Used Car Reviews

Subaru Crosstrek 2018-2023 - Review, Specs, Pricing, Features, Videos and More

Back in 2012, manufacturers were scrambling to cash in on the sudden rise in small SUV demand.

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Subaru Impreza 2017-2023 - Review, Specs, Pricing, Features, Videos and More

Subaru Impreza

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Ranking Every Used SUV From Worst To Best For Reliability

Ranking every used SUV for reliability from worst to best. We rank every SUV 10-15 years old for reliability to see which one is the most reliable SUV you can buy!

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How To Test Drive a Used Car And Not Get Ripped Off

Uncertainty is a key source of stress in the used-car shopping process, and smart shoppers take effective steps to avoid it. Recently, we published this story on how to test-drive a new car like a pro.

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What to Look For When Buying a Used Car

So, you’re in the market for a used car. Congratulations. Whether trading up or acquiring your first car, car-shopping is one of life’s biggest milestones.


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Don't Buy A 2025 Nissan Versa For $18,330, Do This Instead!

The Nissan Versa is the cheapest new car you can buy in 2025.


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A Honda CR-V Costs $31,495. But A Used Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 Is More Fun

The Honda CR-V has long been one of the best compact crossovers in America.


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These Are The Most Popular Pre-Owned Cars In America

The Toyota Camry is the most popular new passenger car in America.


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These Are The Pre-Owned SUVs People Want In America

The American dream must include an SUV parked in the driveway.


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A Toyota Camry Starts At $29,835, But A BMW 5 Series Is More Fun

There is absolutely nothing wrong with the Toyota Camry.


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You Won't Believe How Much The Average Used Car Costs

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted nearly all aspects of life, including the cost of buying a car or truck.


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These Brands Make The Most Reliable Used Cars

In a recent survey that included the owners of more than 150,000 vehicles made between 2015 and 2020, Consumer Reports found that Lexus is the car brand with the most reliable used vehicles.

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Lexus Named Best Certified Pre-Owned Program In America

For the eighth year in a row, Lexus earned top honors from U.S. News & World Report for its L/Certified Pre-Owned Program.


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You Won't Regret Buying These Used Cars, Promise

As new vehicle prices continue to creep ever higher, used cars remain a practical option for saving money on your next vehicle. However, the excitement of snagging a bargain can quickly fade if and when repairs and maintenance costs start to pile up.

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Run As Fast As You Can From Used Cars Made By These Brands

Consumer Reports recently conducted its first survey focused on used vehicles by brand.

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Whatever You Do, Only Buy A Used Car From One Of These Brands

Consumer Reports recently conducted its first survey focused on used vehicles by brand.

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Nissan Juke Recalls: Is Yours on the List?

The frog-faced  Nissan Juke appeared in dealer showrooms during the 2011 model year.

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Top Tips for Buying a Used Chevrolet Volt

It’s been years since the original Chevrolet Volt hit the market, providing shoppers with exceptional fuel efficiency enabled by its award-winning VOLTEC propulsion system.

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What Costs You Can Expect When Buying a Used Luxury Car

Luxury cars are fancy, which makes them awesome. Even better? Thanks to the magic of depreciation, you can buy a used luxury car for a steal of a deal at just a few years old and with highly reasonable mileage.

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Should I Buy a Used Volkswagen Diesel?

With the Dieselgate scandal shrinking in the rear-view mirror and a fix announced for (almost) all generations of cheating Volkswagen TDIs, you may be interested in reaping the benefits of the excellent fuel economy and reasonable prices of VW’s diesels. Still, you’ll no doubt wonder if it’s a smart thing to buy. Let’s examine.

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Should You Buy a Used Ford F-150?

Decades and generations of pickup-building expertise culminated in the latest complete generation of the Ford F-150, which launched for model-year 2009 and carried on through 2014.

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Should You Buy a Used Toyota Tacoma?

