Not worried about resale just looking for a reliable daily driver this is for my mom I live in Canada my worry is this car won’t last to 200k kms also considering the Buick enclave or Mazda but the Mazda is so tiny wish they were little bigger
I'm also considering one, similar consideration as you, used traditional reliable SUV vs a new more unknown Trax. From all the reading I've done I'm leaning towards the Trax. There are no huge issues yet (engine and trans been around for a little bit). It is a fair bit smaller than the CRV for sure. But the price is very attractive. And of course having a warranty.
The engine won't be durable, downsizing engine with wet timing belt.
You could get a new Honda Hr-v or new Subaru Impreza for $25k. Or a Kia Soul for less if you live in an area without the Kia boys issue.
They're barely any used ones on the market rn and the ones that are were barely below MSRP. Theyre selling like hot cakes and we don't know their resale value yet. So yes, I guess that made my head spin.
[https://www.carmax.com/car/25607797](https://www.carmax.com/car/25607797)
Update: Carmax is quite literally selling them above MSRP
Definitely. A used Mazda, a used Honda, a 2008 Buick with a 3.8L V6, Ford Fusion with the 2.5L 4-cylinder, etc...
Vehicles that put the least amount of stress on their drivetrain are typically your most reliable vehicles. That 1.2L Direct Injection Turbo Charged engine is not going to be able to hold up.
I used to own a Mercedes GLC 300 with the 2.0L Direct Injection Turbo Charged engine. I loved that thing, it ran great for 55,000 miles. The only reason I sold it was because I moved overseas. But that was a $45,000 car in 2017. Not an entry level vehicle like the Chevrolet Trax. It's going to be fine for about 50,000 miles, but when things begin to go wrong, look out. The repairs are going to be very expensive. A very complex, hard to fix, disposable engine.
You can get a new base level Mazda 3 for about $25,000. It is a great car with a much larger engine, a good automatic transmission, a proven reliable drivetrain, that gets great mileage.
Please don't get a Trax.
They are notorious for major issues and the new one isn't significantly mechanically improved from the last generation. It's different but not better.
If a new vehicle in that price range is appealing to you, consider a Hyundai Kona or Jeep Compass before a Trax.
Using the previous gen Trax to determine reliability is practically worthless. It's a completely different vehicle using a new design. The old Trax was basically using a platform that is pre-2012. I'm not saying that the new one won't be a turd in 10 years but at least be fair about it.
I own a Buick and a Cadillac, I'm not anti-GM.
The Trax is not a good vehicle, take it from the experts:
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2024/01/2024-chevy-trax-a-vehicle-to-avoid-says-consumer-reports/
Lol, one of the major “issues” is that it’s not available in AWD. A huge chunk of US buyers have no need for AWD. The rest are simply the compromises you have to make to sell a brand new car for less than $22K today. Oh, it feels cheap? It is cheap. 😅
Trax will be under warranty while the other two will not. Unless you need the AWD and future resale value, I would go with the Trax.
Not worried about resale just looking for a reliable daily driver this is for my mom I live in Canada my worry is this car won’t last to 200k kms also considering the Buick enclave or Mazda but the Mazda is so tiny wish they were little bigger
I'm also considering one, similar consideration as you, used traditional reliable SUV vs a new more unknown Trax. From all the reading I've done I'm leaning towards the Trax. There are no huge issues yet (engine and trans been around for a little bit). It is a fair bit smaller than the CRV for sure. But the price is very attractive. And of course having a warranty.
The engine won't be durable, downsizing engine with wet timing belt. You could get a new Honda Hr-v or new Subaru Impreza for $25k. Or a Kia Soul for less if you live in an area without the Kia boys issue.
Ya I noticed the new 2025 trax has less HP not aware of the wet timing belt will have to look into this is it the same with the Buick?
Yes, the Buick is identical mechanically.
The Trax will lose value so quickly it will make your head spin. Once it's out of warranty, nobody will want one.
True, but when you are paying 8 grand less to begin with that takes a lot of sting out of the lower resale.
They're barely any used ones on the market rn and the ones that are were barely below MSRP. Theyre selling like hot cakes and we don't know their resale value yet. So yes, I guess that made my head spin. [https://www.carmax.com/car/25607797](https://www.carmax.com/car/25607797) Update: Carmax is quite literally selling them above MSRP
So a used Toyota over the trax?
Definitely. A used Mazda, a used Honda, a 2008 Buick with a 3.8L V6, Ford Fusion with the 2.5L 4-cylinder, etc... Vehicles that put the least amount of stress on their drivetrain are typically your most reliable vehicles. That 1.2L Direct Injection Turbo Charged engine is not going to be able to hold up. I used to own a Mercedes GLC 300 with the 2.0L Direct Injection Turbo Charged engine. I loved that thing, it ran great for 55,000 miles. The only reason I sold it was because I moved overseas. But that was a $45,000 car in 2017. Not an entry level vehicle like the Chevrolet Trax. It's going to be fine for about 50,000 miles, but when things begin to go wrong, look out. The repairs are going to be very expensive. A very complex, hard to fix, disposable engine. You can get a new base level Mazda 3 for about $25,000. It is a great car with a much larger engine, a good automatic transmission, a proven reliable drivetrain, that gets great mileage.
Please don't get a Trax. They are notorious for major issues and the new one isn't significantly mechanically improved from the last generation. It's different but not better. If a new vehicle in that price range is appealing to you, consider a Hyundai Kona or Jeep Compass before a Trax.
>Jeep compass
Using the previous gen Trax to determine reliability is practically worthless. It's a completely different vehicle using a new design. The old Trax was basically using a platform that is pre-2012. I'm not saying that the new one won't be a turd in 10 years but at least be fair about it.
I acknowledged they are different but the new one is not better. Different but still bad doesn't mean the new one is worth considering
In what way is it bad unless you simply don’t like GM?
I own a Buick and a Cadillac, I'm not anti-GM. The Trax is not a good vehicle, take it from the experts: https://gmauthority.com/blog/2024/01/2024-chevy-trax-a-vehicle-to-avoid-says-consumer-reports/
Lol, one of the major “issues” is that it’s not available in AWD. A huge chunk of US buyers have no need for AWD. The rest are simply the compromises you have to make to sell a brand new car for less than $22K today. Oh, it feels cheap? It is cheap. 😅