- 10 Buy Subaru
Subaru has established a prominent position among thrill seekers and outdoor enthusiasts, owing to its exceptional all-wheel drive capabilities that are engineered with meticulous attention to detail, the tricky surfaces of intense winters are no longer a problem. With various models available to suit any taste and budget, you will no doubt fall in love with the Subaru.
- Avoid Ford
Unfortunately, folks, we advise that you steer clear of Ford vehicles. The company may have recovered from its financial crisis, however, unless you have plans of constantly dishing out for repairs, the new models’ designs, mileage and driving are not worth the hassle. The reliability of these new Ford models is extremely low.
- Avoid Dodge
Dodge is still a very popular brand on the market and thanks to its new focus on design (have you seen the Dart?), the company has some of the coolest cars around. However, the brand really fails in the reliability department with a score of only 52, despite how well the cars drive. If you’re looking to save money, we can understand the appeal, but realize it could cost you way more later in repairs.
- Buy Toyota
One thing most Toyota owners will agree on is that the cars tend to last forever. Known for their reliability, Toyota continues to produce vehicles that are a buyer favorite, although the company only scored a 72 on its road test. Also, Toyota offers plenty of designs to fit the needs of all drivers, whether you’re a mom on the go or a first-time college student.
- Buy Lexus
No list would be complete without Lexus. Known for their high-quality vehicles, stunning designs and overall reliability, consumers and professionals agree you can’t go wrong with any of the models. And while the brand may not have the highest road test score (76) it’s still popular thanks to a sterling reputation and driver reviews.
- Avoid Mini
The Minis may be small and reduce your carbon footprint, but when it comes to safety and reliability they just don’t make the grade. A great car to drive for the pure novelty of it, we wouldn’t suggest going on a road trip in a Mini because you may spend most of the trip on the side of the road.
- Buy Mazda
While it might not get all the publicity like the other brands, Mazda continues to put out high-quality vehicles that drive well and are very reliable. With a road test score of 76, and few recalls over the last few decades, the Mazda is a great choice for the potential car buyer. We highly recommend the 2016 Mazda CX-5!
- Avoid Jeep
Known for looks more than reliability, Jeep is the number one choice for drivers looking to go off the beaten path thanks to its on and off-road refinement. And while this focus continues to pay off for Jeep, its biggest struggle with the consumer reports is its reliability. However, this hasn’t stopped the brand from continuing to climb in popularity.
- Buy Audi
According to consumer reports, the Audi continues to receive praise for its lavish designs, high-quality interiors, as well as reliability ratings. It scored an 81 on the road test and also features all-wheel-drive just like the Subaru. If you’re looking for safe and reliability, you can’t get any better than this.
- Avoid Fiat
The Fiat may be a fun and quirky car to drive, but it should come as no real shocker that the ratings for the car aren’t too great when it comes to how it drives and its reliability. Lacking optimisation, the Fiat handles pretty rough on the road and the brand’s overall safety still remains in question, which is why it has a 32 road test score as of 2016. Yikes!