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At $12,500, Is This 2003 Toyota Tacoma 4X4 Everything You Could Want?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:25:00 +0000

Toyota's pickup is perennially popular, but do the upgrades here justify the price?

At $9,995, Is This 1990 Oldsmobile Troféo A Prize Package?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:25:00 +0000

Has the time come for this overlooked Olds?

At $5,500, Is This 1993 Jeep Cherokee Rough And Ready To Find A New Home?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:25:00 +0000

The aesthetics may not wow you, but the engine under this Cherokee's hood could sweeten the deal.

At $8,000, Would You Rush This 2001 VW Cabrio GLX's Sorority?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:25:00 +0000

It's not fast, but who cares when the sun is shining?

At $21,500, Could You Moon Over This 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T Spyder?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:25:00 +0000

A mostly stock, low-mileage Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T Spyder with a five-speed manual is a rare find these days, but is it worth $21,500?

At $6,500, Is This 1988 Lotus Esprit Roller Project Packed With Potential?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:25:00 +0000

With no engine, a stack of parts to sort through, and some serious work needed to make it roadworthy again, is this Lotus Esprit worth the asking price?

At $14,500, Does This 2000 BMW 540i With A Six-Speed Manual Mean Business?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:25:00 +0000

The E39 is arguably the last great 5 Series to come out of Bavaria, and this one comes with a factory manual transmission, but is it worth nearly $15k?

At $37,500, Is This 1972 GMC Suburban A Resto-Mod For The Rest Of Us?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:25:00 +0000

With some nicely updated components and a few features that keep it firmly planted in its 1970s roots, is this classic family hauler worth $37,500?

At $22,500, Is This 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata The Answer To Our Prayers?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:25:00 +0000

Miata may always be the answer, but should we question this price?

At $6,995, Would You Fly To Buy This Incredibly Low-Mileage 1976 Pontiac Sunbird?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:25:00 +0000

With exceptionally low miles, a manual transmission, and some seriously bright colors, will this Sunbird light up your driveway for $6,995?

At $7,000, Is This 1967 King Midget A Big Bargain?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:25:00 +0000

Forget the Boxster: this mid-engined, rear-wheel drive convertible will turn far more heads.

At $45,500, Is This Manual-Equipped 2016 Chevy SS A Super Steal?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:25:00 +0000

A big V8, rear-wheel drive, and a six-speed manual, all packaged together in a family-friendly sedan. But does that combo justify the $45,500 asking price?

At $4,999, Is Buying This 2012 Scion iQ The Smart Thing To Do?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:25:00 +0000

Tiny on the outside, yet big enough to fit four seats on the inside, the Scion iQ can fit just about anywhere. But is it worth the $5k asking price?

At $10,000, Is This 2015 Mini Cooper S A Lot Of Car In A Little Package?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:25:00 +0000

With a manual transmission and only 35,000 miles on the odometer, could this $10k Mini Cooper S be your new low-mileage canyon car?

At $12,000, Is This 1987 Acura Coupe An Absolute Legend?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Fri, 29 May 2026 12:25:00 +0000

It's listed at a premium price, but this Acura Legend is in pristine shape, and the mileage is properly low. Is this 1980s coupe worth it?

At $12,500, Could This 2008 Pontiac Solstice SCCA SSB Light Up Your Life?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Thu, 28 May 2026 12:25:00 +0000

According to the seller, it's in near-perfect condition, but is this racing-homage Pontiac the kind of convertible that will gain value over time?

At $6,750, Is This 1987 Mazda 626 Turbo A Coupe D'état?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Wed, 27 May 2026 12:25:00 +0000

Gloriously high-tech in its day, has this Mazda sedan struggled to keep its shine (as well as its clear coat)?

At $5,995, Is This Buick-Powered 1979 Chevy Chevette A Sleeper That Could Keep You Up?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Tue, 26 May 2026 12:25:00 +0000

Does that price make you want to tell the seller to take this car and Chevette?

At $4,500, Is This 1986 Volkswagen GTI A Hot Hatch That Can Still Bring The Heat?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Mon, 25 May 2026 12:25:00 +0000

Arguably from the greatest generation of GTI, does this high-mileage example check off all the boxes?

At $9,988, Is This 2011 Saab 9-4x An Uber-Rare Bargain?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Fri, 22 May 2026 12:25:00 +0000

Far less common than its Cadillac cousin, does exclusivity give this GM-based Saab a tempting shine?