Best Cars for 2024 Debate! (feat. Shooting Cars)

Today, I discuss my top picks for cars entering 2024 alongside Zach Pradel of Shooting Cars!

Thank him for joining me today!
@ShootingCars

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Cars Mentioned
Mazda Mazda3
Honda Civic
Honda Accord
Subaru Legacy
Subaru Crosstrek
Toyota Prius
Honda Civic SI
Subaru WRX
VW GTI
Acura Integra Type S
Toyota GR Corolla
Honda Civic Type R
Mazda CX-30
Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid
Honda CR-V
Mazda CX-5
Toyota 4Runner
Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe
Mazda CX-90
Lexus LC500
Toyota GR86
Mazda MX-5 Miata
Porsche 911 S/T
Lexus LFA
Honda Fit

Chapters

00:00 Special Guest
00:58 Compact Car
04:00 Midsize Car
05:53 Sub-$40k Daily Driver
07:58 $30k~ Sport Compact
12:00 Sport Compact Under $50k~
15:54 Sub-Compact SUV
18:46 Compact SUV
20:40 Midsize SUV
23:10 3-Row SUV
24:11 Grand Touring Car
25:30 Sports Car
28:25 Dream Car
30:21 Sub-$10k Car

[AlphaShark]

Man I just genuinely love hearing two guys sit in a car and talk about their favorite cars

[diseasesjesus]

A slightly used 2022 or newer WRX is huge value around 25k, it checks every box year round with tons of potential

[dlg]

I had a Honda Fit years ago and I absolutely loved that car. That little 1.5 was quick, nimble and practical...and super fun to drive with the manual. It is the perfect first car for a teenager AND the perfect daily driver for a working stiff. Loved it!

[AR-whvp]

Love Mazda. I enjoy your individual channels. I enjoy when you two host together, too. Thanks.

[markcoopers]

Just finished washing Northeast grime and debris and reattached a mud flap on my turbo Mazda3. A little backroad rally loaded up with the brothers and a hatch full of presents to make it home for the holidays in time. Handled it like a champ.

The car, that is, the brother sitting in back couldn't see anything and was vocal about how twisty the roads were.

Right up until we found out the parents' driveway sank another inch over the year and it nailed the mud flap at just the right angle to where it didn't bend 😂

[HOON]

Great collab and a solid list.
However, the roads in my area are absolutely bombed out, so I went with a Forester and a Crosstrek instead of the Honda and Mazda options. Modern Subarus have absolutely nailed the ride/handling compromise.

[CarsMadeSimple]

Great video! I'm SO glad I got the experience the LC500 Convertible for a week. By far my favorite overall experience of the year.

[janoskovacs]

Oh I would love an Integra type R too, but there is only one in my area and it’s $59, 990 and it already has 3000 miles. Insane! I got a WRX and for me it’s just like how the older ones were described. Raw and hardcore. I am sure that helps that I came from an Outback. I can’t imagine to daly drive an even more raw and punishing car! Sometimes, after work, when I am tired, I still miss the Outback. Ha. ( if I wouldn’t need the 4 doors, I would have a BRZ/ GR86 )
An interesting fact, the Honda Fit is a very popular family car in Eastern Europe, called Honda Jazz. It’s super reliable, has good mpg, and pretty spacious for its size.
And finally Happy New Year ! 🎉

[tomdubois]

I believe slower shifting on civic Si isn’t caused by a delay valve it’s most likely caused by rev hang which is an improvement from the previous generation

[sammyt]

That was a fun video to watch, thanks! You two have a great chemistry and should definitely do more collabs.

[Unchainedmaple]

The three cars I really want to see sooner rather than later would be a Crosstrek WRX, Mazda 3 Hybrid, and CX-30 Hybrid. All three would be cars I'd be willing to trade my GR86 for. I love the GR86, it's just difficult to live with as my only car all year round, especially during the winter.

[paulbenoit]

Liked the CRV hybrid but I can't get over the lack of a spare tire!

[bryanrobles]

Really enjoyed the energy in this “best cars debate”. Great picks too! 👍

[mrdomokunification]

Love the channel! Coming from an owner of an 11th gen Si, it does really well in snow up here in Canada! Just need some snow tires :)

[Fox]

I finally bought a 2024 MZ3 HB Turbo a month ago after wanting one since they came out. I PPFd the front to help protect from rock chips. Besides that Ive just been enjoying the ride. I had a 2016 CX5 which was a solid CUV, but man, the new 3 is such a gorgeous car and feels so nice to drive. I actually look forward to driving it!

[Unchainedmaple]

All I want for 2024 and beyond is for stealerships to be abolished and turned into service centers. I'm so tired of all the shenanigans like markups associated with buying a car. It's going to be 2024 and both of the Mazda stealerships within 100 miles of me are still doing markups for every new car

[kornholiokid]

You two are great. Keep up the great work both of you

[Userxxx]

I suggested a CX-5 to a friend of mine who is looking to replace their 2013 Focus. The CX-5 is pretty much what they are looking for. Not exciting, but it is safe, reliable, and should last 10+ years if maintained.

[sysdrumatic]

For winter conditions. What would you recomend?

[Unchainedmaple]

Biggest disappointment for 2024 already is the new Crown Signia. Idk why Toyota is bringing the Signia/Estate to the US instead of the absolutely drop dead gorgeous Crown Sport. Best Toyota design to date and honestly if they're never going to bring the Crown Sport, I want Toyota to make a Prius Cross or Corolla Cross redesign that looks exactly like the Crown Sport but smaller and lower starting price around $30k.