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Mark Holthoff

About Mark Holthoff

Mark likes cars and writing, and he’s been interested in both for as long as he can remember. He has over a dozen years of experience in the automotive industry, which includes launching a car buying advice hotline for Edmunds. His first car was a 1974 Triumph TR6, which he bought with his life savings of $2000 and kept on the road with spare change, borrowed tools, and duct tape.

BMW X3: Model History and Buyer's Guide

Thinking about buying a used BMW X3? Our in-depth guide breaks down the best years to buy, the ones to avoid, and everything in between. From performance bargains to models packed with modern luxury, we’ll help you find the…

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Super Sharp 2004 Lexus LS 430 with 96k Miles

For August 24, 2024, our used car find is this well-cared-for 2004 Lexus LS 430 with under 100,000 miles, excellent cosmetics, and a strong maintenance history. It’s offered by a private seller on Craigslist in the Tri-Cities…

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The Fastest Selling Used Cars in November 2023

If you’ve been following the used car market, you might be feeling a little discombobulated. After several years of pandemic-related inventory shortages and price hikes, the cost of the average used car has finally started to…

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Absolutely Red 2002 Lexus IS 300 with 124k Miles

For December 18, 2023, our used car find is this 2002 Lexus IS 300 with a relatively low 124k miles and just a single Pacific Northwest owner. It’s offered by a private seller on Autotrader in the Seattle area for $11,000 or …

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Original Owner 2002 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG with 53k Miles

For December 15, 2023, our used car find is this 2002 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG with 53k miles and a single California owner. It’s offered by a private seller on Craigslist in Los Angeles for $19,500 or best offer. Here’s what makes…

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Electric Blue R53: One-owner 2005 Mini Cooper S with 40k miles

For December 7, 2023, our used car find is this single-owner 2005 Mini Cooper S with 40k miles and a six-speed manual gearbox. It’s offered by a private seller on Craigslist in Santa Cruz, California, for $10,750 or best offer….

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V8-equipped 2007 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4x4 with 98k Miles

For December 3, 2023, our used car find is this one-owner 2007 Toyota 4Runner Limited with 98k miles on the clock and a highly desirable V8 engine under the hood. This example is offered by a private seller on Craigslist in…

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Cheap Forever Car: 1999 Lexus LS 400 with 117k Miles

For November 30, 2023, our used car find is this clean, two-owner 1999 Lexus LS 400 sedan with 117k miles and lots of recent maintenance. This example is offered by a private seller on Craigslist in Charlotte, North Carolina,…

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Add Lightness: The Lightest Cars from the Last 10 Years

Cars have grown heavier and heavier over the years. That’s because they offer more features and equipment than ever before. They’re also sturdier and safer. But all that weight comes at a cost, sapping both efficiency and…

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Last of the MB Manuals: Mercedes-Benz C300 6-speed

For November 24, 2023, our used car find is this well-kept 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 sedan with a rare six-speed manual transmission. This example is offered by a private seller on Craigslist in Orange County, California, for…

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The Honda CR-Z is a Used Car Hidden Gem

The Honda CR-Z has a bit of an identity crisis. Inspired by the iconic CR-X of the 1980s, its shapely sheetmetal gives off hot-hatch vibes, as does its space-age interior, complete with glowing red gauges. It’s also the one of…

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1992 Plymouth Laser RS Time Capsule

For November 13, 2023, our used car find is this amazingly clean and original 1992 Plymouth Laser in desirable RS trim and showing a scant 64,000 miles on the odometer. This example is offered on Craigslist in the Portland,…

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2004 Acura TSX with 93k Miles and a Manual Gearbox

For November 9, 2023, our used car find is this remarkably well-preserved 2004 Acura TSX with a sought-after six-speed manual transmission and just 93,000 miles on the clock. This example is available on Craigslist in the…

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Volkswagen e-Golf: Used Car Buyer's Guide

Volkswagen quietly entered the electric vehicle (EV) market in 2015 with the e-Golf. As the name implies, it’s a battery-powered version of the automaker’s popular compact hatchback, the Golf. That means it offers all of that…

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8 Used Hybrids That Are Totally Worth It -- and 3 That Aren't

“Is it worth it to buy a used hybrid?” That’s a question we hear quite often from used car shoppers, and it’s a good one. Hybrid models, with their superior fuel economy, obviously save you money at the gas pump. However, they…

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