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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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28:56

Driveway Apocalypse Leads To Nissan Xterra Review

Better Than New ·

2023/01/13

00:00 - OPEN - A Tree Falls and Smashes Our Cars, Which Leads To This 2nd Generation Nissan Xterra ReviewFirst, an apology... sorry for the very late delivery on this episode! It's been a heck of a week here at Casa de Crenshaw as my podcast prep time was suddenly taken up with debris removal and car insurance hassles. That's because at the beginning of the week, an 80' tree snapped off in high winds and smashed three of our cars. One is totaled, one will need paint work and the third... well,

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24:47

Used Car Price Predictions and Automotive Bucket List...

Better Than New ·

2023/01/06

00:00 - OPEN: Used Car Price Predictions and Automotive Bucket List Items for 2023Today we are going to cover three main items on the podcast: Where used car prices are going to go in 2023.How to maximize what you might pay for your next used car Items you should cross off your automotive bucket list in 2023. 00:45 - USED CAR PRICES AND WHERE THEY ARE GOINGInflation and high prices for new and late-model used vehicles will persist in 2023Prices for driver-quality used cars should flatten out and

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28:11

2023 Cool Used Car Preview For The Better Than New...

Better Than New ·

2022/12/30

00:00 - OPEN - Our New Year's Used Car PreviewA look forward to 2023 to give you a hint of some of the interesting cars, trucks and SUVs we plan to talk about in the coming year. 01:20 - INTRO - Examples of Cars, Trucks and SUVs We Will Cover in 2023Over the last few weeks I have been working on a potential list of used cars to feature in Better Than New weekly podcast episodes in 2023 and now I have more than enough to fill an entire year.The following is just a small sample of vehicles we will

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22:51

Top Ten Used Cars Featured in 2022 on the Better Than...

Better Than New ·

2022/12/23

00:00 - SHOW OPEN - The Better Than New Podcast - 2022 Top Ten Used Vehicle Countdown We rank the top-10 used cars, trucks and SUVs featured on the Better Than New Podcast in 202200:50 - INTRO - Top Ten Vehicle Selection CriteriaVehicle We Recommended in 2022Fun to driveOffers Good ValueSomething You Would Be Proud to OwnPotentially a Future Classic03:35 - #10 - Mitsubishi Galant VR4 (1991 to 1992)05:10 - #9 - R56 Mini Cooper S Hatchback (2007-2013) 07:00 - #8 - Isuzu Amigo/Rodeo Sport 2-Door SUV

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26:40

Infiniti FX45 - A Fast and Fun V8 Sports Sedan...

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2022/12/16

00:00 - SHOW OPENToday's Better Than New used vehicle is an SUV that is truly fun to drive... on the road. This is not another car-based SUV trying to pose as a rugged, trail-busting 4x4. Instead it’s an SUV built from car DNA that pretty much sticks to the car thing and ends up doing a solid imitation of a 4-door sports sedan - just one with a little more ground clearance, a rear hatch and AWD for better traction on wet and snowy roads.01:10 - INFINITI FX45 SUV - 2003-2008The Infiniti FX45 was

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20:43

First Gen Acura TSX Sedan - Your Daily Dose of VTEC

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2022/12/09

00:00 - INTROToday's feature vehicle is a sports sedan with a jewel-like, high revving engine, a slick-shifting 6-speed transmission, agile, planted handling and a comfortable, stylish interior that provides just enough refinement to a feel special. It’s a car that I highly recommend if you’re looking for a fun, engaging driver-oriented vehicle to haul up to 4-people on your daily adventures.00:45 - THE FIRST GENERATION ACURA TSX SPORTS SEDANThe focus of today’s Better Than New episode is the First

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35:10

Long Distance Used Car Purchase Goes Horribly...

