Number 10: 2002-2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Engine: 2.0-liter inline-4
Fuel Type: Regular
EPA fuel economy (city/highway): 24/32 (5-speed manual)
Price range: $7,250-13,250
JD Power Dependability: 3 out of 5

Starting at around $7250, this is an inexpensive car to get into, and the savings continue at the pump with the highest highway mileage (32 mpg) of all the non-hybrids on our list. You can justify the Lancer as cool due to its direct roots to the Lancer Evo. However, what weighs the Lancer to the bottom of our list is the lower reliability rating, which could eat up any potential savings.

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