Best Cars of 2011

The age of the SUV is long gone in minds USA citizens. The American Car consumer has been changing for quite some time. With the rise in oil prices and inflation, the economical car consumer is looking for much more than looks in a car. They an overall stable and well rounded vehicle to purchase. Just recently the truecar.com has made a list of the cars that are found to be the best cars for the money.

            According to US News, truecar.com compiled a list of the top 5 cars for 2011 for American Auto consumers. These five in no particular order were the Ford Taurus, Honda Civic, Mazda MX-5 Miata, Chevrolet Traverse, and the Chevrolet Silverado. Though not all of these cars are the best at a good MPG rate, they do well for the price it is sold.

            Much of this list is not too surprising. Cars like the Honda Civic have been helping everyone including poor college students. They have gas mileage, the cargo space, and even the affordable price tag. Its win all situation. All types of people could enjoy this car to the fullest without worrying at the gas pump or while paying those school debts.

            The five brands that the site listed as the best cars for the overall value were Mitsubishi, Kia, Hynudai, Toyota, and Honda. This comes as not surprise. American car companies are having a challenging time trying to carry their weight across the US. These American Car companies have spent much time trying to create SUV’s. Brands like Kia and Hyundai are now being looked at as companies worth taken seriously due to their durability and affordability.

            Due to the economic climate, many car owners are holding onto their cars much longer than they used to. Expendable income is harder to find these days. Many are just trying their best to make it to the end of the week.

            Some luxury company cars are not doing to well with the American audience though. Companies like Lexus and BMW are not selling as well as they used to. People are now starting to find value in practicability at opposed to luxury and add-ons. Many consumers are approaching the mindset of thinking what could get them from point A to Point B. All else is just detail and unnecessary.

            The concept of the American Highway is starting to take a change as the times have changed. The sport of Driving for recreation is not as popular as it used to be. People cannot simply afford it as they used to. Road-trip costs more than twice as much as they used to. This leads to the term ‘Staycation’ when gas reached the peack of $4.50 a gallon in 2008 in San Diego, CA.

            Value in a car has changed dramatically. The consumers have spoken. Truecar.com shows foreign cars leading the race. America cars need to step it up soon before they are gone for good. Only time will tell how long they may last.

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