Gilbert Smith
Vehicle History Writer
About
Gilbert Smith is a New Mexico-based automotive journalist who enjoys writing about cars, trucks, and SUVs. He is a longtime contributor to Vehicle History and a member of the site's original content team when it launched.
About
Gilbert Smith is a New Mexico-based automotive journalist who enjoys writing about cars, trucks, and SUVs. He is a longtime contributor to Vehicle History and a member of the site's original content team when it launched.
Articles
The 2007 Dodge Dakota isn’t the most powerful truck on the road, but it’s tougher than some full-size pickups while being twice as agile and costing around half as much, with pricing...
May 18, 2023
The 2007 BMW 5-Series is very comfortable, it’s fun to drive, and the sticker price has come down quite a bit over the years, starting at under $6,000. But it’s expensive to maintain, and...
May 17, 2023
The 2007 Chrysler Pacifica typically sells for less than $5,000, and that’s a really tempting price-point in this day and age. While it’s easy to point out that the Toyota Sienna or the...
May 17, 2023
The 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche is offered in a single Crew Cab/Short Bed configuration, which some drivers may find appealing as it simplifies the whole shopping experience. At close to $10,000 for an...
May 17, 2023
The 2007 Lexus IS is an excellent luxury sedan that’s built to last and fun to drive. But, the steering is a bit numb, the back seats are a bit tight, and $10,000 might be more than you care to...
May 17, 2023
The 2007 Honda Fit is the best budget-priced subcompact available for this model year. There are cheaper options, and there are better options, but if you’re looking for a reliable city car at...
May 11, 2023
The 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser is comfortable, versatile, and expensive, starting at just under $14,000. But, as an alternative to the 2007 Jeep Wrangler, you’ll be saving money on repairs in the...
May 11, 2023
The 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe, like most model years, trails behind the Honda CR-V in terms of longevity and fuel economy, but it’s a spacious, dependable, low-maintenance mid-size SUV at a fair...
May 10, 2023
The 2008 Chrysler Sebring is really the go-to if you’re looking for a used convertible at a budget price. There are better cars, and better cars for the price, but the Sebring is the best...
May 10, 2023
The 2007 Cadillac CTS is a reliable, comfortable luxury car, but it’s less reliable than the Acura TL, and it doesn’t feel as Cadillac-ish as you might expect. Still, it’s not a bad...
May 9, 2023
The 2007 Mazda6 splits the difference between a more expensive Honda Accord and a more affordable Hyundai Sonata. It’s not quite as powerful or as fuel efficient as the Honda, but it’s...
May 9, 2023
The 2007 Acura MDX is pricier than competing BMWs and Audis from this model year, but the Acura’s maintenance costs are lower than those of a typical luxury SUV by half, and it’s expected...
May 8, 2023
The 2007 Acura TL may be the best mid-size luxury sedan released in its model year. The standard feature list is very generous, and the interior suggests a premium luxury car. With prices starting at...
May 8, 2023
The 2007 Saturn Aura is far from the best mid-size sedan released in 2007, but it outclasses the repair-prone Accord for this model year, and it delivers a lot more value than you expect for under...
May 5, 2023
The 2007 Ford Crown Victoria was one of the very best full-size sedans on the market at a time when there weren’t that many full-size sedans on the market. The 2000s saw automakers shifting...
May 5, 2023
The 2007 Jeep Commander was a short-lived three-row mid-size SUV that combined bad fuel economy with rigid suspension, claustrophobic seating, and early breakdown. Even if die-hard Jeep fans, and the...
May 5, 2023
The 2007 Cadillac Escalade is comfortable, dependable, delivers an incredible 403 horsepower, and sells for around $12,000. If any 2007 full-size SUV is worth twelve grand, it’s an Escalade,...
May 5, 2023
The 2007 Nissan Pathfinder isn’t going to beat the CR-V if you’re looking for the most practical SUV on the road, and it can’t beat a Jeep for off-road power. But if you’re...
May 4, 2023
The 2007 GMC Yukon’s is spacious, powerful, and more agile than you expect of such a large vehicle. The only major issue is that it’s overpriced. The list of vehicles that are still worth...
May 4, 2023
The 2007 Mercedes Benz C-Class might be a smart purchase as a project car, or a parts car. With the car typically going on the market right as it reaches the end of its life cycle, you may just wind...
May 3, 2023
The 2007 Scion tC is pricier than the 2007 Hyundai Elantra, and not quite as roomy, but it’s also noticeably sportier by a margin of 23 horsepower, featuring an agile coupe body style and...
May 3, 2023
The 2007 Nissan Frontier might not command the loyal following of the Ford Ranger or the Toyota Tacoma, but it offers a more comfortable cabin and slightly better fuel economy. A handy compromise of...
Apr 29, 2023
The 2007 Nissan Titan’s biggest failing is only in its lack of configuration options. With pricing starting at under $7,000 and the lowest maintenance costs in the full-size truck market,...
Apr 29, 2023
The 2007 Chevrolet Aveo is dirt cheap, and you can expect to get what you pay for. Anti-lock brakes and remote keyless entry cost extra, CD players are exclusive to the higher trim levels, the cabin...
Apr 27, 2023
The 2007 Chevrolet Uplander isn’t a serious contender for best used minivan on the market. But, with prices starting below $5,000 for a high-end LT model, it may just be unbeatable for overall...
Apr 27, 2023