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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2019 Kia Forte Review: Reliable Small Car With Low Ownership Costs As It Ages
The 2019 Kia Forte lasts around 200,000 miles, with some average check engine light and collision warning system issues reported. At $13,975 to $18,950,  it’s an excellent value for a compact car with...
Oct 10, 2023
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2019 Kia Sportage Review: Reliable Compact SUV With Reasonable Ownership Costs
The 2019 Kia Sportage lasts around 200,000 miles, with some minor stereo system and headlight issues reported. At $16,525 to $28,950, it’s a great value for a compact SUV with a nice interior....
Oct 9, 2023
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2019 Hyundai Sonata Review: Reliable Midsize Car With Average Ownership Costs As It Ages
The 2019 Hyundai Sonata lasts around 200,000 miles, with some fuel consumption and oil pan issues reported. At $17,250 to $28,220, it’s a good value for a midsize sedan loaded with the latest...
Oct 6, 2023
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2019 Ford Expedition Review: Reliable Large SUV With Reasonable Ownership Costs As It Ages
The 2019 Ford Expedition lasts around 225,000 miles, with some average transmission software and A/C system issues reported. At $31,550 to $58,500, it’s a good value for a full size SUV with plenty of...
Oct 5, 2023
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2019 Ford Ranger Review: Reliable Small Truck With Average Ownership Costs As It Ages
The 2019 Ford Ranger lasts around 225,000 miles, with some average transmission linkage and check engine light issues reported. At $24,990 to $38,990, it’s a good value for a compact truck with...
Oct 5, 2023
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2019 Subaru Ascent Review: Unreliable Midsize SUV With Expensive Repair Costs
The 2019 Subaru Ascent lasts around 125,000 miles, with serious transmission and electrical issues reported. At $22,150 to $35,998, it’s not worth the money when you’ll spend thousands of dollars...
Oct 4, 2023
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2019 Volkswagen Atlas Review: Unreliable Midsize SUV With Expensive Repair Costs
The 2019 Volkswagen Atlas lasts around 150,000 miles, with some serious engine stalling and transfer case leak issues reported. At $21,700 to $36,900, it’s cheap, but not worth the money when you’ll...
Oct 3, 2023
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2019 Chevrolet Express Review: Reliable Large Van With Reasonable Running Costs As It Ages
The 2019 Chevrolet Express lasts around 200,000 miles, with some alternator and A/C issues reported. At $24,975 to $39,975, it’s a decent value for a practical old-school full-size van if you need to...
Oct 3, 2023
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2019 Jeep Renegade Review: Reliable Small SUV With Average Ownership Costs As It Ages
The 2019 Jeep Renegade lasts around 175,000 miles, with some average battery and coolant leak issues reported. At $16,250 to $23,550, it’s a good value for shoppers on a budget, but it’s not as nice...
Oct 2, 2023
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2019 Dodge Journey Review: Reliable Midsize SUV With Average Ownership Costs As It Ages
The 2019 Dodge Journey lasts around 200,000 miles, with some average brake wear and check engine light issues reported. AT $15,525 to $27,519, it’s a good value for a midsize SUV for shoppers on a...
Sep 29, 2023
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2019 GMC Yukon Review: Reliable Large SUV With Reasonable Ownership Costs As It Ages
The 2019 GMC Yukon lasts around 250,000 miles, with some relatively minor alignment and A/C issues reported. At $34,550 to $69,750, it’s a good value for a practical full size SUV with good V8 engines...
Sep 28, 2023
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2019 Toyota Sienna Review: Ultra Reliable Minivan With Low Ownership Costs As It Ages
The 2019 Toyota Sienna lasts around 300,000 miles, with relatively minor transmission and stereo software issues reported. At $25,650 to $45,400, it’s worth the money for an extremely reliable minivan...
Sep 28, 2023
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2019 Hyundai Kona Review: Decently Reliable Small SUV With Low Ownership Costs
The 2019 Hyundai Kona lasts around 200,000 miles with some average check engine light and transmission software issues reported. At $17,250 to $27,990, it’s a decent value for a small SUV that’s still...
