The Mazda CX-5 is my favorite sub $20,000 SUV
SUVs offer a lot of practicality to their buyers, but they also come at a higher price point than many sedans. It is getting harder to find value in the SUV market. The Mazda CX-5 has managed to remain a great deal in the used car market and a great buy for anyone looking for a used SUV.
In what situation should you lease a car?
The argument of leasing vs buying is something that will never have a definitive answer and is a decision that should be made on a case by case basis. I want to walk through some common situations where leasing could be a right choice for someone. Let's dive into the situations.
The Mustang GT350 is a future classic
When the prior generation Mustang GT350 came out, journalists raved at the marvel that is the engine and the overall driving experience of the car. It was awarded a Car and Driver “Top 10” Car of the Year and received many other awards. It has now been over 6 years since the car’s debut and it seems like interest is once again picking up in the car. I think this will become one of the iconic Mustangs in the future and buyers should look at this car before prices increase more.
Cheaper alternative to buying a new Accord or Camry
The Toyota Camry and Honda Accord are some of the most popular sedans on the market, but over the past few years their price has steadily increased to a point where it is almost impossible to buy one for less than $30,000 if you want a well optioned model. I think a used Genesis sedan presents a cheaper and more luxurious alternative to buying one of these two cars new.
Fun Car Fridays: Buying a sub $100,000 Ferrari
Being a lifelong car enthusiast, owning a Ferrari has always been a pinnacle goal and aspiration. However, that dream is typically hard to afford for a new model, with most being over $300,000 and the used market not being any better with many cars going for above MSRP. I wanted to dive a bit deeper and see if there are any Ferraris whose price has remained steady and can be purchased for less than $100,000, or the same price as a new Corvette.
How can you get a Model 3 for less than $30,000?
When the Model 3 first came out from Tesla, Elon Musk promised that he will make a car for the masses. An electric car under $35,000 for an incredibly appealing offer, but now over 3 years after the car was released the low end model is still nowhere in sight. The models that first rolled off the assembly line were priced closer to a BMW 5 series than an affordable Camry. Now, after a couple of years of depreciation and the disappearance of the waiting list, you can finally get a Model 3 with low miles for under $30,000
Deal Alert: You can get a great deal on a Mercedes EQS lease
I have been looking at car forums and I am starting to see a big uptick in attractive deals that people are getting on the Mercedes EQS sedan and SUV. I wanted to share some of the prices you should target when negotiating and why you are seeing this great price
Fun Car Fridays: 1990s Bentley Tubo R
As part of my research process I spend a lot of time on car auction sites looking at listings. I want to highlight some of the ones that I think are interesting and showcase good value. This week it was a 1991 Bentley Turbo R
Buying an Almost New Car for $15,000
An average new car now costs over $46,000, leaving a lot of people unable to afford one. What do you do if you are on a tighter budget, but do not want to buy an old car or something with over 100,000 miles on the clock. I gathered my top options currently available.
Why Now is the Best Time to Buy a Used Range Rover Defender
The Range Rover Defender lost over 50% of its value in just 2 years. I explain why now is the best time to get a great deal on this capable SUV
Why are Grand Cherokee 4XE so expensive to lease?
I was recently looking at some pricing on leasing the brand new plug in Jeep Grand Cherokee and was surprised to see that most cars are leasing in the 700s, even after the $7,500 federal rebate, so I wanted to know - why are they so expensive?