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Better Than New

The average new car sales price in the US is nearly $50,000, and the average used vehicle sales price is close to $30,000... I think that"s insane! Well if you"re like me and you don’t want to pay these crazy inflated car prices, I believe you should still be able to drive something fun. That’s the idea behind Better Than New – a podcast to help you find a cool used car, truck or SUV at a price you’ll love. I’m Gary Crenshaw, host of Better Than New and a long time automotive enthusiast, and I

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46:20

Paintless Dent Repair Can Save You Money And Time...

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2023/06/30

00:00 - Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) Saves Money & Time on Dent Repairs vs. Traditional Body and Paint Repair ShopsWhen it comes to fixing dents and dings on your car, if you haven't tried PDR or Paintless Dent Repair, you should because it can save you money and time compared to traditional body and paint shops. 01:10 - Introduction - Guest Ryan Snider, Paintless Dent Repair SpecialistRyan is a PDR specialist in the Seattle area with a 5-star rating on Yelp with 177 reviews, so he definitely

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21:05

The Versatile Honda Element - It's Still Hip To Be...

Better Than New ·

2023/06/23

00:00 - SHOW OPEN(Show Notes Pending)

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23:27

BMW 323Ci - An Affordable E46 Coupe For BMW 3-Series...

Better Than New ·

2023/06/16

00:00 - SHOW OPEN00:40 - INTRO - BMW 323Ci - An Affordable E46 3-Series CoupeThe motivation for this episode (other than the fact that the E46 BMW 3-series is a great car) was a 2000 BMW 323Ci with the sport package and a 5-speed manual that I found on my local Craigslist. This is definitely a fun-to-drive, but under-appreciated version of that era's 3-series BMW. That's because many enthusiasts mistakenly believe the smaller 2.5-liter 6-cylinder in the 323Ci is under powered. Well, it may be

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23:58

Rev-up Your Car Maintenance Game To Save Money and...

Better Than New ·

2023/05/12

00:00 - OPEN - Rev-up You Car Maintenance Game to Save Money and Increase ValueNew and used cars are more expensive than ever, so if you don’t want to spend a lot to replace your current vehicle, the strategies and tips in this episode will help you keep it in good running condition longer and looking its best. 00:50 - INTRO - Keep Your Current Used Car in Top Shape so It's Worth More When You Eventually Sell or Trade-inIf you have been thinking about replacing your current car, but you’re not sure

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29:34

The BMW 128i - The Last Normally Aspirated Inline...

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2023/05/05

00:00 - OPEN - The Last Non-Turbo Inline 6-Cylinder Coupe from BMWToday’s car definitely falls into the category of “fantastic driving machine” and it’s one I highly recommend. It’s a 2-door coupe with a hydraulic steering rack that provides excellent feedback through the steering wheel, an outstanding suspension for those who love balanced handling, and it has the last normally aspirated inline 6-cylinder engine offered by BMW in the US. 01:25 - INTRO - The 2008-2013 BMW 128i with Manual

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15:36

Base Car Inflation - Don't Pay Too Much For a Base...

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2023/04/28

00:00 - SHOW OPEN - Watch Out For Base Car Inflation Don't Pay Too Much For a Base Model Used CarWhen the top of the line model of a particular used car or truck goes up in value, many sellers of base-model examples of the same car try to capitalize on this by asking inflated prices for their base cars. 01:25 - INTRO -What Is Base Car Inflation? EXAMPLE: Price of the 300ZX Turbo vs. lesser non-turbo 300ZX and 300ZX 2+2 siblings From May of 2018 to July of 2022, the Hagerty Price guide shows the

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22:49

Save The World In Style With A Fun, Affordable...

