Archives

Insanely Nice 1989 Mazda MX-6 GT Turbo with 62k Miles

For October 12, 2021, our used car find is this remarkably well-preserved and original 1989 Mazda MX-6 GT Turbo coupe with just 62k miles. It’s offered on Craigslist by a private seller in the Orange County area for $5,999 or…

Acura RL: Model History and Buyer's Guide

In the race to establish premium Japanese automotive brands in the US, Honda was first with its Acura division. In 1986, Acura debuted its flagship model, the Legend, alongside a sporty hatchback, the Integra. Both sold well …

Weird and Rare: 2000 Isuzu VehiCROSS 4WD SUV

For October 5, 2021, our used car find is this well-kept and unusual 2000 Isuzu VehiCROSS compact four-wheel-drive SUV with 108k miles. It’s offered on Craigslist by a private seller in the Sedona area for $14,500 or best offer….

Rare 2004 Saturn Ion Red Line Quad Coupe

For September 29, 2021, our used car find is this rare (fewer than 6000 produced over four model years) 2004 Saturn Ion Red Line. It’s at a dealership in New York, and it’s priced at just $4995. Here’s what makes this one…

2006 Dodge Magnum R/T with 55k miles and a 5.7-liter Hemi V8

For September 28, 2021, our used car find is this unusually well-preserved 2006 Dodge Magnum R/T with 55k miles and a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engine. It’s offered on Craigslist by a private seller in the Reno area for $10,250 or best…

New Wheels, Same Look: Fitting Aluminum "Steelies" to the 240D

One of the very best modifications you can make to a W123-series Mercedes is swapping its original 14-inch steel wheels for aluminum versions of the same. The aluminum rims (pictured above) are the same dimensions as the original…

Used Cars to Avoid: 2001-2002 Mercedes-Benz S600 V12

The Sonderklasse — German for “special class,” or “S-Class” for short — is the ultimate Mercedes-Benz sedan. Each iteration, dating back to the 1950s, has been a showcase for the automaker’s best design, features, and…

1995 Volkswagen Passat GLX VR6 with a 5-speed Manual

For September 16, 2021, our used car find is this unusually well-kept and original 1995 Volkswagen Passat GLX sedan with 85k miles and a five-speed manual transmission. It’s offered on Craigslist by a private seller in the Fort…

Porsche 981 Boxster/Cayman: Model History and Buyer's Guide

Two seats. Mid engine. Flat six. Manual gearbox. Low price. The formula for Porsche’s entry-level sports car, the Boxster (as well as its fixed-roof sibling, the Cayman), is a great one. It’s made the model, now in its 25th…

Well-Preserved 1985 Volvo 760 Turbo Sedan

For September 7, 2021, our used car find is this remarkably well-preserved 1985 Volvo 760 Turbo sedan with under 100,000 miles. It’s offered on Craigslist by a private seller in San Luis Obispo California for $4500 or best…

2005 Volvo V50 T5 Wagon with 6-speed Manual

For September 1, 2021, our used car find is this clean 2005 Volvo V50 T5 wagon with a six-speed manual gearbox. It’s offered on Craigslist by a private seller in the Eugene Oregon area for $6500 or best offer. Here’s what makes…

Lexus GX 470: Model History and Buyer's Guide

With some vehicles, the designers and engineers get pretty much everything right. They look sharp, they drive well, and they last — sometimes well beyond 200,000 miles. The Lexus GX 470 (2003-2009) is one of those vehicles. …

240D Fuel Economy Update (Summer 2021)

It’s been a little more than three months and almost 2000 miles since I picked up the Colorado Beige 240D from its original owner in California, so I thought it might be time for a fuel economy update. In that time, I’ve driven…

What It's Like to Buy a Car Online

It’s been more than a quarter of a century since a certain bookstore first appeared on the World Wide Web. We now know that site as online superstore, Amazon, and it now sells virtually everything. Except cars. Due in part to…

Time Capsule 1984 Volvo 240 GL with 52k Miles

For August 21, 2021, our used car find is this time capsule 1984 Volvo 240 GL with just 52k miles. It’s offered on Craigslist by a private seller in the Portland Oregon area for $8995 or best offer. Here’s what makes this one…