I've had a set of Midland GXT 500 which are GMRS/FRS radios. They have worked well and I haven't had a problem. They are very clear and I've used them a couple times with other brands with no difficulty. I really don't use them much. I usually keep them in the truck as a back up. They work fairly well car to car. They have the rechargeable battery pack also.
As mentioned before, I think the Motorola brand is probably worth any extra expense because of the extra value.
Sportsman's Guide usually has several brands (including Motorola) at good prices. I've had good products and service from them over the years.
Mick