If you ever get the chance to drive or own one, don’t hesitate. You won’t be disappointed. What we said then 4 January 1989: “The 2.5’s substantially shorter in-gear times reflect the power gain over the 2.3, setting it hot on the heels of rivals like the BMW M3 and Audi Quattro. Low-end torque is…
Category: Used Cars
Used car prices remain stubbornly high as sales increase
Used car sales grew by just over 4 per cent in the first three months of 2023, following three consecutive quarters of falling sales, but there’s little sign yet of high prices easing as more cars change hands. According to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) a total of…
Used car brands that have lost the most value in 2023
Used car prices are still elevated, but there are signs that the market is finally cooling. CarGurus’ used car price index shows that the average used pricing for most brands has fallen over the last year, with some seeing double-digit percentage drops. Tesla, which has reduced its new vehicle pricing several times in recent months,…
Why the Used Car Market Is So Bad, and Won’t Get Better Soon
America’s car market operates in a giant cycle. No one planned it. But an interruption in one part of the cycle affects all the other parts. Waves that rock the new car market ripple through the used car market years later. Americans have spent most of the past two years dealing with record-high new car…
Experience Meets the Right Tools for Success: Bill Pittman Explains His Approach to Stamping Feasibility
Introduction Bill Pittman is the Stamping Feasibility Manager for the North American center of an international OEM. The job title can have varying interpretations in different corporate environments, and the tasks and objectives can change depending on the phase of the program and its application. With numerous years of experience at various automotive manufacturers, Bill…
What Car Made You Do a Double Take at a Used Car Lot?
Photo: Chevrolet I love driving past used car lots. It’s basically a spectator sport for me, which is thrilling and exciting, and full of hope but also disappointed. Every now and then, I’ll run into something unexpected, like a Chevy SS or Jeep Wrangler Unlimited LJ. When that happens, I usually spend the next few…