Buy This Not That: The Best Cars To Buy When What You Really Want Isn’t an Option

Me With The 2025 Toyota 4Runner
Me with the 2025 Toyota 4Runner. Photo: Kymri WiltCredit: Kymri Wilt

Is your dream car out of reach? Want a popular model that is still getting a premium over sticker price? Maybe the dealer says he just can’t get the car you want (he’s probably not telling the truth, by the way)? Don’t fret. There alternatives to the best cars on the road, of course!

When you realize that the car you want isn’t a realistic option, you have options. Here are some popular but hard-to-get or expensive cars and great alternatives that’ll put a smile on your face.

Related: We just got a look at the brand new Infiniti QX80. This is what you need to know!

The Uber Popular Toyota 4Runner

The 2025 Toyota 4Runner. Photo: Scotty Reiss Best Cars Alternatives
Credit: Scotty Reiss

Best Cars Alternative: The Honda Passport

2023 Honda Passport Trail Sport Best Cars Alternatives
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Have Your Heart Set on a Land Rover Defender?

Destination Defender Land Rover Defender Best Cars Alternatives
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Best Cars Alternative: Lexus GX to the Rescue

Classic Proportions Define The 2024 Lexus Gx Overtrail Edition Best Cars Alternatives
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Ford Bronco Got Your Attention?

2022 Ford Bronco Sasquatch With A Manual Transmission Best Cars Alternatives
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Best Cars Alternative: Go Old School In a Jeep Wrangler

Off-Roading In The 2024 Jeep Wrangler In Utah Was An Epic Experience For Me Best Cars Alternatives
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Craving the Electric Mustang Life?

A Blue Mustang Mach-E And A White - This Is A Great Road Trip Car Best Cars Alternatives
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Best Cars Alternative: Tesla Model Y

Tesla Model Y Best Cars Alternatives
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Oh, Kia Telluride, How You Taunt Us

The 2023 Kia Telluride. 8-Passenger Suv Best Cars Alternatives
Credit: Scotty Reiss

Best Cars Alternative: Volkswagen Atlas

Best Road Trip 2024 Vw Atlas  Best Cars Alternatives
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Toyota RAV4 Keeps Its Place at the Top of the Game

Best Road Trip Cars Toyota Rav4 Best Cars Alternatives
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Best Cars Alternative: Kia Sportage

The 2023 Kia Sportage Phev Best Cars Alternatives
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How We’ve Longed for the Volvo EX30

The Front Of Volvo Ex30 Best Cars Alternatives
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Best Cars Alternative: Hyundai Ioniq 5

Me With The First Ever Hyundai Ioniq 5 Electric Car. Our Model Is The Top Of The Line Limited With All Wheel Drive, 256 Miles Of Range And 320 Horsepower Best Cars Alternatives
Credit: Scotty Reiss

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