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

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2020 BMW X5 Review: Reliable Luxury SUV With Expensive Ownership Costs As It Ages
The 2020 BMW X5 lasts around 200,000 miles, with some battery and brake issues reported. At $41,350 to $74,175, it’s expensive, but worth the money if you’re in the market for a fun-to-drive midsize...
Nov 2, 2023
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2020 Ram ProMaster Review: Reasonably Reliable Large Van With Average Running Costs
The 2020 Ram ProMaster lasts around 150,000 miles, with some coolant and headlight issues reported. At $28,499 to $37,500, it’s a good value for a full-size van, although it’s not the best choice on...
Nov 2, 2023
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2020 Audi Q5 Review: Reliable Small SUV With Some Expensive Ownership Costs As It Ages
The 2020 Audi Q5 lasts around 200,000 miles, with some average oil consumption and battery issues reported. At $31,950 to $41,998, it’s expensive, but worth the money for a nice luxury SUV with a lot...
Nov 1, 2023
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2020 Kia Optima Review: Reliable Midsize Car With Reasonable Ownership Costs
The 2020 Kia Optima lasts around 200,000 miles, with some average headlight and brake wear issues reported. At $18,750 to $29,550, it’s a good value for a midsize sedan that’s loaded with a lot of the...
Oct 31, 2023
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2020 Nissan Pathfinder Review: Reasonably Reliable Midsize SUV With Reasonable Ownership Costs
The 2020 Nissan Pathfinder lasts around 200,000 miles, with some relatively minor transmission software and stereo system issues reported. At $23,550 to $34,850, it’s a good value for a midsize SUV...
Oct 31, 2023
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2020 Nissan Versa Review: Reasonably Dependable Small Car With Low Ownership Costs
The 2020 Nissan Versa lasts around 200,000 miles, with some average backup camera and A/C issues reported. At $13,800 to $17,900, it’s a great value for a small car to get you from point A to B, even...
Oct 30, 2023
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2020 Mercedes GLE Review: Reasonably Reliable Upscale SUV With High Maintenance Costs
The 2020 Mercedes GLE lasts around 200,000 miles, with some average check engine light and brake wear issues reported. At $42,550 to $65,999, it’s expensive, but worth the money if you’re looking for...
Oct 27, 2023
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2020 Acura MDX Review: Reliable Luxury Midsize SUV With Low Running Costs As It Ages
The 2020 Acura MDX lasts around 250,000 miles, with some relatively minor battery and transmission software issues reported. At $35,399 to $54,625, it’s a great value for a midsize luxury SUV with a...
Oct 26, 2023
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2020 Buick Encore Review: Reasonably Reliable Small SUV With Average Running Costs
The 2020 Buick Encore lasts around 200,000 miles, with some relatively minor wheel bearing and windshield issues reported. At $17,250 to $25,998, it’s a good value for a small SUV with a relatively...
Oct 26, 2023
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2020 Subaru Impreza Review: Reliable Small Car With Reasonable Ownership Costs As It Ages
The 2020 Subaru Impreza lasts around 200,000 miles, with some minor brake and paint issues reported. At $16,875 to $24,998, it’s a great value for a practical compact car with some advanced technology...
Oct 25, 2023
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2020 Lexus ES Review: Extremely Dependable Midsize Sedan With Low Running Costs
The 2020 Lexus ES lasts around 300,000 miles, with some minor transmission and stereo software issues reported. At $35,550 to $41,350, it’s an excellent value for a midsize luxury sedan with...
Oct 24, 2023
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2020 Toyota Prius Review: Very Dependable Small Car With Low Ownership and Running Costs
The 2020 Toyota Prius lasts around 300,000 miles, with some relatively minor brake wear and wheel noise issues reported. At $22,990 to $32,500, it’s a great value for a small car with excellent...
Oct 24, 2023
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2020 Toyota C-HR Review: Reliable Compact SUV With Low Running Costs
The 2020 Toyota C-HR lasts around 300,000 miles, with some minor transmission software and wheel bearing issues reported. At $18,975 to $26,998, it’s a great value for a long-lasting and practical...
