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Raising a family can be a costly proposition, and buying the right family-friendly vehicle can be a significant expense. First off, you need something that’s large enough to hold the kids and all their cargo, from diaper bags and strollers to backpacks and hockey sticks. It also helps to combine storage space with fuel efficiency, … Continue reading Fuel-efficient and Family-friendly Used SUVs →
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Choosing the right pickup can be a challenging task, especially for someone who’s never bought a truck before. Yes, pickups today are available in just two light-duty segments (midsize and full-size) and are sold by only seven brands (Ford, Chevrolet, Ram, GMC, Toyota, Nissan and Honda). Yet each individual model can offer literally millions of … Continue reading How to Pick the Right Pickup Truck Cab →
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For many people, a luxury car’s appeal has a lot to do with its value as a status symbol. After all, a fancy German nameplate in your driveway makes a statement about your prosperity. For others, a luxury car’s value lies in its feature content. Premium cars are at the front of the line when … Continue reading 5 Premium Features to Look for in Your Next Used Luxury Car →
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Many drivers shopping for affordable luxury will turn to the used-car market, where they know they can find premium-brand vehicles at pre-owned prices. But there’s another way to squeeze even more value from this strategy: Look for a mainstream model equipped with luxury-grade amenities. These aren’t just the higher trim levels from standard models, either. … Continue reading 5 Premium Used Cars from Mainstream Auto Brands →
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Whether you buy a new or used vehicle, there are certain costs associated with car ownership. The most obvious is the out-the-door price, which is the bottom line number you’ll pay the dealer or private owner when she places keys in your hands. Knowing these costs, or at least having a grasp of what your … Continue reading What Does it Really Cost to Own a Car? →
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There are two types of performance cars. Some ignore frills to focus solely on delivering exceptional handling. Being sparsely equipped, they can be challenging to live with. Other performance cars provide speed and excitement that doesn’t come at the expense of comfort. If you prefer the latter and you’re shopping for a used car, you’ll … Continue reading 5 Used Luxury Cars That Offer Thrilling Performance →
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Compact cars are, obviously, compact in size. But that said, folks looking to stretch their legs will find noticeable differences inside the mainstream entries, especially when it comes to rear-seat accommodations. Somewhat surprisingly, the leading mainstream compacts have more front and rear legroom than popular premium choices like the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. We’ll use the C-Class to … Continue reading Compact Cars With Lots of Legroom →
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Many drivers have dreamed about racing at one time or another, whether it’s taking the checkered flag at Daytona or doing hot laps at the Nürburgring. But what you may not realize is that getting a taste of track-day driving can be both relatively easy and relatively inexpensive. You can find public track days at … Continue reading 5 Used Sports Cars You Can Take to the Track →
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If you’re interested in saving money and maximizing your financial investment, it makes sense to choose a used car over one that’s new. Depreciation eats into the value of your car the minute you drive it off the lot, and the effects can be brutal; new cars typically lose up to 19 percent of their … Continue reading How to Choose a Certified Pre-owned Car →
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Nearly 20 years after the original Honda Insight became the first mass-market hybrid vehicle for U.S. drivers, cars with hybrid powertrains have become firmly established on the automotive landscape. And with dealers selling so many new hybrid models, and so many used-vehicle shoppers also interested in saving fuel, these cars are increasingly popular in the … Continue reading Are Used Hybrid Cars Reliable? →
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Priorities change when you become a family man or woman, and these shifts are likely to impact the choices you make when picking your daily driver. Most enthusiasts assume that becoming a parent means replacing high-performance transportation with choices that are more sedate and family-friendly, but it doesn’t have to be this way. There are … Continue reading Used Family Cars That Offer Thrilling Performance →
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Purchasing a first car is a wonderful rite of passage, and it can provide you with your first taste of true independence. However, buying a car also brings with it much responsibility and cost, including expenses related to registration, tags and insurance. The most significant expense is the purchase price, but with careful research, affordable … Continue reading 7 Affordable Used Cars Every First-time Buyer Should Consider →
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The end of college marks the beginning of certain responsibilities that we typically associate with adulthood. It means you’re about to enter the workforce and start building a career, and it also means you’re about to start making financial decisions that can have enduring consequences. One of those decisions involves purchasing a car. New cars … Continue reading 5 Great Used Cars for College Graduates →
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Summer this year has brought record heatwaves to many parts of the nation. Fortunately, there is technology available that is specifically designed to keep us cool and comfortable when we’re behind the wheel. These amenities have been around for years, so they’re readily available for those who are shopping for used cars. Below, we’ve listed … Continue reading 6 Warm-Weather Features to Look for in a Used Car →
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Although the original sport-utility vehicles were introduced specifically as more durable alternatives to car-based wagons, most modern SUVs have shifted their focus to providing a refined, sedan-like ownership experience. Today’s SUVs may handle like cars, but they provide greater cargo capacity than the average sedan. Drivers who need a lot of cargo room, yet also … Continue reading 2017 SUVs with the Most Cargo Space →
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As great as a designated weekend fun car can be, for many of us, owning a second or third vehicle is out of the question. Even if we have the budget, regular maintenance and storing the vehicle can be an issue. Fortunately, manufacturers are building vehicles that are not only incredibly rewarding to drive, but … Continue reading Weekend Fun Plus Practical Perks: Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ →
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Are you shopping for a car with a manual transmission? Unless you have a sports car in mind, you may find only a few models have them. That’s too bad, because manual transmissions can provide a more engaging driving experience than you’ll realize with other options. Consumers have an overwhelming preference for buying automatic-equipped models, … Continue reading Cars That Still Offer a Manual Transmission in 2017 →
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