The Tacoma has been around for some 25 years and Toyota has been in the small truck business for more than 40, so it’s no surprise the  Toyota Tacoma is one of the most popular midsize pickups on the road. The Tacoma is at the core of a fiercely loyal and passionate enthusiast community that has many repeat owners.

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8 Important Tips for Buying a Used Luxury Car

Depreciation can be a beautiful thing — especially if you’re excited by the idea of affordable access to a world-class luxury ride.

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Should You Buy a Used Volkswagen Golf?

First revealed at the Paris Auto Show in 2008, the sixth-generation Volkswagen Golf was the much-anticipated follow-up to the Rabbit.

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Should You Buy a Used Honda Civic? Yes, Probably

Honda updated its elemental Civic with an all-new model that hit the road in 2010 as a 2011 model and carried through until an all-new-for-2017 model replaced it last year.

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Should You Buy a Used Subaru XV Crosstrek?

Compact, flexible, maneuverable, and decent on fuel, the Subaru Crosstrek hit the market in 2012 as the smallest Subaru utility vehicle in its lineup.

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9 Things to Check Before Buying a Used Family Hauler

Whether you’re considering a used crossover, SUV, or minivan for your family hauling needs, a few simple tips and checks can be useful to help ensure you wind up with a top-quality used unit that’s in great shape, that’s not concealing pricey problems, and that’s ready for years of trouble-free motoring.

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Should You Buy a Used Hyundai Accent?

Thrifty, flexible and affordable, the 2012-2016 Hyundai Accent has long been a go-to small car for budget-minded shoppers after generous feature content, decent fuel mileage, and selection to spare thanks to two body styles and numerous trim grades.

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Should You Buy a Used Audi A4?

The fourth-generation (also called the B8) of Audi’s A4 launched for 2009 with new looks, tech and features, to once again battle comparable entry-luxury sedans from BMW, Cadillac, Lexus, Volvo, Mercedes, and others. It was replaced in 2016.

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Used Car Report: Should You Buy a Used Dodge Journey?

Launched for 2009 as the crossover from the automaker who invented the minivan, the Dodge Journey went on to quickly become a bestseller with value-minded crossover shoppers.

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Should You Buy a Used Lexus RX 350?

The last complete generation of Lexus’s popular RX crossover hit the market for model-year 2010 and ran until model-year 2015, before being replaced by an all-new unit for 2016.

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What to Look for When Buying Used Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

Imagine how the auto industry was decades ago.

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Should I Buy a Used Lexus IS?

The Lexus IS is a great choice if you want a luxury sport sedan without worrying about paying high-end German repair bills.

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Should I Buy a Used Cadillac CTS-V?

Cadillac threw one of its first serious punches at German luxury roughly a decade ago when it began offering the CTS-V: a Corvette-powered sedan that, in theory, competed directly with the BMW M5.

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Should I Buy a Used Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

Before the introduction of the CLA-Class in late 2013, the title of entry level luxury within the Mercedes lineup belonged to the C-Class.

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Should I Buy a Used Chevrolet Equinox?

Vehicle Overview

The first generation Equinox bowed in the 2005 model year. Although the Equinox was similar in size to many mid-size crossover of the same era, Chevrolet officially classified the vehicle as a compact crossover. As a five-seater, it lacked the third row seating option found in many mid-size crossovers and even a few compact ones.

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Should I Buy a Used BMW 3 Series?

Whether you’re looking for entry-level luxury or the benchmark in sport sedans, BMW’s 3 Series will easily satisfy. The fifth generation models, available between 2006 and 2011 were among the best regarded vehicles in their class.

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Should I Buy a Used Acura TL?

The 2004 model year saw the introduction of an unofficial third-generation Acura TL. Although this was the first time just the TL moniker was used on an Acura model, two previous generations of mid-size luxury sedans used the letters TL after a set of numbers designating the engine.

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Should I Buy a Used Honda Fit?

The Honda Fit serves as the spiritual successor to the Civic Hatchback in North America, and hit the market in the U.S. in 2006 as a 2007 model year. With a small economical engine and the convenience of a hatchback, the Fit attracted all sorts of buyers who wanted a small practical vehicle.

