9 Affordable Car Brands Whose Engines Won’t Last a Cross-Country Road Trip

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There’s the subtle art of car buying where customers try to balance affordability and longevity. It’s a delicate measure between the two, especially if there is a cross-country road trip planned for that vehicle in the near future.

Many times, drivers with families are looking for enough storage and seating, good gas mileage, and a reasonably comfortable ride to make it all the way to their final destination while also saving money. Unfortunately, this means not double checking what’s under the hood to see if the car has the ability to travel coast to coast.

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GOBankingRates reached out to several automotive experts to find the affordable car brands whose engines won’t last a cross-country road trip. Here’s what cars they said you should avoid buying for your next excursion.

©Nissan
©Nissan

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©Kia
©Kia

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Darren Brode / Shutterstock.com
©Mitsubishi
©Mitsubishi
Ben Moon / Rivian
Ben Moon / Rivian

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©Chevrolet
©Chevrolet
©Nissan
©Nissan
©FCA US LLC
©FCA US LLC

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©2020 FCA US LLC

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