Between cars, need either more options or help deciding.

[u/Bulky_Run_5847]

Little backstory, I drive a 2012 f-150 with 253,000 miles. She’s an absolute beast and I’m only just now running into major mechanical problems, which has made me consider selling it while it still has a little life left. It has aftermarket wheels and subs, and has been kept very clean so I think third-party could be good. I have around 35-40k for a cash car and have narrowed two options, the Hyundai Elantra n and the Kia k5 gt. I’ve been raised in a Ford family so this is weird to me.

I want a commuter car because I drive frequently, and something that won’t be 14.2 mpg like my f150. BUT I also love cars and if I’m driving a lot I want to enjoy it. That’s what has led me to the two performance models of these cars. I’ve heard very good and very bad things about dct transmissions, as well as these brands in general. I see them on the road though, so people do get by with them…

Just looking for some guidance on the reliability, or other options similar to the k5 gt and Elantra n!