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These Are The Most Satisfying Cars To Own, According To Consumer Reports

These Are The Most Satisfying Cars To Own, According To Consumer Reports

Most people who bought these cars would definitely buy them again.

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Chevrolet Corvette
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Few things are more disappointing than buying a new car only to realize that you actually regret your decision. After all, short of buying a house, a car is usually the most expensive thing you’ll ever own. We’ve already posted Consumer Reports’ list of the most disappointing cars to own so you can hopefully avoid making one of those mistakes, but what about the most satisfying cars to own? Luckily, they have a list for that one, too. Let’s take a look at the cars the least number of people regret buying.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6

Hyundai Ioniq 6

Hyundai Ioni 6
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The Hyundai Ioniq 6 has some polarizing styling, but as it turns out, the people who like it really like it. According to Consumer Reports, 81 percent of owners would buy the Ioniq 6 again.

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Honda Pilot

Honda Pilot

Honda Pilot
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Honda recently redesigned the Pilot, and clearly it hit the nail on the head. In the survey, 82 percent of Pilot owners said they would buy it again.

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Kia Telluride

Kia Telluride

Kia Telluride
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We’ve known for years that Kia had a hit on its hands with the Telluride. Owners are clearly satisfied with the Telluride experience, with 82 percent of them saying they’d buy it again.

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Ford Maverick Hybrid

Ford Maverick Hybrid

Ford Maverick
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Ford took a big risk when it brought the unibody Maverick to market, but it paid off. Demand has been through the roof, and 83 percent of people who bought one said they would buy it again.

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Rivian R1S

Rivian R1S

Rivian R1S
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Rivians aren’t exactly cheap, but if you can afford one, we think they’re pretty awesome. Owners agree, with 84 percent of them saying they’d buy an R1S again.

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BMW X5

BMW X5
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As far as midsize luxury crossovers go, it’s hard to beat the BMW X5. It’s just a fantastic all-around SUV that 85 percent of owners say they would definitely buy again.

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Lexus NX Hybrid

Lexus NX Hybrid

Lexus NX
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Great gas mileage and excellent reliability make the Lexus NX a tempting alternative to the excellent BMW X3. And few people who go that route end up regretting it, with 87 percent of people who buy one saying they’d buy it again.

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Mazda MX-5 Miata

Mazda MX-5 Miata

Mazda MX-5 Miata
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There’s a reason that Miata is always the answer. It’s just a fantastic, relatively affordable sports car that’s a pleasure to own. It may not be a horsepower monster, but 88 percent of owners would buy it again.

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Rivian R1T

Rivian R1T

Rivian R1T
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The Rivian R1S’s owner satisfaction score was already impressive enough, but the pickup truck version, the R1T, is apparently even more satisfying to own. Like the Miata, 88 percent of people who buy the R1T say they would definitely buy it again.

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Chevrolet Corvette

Chevrolet Corvette

Chevrolet Corvette
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The mid-engine C8 Corvette has received plenty of accolades ever since it was introduced, but the most important one might be the fact that it’s the most satisfying car to own. A full 93 percent of Corvette owners say they would definitely buy it again. If you’ve been thinking about pulling the trigger on one, maybe this is the sign that it’s time to put a Corvette in your driveway.

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