Used Cars

The History of the Toyota MR2 in the US – Auto Trends Magazine

OH CRAP! IT’S MR. TWO!

This automotive supervillain has junk not in the front, not in the trunk, but in the rear-middle of his bodacious figure. It’s the Toyota MR2 mid-engined sports car, and it’s responsible for popularizing affordable, mid-engine enthusiast cars for those who want to get around a bit differently.

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Toyota MR2 At-a-Glance

  • Known for: Mid-engine, lightweight handling characteristics. Toyota reliability, the poor man’s Ferrari, and those glorious POP-UP HEADLIGHTS!
  • First Model Year: 1985
  • Model Year Finals: 2005 (in the US)
  • Original Price in 1985: $10,999 (around $31k USD today)
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Tesla is the most popular pre-owned brand as EV interest spikes [Video]

CarMax (KMX), the largest used car retailer in the US, said its seeing a huge spike in electric vehicle interest from its customers. And when those customers do buy EVs, they are buying Teslas.

In its annual EV consumer report, CarMax revealed that search volume for the word “electric” doubled from February 2022 to February 2023, when the retailer compiled data for its last EV report. CarMax analysts first noticed a spike back in February and March of last year, not surprisingly when gas prices were spiking around the time the war in Ukraine was intensifying. CarMax says search interest

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Used car prices are starting to rise again

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Finding an affordable used car just got harder — again. After a brief respite in which buyers got to breathe easily amid several months of price decreases, new data shows that used car prices are back on the rise.

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In March, the average car price rose $145 from February, bringing the average sticker price of a

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This Easy Trick Can Help Weed Out Low-Ballers When Selling a Used Car

Photo: Justin Sullivan (Getty Images)

Photo: Justin Sullivan (Getty Images)

Selling your used car privately can be more lucrative than trading it in a dealership. Private sales can have their pitfalls and headaches, and there’s nothing worse than dealing with low-ballers who want to offer you a case of beer and several grand less than your asking price. I think I’ve come up with a method to weed out these tire-kickers so you can focus on more serious buyers.

I work with a lot of customers who, due to a variety of reasons, would prefer to sell their car privately rather than trade it in

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Secret to higher productivity: How healthy eating can help you achieve your goals | Health

In today’s fast-paced world, productivity is often considered the key to success. We all want to accomplish more in less time and achieve our goals efficiently. While there are several factors that can affect productivity, one thing that is often overlooked is nutrition. A healthy diet is critical for improved productivity. What you eat has a direct impact on your energy levels, focus and overall productivity. In other words, a healthy diet is not only good for your physical health, but also for your professional success. Choose well-balanced meals that include lean proteins, complex carbohydrates and healthy fats to maximize

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Carvana’s losses widen as the used-car market stalls

Last year was a wreck for Carvana, the online used-car seller known for its tall glass “car vending machines.” In 2022, the company sold fewer cars than it had the year before — the first time that’s happened in nine years — and the company’s losses grew as the used car market soured.

Overall, Carvana’s losses ballooned to $806 million, or $7.61 per class A share of stock, compared to $89 million in the last quarter of 2021. For the full year, the company lost $1.6 billion compared to a loss of $135 million in 2021.

Carvana is the second

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Health Is More Than Diet and Exercise

The holiday season can be wonderful, but for many who are focused on their weight, it can be stressful and often filled with an overwhelming amount of food. It may seem fun at the beginning, but after indulging at party after party, you might find that these foods can quickly bust your waistline. Maybe you get food guilt or feel shame for overindulging, or maybe you feel sick, lethargic, and all-around worse in your body because healthy habits go out the window with the holiday leftovers.

Here are some holiday hacks to not just survive the holiday season but thrive

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Find the Answer to the Question, “Should You Buy a New or Used Car?”

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When shopping for a car, there are a number of decisions you have to make. One of the first and most important choices is whether to buy a new or used car.

Brand-new cars are usually more expensive than used cars, but they tend to have fewer mechanical issues. And even if they do break down, repair costs are often covered by the factory warranty.

Used vehicles, on the other hand, are often much less expensive than new cars. While used cars typically have some wear and

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