Motor Week: Worthy Affordable Cars!

Just in case you didn't know, there's this show called Motor Week that's been on PBS TV for over 40 years! They do a TON of new car reviews, and other car related stories every week. They just did a feature they call "10 Most Worthy Affordable Cars Under $30,000." If they did a similar story 40 years ago it would have been "Under $10,000" but here we are. Here's the link to the story and video on YouTube: 

    MOTOR WEEK LINK 

We're big fans of the greatest and most expensive cars in the world too, but let's be realistic about this. Until we hit that big lottery payday, we're more interested in the affordable range of cars and trucks! While the cost of new cars has risen to nearly $50,000 in the USA, this list looks at cars to consider under $30,000. Guess what? We own a few of them! My wife's mom owns one. We used to own another on the list. 

                      

Ford Maverick and Honda Civic
Hint: The Maverick is the truck like non-blue one.

Cars we currently have, a relative owns, or we have owned in the past that are on Motor Week's list include the Ford Maverick, Honda Civic, Chevy Equinox, and the Toyota Camry. There is no doubt that the Camry and Civic are good buys, while the new Maverick truck has only been around since the 2022 year model. Based on my almost two years of Maverick driving, and over 20,000 miles it's a winner too. The one in the story is also a hybrid, like several others in their top 10. The Maverick gets 40+mpg in the city. 

Brian's Civic joined the NMS stable just this year, and he reports that it's a big winner too. Other makes in the story include Buick, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Nissan, and Subaru. If you're in the market for an affordable yet worthy car under $30, 000, check out the Motor Trend link above for a video and story.