Used Car Reviews and Advice
Based on the old Toyota FJ40 of the 1960’s, this quirky retro styled concept SUV came to life in 2006 and was sold in the North American/Canadian market from 2007 for 7 years until the last one rolled off the production line in 2014 due to a sharp nose dive in sales figures. So what’s to love, and what makes you cringe? Read on and find out.
You may have found the car of your dreams, but before you get too carried away you need to ask the seller some serious questions. The more information you have on hand, the best overall picture you will get of the vehicle and whether it’s worth buying or whether you continue your search, and you can do this before you even have to leave the comfort of home.
I must confess, I’ve always loved the design and styling of the ‘Evoque’. In fact it was the first sub-compact luxury SUV to turn my head. While it blows all others out of the water with its 21st century futuristic looks, it does have its problems. So cast an eye over my summary before you pay out your hard earned cash.
The Ford Focus has been a popular option for fans of small hatchbacks, but just as the new model arrived on the market, so did a few problems that weren’t resolved for a few years. Check out what went wrong and what to look out for in my wrap-up of Ford’s third generation hatchback.
Nissan have always been on the creative edge when it comes to car design and the Murano is no exception. It’s stylish, comfortable, and handles well. There is also a stack of raving reviews, so why haven’t you got one yet? Let’s take a closer look and find out what all the fuss is about.
Pickup trucks have been round for decades and have been the popular choice for tradesmen and tradeswomen throughout the land. They are also the choice of workers on the farm. However, dual-cab pickup trucks, especially mid-size are fast becoming the ‘latest’ in cool street vehicles alongside SUV’s and ‘hot hatches’. So let’s take a look at one of the ‘in crowd’ – the second generation Nissan Frontier D40.
Possibly the smallest compact car that’s graced the streets of the U.S. and Canada this century, the ultra-economical Smart car managed to produce ten good years of sales up to 2018 (before taking a drastic dip as other makes and models came onto the market), and is the ideal city car. But is it as smart as it appears? Let’s have a look.
Looking for something other than the norm? Tired of seeing mass-produced Toyota Camry’s or Subaru Forester’s everywhere you go? Then check out my picks of the unique, the quirky, and the cars you may have never even seen on the road. Some were produced for a short time, and you may have to search further afield than your hometown to find what you’re looking for, but it would be worth it to own a rare piece of transport history.
Always dreamed of owning a sports car but haven’t got the funds to splash out on a Ferrari or Lamborghini? Fret no more. You can still get a dreamy sports car for under $17,000 if you know what to look for. Let me tempt your appetite with a selection to get your heart racing.
Wagons are a part of our car culture, featured in films like National Lampoons ‘Vacation’, and make for a great surfing vehicle. They have also been used for decades as the preferred Sales Rep car traveling from one end of the country to the other. While SUV’s and Cross-Over cars are making their mark on the car scene, the humble wagon has taken a back seat – but no more. Wagons are making a comeback, so let’s take a look at ten of the best wagons on the used car market in no particular order.