I’m A Sporty Guy Looking For A Big (But Not Too Big) First Car! What Should I Buy?

Casey is getting his driver’s license soon and is eying up some options for his first ride. With a budget limited to $15,000, he wants something comfortable with a bit of luxury and enough cargo space for sports gear. What car should he buy? The Lexus LS 500 Is The Perfect Combo Of Luxury And … Read more

Broken Bridges, The Enduring Legacy Of The School Bus And A Solar Eclipse In This Week’s Beyond Cars Roundup

School District of Philadelphia buses parked in a lot while public schools remain temporarily closed for in-person learning in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022.Photo: Hannah Beier/Bloomberg (Getty Images) While car design has changed radically over the decades, school buses look almost the same as they did nearly 100 years ago. Sure, they … Read more

I Finally Have A ‘Real Job’ And Need A Fun, Yet Practical Car For The Commute! What Should I Buy?

Scott lives in Baltimore and after working various gigs including a few stints on cruise ships he has what he calls a “real job” as a software engineer. However, he hasn’t driven a car in a long time and wants something fun, but not too challenging. With a $25,000 budget, what car should he buy? … Read more

I Need A Car That Can Go 50k Miles A Year! What Should I Buy?

Robert is the Director of Operations for a major company and travels a lot to various locations. He will put about 50,000 miles per year on his car and wants something comfortable and reliable for the long commutes. What car should he buy? According to Bob: Why the AMG C63 Hybrid Is So Goddamn Cool … Read more

I Want A Crossover That’s Actually Interesting! What Car Should I Buy?

Dan and his wife are looking to replace their 2015 Forester with something similar, but more interesting. She is on the shorter side and has a 300-mile weekly commute so they are looking for something with good fuel economy but also comfortable. With a budget of around $40,000, what car should they buy? My Mini … Read more

I Want An Electric Vehicle That Can Fit The Family! What Car Should I Buy?

After living overseas for a while, Aaron and his family are returning to the US and moving to Arkansas. He is looking for a fully electric car that can handle two kids in car seats and ideally a few bicycles. With a budget of up to $45,000, what car should he buy? AAA Offers an … Read more

We Need A Used Car That Feels New! What Should We Buy?

Sean and his wife are replacing their 2009 Audi A3 as it’s getting up there in mileage and repairs are starting to be expensive. This would be a daily driver for just two people, so it doesn’t need to be super practical. They are open to used cars but they want it to “feel” like … Read more

I Need A 3-Row Family SUV And There Are Too Many Choices! What Car Should I Buy?

Cal lives in Denver and needs to upgrade his Tiguan to a three-row SUV to accomodate an expanding family. With a budget of up to $45,000 there are plenty of options to choose from, but he is finding the options overwhelming. He needs our help to narrow the field and tell him what car to … Read more

I Need An Affordable All-Weather Commuter Car! What Should I Buy?

Ignacio has relocated from South America to New York state and is looking for an affordable car ideally with all-wheel drive to manage his commute to the train and eventually pass it down to a teenage driver. With a budget of up to $20,000, what car should he buy? (Welcome back to What Car Should … Read more