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Every single one of my customers who has wanted a Nissan Rogue I have steered into the Outlander instead. "Nissan has issued major recalls for 2023–2025 Rogue SUVs equipped with 1.5-liter VC-Turbo engines. The issues involve potential engine bearing failure leading to stalling or fire risks...

When I write about cars I see myself as an umpire. A ball is a ball. A strike is a strike. Every vehicle is judged on its merits. But when I write about the companies who make the cars, I see the world differently. Who is choosing to make a vehicle that is designed to fail due to a known...

You're missing the forest for the trees. You will be able to use Amazon points and gift cards towards the purchase and installation of aftermarket accessories. Those accessories are what will term Slate's long-term profitability based on the business model they have delveoped. So yes, Slate...

It's unique enough that a 150 mile tange will be enough to keep it on the radar... until the competition comes. This would potentially be a good fleet vehicle if they can build it to scale. The fact that it's hitting the prime of the Ford Maverick price range speaks volumes about their...

Oh wow! Thanks for the heads up.

So in otherwords, with the rebate it comes down to a two buck chuck!

"The limited warranty for the above products is valid for 25,000 miles or your vehicle’s OEM recommended oil change interval, whichever is longer." Yep. Not a single vehicle in the USA abides by that maintenance interval.

Oil is now down to $75.

I'm seeing a lot more of them at the wholesale dealer auctions these days. Getting a near-new one with 5,000 miles versus a brand new one is usually a healthy $5000 spread.

Can you drive a stick shift? If you can. I got an even better vehicle just a couple of days ago. It's a 2012 model with only 28,000 mi on it. I'm going to be selling that one for $ $6,990. My dealership is in the outskirts of Atlanta and I can ship it for about a third of what it would normally...

True. But it won't fit his current budget criteria.

Interesting aside. During the first day of Cash For Clunkers the needle of cars bought barely moved. Then the floodgates opened. Many vehicles had their prices jacked up to right close to where the subsidy no longer mattered. Some PT Cruisers were marketed for $18k to $20k when they were...

You're making conclusions by trolling through the internet instead of looking at hard data.

There is an easy answer to this question. 2007 thru 2011 Honda CR-V with around 120k to 150k 1) It should have at least one transmission fluid changes. 2) Absolutely avoid any from a rusty part of the world. This is the reason why. 3) The maintenance history is the most critical ingredient...

Full-sized vehicles are getting absolutely hammered right now. Nearly all of my leftover inventory that I can't move is comprised of full-sized cars and SUVs. This is what you do. 1) Put it for sale on Facebook Crown Vic / TC enthusiast forums as well as crownvic.net 2) Take 24 pictures...