What's The BEST NEW Vehicle $27,000 Can Buy?

Sorry - AgentOOR - but YOU surely should know - of all people - that there is not ONE Best New Vehicle at any price level - whether that price is MSRP - or the price one actually pays after negotiation - although at that level at least we can eliminate TESLA.

A "vehicle" is a transportation device that fulfills a need for the owner - and being "best" is not a need. IF the vehicle owner needs to transport a number of children - a Mini-van is the most logical conveyance - even if it is not currently "in" - where a person who has no children to transport has limited need for the added versatility of such a van. If you actually live in the north - 4 wheel drive may be a necessity - not so much in Florida. Do you need to transport a surf board on the weekends? I am sure you understand - we need more parameters

@Tom

I usually appreciate your thoughts/comments but I think you may be taking each word a bit too serious. We're here to have fun and debate.

Not get into semantics or philosophical debate about what is best for each particular owner.

We're not going to segment personas.

A lightly used luxury vehicle is the best way to give you the best value for your dollars.

Can't argue with that.

Agreed that 1-2 year old certified entry level lux vehicle would be a good way to go. If new, Honda Insight comes to mind.

Why the Insight? Why not the Accord Hybrid?

I am in the same boat. Can't decide between the insight, accord hybrid or further down the list, the Camry hybrid.

If anyone has experience with these cars and would like to share their opinions, I would appreciate it.

CPO car, SUV or CUV. Let someone else pay for depreciation and other taxes and fees associated with a new vehicle purchase.

It depends entirely on what a person's needs are. You can have a Mustang for $27K and it's not a penalty box. You can have a very nicely equipped Fusion for that. Numerous crossovers can easily be had for that.

It comes down to 2 choices:
Do you want a base model vehicle that starts at $27k or
Do you want a loaded up vehicle with all the bells an whistles that gets up to $27k?

Of course, a certified C class or 3 series with low mileage 3 years old could be had easily for that price.

I would go with the latter of your two choices.

NEW, loaded up vehicle for $27 smackers.

-Agent00R in Loonies that will only get you a tarted up Corolla or Civic. A Honda CR -LX 2WD trim (base) is $27,290.

"In Loonies"????

VW Passat with Technology Package - Nav, Blind Spot , rear view, Active cruise, fold down rear seats, lots of interior room, good performance, 6 year warranty. $24000. out the door. Can't miss.

VW Passat with Technology Package - Nav, Blind Spot , rear view, Active cruise, fold down rear seats, lots of interior room, good performance, 6 year warranty. $24000. out the door. Can't miss.

Then you're stuck with shoddy build quality and poor reliability.

If long trouble free life, low cost ownership and safety is important, you want a Toyota or Honda. If there is something unique not available there, you could consider KIA, Mazda, or Subaru as next best brands.

Agent00R you appear to have doubts going with the Accord. You will need to let us know the final choice and why.

Subarus are known for a few reliability issues actually. Their CVT is not all that reliable. Their engines have head gasket issues, oil leakage issues, and can have valve clatter.

Toyota Hybrid LE or Honda Insight or Accord Hybrid, all be available under 27k.

When you factor in what is stickered (sic) at $30K that can easily be had for $27K, the choices broaden.

MD: My wife and I are on our 4th Subaru. The 2nd with CVT. WE have not had any of the issues that you write about.

For the best reliability under $27,000.00 buy a used WRX Sti that has a coffee can exhaust, after market engine parts and a burned out clutch from a 20 year old with Taco wrappers under the seat.

There is always the one person who tries to purport that his evidence of one negates fact. The fact is that the reports of serious problems with head gaskets, CVTs, excessive oil consumption, and clattering valve train are well documented and plentiful. Subaru has paid like hell in many cases to keep people happy under warranty and sometimes out of warranty.

MD: Only talkin' about my purchases of Subarus and not trying to say the problem does not exist.

Over the years, I have UNKNOWINGLY purchased some real pieces of Sh!t from a variety of Auto companies

CR seems to indicate the Subaru issues are resolved in current models.