This next car comes as a tip from Jeff who writes: For a first car or daily beater, this one is hard to beat…. unless you’re over 6 ft. tall. I agree on the daily driver or kids first car, and the ad is good…but my only question is — who would put synthetic oil in […]
The story seen quite often here on DT is one where a malaise era econo-box that has managed to escape the depreciation curve generates a big interest from the readership, until we scroll down to the interior pictures and find a slushbox. Then the inevitable comment about the auto killing interest. Our next example survivor […]
The Lexus SC430 was introduced in 2001 with all of the ingredients to be a resounding success — a reliable small displacement V8, a double wishbone suspension, rear wheel drive, a folding hardtop and room for two…unfortunately it had all the character of a box of kraft mac & cheese. However, now on the used […]
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: The only low mile & reasonably priced examples of any cars are always going to be equipped with the most undesirable of engine /transmission /trim /options. I think if the car had been remotely fun or interesting to drive, the owner would have found some time […]
The recipe for a the ultimate good times with a craigslist advertisement goes a little something like this: First, find a inexpensive car in extraordinary condition. Then, make unsubstantiated (and unverifiable) claims like owned by a former duke of Albania or used in the independent film ” Marco Polo’s day off”. Finally, write your test […]
The 2nd generation Acura Legend was released in 1991 and likely ignored by the clueless US based auto manufacturers (I can’t imagine any of the bean counter driven big 3 would have looked twice at this car and seen a threat). However, there were likely a few German horseless carriage builders who did a collective […]
Mazda’s new ad U.S.campaign “Driving Matters” is an extension of their “Be A Driver” campaign in its home country of Japan. The tagline speaks to the focus the company has on being involved in the act of driving vs. a mere passenger in an appliance. Mazda also claims that there is a little Miata DNA […]
I can’t see how you could go wrong with an Acura Legend coupe offered for less than the going rate of a timing belt service on the average car. It might not get you front row parking at the valet, but neither will your “Final 500 Edition” Oldsmobile Alero, and this thing will start every […]
The 1980s and ’90s were a tumultuous time for the passenger car market. Dodge, the giant of the minivan realm, was quickly seeing its three-row, long-wheelbase formula become standard operating procedure for the segment. Outliers like the Honda Civic Wagon and this Axxess didn’t play ball with that formula, and, lacking that all-important third row […]
If you are looking for a small fuel-efficient car van in the USA, your options are really limited. It seems that the automotive product planners feel that Americans want some giant overpriced diesel pickup if they own a small delivery service or need a junk hauler. The fact that Europe, Asia, Africa and the rest […]