When it comes to buying a new car, you can usually get a great deal on an option that’s just a few years old, but still within the latest generation for the model. Right now, 2017 model years seem to be the sweet spot for buying a used car. They are old enough to have …
Buying a pickup truck might sound like a drab, but in with today’s competitive market, even pickup trucks have luxury options. No longer oriented just for work, many pickup trucks have added features and quality. While the never-ending battle between Dodge and Ford continues, GMC has stepped up to the plate to create one of …
Mini Cooper vehicles seem to be a real hit or miss for people. They have a strong fan base that continues to love and support the brand, but they also have some people that just can’t appreciate the car’s style. A lot of people have debated on whether or not a Mini Cooper is actually …
The 2020 Porsche Boxster is one of the most aggressively looking variations of the car yet. It has all of the racing heritage of Porsche and while it isn’t the most affordable sports car it is one of the more cost-effective options in the manufacturer’s lineup. Starting at a base model price of around $59,600 …
While there are a handful of cars you can buy brand new for under $30,000, that’s still more money than the average consumer wants to spend on a vehicle that lacks a lot of practicality. There are a lot of sports cars on the used car market, but it’s hard to know which ones are …
For many people, sports cars lack a lot of practicality and therefor are reserved as weekend cars rather than daily drivers. It’s easier for people to spend money on comfort and tech for a car that they drive each and every day, but it’s harder for people to justify spending the extra money. There are …
Midsized sedans seem to be the happy medium for many people. They are big enough to offer a reasonable amount of space, and won’t make you or your passengers feel too cramped. They are small enough to fit in tighter parking spaces and are good options for drivers who don’t want an SUV. The Chevrolet …
In many European countries, wagons are very popular. With a wagon, you can get the practicality and comfort of driving an SUV without having a large, gas-guzzling vehicle. In the United States, however, wagons aren’t as well-received or highly desired. There are a handful of benefits to picking a wagon over a standard sedan, but …
Wagons have been a niche market in the United States ever since they were introduced. Regardless, there is a lot to be said about the practicality of choosing a wagon over a standard sedan. Wagons on their own seem to have their own fan base, and people either love the style of the wagon or …
On our day-to-day drive, we don’t always plan for all of the possible emergencies. It’s hard to know what you should keep packed in your car, or it seems like keep your car stocked with emergency tools is too expensive. Being prepared for an emergency can help you, and it can also make you more …
Buying a luxury car is nice, but it comes with a high price tag and several other expenses that make them less-than-desirable for your daily commute. When you have a vehicle that goes mile after mile each day, you don’t want to be concerned with the costs that come up every service interval, and there …
We spend a good portion of time in our cars. Whether it’s our daily commute or getting stuck in traffic, we want to get the most out of our vehicles. Cars usually come with a hefty price tag, so you want to know that you’re getting everything that you want without compromising more than you …
A tire pressure gauge is one of the simplest tools a car owner can keep handy. They are easy to find and inexpensive, but it’s important that you keep a tire pressure gauge in each one of your cars. Most of us understand the general use of a tire pressure gauge, but there are some …
With the steep depreciation that hits luxury cars and the lack of practicality of sports cars, sometimes keeping things simple is best. For commuter cars, having something standard can be beneficial in many ways. Standard sedans might not have luxurious Alcantara seats or high-tech features, but they do have a lot to offer wrapped in …
The Ford Fiesta is known for its modest design, simple interior, and, most importantly, it’s low, low cost. Even when you’re looking at the Fiesta brand new, from the dealership, the original sticker price is incredibly affordable. As you could imagine, that means that the costs of the used Ford Fiesta’s on the market are …
Buying a slightly used Ford Fiesta seems like a great way to get a newer car without the high prices. As 2021 production model years hit the dealership lots over the next few weeks — well, the modes that aren’t being delayed due to factory shutdowns — the prices of 2019 model years will drop …
We’ve come to know Volkswagen as the more affordable Audi, but that isn’t the case when it comes to the Arteon. For decades Volkswagen has established itself as a reliable and affordable brand that provides as much as it can within the price range. It’s done this well, but the brand could be making a …
