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A Purist's E92: 2009 BMW 328i Coupe with 6-speed Manual
For October 7, 2020, our used car find is this handsome, low-mile E92 generation BMW 328i coupe with a 6-speed manual gearbox. It’s listed for sale on craigslist by a private seller in the San Diego area for $10,500. Here’s…
Continue Reading 1994 Honda Civic EX Coupe with 5-Speed Manual
For October 6, 2020, our used car find is this time-capsule 1994 Honda Civic EX coupe which looks like new inside and out despite 117k miles on the odometer. It’s listed for sale on craigslist by a private seller in the Portland…
Continue Reading 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SL with 52k Miles
For October 4, 2020, our used car find is this well-preserved 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SL with just 52k miles and two Pacific Northwest owners from new. It’s listed for sale on Autotrader by a private seller in the Seattle area …
Continue Reading 2001 Acura 3.2CL Type-S with 46k Miles
For October 2, 2020, our used car find is this pristine 2001 Acura 3.2CL Type-S with just 46k miles. It’s listed for sale on craigslist by a private seller in the Los Angeles area for $7500. Here’s what makes this one…
Continue Reading Small Car, Big Engine: 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG
For October 1, 2020, our used car find is this nicely-kept 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG roadster with 93k miles and a potent 355 hp V8 engine under the hood. It’s listed for sale on craigslist by a private seller in the Tampa…
Continue Reading Clean Commuter: 2012 Volkswagen Golf with 48k Miles
For September 29, 2020, our used car find is this unusually clean 2012 VW Golf with just 48k miles. It’s listed for sale on craigslist by a private seller in the Orlando area for $8495. Here’s what makes this one special….
Continue Reading The 6 Best Used SUVs Under $20,000
The popularity of used crossovers and SUVs is gaining steam. They’re not just the choice of families anymore. Young Americans are buying them in record numbers, too. Small crossovers are now extremely popular, while sales of …
Continue Reading Pillarless and Peerless: Mercedes-Benz CL600 with 33k Miles
For September 26, 2020, our used car find is this C216 generation Mercedes-Benz CL600 with only 33k miles and a potent 510 hp twin-turbo V12 engine under the hood. It’s listed for sale on craigslist by a private seller in the…
Continue Reading Final-year E90 BMW 335i with 6-speed Manual
For September 25, 2020, our used car find is this final-year E90 generation BMW 335i sedan with 69k miles and a 6-speed manual gearbox. It’s listed for sale on craigslist by a private seller in the Portland area for $14,000. …
Continue Reading Well-kept EP3 Generation Honda Civic Si in Vivid Blue
For September 24, 2020, our used car find is this nicely-kept 2004 Honda Civic Si with just 94k miles. It’s listed for sale on craigslist by a private seller in the Dallas area for $6950. Here’s what makes this one special….
Continue Reading Low-mile NC Mazda MX-5 Miata with PRHT
For October 24, 2020, our used car find is this one-owner, 28k mile 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata with the power-retractable hardtop (PRHT) and a 6-speed manual transmission. It’s listed on craigslist by a private seller in the Bay…
Continue Reading 38k Mile Mercedes-Benz E550 in Designo Mocha Black
For September 22, 2020, our used car find is this 38k mile, 382 hp Mercedes-Benz E550 sedan in rare Designo Mocha Black. It’s listed for sale on craigslist by a private seller in the Santa Rosa area for $18,500. Here’s what…
Continue Reading What It's Like to Own a 2014 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI
In this installment of “What It’s Like to Own,” we sit down with NerdWallet columnist Philip Reed to talk about the highs and lows of owning a VW Jetta SportWagen TDI, which we’ve identified as a used car bargain….
Continue Reading 2003 Honda Civic Coupe with 11k Miles and 5-speed Manual
For September 20, 2020, our used car find is this absurdly low-mile 2003 Honda Civic LX coupe with a 5-speed manual gearbox. It’s listed for sale on craigslist by a private seller in the San Diego area for $8200. Here’s what …
Continue Reading The 6 Best Used Cars for Less than $20,000
So you want to buy a good used car. And your budget is modest. You need to keep the price under $20,000, and you don’t want anything that’s more than five years old. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Twenty large isn’t going…
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