Tag: used cars

Ray explains the virtues of a hand-me-down bargemobile

The modern dealer auto auction is fast and furious, and thousands of cars change hands.

Auction houses are going crazy for barn finds, and they're putting them on the block, dirt, mouse droppings and all. But don't let your heart rule your head. Think about the $100 an hour restoration bills.

No, don't buy a Daewoo Lanos, but do consider a nice Saturn, Studebaker or Saab. The clubs are friendly and the parts supplies are holding. Meanwhile, values are climbing. 

The Hyundai Sonata is a roomy, comfortable sedan with good overall reliability, but there are some troubling problems in certain years of which buyers should be aware.

The Ford Fiesta is a great economy car, particularly for urban use, but beware the perils of Powershift.

Shoppers looking for a Ford Focus should avoid these years to stay away from door latch issues and failing transmissions.

The Nissan Altima can make a good used car, but choose your year wisely.

Used Subarus pose a unique challenge for buyers. Here's what you need to know about the excessive oil consumption issue.