Posted Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:19pm
As someone who is attempting to survive on a writer’s salary in Los Angeles, I have no idea how people can afford a new car. The average transaction price of a new car last year was nearly $50,000, and it seems like more and more small, cheap cars are getting the axe each year. As much as I love driving exotic cars with six-figure pricetags, I get tired of advising The Rich on which shiny new toy to spend twice my annual salary on.
I’m in this industry because I want everyone to find a car within their budget that they view as more than an appliance, and I’m happy to report that the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek is a great place to start.
