I Need A Small, Affordable Booze Hauler! What Car Should I Buy?
Peter works in a liquor store in Queens, NY his bosses own an aging PT Cruiser that he uses to deliver the booze. He wants to help them find a …
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Weekend Car Buying Roundup December 16, 2023
Here we present our weekly Jalopnik series that recaps the latest in car buying. We’ve showcased our most read offerings as well as some you may have missed. My First …
Markups, Range Exaggerations And EV Raiders
Dealer Marks Up A 2024 Toyota Tacoma By $5,000 Before It Even Hits The Lot 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD SportImage: Toyota Even EVs Can’t Get A Break From The Heat …
I’m Torn Between Luxury And Sporty! What Car Should I Buy?
Mike has a Mercedes ML63 AMG, and he likes the combination of luxury and performance, but he doesn’t like the maintenance and the terrible fuel economy. He is looking to …
These Are The Worst Car Dealer Stories We’ve Ever Covered
It starts with a C6 Corvette Grand Sport that Driven Autoplex, the dealer of performance cars, was selling. Advanced Modern Performance (AMP), the tuner shop, was interested in the car, …
I Want A Stylish And Sporty Commuter Car For Under $20,000! What Car Should I Buy?
Anthony is moving from Seattle to Chicago and he is looking to replace his aging 2005 Infiniti FX35. He likes the power and style of his crossover-coupe, but would prefer …
An Affordable Project Car For Tall Driver! What Should I Buy?
Caleb is going to sell his Z3 project car because at 6’8” he doesn’t exactly fit safely within the confines of the car. He and his fiancé have a $12,000 …
Five Questions Shady Used Car Dealers Don’t Want You To Ask
Photo: Scott Olson (Getty Images) Unlike private party sales where offering “cash” could be a motivator for a seller to drop the price for a quick sale, having cash at …
Whats The Worst Car Buying Advice You’ve Received?
Image: Reshetnikov_art (Shutterstock) Along with my colleague Tom McParland, I’m a big proponent of helping people navigate the sewers that is the car buying world. While some older buyers who …
I Want An American V8 For $5,000! What Car Should I Buy?
Shane lives in South Dakota and found himself bidding on an old Caddy, the car performs as expected for a winning price of about $100 and now he is looking …