It cannot be said that Americans are not an SUV choice in 2024. Although sedans and hatchbacks are still expensive, the SUV market is growing every year. Regardless of inflation or economic uncertainty issues
Cost of ownership – initial costs, financing, depreciation, insurance, fuel and various parking and ticketing fees – so expensive, cars are the number one killer for many drivers, especially those with fixed income from low-income families and individuals .
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According to Statista, the U.S. SUV market is expected to reach $333 billion this year, but with so many models, every penny is worth it, and some should be avoided at all costs.
Regarding the SUV you shouldn't buy, Gobankingrates asked car expert Chris Peel to say a few SUVs/groups that aren't worth buying.
Popular SUV mechanics say it's not worth it
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Land Rover Ranking
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Land Rover Discovery
Luhu's luxury SUVs have poor representation in terms of value and reliability. There are so many concerns about the experienced winter, the Range Rover model makes it a bad choice for buyers and quotes “horrible depreciation and resale value, very high repair costs… Electrical issues, coolant issues, turbo turbochargers Pressure problem.”
Pyle also picked a Land Rover, but for him, a discovery should be avoided. “They only maintain general maintenance, and when it fails, the parts and labor are high.”
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According to Pyle, the problem with 4Runner stems from the value and waste of the expected usage of the vehicle. “It's a great vehicle inside and out–you won't be disappointed when you buy it,” he said. “It's just the bad part, it's designed to be off-road and most [people] Don't do that. So, you are buying features you have never used. A different, cheaper SUV that stays on the highway is better. ”
Consumer Reports (CR) use road test scores and predict the reliability of their vehicle analysis, but also rely on customer (user) satisfaction and safety scores. Therefore, its articles should be approached with caution. Still, it named Taos the second-to-reliable vehicle for 2024, while Winter agreed. Volkswagen's five-seat compact SUV may require frequent and expensive repairs. The price is right (the millimeter ratio is expected to be about $26,000 per Kelly Blue Book) but is it worth it?
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Jeep Cherokee/Wagner
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Jeep Wrangler/Gladiator
CR lists Jeep's Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L as the worst carmaker of 2024, with Jeep being the worst automaker of 34 brands. The winter lists “electrical issues, transmission issues and oil consumption” as Cherokee’s fault point and considers the truck to be “overpriced, terrible depreciation”, and so on.
Regarding Wranglers and Gladiators, Pyle notes: “They don't have the maximum engine lifespan. [And] Same as the 4Runner, they are designed for off-road. The problem here is that the owners do beat them off-road and then complain about the ride on the interstate. They were loud and swaying, and their soft tops leaked in the rain. ”
Despite the winter experience above average repair pal reliability ranking, Tucson is a “Tick Time Bomb” due to “main engine/transmission issues and high engine failure rates”. As Copilot points out, the modern-day reputation for reliability has improved in recent years, so if you are passionate about Tucson, avoid older model years (2011, 2012, 2015-2017).
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Ford escapes Ecoboost
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Ford Ecosport
There is a clear difference between Ford's Escape Ecoboost interior and its ecosport (the EcoSport is smaller), but according to winter, major repairs and durability issues plague both SUVs. Regarding escape, “reliability due to coolant issues, carbon accumulation and poor oil consumption,” EcoSport is just “a terrible drive with significant engine issues/malfunctions and high repair costs”.
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Full-size SUV (Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, Cadillac Escalade)
Pyle mentioned a bunch of troublesome full-size SUVs to avoid. Especially the Chevrolet Tahoe and the Suburbs, Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator and Cadillac Escalade. “They are big, heavy, not aerodynamic, and they drink gas,” Peel said. “Their purpose is to move families and drag campers. Too many [that] There are fewer than four occupants with these vehicles and never tow anything. You have to spend a lot of money to get a lot of money, but that's not what you really need. ”
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High-end luxury SUV (Range Rover Evoque, Mercedes G550/GLS/EQS, Audi RS Q8, Lexus LX, BMW X7)
Pyle also took some time to solve several luxury SUVs. The Range Rover Evoque, Mercedes G550/GLS/EQS, Audi RS Q8, Lexus LX and BMW X7 are “too expensive,” Pyle said. “The cheap SUV is equally good, with similar features and costs down tens of thousands. Plus, you don't find the trouble with a store that actually runs into it. It's stupid to buy a vehicle over $100,000, For most people, that's still too high.”
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