with a 2021 BMW 530i for 34k OTD with 34k miles CPO. Let's see how reliable she will be for the next few years
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Snafu2346
I would love to see a list of the best cars that have the lowest markup. Since we all know that inexpensive cars that are popular just get price gouged/scalped by dealers so that they're are no longer a good value. Like Anything Toyota.
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I would love to see a list of the best cars that have the lowest markup. Since we all know that inexpensive cars that are popular just get price gouged/scalped by dealers so that they're are no longer a good value. Like Anything Toyota.
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user-ss3ud7pp7f
Good video on somewhat affordable cars for a change. The dealers and the manufacturers with their blessing have screwed everybody blaming it on supply chain, and this and that now there’s hardly any decent good used cars left.
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Good video on somewhat affordable cars for a change. The dealers and the manufacturers with their blessing have screwed everybody blaming it on supply chain, and this and that now there’s hardly any decent good used cars left.
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brandicarr4396
I have a 2023 Nissan Sentra. Currently at 18, 000 miles, I love it even more now than I did when it was new. It has enough power to do what you need, it is the best looking compact car, and I'm averaging 39. 7 mpg.
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I have a 2023 Nissan Sentra. Currently at 18, 000 miles, I love it even more now than I did when it was new. It has enough power to do what you need, it is the best looking compact car, and I'm averaging 39. 7 mpg.
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boborambow
Sad to see the Kia Rio’s life has ended. I like my 2023 especially for the price. I felt the extra cost of the forte wasn’t worth it. Also it’s actually appreciated in value haha. I have no idea how that happened.
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Sad to see the Kia Rio’s life has ended. I like my 2023 especially for the price. I felt the extra cost of the forte wasn’t worth it. Also it’s actually appreciated in value haha. I have no idea how that happened.
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sentiencepsn2714
German-ish. The Jetta is assembled in Mexico.
I do like the level of detail you are going in for this video. Really useful buyer advice in a segment that doesn’t get the same coverage as the flashier SUVs.
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German-ish. The Jetta is assembled in Mexico.
I do like the level of detail you are going in for this video. Really useful buyer advice in a segment that doesn’t get the same coverage as the flashier SUVs.
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alex_on_autos
For me, the Corolla is the cream of the crop. The high resale value technically makes it the cheapest car.
Versa is the bargain pick and the Jetta is the best value in terms of features performance per dollar.
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For me, the Corolla is the cream of the crop. The high resale value technically makes it the cheapest car.
Versa is the bargain pick and the Jetta is the best value in terms of features performance per dollar.
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f42un84u
Inexpensive reliable transportation is crucial for many and practical for all. The major problem with these choices is the associated dealers. Buick or Toyota the exceptions. Subaru or Honda worth the extra.
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Inexpensive reliable transportation is crucial for many and practical for all. The major problem with these choices is the associated dealers. Buick or Toyota the exceptions. Subaru or Honda worth the extra.
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palebeachbum
They're all compelling for one reason or another, so it really boils down to the nitty-gritty of how much you want to spend, comfort, features for the price, styling, and perception of reliability.
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They're all compelling for one reason or another, so it really boils down to the nitty-gritty of how much you want to spend, comfort, features for the price, styling, and perception of reliability.
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ChrisBallard687
Most rich people stay rich by spending like the poor and investing without stopping then most poor people stay poor by spending like the rich yet not investing like the rich but impressing them
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Most rich people stay rich by spending like the poor and investing without stopping then most poor people stay poor by spending like the rich yet not investing like the rich but impressing them
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