Better Than New ·

2022/12/02

00:00 - THE LONG DISTANCE USED CAR PURCHASEIf you are really serious about buying a specific used vehicle and you don’t want to wait, you may have to look in markets that are much further away. Maybe 500 miles or 1000 miles away. Maybe even on the other side of the country. How do I know? After searching locally for a very specific car that I really wanted back in late 2010, I finally gave up and bought one from a dealer and had it shipped to me. Unfortunately that particular car had so many issues

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15:16

The Jeep Wrangler TJ Should Be at the Top of Your 4x4...

Better Than New ·

2022/11/25

00:00 - SHOW OPENThe first Jeep vehicles were made more than 80 years ago, but they're still being sold today, and if you have ever considered buying one, the Jeep Wrangler TJ series from 1997-2006 should be at the top of your bucket list. 03:55 - THE WRANGLER TJ: A BIG LEAP FORWARD IN RIDE QUALITY A return to round headlights (no more rectangular lights) Old-style leaf springs were eliminatedCoil springs used at each corner with 4-link control armsMuch better ride quality on paved roadsMore

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44:56

One Owner's Upgrade Path for an NB Miata

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2022/11/18

00:00 - SHOW OPENInsight gained from making a series of upgrades to a 1999 NB Miata 01:10 - INTRODUCE CHRIS FISH - An NB Miata Owner Who Loves To Modify His CarChris began his search for a Miata a few years ago and describes how he found his 1999 Emerald Green NB Miata and why he fell for this small, lightweight roadster. 06:45 - WHAT CHRIS DECIDED TO MODIFY ON HIS MIATAChris started his research research journey for parts and upgrades on the Miata.net forums and Flyinmiata.com and then went from

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37:12

Infiniti G35 Sports Sedan Gives BMW 3-Series a Run...

Better Than New ·

2022/11/11

00:00 Show OpenIf you want to spend less, and still have something cool that’s fun to drive… I’ve got good news because today’s Better Than New focus vehicle is a sport sedan that comes in multiple configurations to fit your lifestyle. You can get it in rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. You can get it with an automatic or a manual transmission. And on top of that, it handles great and comes with a 6-cylinder engine that serves up a healthy amount of power and torque. Or in other words, it’s a

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19:57

1992 Honda Accord Update - Stolen Used Car Lightning...

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2022/11/04

00:00 - Show OpenI expected to have an issue or two with my son's recent purchase of a used 1992 Honda Accord that replaced his Honda Civic, which was stolen a month earlier, but I wasn't expecting this! 00:55 - Lighting Strikes Twice! According to NHTSA, a vehicle is stolen in the US every 43.8 seconds. That's more than one per minute, 82 per hour, 1973 per day, about 60,000 per month and around 720,000 per year. That is a lot of stolen cars, so it is likely you may know someone who has had

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23:01

BMW 335d – Diesel Torque Monster Sports Sedan

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2022/10/28

00:00 - Show Open00:40 - BMW 335d Overview - The Torque Monster Diesel Sports SedanWe discuss what it is like to drive a 335d and the joy of driving a sports sedan with 425-lb.ft of torque. That's 125-lb.ft more torque than BMW's 335i gas fueled sports sedan. 03:00 - Why You Might Want OneYou love torque and quick accelerationYou love great handling, fun to drive carsYou need to carry 4-people at a brisk pace on long road tripsYou want a car that's not only fast, but frugal as well04:55 - BMW 335d

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29:17

First Generation Honda Pilot - Affordable Family...

Better Than New ·

2022/10/21

00:00 - INTRO - First Generation Honda Pilot - The Affordable Family Adventure Vehicle01:15 - GENERAL OVERVIEW – What Makes the First Gen Honda Pilot So Great? 03:55 - YOU MIGHT WANT ONE IF….You routinely need to carry more than 4-people safely and comfortablyYou have active kids and need to haul a lot of their stuff (or yours)You need all-wheel drive for snowy conditionsYou need to tow a boat or trailer up to 4500 pounds (with tow package)You need a versatile, reliable used SUV that can do all that

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37:53

1998-2003 Isuzu Amigo/Rodeo Sport - The Wrangler 4x4...