When it comes to buying a new car, many people assume that if they have a lower credit score that their interest rates will be through the roof. Having a good or excellent credit score can provide a lot of opportunities for better loans and interest rates, but building or repairing credit takes time. Financing …
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Mercedes-Benz is one of the only car brands that I consistently recommend people to lease rather than buy. When it comes to owning a Mercedes-Benz car, you will get a beautifully designed vehicle that offers a great driving experience paired with luxury. The brand is backed by years of racing heritage and notability that have …
When we think about refinancing, we consider personal loans, credit cards, and even mortgages, but we forget that you aren’t stuck in your auto loan either. Refinancing your auto loan can seem intimidating, and it’s not an option many people consider — but there can be a lot of benefits to refinancing your car loan. Right …
Hurricane season is just around the corner, but even if you don’t live in an area prone to hurricanes knowing how to get your car ready for a bad storm can save you a lot of time, money, and energy. While the idea of preparing your car for a hurricane seems as simple as pulling …
The Jeep Gladiator came with a lot of chatter — good, bad, and ugly. When it came down to it, people had some pretty polarized opinion of the new Jeep truck, but it seems like after the official debut everyone stopped caring. How could a Jeep that came with so much hype be so easily …
Buying a car that’s brand new or new-to-you can be exciting, stressful, and all-around a good experience. Most people don’t buy new cars often, and the average person keeps their car for a handful of years at least, if not more. Besides picking out the cars you are looking to test drive, there are a …
Buying a car can be intimidating, but buying a new-to-you vehicle when you’ve never purchased one can be more daunting than anything. There are so many options and so much technical jargon that it’s hard even to understand what’s going on. On top of that, a lot of car dealerships carry a bad reputation for …
You don’t have to buy the newest, most expensive car to get all of the cool safety features you are looking for. If you’re like me and prefer buying used cars, you may think that safety features aren’t that helpful, because that’s what I thought until I bought a Cayenne with all of the bells …
More luxury SUV options? Yes, please! When it comes to having a comfortable, reliable daily driver for getting to work or driving around with our family, we don’t have to make sacrifices. These manufacturers have put their best foot (tire?) forward to create SUVs that have it all. Having a ‘mom car’ doesn’t have the …
When it comes to deciding what makes a car the “best,” there are a lot of aspects to look into it. Add the additional constraint that the vehicle has to be affordable, and you tend to juggle between what features are necessities and what features can be sacrificed. One thing is for sure; the Toyota …
Buying a brand-new luxury SUV can cost a pretty penny. You want to know you’re getting something that you’ll love from the first test drive to five years into ownership because most people don’t buy new cars to sell them anytime soon. Luxury SUVs also get hit with a massive amount of depreciation, so chance …
While SUVs have become more and more popular as family vehicles, nothing quite beats the spaciousness of having a minivan. Once old and outdated, new vans can have just as much luxury as any SUV or sedan, and they are still competitors in the market. To many people, a van might always be your standard …
Technology can be pretty polarizing to many people. For some, it’s a way that we can improve our quality of life, and for others, it puts our security at risk. As data breaches become the headlines in the local newspapers, it’s easy to wonder where else we are putting ourselves at risk. While apps like …
There are a handful of cars that you can buy for brand new even cheaper than what you can buy a lot of used cars for. Of course, when you’re paying bargain basement prices for a car fresh off the dealership lot, you’re going to be making some sacrifices. Just because you aren’t spending $200,000 …
When it comes to using our car’s GPS, they aren’t always intuitive. As technology becomes more available and more affordable, we expect more from our vehicles, and that includes one of our infotainment system’s most essential features: navigation. Our car’s navigation can be useful for more than just long road trips, and with these features, …
If you’re a fan of Ford trucks, there is no doubt you’ve had an F-150 or dream of seeing one in your driveway. They are reliable, practical, and the newest generation is better looking than ever, but it’s not the only truck Ford has to offer. There is something in the Ford lineup that looks …
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay have become more and more common in cars, and while they have a lot to offer, there is one way that they enhance our driving experience: navigation. For years we have been disappointed with the navigation systems that came with our cars, and even if the systems were helpful, they …
