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Scott Oldham

About Scott Oldham

Scott is an award-winning automotive journalist with over 25 years of experience. In addition to Klipnik, he has written for Car and Driver, Autoweek, Kelley Blue Book, Edmunds, Popular Mechanics, and Autoblog.

What's the Best Used Subaru WRX? Our Top 3 Picks

Subaru has had many successful models over its 50+ years of selling cars in America, including two all-wheel-drive icons: the Outback and the WRX. Our Outback Buyer’s Guide covers the brand’s wagon/crossover/SUV flagship, which…

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Subaru Outback: Model History and Buyer's Guide

One of the most popular crossover SUVs in America is actually a station wagon. Well, sort of. Defining the Subaru Outback has never been easy. Is it a wagon? Or an SUV? The answer has always depended on who you ask. Its appeal,…

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The 10 Best Used Convertibles for Less than $15,000

Buying a convertible seems like the very definition of frivolity. But that’s only if you buy one new. Used convertibles shed their values almost as quickly as they drop their tops. Combine that with the fact that their owners…

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The 7 Best Used Luxury Cars for Less than $25,000

A great used luxury car for less than $25,000 may sound like a fantasy, but they’re as real as rain. You just need to know what cars to shop. Luxury cars are notorious for shedding value, which makes them great used car buys,…

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The 6 Best Used SUVs Under $20,000

The popularity of used crossovers and SUVs is gaining steam. They’re not just the choice of families anymore. Young Americans are buying them in record numbers, too. Small crossovers are now extremely popular, while sales of …

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The 6 Best Used Cars for Less than $20,000

So you want to buy a good used car. And your budget is modest. You need to keep the price under $20,000, and you don’t want anything that’s more than five years old. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Twenty large isn’t going…

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What's the Best Cheap Porsche 911? Our Top 5 Picks

Automotive historians and car experts will tell you that Porsche has offered a good number of entry-level models since the 1970s. They’ll produce a list of relatively affordable sports cars from the German automaker, a list…

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Which 1990s Muscle Car Should You Buy? Mustang vs. Camaro vs. Firebird

The recipe for a successful American muscle car has always been simple. One part thunderous V8 engine. One part rear-wheel drive. Add a dash of attitude. Sprinkle in a low price. Stir vigorously until tires fry. Although the …

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Which Used Wrangler Should You Buy? YJ vs. TJ vs. JK

From hardcore off-road enthusiasts looking to tackle the next trail to LA’s high school kids cruising Santa Monica, the popularity of the Jeep Wrangler is wide-ranging. Sales for the 4×4 continue to climb. Last year, Jeep sold…

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A Comprehensive Guide to the Pontiac Trans Am (1970-1981)

Originally the Pontiac Trans Am was a flop. Launched in 1969, just 697 were sold that year. But the highly stylized and high-performance version of the Pontiac Firebird would soon become the automotive icon of the following…

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The Best Way to Sell Your Car: Trade In vs. Carmax vs. Craigslist

Selling a used car can be stressful. But it doesn’t have to be. Used cars are more popular than ever. Americans bought about 40,000,000 used vehicles last year, and, according to the Wall Street Journal, used car values are on…

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Buying a Car Out of State: When It Makes Sense and How to Do It

Even with today’s powerful online car shopping resources, which can bring up listings from Anchorage to Atlanta with the tap of a finger, most new and used car purchases are still made within ten miles from home. But traveling…

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Which Used Land Cruiser Should You Buy? Series 60 vs. 80 vs. 100

Toyota has been building the Land Cruiser since the 1950s, and it has changed quite a bit over the decades. There are many different generations of the SUV, from the original FJ40, which was first imported into the United States…

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How to Read a Vehicle History Report from CARFAX or Autocheck

Every car-buying expert will tell you the same thing. Don’t buy a used car without reading its vehicle history report thoroughly and carefully. It’s good advice. Unless the used car in question has always belonged to your Uncle…

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