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2023/04/21

00:00 - OPEN: You Can Save The World In Style With This Fun, Affordable Italian EVToday I am going to tell you about today a small, 2-door EV hatchback at the very top of my list of used electric vehicles that I would buy if I were in the market for a used EV. Why? It’s got attitude, it’s got style, it’s affordable, and most important... it’s fun to drive. 00:45 - INTRO: The 2013-2019 FIAT 500e Today’s choice is a quick, fun-to-drive, zero-emission Italian EV that places as much emphasis on style

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54:04

2007-2010 Saturn Sky Redline – An Amazing Sports Car...

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2023/04/14

00:00 - OPEN - Saturn Sky is a Sports Car Bargain Hiding in Plain Sight01:06 - Introduce Loren Campbell - Owner of a 2008 Saturn Sky RedlinePurchased car new from San Jose Dealer in 2007Has all options except spoiler and automatic transmissionWe discuss the merits of a manual transmission05:35 - What Makes the Saturn Sky Redline Great? The Saturn Sky and Sky Redline looks greatIt came with a substantial amount of power from a 2.0-liter engineFirst Direct Injected GM vehicleHighest per-liter output

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26:42

The EV Purchase Conundrum - Buy New, Used or Not at All?

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2023/04/07

00:00 - OPEN - The EV Purchase Conundrum - Buy New, Used or Not at All? In this episode, learn more about government mandated EV target dates, the problems that lie ahead for Electric Vehicle adoption in the US and how those problems might affect you.Also, if you’re considering getting an EV sooner than later, I’ll give you some ideas on how to dip your toe into the EV waters, without getting in over your head.01:15 - INTRO - The Government Push For New EV's Governments around the world are pushing

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25:40

4th Gen Pontiac Firebird With A V8 - The Devil On...

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2023/03/31

00:00 - OPEN: The 4th Gen Pontiac Firebird With A V8 is The Devil On Your ShoulderThe focus of today’s episode is a car that can bring out the inner hooligan in all of us. And for those who aren't certain if an inner-hooligan lurks just below the surface of their personality, rest assured that if it's there, this car will find it, yank it loose and set it free. 01:15 - INTRO Looking for Fun? Get a Firebird With A V8 and a Manual TransmissionSo what is this car that makes good people do bad things

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27:46

Don't Let The Good Ones Get Away

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2023/03/24

00:00 - Don't Let The Good Ones Get AwayIn this episode, I talk about some of the cars and trucks I've missed out on and how I would approach those potential purchases differently if I had a do-over. 01:05 - Recent Missed Opportunity to Buy a Great Jeep Wrangler TJI missed out on an opportunity to test drive and purchase a 2004 Jeep Wrangler TJ Unlimited (or LJ). I put off going to see the car for over a week because I really wasn't ready to part ways with my existing cars (I'm not Leno, so I can

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18:28

The Mazdaspeed Protege - Hidden Gem of the Sport...

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2023/03/17

00:00 - SHOW OPEN In a world where the average new car costs more than $48,000 and the average used car costs more than $27,000, an affordable price truly matters if you’re looking for a something fun to drive on a budget. And the focus of today’s podcast episode is on a car from Mazda that’s a performance bargain today,because the average used car buyer likely doesn’t remember that this car ever existed. 00:58 - Today's Focus: The 2003 Mazdaspeed Protege Sport SedanWhile today’s episode will focus

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10:47

Why You Need A Cheap OBD2 Scan Tool For Your Car

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2023/03/10

00:00 - Better Than New BONUS SEGMENT: Why You Need a Cheap OBD2 Scan ToolAnd the subject of today’s Bonus segment is… an OBDII scan tool.Or more specifically, my pitch to you that you should have at least an inexpensive one so you can quickly check trouble codes and stay on top of your car or truck’s operating condition.00:45 - What is OBD2?OBD2 or On Board Diagnostic Two is a diagnostic system built into every passenger vehicle sold in the US since model year 1996 that allows a mechanic (or you)

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30:39

2000-2006 Honda Insight Hybrid - the 60+ MPG Commute...

