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.
For December 23, 2021, our used car find is this super clean and original 2006 Saab 9-2X Aero with just 61k miles. It’s offered on Craigslist by a private seller in the South Jersey area for $11,750 or best offer. Here’s what…
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For December 20, 2021, our used car find is this extremely well-preserved, two-owner 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300D sedan with just 84k miles. It’s offered on Craigslist by a private seller in the Richmond Virginia area for $11,750 …
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Shopping for a used electric vehicle, or EV, can be tricky. While EVs are spiking in popularity, they still only represent about 2% of all vehicles sold in the U.S., according to a recent study by Pew Research. So you won’t…
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Reliability is a top concern for many used car buyers. Which makes sense. Most used cars no longer carry a factory warranty, so the owner is responsible for any repair bills. And they can add up. In fact, maintenance and repairs…
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For December 7, 2021, our used car find is this nicely kept 2009 BMW 128i coupe with just 64k miles and a six-speed manual gearbox. It’s offered on Craigslist by a private seller in Eugene Oregon for $12,900 or best offer….
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For December 2, 2021, our used car find is this unusually clean 2006 Nissan Xterra 4×4 in desirable Off-Road trim and with a six-speed manual gearbox. It’s offered on Craigslist by a private seller in the Seattle area for $9,900…
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For November 25, 2021, our used car find is this museum-quality 1992 Lexus LS 400 with just 23k miles on the odometer plus tons of recent maintenance. It’s offered on Craigslist by a private seller in the Orange County area for…
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If you’re like others who dread a trip to the dealership, we have good news. There’s another way to buy a car that avoids the headaches. Even better, it offers access to some of the best used cars on the market. And it saves …
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For November 22, 2021, our used car find is this unusually nice 2005 Volkswagen Touareg V8 with just 61k miles and equipped with both the adaptive air suspension as well as a rear differential locker. It’s offered on Craigslist…
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For November 21, 2021, our used car find is this remarkably well-preserved and original 1991 Acura Integra GS hatchback with just 101k miles and a five-speed manual gearbox. It’s offered on Craigslist by a private seller in the…
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If you’ve been shopping for a used off-road SUV lately, you’ve probably noticed something. They’re expensive. Especially models that have a strong reputation for tackling the trails with aplomb. But you don’t have to spend the…
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For November 15, 2021, our used car find is this super low-mileage 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero sedan with just 18k on the odometer and equipped with a rare six-speed manual gearbox. It’s offered on Craigslist by a private seller in the…
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For October 20, 2021, our used car find is this unusually nice and rare 2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon with just 27k miles. It’s offered on Craigslist by a private seller in the Bay Area for $36,000 or best offer. Here’s…
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Volvo wasn’t the first automaker to offer a lifted, all-wheel drive wagon. That honor goes to American Motors, whose novel Eagle wagon first hit showrooms in 1979. When Subaru followed suit with the Outback, which first appeared…
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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…
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