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 2011 Honda Accord is a midsize car available as either a coupe or sedan ranging from $7,221 to $12,631 on the used market. It is an easy car to recommend since it has few problems and a low cost...
Oct 31, 2021
The 2011 Chevrolet Malibu can be found used from $6,630 to $10,537. It is safe, but aside from that it doesn’t have much going for it. The 2011 Malibu is unreliable and feels very dated, making it a...
Oct 31, 2021
The 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 is a full-size truck that can be found used from $15,111 to $23,927. Power, towing capacity, and comfort are excellent for its class. [author] [article-navigation] Overview...
Oct 26, 2021
The 2011 Chevrolet Equinox is a compact SUV that can be found from $8,134 to $11,690. It is a safe SUV, but it ranks near the bottom of its class due to mechanical issues. [article-navigation]...
Oct 25, 2021
The 2011 Hyundai Sonata is a midsize sedan that can be found used from $7,449 to $10,695. They score well in safety tests, and are fuel-efficient. However, it has serious powertrain problems, making...
Oct 25, 2021
The 2011 Kia Optima can be found used from $6,856 to $12,613. For a midsize sedan it’s relatively safe, but poorly made. Serious problems are very common with the Optima and can be expensive to fix....
Oct 25, 2021
The 2011 Subaru Forester is a compact SUV ranging from $7,641 to $12,023 in the used market. It has the plush ride and power you expect in a larger SUV, while still being nimble and able to go...
Oct 25, 2021
The 2011 Toyota Corolla is a compact car that can be purchased on the used market from $8,861 to $11,386. It is a well-made car that can stand the test of time. Cost of ownership is low, making it a...
Oct 22, 2021
The 2015 Chevrolet Silverado is a full-size truck that can be found from $18,910 to $38,132. It is a very safe truck, and is capable at towing and hauling with its optional V8 engines....
Oct 22, 2021
The 2015 Honda Accord is available as a midsize sedan or coupe, and can be found from $11,964 to $20,663. It is one of the most engaging cars to drive in its class, while staying reliable....
Oct 22, 2021
The 2015 Honda Civic is a compact car available as a coupe or sedan. It can be found used from $11,259 to $19,087. It is one of the most popular compact cars on the market due to its longevity, nimble...
Oct 22, 2021
The 2015 Honda CR-V is a compact SUV that is available used from $14,276 to $20,745. It is one of the highest ranking compact SUVs on the market for 2015, making it easy to recommend to prospective...
Oct 21, 2021
The 2015 Nissan Altima is a midsize sedan available from $11,571 to $15,462. It ranks in the bottom half of cars in its class due to poor reliability. Nissan still has transmission problems with the...
Oct 21, 2021
The 2015 Toyota Camry is a midsize sedan that can be found from $12,545 to $17,860. It has excellent safety technology and a long-lasting engine which makes it a popular choice for buyers....
Oct 21, 2021
The 2015 Toyota Tacoma can be found used from $23,785 to $29,587. It is one of the best-selling compact trucks and is famous for its long-lasting powertrain. An off-road focused TRD Pro model added to...
Oct 21, 2021
The 2015 Toyota RAV4 is an excellent compact SUV for the money. They can be found used for $15,487 to $19,121. The combination of safety, technology, and reliability makes this a compelling package....
Oct 15, 2021
The 2015 Toyota Highlander can be found used for $19,131 to $28,993. It is a great midsize SUV to look at if you want reliability, but it is not thrilling to drive. A combination of technology and...
Oct 15, 2021
The 2015 Hyundai Elantra is a small sedan available from $10,387 to $14,540. It offers better interior materials and infotainment than its competitors. A few engine problems make it lose some...
Oct 14, 2021
The 2015 Ford Explorer is available used from $17,886 to $25,618. It offers a better interior than most of the competition, but the questionable reliability means a low ranking in the competitive SUV...
Oct 14, 2021
The 2015 Ford Focus is a compact sedan that can be found used from $7,488 to $20,123. There are mechanical problems and quality issues that make this a difficult car to recommend. [article-navigation]...
Oct 13, 2021
The 2015 Nissan Rogue is available used from $12,971 to $16,072. It is a good compact SUV with a reliable engine and above-average safety technology for the price. [article-navigation] Overview [1]...
Oct 13, 2021
The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, a popular midsize SUV, can be found used from $17,366 to $42,969. The Grand Cherokee has good optional technology, and it scores above average in its class for safety....
Oct 11, 2021
The 2015 Ram 1500 is a comfortable truck with a luxurious cabin for its price. It can be found used for $16,189 to $32,201. The truck is just not as reliable as some of the competition....
Oct 11, 2021
The 2015 Ford F-150 is the first year for the thirteenth generation of one of the best-selling full-size trucks of all time. You can pick one up used from $21,420 to $42,230. The F-150 offers...
Oct 11, 2021
The 2015 Nissan Sentra is a compact sedan that costs $8,249 to $12,695 on the used market. The Sentra has more interior space than other compact cars, but it has the same CVT problems from earlier...
Oct 11, 2021