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Used Car Prices Are Higher -- Some Far More Than Others
You’ve probably heard by now that car prices are on the rise. Due to worldwide production shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic, fewer new cars are making their way dealership lots. And that means consumers are paying more for…
Continue Reading Should You Buy a Used Car from a Dealership or a Private Seller?
Is it better to buy a used car from a dealership or from a private seller? That’s a tough question. And the answer is… it depends. Dealerships sell about two-thirds of all used cars, meaning just a third of used car shoppers…
Continue Reading 1985 Peugeot 505 STI Turbodiesel with 115k Miles
For August 10, 2021, our used car find is this unusually well-preserved 1985 Peugeot 505 STI turbodiesel sedan with 115k miles. It’s offered on Craigslist by a private seller in Astoria Oregon for $5500 or best offer. Here’s …
Continue Reading Ultra Luxury Equipped Lexus LS 430 with 96k Miles
For August 9, 2021, our used car find is this well-kept 2001 Lexus LS 430 with the coveted Ultra Luxury package and just 96k miles. It’s offered on Craigslist by a private seller in the Wilmington North Carolina area for $16,000…
Continue Reading The 996 Generation Porsche 911 is a Used Car Hidden Gem
The ever-increasing mania and resulting skyrocketing values of air-cooled Porsche 911s have put those cars way out of reach for most buyers. Meanwhile, prices for the 996 generation, the first 911 with a water-cooled engine, …
Continue Reading 1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe LT 4WD with 118k Miles
For August 8, 2021, our used car find is this four-door 1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe LT 4WD with 118k miles. It’s offered on Craigslist by a private seller in the Sacramento area for $7500 or best offer. Here’s what makes…
Continue Reading AW11 Generation Toyota MR2 5-Speed with 108k Miles
For August 7, 2021, our used car find is this 1989 Toyota MR2 with 108k miles and a 5-speed manual gearbox. It’s offered on Craigslist by a private seller in the Denver area for $10,995 or best offer. Here’s what makes this one…
Continue Reading The Lexus LS 430 is a Used Car Hidden Gem
What’s the best car ever made? It’s a tough question. The answer depends largely on what you appreciate most in an automobile. It could be the Model T, which was the first car accessible to the masses. Or maybe the McLaren F1….
Continue Reading Sorting the 240D: the 250,000-Mile Service
Once I got the 240D home to Seattle, it was time for a good sorting. This is something I do with pretty much every used car I buy: take it to the best specialist in the area for a complete evaluation — from hood ornament to …
Continue Reading Milano Red 2005 Acura RSX Type-S with 45k Miles
For August 3, 2021, our used car find is this 2005 Acura RSX Type-S hatchback with 45k miles. It’s offered on Craigslist by a private seller in the Spokane area for $16,000 or best offer. Here’s what makes this one special….
Continue Reading Blue on Blue 2004 Mercedes E500 Wagon with 98k Miles
For August 1, 2021, our used car find is this 2004 Mercedes-Benz E500 4matic wagon with 98k miles. It’s offered on Craigslist by a private seller in the Portland area for $7800 or best offer. Here’s what makes this one…
Continue Reading C4 Survivor: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette with 16k Miles
For July 31, 2021, our used car find is this 1991 Chevrolet Corvette coupe with just 16k miles. It’s offered on Craigslist by a private seller in the Orange County area for $16,995 or best offer. Here’s what makes this one…
Continue Reading 2001 Lexus GS 300 in Cinnabar Pearl with 92k Miles
For July 30, 2021, our used car find is this 2001 Lexus GS 300 sedan with 92k miles. It’s offered on Craigslist by a private seller in the Orange County area for $8995 or best offer. Here’s what makes this one special….
Continue Reading 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero SportCombi with 96k Miles
For July 28, 2021, our used car find is this 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero SportCombi with 96k miles. It’s offered on Craigslist by a private seller in the Los Angeles area for $9500 or best offer. Here’s what makes this one special….
Continue Reading 2001 BMW 325i with Red Leather Seats and a 5-speed
For July 25, 2021, our used car find is this 2001 BMW 325i sedan with 94k miles and a 5-speed manual transmission. It’s offered on Craigslist by a private seller in the Miami area for $11,500 or best offer. Here’s what makes …
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