Despite global inflation, cheap shortage, economical crisis, and pandemic-drive situations, buying a car in the U.S market is still easier than in many other places in the world.
As automakers are late these days to deliver brand new cars, many buyers are thinking of the second-hand market. Here there is a list of the best cars with a pricing tag of under $20k.
Nissan Titan is a large pickup truck based on the Patrol SUV. it uses a 5.6-liter V8 engine with nearly 400 Hp. what makes the first-gen Titan a good car to buy is its reliability, nice ride, and practicality. It is also cheaper than its American rivals including Chevy Silverado, Dodge Ram, and Ford F-150, though they are more powerful compared to Nissan.
Nissan Patrol is sold in America as the Armada. With the absence of the beloved Toyota Landcruiser, the Armada is one of the best choices if you are looking for a large SUV with low operating cost and high quality. Its 400-HP V8 engine can also impress many buyers.
You can't think about the American car market and not having the Camry on your list. With under $20K you can purchase a second-hand last generation of the Camry with a 3.5-liter V6 engine. Camry is a good choice for daily driving and it has nice power delivery.
Like the Camry, Accord has a 3.5-liter V6 engine. By utilizing cylinder deactivation technology, Honda Accord has a very satisfying fuel economy. Honda Accord V6 is also a fast car in a straight line and offers very nice interior space both in terms of headroom and knee room.
You can buy a second-hand Accent from the last generation. Hyundai accent is a cheap car even as brand new and in the second-hand market, it is among the best options with precise gas mileage and low maintenance cost.
Mercedes-Benz C300 has a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine under the hood with near 250 hp. The technical specs make the W205 C300 the most executing car on the list. If you like to have an affordable rear-wheel drive Merc, the C300 is your car.
The Forester outstands in its segment with its higher-than-average capabilities. Alongside the bigger Ascent, it is one of the few crossovers offering flat engines. Its off-road capabilities are also better than almost any other CUV in the segment.
VW Jetta is germans answer to Kia Forte and Toyota Corolla. Good build quality, good gas mileage, and popularity in the market make the Jetta a good choice in its class.
Kia soul is a small car with a big interior space. It also has a small engine that doesn't require lots of fuel to run. Kia Soul is a perfect car for the city as its wheelbase is not very long and offers a boxy design.
With less than $20K you can get a second-hand previous-generation Honda Civic. Civic is one of the most reliable cars not only in the U.S but also in the entire world. Having a Civic means you are less likely to visit a mechanic.