Cheapest Cars to Own Over 5 Years
"Now in their 20th year, IntelliChoice's Best Overall Value of the Year awards reflect the only data-driven automotive analysis focused solely on recognizing vehicles that will cost significantly less to own than would be expected at their purchase prices."
Here are the sexy results:
Honda and Toyota seem to be delivering the best value for the "normal" type cars. Nice that the Prius hybrid is on heer and see that a car can be both eco-lovin' and economical.
Best Overall Values Of The Year [IntelliChoice via alexmoskalyukblog]
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I've been a Honda/Toyota loyalist for years... not surprised.
But it is a little odd that the manual Honda Accord has to have leather to save you money... is that an energy efficiency thing?
Well keep in mind that's only the base cost of a Civic, you have to factor in the extra $20k worth of after market mods like the huge bat wing and super loud exhuast.
"Nice that the Prius hybrid is on heer and see that a car can be both eco-lovin' and economical."
What? Props for Toyota but no mention of the 2 Honda Hybrids on the list?
Oops, my bad. I missed the other Toyota and the Ford Hybrid that are on the list as well.
I'm gonna get me one of those Civic Si models. 200hp NA engine in that teeny little Civic coupe body, rock-solid Honda build quality, what's not to love? Yes, it will be replacing my '95 Civic DX 4-door.
del_ruby: "But it is a little odd that the manual Honda Accord has to have leather to save you money... is that an energy efficiency thing?"
It's in the "over $21000" category, so I think it's just a "get an Accord over $21k" thing.
I've driven a 1996 Honda Accord LX (minus the leather) for the past 10 years and, at 130,000+ miles, it's still the BEST car I've ever had. I've kept up with routine maintanance and it still drives like the day I bought it. I expect I'll still be driving this car when it hits 200K miles.
Once it decides to head for the junkyard, I'm getting a Honda Hybrid!
A serious problem is that you are not going to find a Prius for
--Alexa
what, no mention of the ford focus? it's only costing me $3k to have the engine rebuilt after four and half years! i'm filled with gratitude every day over my decision to buy that damned car.
I've owned two hondas; one a 1991 manual accord, and currently a 1995 automatic accord. The first I had driven with almost no oil and no water, and it still ran (albeit with my heater on high). The latter I wouldn't push that hard, but is still a great car. The only problem with either is that they chew up mufflers and spit them out about every 7 months or so.
My next NEW car, if I ever buy a new car, is definitely going to be a civic.
I'm suspicious of their five-year maintenance calculations on cars, like the Escape Hybrid, that haven't been available for five years.
heer? you ignorant ass
I bought a 3 year old Civic a year ago and haven't had to do anything to it so far other than change the oil and a tire because I drop over a staple-looking thing last week. I've driven up mountains in west Texas and all over the Hill Country and still getting about 30mpg from a 4 cylinder. I LOVE it.
Sadly, this information is near useless. It doesn't show how other cars in that class ranked, which would be very helpful. For instance, what if the difference was $5 a year? Some would consider that a tie given that theres no way in hell I'll be seen driving a Lexus, but if say, the Infinity comes in a close second, then I know I'll go for that over the Acura.
etc.
Woot for the xB!!