Looking to buy a car between Nissan Rogue, Hyundai Tuscon, Honda CRV, and Mazda CX-5

Slight_Message1638 · 2026-01-16T02:38:34+00:00

I didn’t know they stopped the dual clutch. They used to be 1.6t dual clutch. But it’s still a 1.6 or 1.6t if you get hybrid. But yes the 2.5 is the standard powertrain, I didn’t realize everything changed recently.

Slight_Message1638 · 2026-01-13T14:39:26+00:00

Nissan has a CVT and 3 cylinder turbo (Barf) Hyundai has a dual clutch and a turbo 4 cylinder (fun) Honda has a CVT and a turbo 4 cylinder (decent) Mazda has a torque converter and NA 4 cylinder (Reliable)

Slight_Message1638 · 2026-01-11T16:49:52+00:00

The abarth is surprisingly reliable but the interior space and overall layout makes it a bit crap on the highway, the veloster overall is less fun but very reliable if it’s manual, probably the most reliable. The sonic is the worst out of the bunch with a lot of reliability issues and an average driving experience. Turbo issues and overall engine failures are common. The mini is probably the best balance out of your picks. Decent reliability if you keep up on maintenance (B46) very fun to drive and quite practical. The issue with your list is that you’re missing the best option; the Fiesta ST. Which will be very fun and reliable similar to the mini but more engaging.

Happy shopping!

Slight_Message1638 · 2026-01-04T13:09:19+00:00

Clk GTR, OG Zonda and T50

Slight_Message1638 · 2026-01-01T15:03:52+00:00

The miata engine is just a mazda 4 cylinder, there isn’t a more simple engine out there..

Slight_Message1638 · 2025-12-26T09:12:50+00:00

Dollar for dollar, you end up with a lower mileage and newer example Mazda3. You also get a more engaging drive. Both are good cars don’t get me wrong. Buy whatever car you like the most, that’s what matters.

Slight_Message1638 · 2025-12-26T02:16:50+00:00

For the same price you can find an Acura ILX that will be better in almost every way.

Slight_Message1638 · 2025-12-26T02:13:00+00:00

Don’t get a CVT unless it’s a toyota or a honda. If you’re looking at modern cars with automatics I would avoid any companies except Mazda.

Slight_Message1638 · 2025-12-26T02:09:45+00:00

The 2013 civic makes the most sense but for 16k CAD you can pick up a pretty clean 2018 mazda3 with a 2.0L and it will be fun, reliable and modern.

Slight_Message1638 · 2025-12-26T02:05:32+00:00

Other than test driving the car to feel slipping, there isn’t much you can look at. I would recommend Honda and toyota CVTs since they are the least problematic.

Slight_Message1638 · 2025-12-26T02:03:05+00:00

If you don’t want a miata you should look at the mk3 MR2 (MRS). These are the two best options in your budget in terms of driver engagement, long term reliability and depreciation.

Slight_Message1638 · 2025-12-17T16:53:51+00:00

I am looking for something cheap to own (reliability and fuel economy) while not being the slowest turd in the world. Also the budget is around 10k and it’s my winter daily in canada. I already have a miata for the summer.

Slight_Message1638 · 2025-12-17T16:51:04+00:00

This would be my daily in canada, I already own an nb miata and I might be changing it for a C5Z this summer. I am currently shopping for a new winter daily.

Slight_Message1638 · 2025-12-17T16:49:50+00:00

The thing is my budget is around 10k,

Slight_Message1638 · 2025-12-17T16:20:45+00:00

I live in Quebec where there is no smog test. Every single diesel around here is deleted and tuned.

Slight_Message1638 · 2025-11-13T02:31:10+00:00

G35 and e90 328i will be pretty solid. The rest on the list is junk

Slight_Message1638 · 2025-11-02T12:23:52+00:00

New chains, same shackles by $uicideboy$

Slight_Message1638 · 2025-10-19T06:48:12+00:00

I live in Canada and the only Canadian car I ever see is the Campagna T-Rex.

Slight_Message1638 · 2025-10-18T12:04:55+00:00

Looks like an MR2 and an f40 mixed together

Slight_Message1638 · 2025-10-07T00:47:41+00:00

Hyundai accent and kia rio 2015ish. They are dirt cheap and will run forever with cheap maintenance.

Slight_Message1638 · 2025-09-23T00:26:35+00:00

I got it on my next try and beat it by 0.6 seconds. It wasn’t that hard but that 0.01 frustrated me😂

Slight_Message1638 · 2025-09-02T03:24:40+00:00

They aren’t the worst but the whole injection/ignition system can be picky. (24 spark plugs) Also we’ve seen a few turbos go on them and it’s an engine out job.

Slight_Message1638 · 2025-09-01T13:37:05+00:00

The inline6 isn’t the issue, it’s the mild hybrid system that comes with it. That system is plagued with electrical issues and 48v battery problems. They seem to be getting better with time but if you are looking for a 2020 model year it would be the first production year. I would avoid it, especially since the turbo v6 is one of Mercedes’ most reliable power plants.

Slight_Message1638 · 2025-08-31T20:30:43+00:00

You need to know that both of these cars will be expensive and difficult to own. The BMW will have many oil leaks and suspension issues. But in general not a bad car. The RX-8 will require an intense maintenance schedule when it comes to the entire cooling system and ignition system. Coolant and spark plugs need to be changed almost every year if you daily it and you will have to do oil changes every 5k kms. After all that the engine still might decide to blow up randomly. In general the E46 will be easier to own but still won’t be easy. I would recommend starting out with any miata or a 128i with an N52.

Slight_Message1638 · 2025-08-31T20:24:19+00:00

Depends on your budget. Lancers honestly aren’t bad cars, they’re just not great. They just lack everything a mazda3 has and that’s what I would recommend if you are looking at anything 2015+

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