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Should I Buy a Used Toyota RAV4?

Toyota’s RAV4 compact crossover entered its third generation on the market for the 2006 model year. Having grown in size, two features previously not found on the RAV4 were added: a V6 engine option and a third row of seating.

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Should I Buy a Used Ford F-150?

Updated March 2019

Ford has owned the sales crown in the half-ton market for a long time and is known for building a utilitarian truck for working men.

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Should I Buy a Used Toyota Corolla?

In 2009 a new Corolla went on sale in North America. Not entirely “new,” the 10th generation Corolla feature carried over mechanics on a newly style body and interior. A staple in the compact car market, Toyota kept to the winning formula of offering a basic car with high reliability and dependable reliability.

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Should I Buy a Used Chevrolet Astro or GMC Safari?

After a decade on the market, General Motor’s “mid-size” vans received their one and only update for the 1996 model year. The short wheelbase version of the van was dropped this year and styling was modified to better resemble the larger full-size GM vans. Base model Astros/Safaris featured a utilitarian front end complete with sealed beam headlights while higher trim models featured a more modern look with stacked horizontal headlights.

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Should I Buy a Used Ford Focus?

Vehicle Overview

Although Europe had been enjoying a new generation Focus since 2005, North America made due with the original model that made its debut on our shores in 2000. In 2008 an unofficial second generation Focus was introduced which wasn’t much more than a heavily updated edition of the original Focus.

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Should I Buy a Used Saab 9-2x?

Vehicle Overview

In 2005 Saab wanted a compact vehicle to sell in North America against products like the Audi A3 and Volvo V50. At the time GM owned Saab completely and had an influential ownership share in Subaru. To fill the gap in Saab’s lineup, the company began to sell a version of the Subaru Impreza wagon with Saab family styling front and back as well as a more premium interior. Other than that, the vehicle was mechanically similar to the Subaru and features the Impreza’s basic body shell.

Like the Impreza, the Saab 9-2x was offered with the regular 2.5-liter horizontally opposed engine as well as the WRX’s 2.0-liter turbocharged four. In 2006, a few 2.5-liter turbocharged vehicles were produced and to this day are the rarest of the model line.

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Should I Buy a Used Mazda Miata?

In 1990 Mazda introduced a back-to-basics sports car. Utilizing the same philosophy as British roadsters did in the 1950s and 1960s; the MX-5 Miata was a lightweight, front engine roadster that offered moderate power, a well-balanced chassis and top down motoring fun.

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Should I Buy a Used Honda CR-V?

A staple in Honda’s lineup, the third-generation CR-V was sold between 2007 and 2011 and set the pace for the crossover to become the sales leader it is today with solid practicality and affordability.

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Should I Buy a Used Hyundai Santa Fe?

For 2007, Hyundai introduced its second-generation Santa Fe crossover with an all-new platform and smoother styling. Starting with the 2007 model year, the Santa Fe grew in size, bringing an optional third row of seats.

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Should I Buy a Used Subaru WRX?

Vehicle Overview

For 2002, Subaru sent its rally-inspired WRX to North America. Based on the Impreza, the WRX brought in a new era of compact performance cars thanks to its all-wheel drive capability and a turbocharged horizontally opposed engine.

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Should I Buy a Used Chevrolet Camaro?

Vehicle Overview

In 2009 Chevrolet resurrected the Camaro nameplate. Using a mix of retro inspired style and futuristic design elements, the reborn Camaro commanded road presence and has become a sales success.

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Should I Buy a Used Dodge Charger?

Progeny of the ill-fated Daimler-Chrysler merger, the Dodge Charger came to be in 2005 as a throwback to classic muscle nostalgia in a full-size sedan body. With retro looks, paint schemes and a throwback for a name, the Charger was more than just a pretender thanks to models like the R/T, R/T Daytona and SRT8.

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