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used cars Archive
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Used Car Shopping: 2017 Lexus GS350 AWD–The Decision
Posted on May 17, 2024 | 29 Comments“You had a bigger smile in the Audi” she says after I run the engine up through its sweet spot and glance over with an expectant look. Lexus extracted […] -
Used Car Shopping: 2020 Toyota Avalon XSE – Contradictory Incongruities
Posted on December 8, 2023 | 35 CommentsSomething has been troubling me about my slow-rolling car search. Although I had narrowed it down to the lovely A5 and GS350, each has a distinct flaw, one that gnaws. […] -
Used Car Shopping, Yuppiemobile Edition: 2018 Audi A5 Sportback – Shiny Object
Posted on October 30, 2023 | 57 CommentsThe raven stands before the shiny object, cocks his head, and eyes it, unsure. He was headed elsewhere on necessary errands when the glint caught his eye midflight and he […] -
Used Car Shopping, Yuppiemobile Edition: 2020 Kia Stinger GT AWD
Posted on July 31, 2023 | 28 CommentsNow here’s a machine to catch the eye. I didn’t know something like this was allowed to exist in 2023. It’s striking. It’s unconventional. It’s not a crossover and it’s […] -
Used Car Shopping, Yuppiemobile Edition: 2021 Genesis G70
Posted on July 17, 2023 | 30 CommentsHyundai/Kia is nothing if not ambitious. Over the last 15 years they’ve managed to wedge themselves into nearly every automotive segment, including some tough ones like the full size luxury […] -
Used Car Shopping, Yuppiemobile Edition: 2013-2015 Lexus GS350 AWD
Posted on June 30, 2023 | 24 CommentsTen years ago, Lexus released two credible rear wheel drive sports sedans which quickly pinged on the radars of automotive journalists and a quiet subset of enthusiasts, but which struggled […] -
Consumer Reports’ Automotive Dot Charts–Every Dot Has a Story: Part One–1954-63
Posted on January 10, 2022 | 49 CommentsConsumer Reports has been testing new cars and writing about them since the 1930s. They also became semi-famous for their dot charts showing the repair incidence of used cars with […] -
Curbside Used Car Review: 2005 Jaguar X-Type 3.0 AWD Sportwagon (Estate) – From Twenty Feet It’s (Almost) Mint
Posted on November 22, 2021 | 37 CommentsDue to other commitments/needs I’ve been spending a little less time here at CC than usual, this being one of the reasons why I’ve at least paused the New Car […] -
eBay Classic: 1987 Plymouth Gran Fury Salon – They Weren’t All Cop Cars
Posted on July 8, 2021 | 79 Comments(first posted 7/8/2015) To say that the M-bodies were something of an unexpected success for Chrysler is an understatement. Introduced for the 1977 model year, the heavily F-body-based (Aspen/Volaré) would […] -
CC For Sale: 1988 Mercedes 420 SEL – When Sedans Ruled The Roost
Posted on February 6, 2020 | 22 CommentsThese days, automotive luxury is primarily utility based. Every upscale brand offers at least several crossovers. Cadillac, Lincoln, Mercedes, and a few others also sell body-on-frame SUVs for buyers who […] -
CC For Sale: 2007 Acura TL ‘Type S’ – The TL Peaked Before It Got Beaked
Posted on February 4, 2020 | 26 CommentsIt would be unfair to criticize Acura for the current state of their sedan lineup because many automakers are struggling to sell their cars in a market that’s now heavily […] -
CC For Sale: 2014 Chevy Sonic LTZ Hatchback – Rare Color + Spunky Powertrain = Sporty Urban Runabout?
Posted on January 26, 2020 | 22 CommentsThe Chevy Sonic is still standing. Despite the Cruze and Impala getting the axe, the subcompact is apparently still worth something to General Motors. Either that or the company would […] -
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1988 Volkswagen Cabriolet – Nearly Extinct, Especially in New York
Posted on January 24, 2020 | 32 CommentsPosted to the Cohort by William Rubano Convertibles don’t get much love in America these days. They’re a dying breed. Ford and Chevy probably sell a decent number of Mustang […] -
CC For Sale: 2007 Hummer H3 – Actually, It’s Not Insane To Ask $3800 For A 240k Mile Hummer H3
Posted on January 23, 2020 | 18 CommentsThis may surprise you, but four-wheel drive vehicles are pretty hot right now. That’s a pretty easy fact to digest with new cars, but what about used ones? I’ve discussed […] -
CC For Sale: 2002 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Edition – Any Love For The ‘Forgotten’ Explorer?
