Weekend Car Buying Roundup March 02, 2024

The second-generation Tesla Roadster is back in the news after Elon Musk announced that the car would hit 60 miles an hour in less than a second. This is nearly a full second faster than the current record-holder, which got me wondering: Is it actually possible? I crunched some numbers to get the answer: it’s technically doable, but it would be so inconvenient as to make the whole endeavor not worth it. Let’s run down what I found. - Steve DaSilva Read More

We have previously covered the announcement that Dodge was bringing back some serious discounts on 2023 models still on dealer lots, but the latest discounts are so significant that it deserves another story. Combining Dodge’s Power Dollars discount which gives buyers $10 per horsepower that the car produces, and a manufacturer rebate, brand spankin’ new Challenger SXTs are selling for significantly less money than some new Toyota Corollas, Hyundai Elantras, and Mazda3s. - Logan Carter Read More

As the reign of Nardo Gray draws to a close, automakers need a new paint trend to jump on. Of all things, it seems the industry is moving on to vinyl to fill that niche — paint protection films, which automakers are increasingly using to alter the color of your car without going so far as to paint it. Now, Ford is the latest automaker to jump on the nascent trend. - Steve DaSilva Read More

Upon its U.S. debut, today’s Nice Price or No Dice F-PACE won both the World Car of the Year and Design of the Year awards at the New York International Auto Show. Let’s find out if this diesel edition has an equally award-winning price. - Rob Emslie Read More

The defining aspect of today’s Nice Price or No Dice Toronado is the wrap-around rear window, a feature limited to the seemingly rare XS package. Let’s decide if this literal barn find can find a new owner at its asking price. - Rob Emslie Read More

While the Dodge Viper GTS was chosen to pace the Indy 500 in ‘96, Ram pickups did even more heavy lifting for the race week. Today’s Nice Price or No Dice Ram 1500 is one of 2802 “Official Trucks” built in honor of that accolade. Let’s see what it might officially bring today. - Rob Emslie Read More

If you want a classic Mercedes-Benz 300SL, we totally get it. The design is absolutely gorgeous, they actually went racing and, of course, you get those ridiculously cool gullwing doors. Good luck finding one for less than a million dollars, though. Still, while we can’t offer the same styling and racing pedigree as a 300SL, if you’re looking to scratch that gullwing coupe itch, look no further than the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT coupe that’s currently for sale on Cars & Bids. - Collin Woodard Read More

After living overseas for a while, Aaron and his family are returning to the US and moving to Arkansas. He is looking for a fully electric car that can handle two kids in car seats and ideally a few bicycles. With a budget of up to $45,000, what car should he buy? - Tom McParland Read More

Thanks to the phenomenal depreciation that’s hitting almost every EV on the market, today’s Nice Price or No Dice Taycan asks almost half what a new model would cost. Let’s see if that makes it worth plugging in. - Rob Emslie Read More

I’d be willing to bet money that Jeep is the brand probably tops the list of most special editions ever produced by any automaker. Its made everything from Call of Duty editions to vehicle that just celebrate America’s freedom. Jeep’s latest special editions look like something straight out of the 1990s. - Lawrence Hodge Read More