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.
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.
As a variant of the Volkswagen Passat, the CC (Comfort Coupe) gives the Passat a sportier, more interesting style while extending the size all round. Although it has luxury and comfort, it also has plenty to give the driver (especially with the 3.6 liter V6 engine option) on board. So check out the fact sheet below.
The second generation Lexus IS is certainly a major step up for Toyota’s luxury brand and has plenty to boast about. The modest good looks are not as flashy as the BMW, but then again you don’t want to be the target of cops pulling you over every time you leave the house. So let’s take a look at the Lexus IS close up.
A luxury car at a fraction of the price of others in the same class, the Chrysler 300 has been compared to the Bentley with parts derived from Mercedes-Benz under the bonnet. It makes an impression on pedestrians and other motorists alike, and has a solid reputation for being a strong and sturdy muscle car. So what’s all the fuss about? Read on to find out.
Appearing in new car dealerships across America for the first time on 14 June 2017, the Civic Type R instantly turned heads with its brash new remodeling and a new world record for front-wheel drive cars with a lap time of 7:43.80 achieved at the Grand-Prix racing track in Nurburgring, Germany. With a solid history of reliability behind them and a much larger body, the guys at Honda have produced the best version Type R so far, and have achieved what I see as a full-proof future classic. So what’s it like? Read on to find out.