Oct 23, 2023
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2020 Toyota Sienna Review: Very Reliable Minivan With Low Ownership Costs
The 2020 Toyota Sienna lasts around 300,000 miles, with some relatively minor stereo system and transmission controller issues reported. At $26,875 to $44,998, it’s expensive, but worth the money for...
Oct 20, 2023
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2020 Dodge Journey Review: Reliable Midsize SUV With Reasonable Ownership Costs As It Ages
The 2020 Dodge Journey lasts around 200,000 miles, with some average brake wear and wheel hub issues reported. At $17,700 to $26,998, it’s a good value for a midsize SUV, although it’s outdated....
Oct 19, 2023
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2020 Tesla Model Y Review: Reliable Small Electric SUV With Low Running Costs
The 2020 Tesla Model Y lasts around 300,000 miles, with some minor touchscreen and headlight issues reported. At $34,900 to $49,998, it’s a good value for an electric SUV with plenty of practical...
Oct 19, 2023
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2020 Honda Passport Review: Dependable Midsize SUV With Low Ownership Costs
The 2020 Honda Passport lasts around 250,000 miles, with some minor blind spot monitoring and stereo system issues reported. At $25,375 to $38,950, it’s a great value for a midsize SUV with excellent...
Oct 18, 2023
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2020 BMW 3 Series Review: Reliable Small German Sedan With Expensive Ownership Costs
The 2020 BMW 3 Series lasts around 200,000 miles, with some brake and stereo system issues reported. At $27,550 to $52,998, it’s a great value for a small German luxury sedan. [article-navigation]...
Oct 17, 2023
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2020 Dodge Grand Caravan Review: Reasonably Dependable Minivan With Average Ownership Costs
The 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan lasts around 200,000 miles, with some average gear change and check engine light issues reported. At $21,650 to $27,998, it’s a good value for a minivan, although it’s not...
Oct 17, 2023
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2019 Honda HR-V Review: Reliable Small SUV With Very Low Ownership Costs As It Ages
The 2019 Honda HR-V lasts around 250,000 miles, with some minor stereo system and door lock issues reported. At $18,025 to $26,990, it’s a fantastic value for a compact SUV with plenty of practical...
Oct 16, 2023
2019 Kia Soul Review: Reliable Small Hatchback With Reasonable Ownership Costs As It Ages
2019 Kia Soul Review: Reliable Small Hatchback With Reasonable Ownership Costs As It Ages
The 2019 Kia Soul lasts around 200,000 miles, with some average brake pedal and horn issues reported. At $12,950 to $26,300, it’s a good value for a compact SUV that’s designed to fit into large...
Oct 13, 2023
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2019 Chrysler Pacifica Review: Reasonably Reliable Minivan With Average Ownership Costs
The 2019 Chrysler Pacifica lasts around 200,000 miles, with some stereo system and stability control issues reported. At $20,650 to $40,580, it’s a good value for a minivan with a nice interior and...
Oct 12, 2023
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2019 Dodge Charger Review: Reliable Sedan With Reasonable Ownership Costs As It Ages
The 2019 Dodge Charger lasts around 200,000 miles with some minor stereo system and stability warning light issues reported At $22,175 to $68,750, it’s a good value if you want a sedan that’s...
Oct 12, 2023
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2019 Kia Sorento Review: Reliable Midsize SUV With Reasonable Ownership Costs
The 2019 Kia Sorento lasts around 250,000 miles, with some oil consumption and windshield issues reported. At $18,950 to $37,500, it’s a great value for a midsize SUV with a practical cabin and a lot...
Oct 11, 2023
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2019 Kia Optima Review: Reliable Midsize Car With Average Ownership Costs As It Ages
The 2019 Kia Optima lasts around 200,000 miles, with some average steering and check engine light issues reported. At $16,275 to $28,775, it’s a great value for a practical midsize sedan with a...
Oct 10, 2023