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The Best Used Cars And SUVs To Buy Under $15,000, According To Consumer Reports

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That would be fine if wages had kept up with inflation, but over the last several decades, that definitely hasnt been the case. The good news is, used cars are better than theyve ever been, and if you can find a reliable one, it could still last you for years.

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Surge in wholesale prices signals start of tariff-fueled ‘roller coaster ride’

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Our context for the used car market in particular is very different than it was in 2021, Smoke said. Were expecting a more normal experience for the used vehicle market, and that is when prices see an abnormal increase, they typically dont stick. Back then, we had what became $4.1 trillion of stimulus pushed through the economy.

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Report finds U.S. market hits ‘peak truck’ as consumers seek more affordability

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The reports consumer survey found prospective car buyers are expecting to pay 8% more ($36,732) for their next vehicle than they did a year ago, but interest in buying a new vehicle has shot up 30%, even though the average new-car price began 2025 at a near-record $49,853.

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Used-cars’ first year-over-year price rise in 2½ years could be just the beginning

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iSeeCars is seeing something it hasnt seen in more than two years: rising used-car prices. The automotive search engine and research website said its latest study showed the average used-vehicle listing price in March was up 1% from March 2024, the first year-over-year increase since October 2022.

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Used C8 Corvettes Are Still $55,000 Cars Because Chevrolet Made Them Too Good, I Guess

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Before Covid hit during Trumps first term, it was pretty common for five-year-old used cars to only be worth about a third of their original price, while more desirable cars might retain as much as half their value. And yet, if you want a used C8 with a clean title, $55,000 or so is about as cheap as it gets for now.

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Average New Car Is Now $20,000 More Expensive Than The Average Used Car

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It’s no secret that the pandemic threw a wrench into a whole lot of people’s car-buying plans. Things have largely recovered , and prices aren’t as crazy as they used to be, but if car buyers haven’t been keeping a close eye on the market, they could definitely still be in for a shock the next time they walk into a… Read more.

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Why Preventative Maintenance is Important for Used Cars

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Similarly, car regular preventative maintenance allows you to keep your car in the best possible condition and prevent any major issues ‘down the road’ In this blog, we will be discussing some of the reasons that preventative maintenance is important for used cars.