There is just something about using our phone to navigate that is just easier than using our on-board navigation. There seems to be an endless amount of app choices, and combine that with the applications that come pre-downloaded on our phone it’s hard to decide which navigation apps are worth downloading, and which navigation apps …
When shopping for new cars, one thing we like to do, besides the test drive, is to play with all of the tech features the car has. There are some features that we’ve become accustomed to having, like BlueTooth connectivity, and sometimes even cell phone integration like Apple CarPlay. Some functions of the infotainment system, …
Buying a brand new SUV can be quite a financial obligation, and with most car owners having their cars for several years, if not more, buyers want to know they are getting an option they won’t regret later on. The Volvo XC40 is an underrated option for a luxury SUV, and it is surprisingly affordable. …
A full-size SUV is an excellent option for large families, and buying a bigger vehicle doesn’t have to mean you’re breaking your budget. There are only a handful of affordable options for purchasing a full-sized SUV that offers third-row seating, and some of them are better than others. Nissan isn’t a luxury brand, but it’s …
Formula 1 racing isn’t all that popular in the United States, especially compared to other forms of racing like Nascar. The industry for Formula 1 racing is still extensive, and there is a lot of money that goes in and out, as you could imagine from a multi-billion dollar racing industry. Regardless of its popularity …
The Porsche Taycan is the epitome of luxury electric vehicles, and it sets the stage for an all-new generation of electric cars. With Porsche technology and luxury, they’ve created a car that’s even better than we could have ever expected. The Taycan might be a strong enough contender to change the minds of even the …
With the laws in each state varying on specific topics — from window tinting to modifications — it’s hard to know precisely what is illegal and what’s in the gray area. You’d be surprised to find that there are a lot of driving practices and even accessories that people use that are illegal in most …
As an avid sports car enthusiast, I feel like I’m overly critical of many SUV options. For me, an SUV has to offer something more than practicality to earn a spot in my driveway. As much as I enjoyed daily driving a Lotus Elise, it was far from the most practical thing, and it left …
Electric SUVs are paving the future of electric vehicles. They are practical, sporty, and even sometimes a little intimidating. Because fully-electric cars are relatively new to the market, it’s hard to know where they should stand price-wise with their gasoline or plug-in hybrid counterparts. Pricing out electric SUVs doesn’t have to mean you’re blowing your …
Car seats are one of the most important safety devices parents use to protect their children. While the can get covered in crumbs, throw up, and a number of other various substances that we try to ignore, car seats are more than just a way to keep your child strapped in — they can save …
Ranger Rovers isn’t known for its reliability, but there haven’t been too many problems so far with most of the 2020 models. The Range Rover Evoque, on the other hand, has several recalls that vary in severity, but are they several enough to explain why they have some of the worst ratings for reliability according …
When I think of Range Rovers, I think of beautifully styled SUVs that are capable of mixing luxury and practicality. The 2020 model years might do that well, but there is also one more word that you could use to describe their cars: unreliable. Part of the expense of owning a Range Rover isn’t the …
SUVs have become more and more popular over the past few decades, so much so that it seems the sedan market is shrinking due to lack of consumer interest. Modern SUVs are designed to combine practicality, luxury, and reliability into one beautifully-designed package, so much so that even I made the switch and bought a …
Buying a brand new car can mean losing a lot of money in depreciation, and paying a premium to be the official first owner. You can get all of the new stylings and update safety features of most cars without the high price tag by buying a car that is a few years old, and …
More often then not cars get forgotten with time, especially if they aren’t anything extraordinary or collectible. Once in a while, a cool car will slip through the cracks, only to be remembered by the niche collectors and fans. This is the case for the Buick Reatta, a small coupe from the 1980s that was …
There seems to be a common understanding that sports cars are fast, but in a day and age where even luxury sedans are picking up speed, it’s hard to determine what fast is among lower-priced vehicles. Some cars are surprisingly fast, and then some cars look fast and are remarkably slow. Cars like the Hyundai …
