5 best low-cost, high-mileage cars
There is a guy named Ron Amadon that writes an article called Financially Fit-A Guide to Saving Smart and Living Well. A recent article he wrote was the 5 best low-cost, high mileage cars out there in his opinion. Amadon says that he constantly hears the question: “What car would you buy that is well made, gets good gas mileage, and doesn’t cost much?” So here is Amadon’s top 5 cars with these criteria.
1. Volkswagen Jetta Diesel - base price $23,169 and gas mileage between 30 and 41 mpg.
2. Toyota Prius- the Prius has been updated substantially for 2010, especially on the inside that in my opinion desperately needed it. The gas mileage is fantastic - 51 mpg in the city and 48on the highway. The Prius starts at $21,000.
3. Ford Escape Hybrid - Base price is $20,515 but you definitely will probably spend close to $30,000 at least once you get a few options. The gas mileage is 31 mpg on the highway and 34 in the city.
4. Kia Soul - The Soul is cheap! The base price is just under $14,000. The gas mileage is 24 city and 30 on the highway. It was named the top-safety pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and there is a 10 year 100,000 mile warranty. Sounds pretty good to me.
Rounding out the top 5:
5. Honda Insight- The Insight gets 40 mpg in the city and 43 on the highway. Amadon tested the top-of-the-line EX with a navigation system and is was only $23,770! Base price is $19,800. A sister/brother of the Insight is the Honda Fit, which starts at $14,900.
I am a big fan of the bigger cars. I don’t know if I will EVER be interested in these smaller vehicles. I know that the gas mileage and price are good, but I can’t really get past the look. I just don’t like the look. Maybe they will grow on me, who knows.