Sep 27, 2023
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2019 Ford Mustang Review: Dependable Sports Car With Reasonable Ownership Costs As It Ages
The 2019 Ford Mustang lasts around 200,000 miles with some minor window and rearview camera issues reported. At $24,150 to $59,925, it’s a great value for an all-American muscle car with some strong...
Sep 26, 2023
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2019 Mercedes GLC Review: Reliable Small Luxury SUV With Some High Repair and Maintenance Costs
The 2019 Mercedes GLC lasts around 200,000 miles with some average check engine light and window motor issues reported. At $24,850 to $72,500, it’s expensive, but worth the money if you’re in the...
Sep 26, 2023
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2019 Nissan Frontier Review: Reliable Small Truck With Reasonable Ownership Costs As It Ages
The 2019 Nissan Frontier lasts around 250,000 miles with some relatively minor A/C system and suspension vibration issues reported. At $17,200 to $34,525, it’s a great value for a practical compact...
Sep 25, 2023
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2019 BMW X3 Review: Reliable Small Luxury SUV With Some Expensive Ownership Costs
The 2019 BMW X3 lasts around 200,000 miles with some average throttle position and A/C system issues reported. At $29,850 to $50,605, it’s a good value for a compact luxury SUV, although some of the...
Sep 22, 2023
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2019 Toyota Prius Review: Reliable Small Hybrid Car With Low Ownership Costs
The 2019 Toyota Prius lasts around 300,000 miles with some relatively minor window regulator and auto-park system issues reported. At $20,850 to $31,998, it’s a great value for a small car with...
Sep 21, 2023
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2019 Nissan Murano Review: Reliable Midsize SUV With Average Ownership Costs
The 2019 Nissan Murano lasts around 200,000 miles, with some average sunroof and A/C system issues found. At $19,425 to $31,998, it’s a great value for a midsize SUV that pairs comfort and technology....
Sep 21, 2023
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2019 Dodge Durango Review: Reliable Large SUV With Average Ownership Costs As It Ages
The 2019 Dodge Durango lasts around 200,000 miles, with some rear light and shock issues reported. At $24,625 to $52,990, it’s a good value for a large, practical SUV with plenty of passenger and...
Sep 20, 2023
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2019 Audi Q5 Review: Reliable Small Luxury SUV With Some High Maintenance Costs As It Ages
The 2019 Audi Q5 lasts around 200,000 miles, with some minor brake and drain line issues reported. At $23,300 to $39,990, it’s a great value for a compact luxury SUV with a lot of the latest safety...
Sep 19, 2023
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2019 Nissan Versa Review: Reliable Small Car With Low Ownership Costs As It Ages
The 2019 Nissan Versa lasts around 200,000 miles, with some relatively minor brake wear and stereo system issues reported. At $10,575 to $17,500, it’s an excellent value for shoppers on a budget...
Sep 19, 2023
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2019 Subaru Impreza Review: Reliable Small Car With Average Ownership Costs As It Ages
The 2019 Subaru Impreza lasts around 200,000 miles with some average battery and suspension issues reported. At $16,200 to $23,990, it’s a great value for a compact car with a great all-wheel drive...
Sep 18, 2023
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2019 Nissan Pathfinder Review: Reliable Midsize SUV With Average Ownership Costs As It Ages
The 2019 Nissan Pathfinder lasts around 200,000 miles with some minor automatic braking system and brake wear issues reported. At $18,100 to $37,500, it’s a good value for a three-row midsize SUV with...
Sep 15, 2023
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2019 Acura RDX Review: Unreliable Compact Luxury SUV With Some Costly Mechanical Issues
The 2019 Acura RDX lasts around 150,000 miles with some engine and brake issues reported. At $25,200 to $34,999, it’s less expensive than some competitors, but still a bad choice when you may wind up...
Sep 14, 2023