Timing Chain vs Timing Belt: Which Cars Have Which
A broken timing belt destroys your engine. A stretched timing chain can cost $4,000 to fix. Here is what is under the front cover of your car, and when to worry.
DIY Oil Change: When to Do It Yourself and When to Pay
A DIY oil change saves $40. It also takes an hour, requires $150 in initial tool investment, and on some cars is genuinely a bad idea.
Corvette C8 Stingray: Mid-Engine America at $70,000
The C8 Corvette is genuinely mid-engine and genuinely affordable. It is also the most unexpectedly interesting new American performance car in a generation.
Ferrari F430: The First 'Affordable' Ferrari for Regular Enthusiasts
A Ferrari F430 at $120,000 is cheaper than a new Cadillac Escalade. The catch is everything that can go wrong with it, and it is a long catch.
Nissan GT-R R35: Why the Godzilla Is a $70,000 Bargain
A used Nissan GT-R at $70,000 has supercar performance and a reliability record that embarrasses Ferrari. The catch is the tire budget.