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Brawny Bimmer: E39 540i with 6-speed Manual

For September 17, 2020, our used car find is this well-kept 2001 BMW 540i sedan with 93k miles and a rare 6-speed manual gearbox. It’s listed for sale on craigslist by a private seller in the Orange County area for $9998. Here’s…

Datsun 280ZX Survivor with 5-speed Manual

For September 16, 2020, our used car find is this 1979 Datsun 280ZX survivor with 99k miles and a 5-speed manual gearbox. It’s listed on craigslist by a private seller in the Ft. Collins area for $7000. Here’s what makes this…

What It's Like to Own a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (100 Series)

In this installment of “What It’s Like to Own,” we sit down with Edmunds staffer Josh Sadlier to talk about the highs and lows of owning one of Toyota’s legendary off-roaders, the 100 Series Land Cruiser….

6-speed Manual Saab 9-3 Aero SportKombi

For September 12, 2020, our used car find is this one-owner 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero SportKombi with relatively few miles (92k) and a rare manual gearbox. It’s listed on craigslist by a private seller in the Dallas area for $7000. …

Old School American: Chevrolet Caprice with 5.7 Liter LT1 V8

For September 10, 2020, our used car find is this 1996 Chevrolet Caprice Classic sedan with the optional LT1 V8 engine and just 44k miles on the odometer. It’s listed on craigslist by a private seller in Stevens Point, Wisconsin,…

What It's Like to Own a 1969 Chevy Camaro SS

In this installment of “What It’s Like to Own,” we sit down with veteran automotive journalist Scott Oldham to talk about the highs and lows of owning a classic 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS427 Baldwin-Motion replica….

Low-mile Lexus: 2004 LS 430 with 35k Miles

For September 5, 2020, our used car find is this two-owner 2004 Lexus LS 430 with just 35k miles, which is listed on craigslist by a private seller in the Denver area for $12,000. Here’s what makes this car special….

Last of the Rear Drive Volvos: 960 Sedan with 45k Miles

For September 3, 2020, our used car find is this two-owner 1997 Volvo 960 sedan with just 45k miles. It’s listed for sale on craigslist in Santa Barbara for $5500. Here’s what makes this one special….

190E 2.6 Sportline with 5-Speed Manual

For September 2, 2020, our used car find is this 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.6 with 60k miles and not only the rare Sportline package but also an almost unheard-of 5-speed manual gearbox. This unicorn is listed for sale on eBay…

2006 Mercedes-Benz S350 with 89k Miles

For August 25, 2020, our used car find is this 2006 Mercedes-Benz S350 with 89k miles. It’s listed for sale on craigslist in the Ft. Myers area for $8500. Here’s what makes this one special….

5 Fun Daily Drivers for Under $10,000

If you’re like most of us, you can count your car “collection” on one finger, so whatever you drive needs to do a lot of things well. It needs to get you back and forth to work without fail. It needs to keep your maintenance …

1990 Honda Accord Time Capsule

For August 22, 2020, our used car find is this one-owner 1990 Honda Accord LX sedan with just 27k miles, which is listed for sale on craigslist in the Houston area for $7250. Here’s what makes this one special….

1988 Volvo 740 GLE with Manual Gearbox

For August 18, 2020, our used car find is this 1988 Volvo 740 GLE sedan with 79k miles and a manual gearbox. It’s listed on Autotrader in the Buffalo area for $4300. Here’s what makes this one special….

1988 Nissan Stanza Wagon with 95k miles

For August 16, 2020, our used car find is this unusual 1988 Nissan Stanza Wagon with 95k miles, which is listed on craigslist in the Bay Area for $4000. Here’s what makes this one special….

Scam Alert: Mercedes-Benz E300 Diesel with Odometer Rollback

Today’s find is actually a warning and not a recommendation. In our daily hunt for used car gems, we came across this clean-looking W124 generation E Class diesel, which is listed for sale on craigslist in the Sacramento area….