Best vehicle for $15k or under

[Cameramonkey]

I like my 2012 Kia Forte. At least I cant complain. New was just slightly over that price. i'm sure you can find one program car a year out for under your price point.

Been in the shop 3x in 100k. Nothing major. Pretty much fill/change fluids and drive. Its zippy, nice features, and isnt ugly.

 

[CampingJosh]

Kia has really stepped their game up in the last decade. They really are quite reliable for not a lot of money. My wife's 2011 Soul is up to 175k miles, and the biggest repair has been an alternator. It was new for something like $17,000 counting the tax.

Fun to drive? Well, it's better than a lot of options.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Kia has really stepped their game up in the last decade. They really are quite reliable for not a lot of money. My wife's 2011 Soul is up to 175k miles, and the biggest repair has been an alternator. It was new for something like $17,000 counting the tax.

Fun to drive? Well, it's better than a lot of options.

My baseline? Its funner than a 4 cylinder minivan.

 

[CampingJosh]

My baseline? Its funner than a 4 cylinder minivan.

On roads, I would say it's more fun to drive than my 4Runner or F150. Or the Bronco or Wagoneer I used to have.

But when I'm looking for fun on the road, it's always two wheels.