Posted on January 22, 2020 | 41 CommentsRemember when the Explorer was king of the world, like Leonardo DiCaprio’s character in Titanic? In 2020, the Explorer is bound to do well, but there was a time when […]
![Used Car Shopping: 2017 Lexus GS350 AWD–The Decision “You had a bigger smile in the Audi” she says after I run the engine up through its sweet spot and glance over with an expectant look. Lexus extracted […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/20240422_200922_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Used Car Shopping: 2020 Toyota Avalon XSE – Contradictory Incongruities Something has been troubling me about my slow-rolling car search. Although I had narrowed it down to the lovely A5 and GS350, each has a distinct flaw, one that gnaws. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/d52f333a7fab4d35a6582fa964c49e75.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Used Car Shopping, Yuppiemobile Edition: 2018 Audi A5 Sportback – Shiny Object The raven stands before the shiny object, cocks his head, and eyes it, unsure. He was headed elsewhere on necessary errands when the glint caught his eye midflight and he […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20231020_182905-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Used Car Shopping, Yuppiemobile Edition: 2020 Kia Stinger GT AWD Now here’s a machine to catch the eye. I didn’t know something like this was allowed to exist in 2023. It’s striking. It’s unconventional. It’s not a crossover and it’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/c9a20f0ff5cf4ceba6de32caf732c6a1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Used Car Shopping, Yuppiemobile Edition: 2021 Genesis G70 Hyundai/Kia is nothing if not ambitious. Over the last 15 years they’ve managed to wedge themselves into nearly every automotive segment, including some tough ones like the full size luxury […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/cee9aafa607049c098e7601add21857d.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Used Car Shopping, Yuppiemobile Edition: 2013-2015 Lexus GS350 AWD Ten years ago, Lexus released two credible rear wheel drive sports sedans which quickly pinged on the radars of automotive journalists and a quiet subset of enthusiasts, but which struggled […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/5df72b97c75647c7a8ef9d60edd2acc2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Consumer Reports’ Automotive Dot Charts–Every Dot Has a Story: Part One–1954-63 Consumer Reports has been testing new cars and writing about them since the 1930s. They also became semi-famous for their dot charts showing the repair incidence of used cars with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/s-l16001.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Used Car Review: 2005 Jaguar X-Type 3.0 AWD Sportwagon (Estate) – From Twenty Feet It’s (Almost) Mint Due to other commitments/needs I’ve been spending a little less time here at CC than usual, this being one of the reasons why I’ve at least paused the New Car […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_7125.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![eBay Classic: 1987 Plymouth Gran Fury Salon – They Weren’t All Cop Cars (first posted 7/8/2015) To say that the M-bodies were something of an unexpected success for Chrysler is an understatement. Introduced for the 1977 model year, the heavily F-body-based (Aspen/Volaré) would […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/1987_Plymouth_Gran_Fury_1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC For Sale: 1988 Mercedes 420 SEL – When Sedans Ruled The Roost These days, automotive luxury is primarily utility based. Every upscale brand offers at least several crossovers. Cadillac, Lincoln, Mercedes, and a few others also sell body-on-frame SUVs for buyers who […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Screenshot_2020-02-05-1988-mercedes-420sel-cars-trucks-by-owner-vehicle-automotive-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC For Sale: 2007 Acura TL ‘Type S’ – The TL Peaked Before It Got Beaked It would be unfair to criticize Acura for the current state of their sedan lineup because many automakers are struggling to sell their cars in a market that’s now heavily […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/00e0e_hDrqrMVs6nX_1200x900.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC For Sale: 2014 Chevy Sonic LTZ Hatchback – Rare Color + Spunky Powertrain = Sporty Urban Runabout? The Chevy Sonic is still standing. Despite the Cruze and Impala getting the axe, the subcompact is apparently still worth something to General Motors. Either that or the company would […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Screenshot_2020-01-24-2014-Chevy-Sonic-LTZ1-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1988 Volkswagen Cabriolet – Nearly Extinct, Especially in New York Posted to the Cohort by William Rubano Convertibles don’t get much love in America these days. They’re a dying breed. Ford and Chevy probably sell a decent number of Mustang […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Screenshot_2020-01-22-1988-Volkswagen-Cabriolet.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC For Sale: 2007 Hummer H3 – Actually, It’s Not Insane To Ask $3800 For A 240k Mile Hummer H3 This may surprise you, but four-wheel drive vehicles are pretty hot right now. That’s a pretty easy fact to digest with new cars, but what about used ones? I’ve discussed […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Screenshot_2020-01-20-07-hummer-h3-5cyl-awd.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC For Sale: 2002 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Edition – Any Love For The ‘Forgotten’ Explorer? Remember when the Explorer was king of the world, like Leonardo DiCaprio’s character in Titanic? In 2020, the Explorer is bound to do well, but there was a time when […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Screenshot_2020-01-20-02-explorer-Eddie-Bauer-6cyl-with-3rd-row.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)