Better Than New ·

2023/03/03

00:00 - INTRO: The 60+ MPG Commute-Crushing HybridIf I wanted a used vehicle that gets amazing fuel economy at a far more reasonable price than a used Tesla, I would buy the first hybrid sold in the US.It’s a vehicle that had an amazing EPA fuel economy rating and it’s a car I still geek out over today, in spite of the fact that the earliest examples are more than 20 years old and they’re not exactly fast.In fact, I’d say they’re more… funky.And no, it’s not a Prius, but I’ll tell you what it is and

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35:39

Five Simple Rules To Help You (and Your Partner) Find...

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2023/02/24

00:00 - SHOW OPEN Five Simple Rules To Help You (and Your Partner) Find A Cool Used Car at a Great Price We review five simple, yet effective rules to help you find the perfect, fun-to-drive used car at a price that’s within your budget. If you follow them during your search, you should be able to find the vehicle you want at a great price with less effort. In addition to reviewing the rules, we will also talk about how things can go a little bit sideways when there’s more than one person involved

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23:03

Fiat 500 Abarth – The Spicy Italian That Your Body...

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2023/02/17

00:00 - SHOW OPEN - Your Daily Serving of Spicy ItalianIf you’re looking for passion, fun and value in a daily driver, today’s Better Than New vehicle - a 2-door turbocharged hatchback from that country shaped like a boot - definitely serves up copious amounts of all three. And I'll tell you what this car is and why you might want one in just a moment. So hop in, buckle up, and let's go for a drive.01:35 - INTRO - The 2012-2019 FIAT 500 AbarthItalian’s have a reputation for speaking loudly, dressing

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12:59

Takata Airbag Roulette - A Dangerous Game You Don't...

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2023/02/10

00:00 - OPEN - Takata Airbag Roulette00:50 - The Big Warning and The Quick SolutionIf you have a used car or truck built since the late 1990s, you and your passengers could be in danger every time you get behind the wheel if your vehicle has a Takata airbag that hasn’t been repaired or replaced. The good news is, there is a simple solution for this problem. It’s a nationwide recall and it takes only a couple of minutes of your time to find out if A) your vehicle has been affected, and B) whether or

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23:54

Dodge Magnum – The Hemi-V8 Muscle Wagon With Mercedes...

Better Than New ·

2023/02/03

00:00 - OPEN If you love wagons, today’s Better Than New used vehicle is a bad-ass wagon made by Dodge that has a little bit of something for everyone. 01:00 - INTROThe Dodge Magnum was sold in the US from 2005-2008.Like many other manufacturers, Dodge didn’t call their wagon "a wagon" either. They simply called it “Magnum” and like wagons of yester-year, the Dodge Magnum provided plenty of space for five people and all their stuff.But what made it vastly different from Grandpa’s station wagon was

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31:23

2nd Generation Isuzu Trooper – A Cheap and Nearly...

Better Than New ·

2023/01/27

00:00 - OPEN This SUV is cheaper than it should be because a lot of people forgot about it, or never knew what it was in the first place. If you find the right example, it makes a nearly perfect personal or family commute-to-work, haul-your-kids, haul-your-stuff and go-on-a-getaway vehicle that's really affordable. 01:20 - INTRO - 2nd Gen Isuzu Trooper – A Cheap and Nearly Perfect SUVSold from 1992 to 2002, the Isuzu Trooper offers used car buyers tremendous value, and it easily fills the desire

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27:56

Check a V8 Off Your Bucket List With A 2011-2014...

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2023/01/20

00:00 - OPEN - Check a V8 Off Your Bucket List With A 2011-2014 Mustang GT01:00 - EPISODE INTRO - The 2011 or Newer Mustang GT02:00 - State of America's V8 Pony Cars in The Early 2000s Forth Generation MustangOnly three Pony Cars left at the beginning of the decadeCamaro and Firebird were cancelled at the end of 2002Fourth generation Mustang continue to be developedMach 1 and SVT Mustang Cobra added for 2003 & 2004 Fifth Generation MustangAfter 25-years of Mustangs built on the Fox Body

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