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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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 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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“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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