Better Than New ·

2022/10/14

00:00 - Show Open - 1998 to 2003 Isuzu Amigo/Rodeo SportIf you're a fan of boxy, short-wheelbase, fun-to-drive SUVs, then you will love the vehicle that is the focus of today's episode of Better Than New01:05 - Brief recap of Notable Isuzu Cars, Trucks and SUVs sold in the USWhile Isuzu hasn't sold passenger vehicles in the US since 2009, they are still one of largest manufacturers of commercial diesel engines, trucks and buses globally, and they still sell passenger vehicles in other markets

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25:05

Buy It Like They Stole It - We Found A $1650 Honda...

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2022/10/07

00:00 - Show Open - Buy It Like They Stole Our 1996 Honda Civic was stolen over Labor Day, but we were able to replace it within a week with a 1992 Honda Accord for the low, low price of $1650 (not including tax, title, etc.). It was dirt cheap, but still in really decent condition for its age and price. 01:25 - What Car Was StolenWe got our 1996 Honda Civic DX free from my wife's co-worker. It was a hand-me-down car that was sort of ugly. However, after some TLC, I got it into good working

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29:50

Craigslist + Serendipity = A Great Used Car

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2022/09/30

00:00 - Show Open I share my strategy to find interesting local used cars, trucks and SUVs with just a few minutes of online searching each day. 00:53 - Craigslist Scrolling + Serendipity = A Great Used CarComputer chip shortages, supply chain issues and inflation have pushed the average price of a new car in the US to more than $48,000 and the average used vehicle in the US now sells for more than $33,000. So if you're looking for a late model used car between model years 2018 and 2022, you're in

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24:50

Ford SVT Focus Part-2 - The Affordable Hot Hatch Hero

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2022/09/23

00:00 - Show Open - Ford SVT Focus - Part 2if you caught last week’s Part 1 episode on the 2002 to 2004 Ford SVT Focus, you got an introduction to this outstanding performance used car bargain, along with a deep dive into how Ford’s Special Vehicle Team turned the standard Ford Focus into a must-have Hot Hatchback back in the day. And in today’s episode, we’re going to dig deeper into how many were made, options to look for, how and where to find a great example of the SVT Focus and what you might

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20:00

Ford SVT Focus Part-1 - The Affordable Hot Hatch Hero

Better Than New ·

2022/09/16

00:00 - Intro - Ford Focus SVT - Part 1The Focus SVT, available in the US from 2002-2004 -The Affordable Hot Hatch Hero from Ford01:30 - What is SVT? A quick breakdown of Ford's Special Vehicle Team (or SVT) and some of the notable Ford halo cars they have have developed over the years. 03:30 - What Makes The SVT Focus A Great Driving Enthusiast's Car?SVT made across the board improvements to change the standard Focus into the SVT Focus. They bumped up the horsepower, improved the handling, added

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30:50

Ten Funky Must-Have Tools For Your Next DIY Car...

Better Than New ·

2022/09/09

00:00 - Intro - Ten Funky Must-Have Tools for Your Next DIY ProjectIf you do any of your own maintenance, I assume you already have a decent set of common tools. But in this episode I am going to tell you about some of the more off-beat and funky tools that I have purchased over time that I just can't live without in my garage. Also, unless I mention a specific tool/brand, the links are simply provided to give you an example of the tool I'm talking about, not necessarily a recommendation to buy

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26:39

The Best Time To Buy Winter Tires Is... Summer?

Better Than New ·

2022/09/02

00:00 - Show Open - Best Time To Buy Winter TiresI hear drivers say all the time that they don't need winter tires for various reasons. They might say they have plenty of traction because their vehicle has 4-wheel drive with low range, or it has Quattro or maybe a torque-vectoring limited slip differential. What they don't realize is that none of those mechanical systems give their vehicle traction. The only thing on a car, truck or SUV that provides traction is... the tires. It's those four

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