Cheap and reliable are two words that aren’t often seen side by side when it comes to purchasing a car. It’s usually a trade-off. One or the other. However, some vehicles out there strike a balance between both. This guide is focused on cheap and reliable used cars, primarily under the $5,000 price threshold. Despite the opinion of a lot of people, there are some great buys … [Read more...] about Best Cheap and Reliable Cars Under $5,000
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Chevrolet Traverse Problems & Reliability
Chevrolet first introduced the Traverse as a successor to the popular Trailblazer in 2009. First debuted at the 2008 Chicago auto show, Chevy aimed to offer another affordable large to mid-size SUV to build off the success of previous similar models. Now in its second generation, the Traverse has established success in the American automotive market for drivers seeking a … [Read more...] about Chevrolet Traverse Problems & Reliability
Best Cheap V8 Cars Under $10,000
Cheap V8 cars are often looked past for something more modern or efficient. While there might be some benefits to that way of thought, there is a common saying in motorsport: there’s no replacement for more displacement. And, even today, that sentiment rings true. While turbochargers and other methods of forced induction might rival a naturally aspirated V8 in raw power, … [Read more...] about Best Cheap V8 Cars Under $10,000
Chevy LT2 Engine Problems
GM's LT2 engine was released in the 2020 C8 Corvette. It is a 6.2L naturally-aspirated V8 that produces 495hp and 470lb-ft. of torque. The C8 Corvette is the first mid-engine Corvette ever produced. The LT2 is part of GM's Gen V small-block V8 engine family. It is the successor to the LT1 engine which was used in the C7 Corvette and Cadillac CTS-V, not to be mistaken with … [Read more...] about Chevy LT2 Engine Problems
The 5 Most Common Cadillac Northstar Engine Problems
The Northstar engine is a family of GM engines produced from 1993 until 2011. Considered a very technically advanced engine, the Northstar is a traditional 90-degree V8, double overhead cam, with four valves per cylinder. While it initially debuted as a 4.6L V8, the Northstar engine had numerous variants including a 4.0L V8 and a supercharged 4.4L V8. A 3.5L V6 version was … [Read more...] about The 5 Most Common Cadillac Northstar Engine Problems