Alex Showalter

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About

Alex is an automotive enthusiast with over 15 years of experience in the used car market. He brings a wealth of knowledge to Vehicle History as our Staff Writer and has written hundreds of used car reviews helping buyers make informed purchasing decisions. He is a member of the Automotive Press Association, and keeps up-to-date on the latest changes in the industry. Over the years, he has driven hundreds of cars, working on many of them. His mechanical experience evolved from modifying off-road trucks as a teen to focusing on automotive electrical systems as he got older. He now specializes in reviewing used cars as an automotive journalist.

Some of his favorite brands are Toyota and BMW. The Toyota Land Cruiser is one of his favorite vehicles of all time since they’re built to last forever and can go anywhere. One of his current cars is a Lexus LX570, built on the same platform as the 200-series Land Cruiser, but it’s a better value in the used market.

About

Alex is an automotive enthusiast with over 15 years of experience in the used car market. He brings a wealth of knowledge to Vehicle History as our Staff Writer and has written hundreds of used car reviews helping buyers make informed purchasing decisions. He is a member of the Automotive Press Association, and keeps up-to-date on the latest changes in the industry. Over the years, he has driven hundreds of cars, working on many of them. His mechanical experience evolved from modifying off-road trucks as a teen to focusing on automotive electrical systems as he got older. He now specializes in reviewing used cars as an automotive journalist.

Some of his favorite brands are Toyota and BMW. The Toyota Land Cruiser is one of his favorite vehicles of all time since they’re built to last forever and can go anywhere. One of his current cars is a Lexus LX570, built on the same platform as the 200-series Land Cruiser, but it’s a better value in the used market.

Articles

The 2013 Nissan Rogue is a compact SUV with a price range of $8,756 to $12,134. Expensive mechanical problems make the Rogue an SUV buyers should avoid. [article-navigation] Overview [1] Problems [2]...
Jan 22, 2022
The 2013 Toyota Tacoma is a compact pickup truck with a price range of $22,514 to $31,105. The Tacoma is more expensive than other trucks, but stands out as being one of the most dependable choices on...
Jan 22, 2022
The 2013 Toyota Prius is a compact hybrid hatchback with a price range of $10,582 to $16,484. Outstanding reliability and a comfortable ride make the Prius a car we recommend to buyers looking for a...
Jan 22, 2022
The 2014 Ford F-150 is a full size truck with a price range of $18,533 to $36,583. Prices are better than other trucks in the same class, making the F-150 a great choice for shoppers....
Jan 22, 2022
The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a half-ton truck with a price range of $25,298 to $39,905. The truck is more expensive than competitors, but good reliability and new technology help the Silverado...
Jan 22, 2022
The 2014 Ram 1500 is a full-size truck with a price range of $16,725 to $32,262. A combination of great tech, and powerful engine choices make the truck a good choice for shoppers on a budget....
Jan 22, 2022
The 2014 Honda Accord is a midsize car offered as both a sedan and coupe, with a price range of $13,602 to $20,464. Prices are more expensive than some rivals, but low ownership costs make the Accord...
Jan 22, 2022
The 2014 Toyota Camry is a midsize sedan with a price range of $13,791 to $19,105. Ranking among the best sedans on the market with fantastic reliability ratings, the Camry is a great choice for...
Jan 22, 2022
The 2008 Honda Civic is a compact car offered as both a coupe and sedan with a price range of $5,339 to $10,616. Although the Civic ranks highly, we recommend buyers avoid the 2008 model year due to...
Jan 21, 2022
The 2008 Nissan Altima is a midsize car available as a coupe or sedan with a price range of $5,552 to $7,788. A higher purchase price paired with transmission problems makes the Altima a car buyers...
Jan 21, 2022
The 2008 Chevrolet Impala is a large sedan with a price range of $5,586 to $8,647. With an outdated interior, boat-like driving experience, and more problems than the competition, the Impala is a car...
Jan 21, 2022
The 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 is a full size truck with a price range of $14,785 to $18,770. If you’re looking for a roomy and capable truck, the Dodge Ram 1500 is a good choice, but with more mechanical...
Jan 21, 2022
The 2014 Toyota Corolla is a compact car with a price range of $12,164 to $16,776. Prices are higher than other compact cars, but lower ownership costs make the Corolla an easy car to recommend....
Jan 21, 2022
The 2014 Nissan Altima is a midsize sedan with a price range of $11,929 to $16,938. A lot of complaints from owners and expensive transmission failures make the Altima a car buyers should avoid....
Jan 21, 2022
The 2014 Honda Civic is a compact car offered as either a coupe or sedan with a price range of $9,293 to $21,900. A low cost of ownership and great features make the Civic a winning choice for...
Jan 21, 2022
The 2014 Honda CR-V is a compact SUV with a price range of $14,339 to $18,737. A comfortable spacious interior and great reliability make the CR-V an SUV worth buying. [article-navigation] Overview...
Jan 21, 2022
The 2014 Ford Fusion is a midsize sedan with a price range of $12,437 to $18,330. Engine and transmission problems are reasons buyers should stay away from the car. [article-navigation] Overview [1]...
Jan 21, 2022
The 2008 Honda CR-V is a compact SUV with a price range of $7,080 to $10,067. Fewer mechanical problems than most competitors and a spacious cabin help the CR-V earn our recommendation....
Jan 20, 2022
The 2012 Ford F-150 is a full size truck with a price range of $12,252 to $32,509. The F-150 is more affordable than most other half ton trucks from the same year, and offers a wide range of features...
Jan 20, 2022
The 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a full size truck with a price range of $17,340 to $29,789. The Silverado 1500 series is a simple truck, has fewer problems than competitors, and is a great choice...
Jan 20, 2022
The 2012 Toyota Camry is a midsize sedan with a price range of $10,599 to $15,096. Although the Camry is more expensive than many rivals, the long-term ownership costs are much lower, and there are...
Jan 20, 2022
The 2014 Ford Escape is a compact SUV with a price range of $11,343 to $16,422. Frequent transmission failures and a high cost of ownership make the Escape an SUV shoppers should avoid....
Jan 20, 2022
The 2012 Honda Accord is a midsize car offered as both a coupe and sedan with a price range of $9,418 to $14,855. Fewer mechanical problems than other cars in the same price range, and a spacious...
Jan 17, 2022
The 2012 Honda Civic is a compact car offered as a coupe and sedan with a price range of $7,903 to $15,948. A combination of responsive engines, all-new infotainment, and no serious mechanical...
Jan 17, 2022
The 2012 Nissan Altima is a midsize car offered as both a coupe and sedan with a price range of $8,093 to $11,932. Questionable long term reliability and obsolete technology are reasons to avoid the...
Jan 17, 2022