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What’s Your Stance on a Car’s Best Stance?

Last updated: Sep 27, 2019 at 4:00PM
Published on: Feb 26, 2016 by tgriffith

stanced subaru brz

Forgive me if I’m late to the game on this one, but I’ve recently learned a new term that’s popular among certain tuners and modifiers.

The always-reliable and entertaining Urban Dictionary perhaps best defines “Stancing” as:

To destroy a car’s handling abilities by having it lowered an excessive amount. Typically, the tires are tucked way inside the vehicles fenders. But in order to have a hellaflush stance and run the required excessively wide wheels with tires that are stretched just to fit onto the wheels, the car has to have an excessive amount of negative camber.

I’ve seen cars that have been lowered like this. Their tires look like the result of an unfortunate axle-breaking accident involving the car, a curb, and an icy day. I didn’t realize that this trend had a name and that entire groups of people do this to their cars on purpose.

I don’t like it. Why destroy a car’s handling (and looks) like this? I much prefer cars that come from the factory with a killer stance. That is, a car that looks strong, intimidating, and ready to pounce at a moment’s notice.

Here are some of the cars that come stock with a great stance, no lowering (or axle-breaking) required.

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Filed Under: General Chat Tagged With: audi a6, best stock stance, car stances, cars with the best stance, dodge challenger, Land Rover Range Rover, mazda6, Nissan 370Z, Porsche 911, stanced cars, stancing

5 Smart Swaps for Premium Picks

Last updated: Mar 9, 2016 at 3:11PM
Published on: Feb 19, 2016 by Matt Smith

2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor

“The thing about money is… you can always make more.”

Or so a good friend once told us, while detailing his extensive traveling. And although it’s a lovely, freeing sentiment, most of us are more comfortable living within our finances and the limitations they impose. Of course, with tax day creeping around the corner, many of us are anticipating a nice refund, and feeling a little flush. If there was ever a time of year when we’re inclined to peruse the new car listings on CarGurus, searching for our dream ride, it’s now. Whether you’re enticed by a drop-top sports car, a luxurious full-size sedan, or a tough-as-nails off-roader, you’ll find yourself well taken care of by today’s auto market.

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Filed Under: Car Lists, Car Shopping, General Chat, New Cars, United States Tagged With: BMW 3 Series, Car Minded, cheaper cars, Ford F-150 Raptor, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Kia Optima, Land Rover Range Rover, Mazda MX-5 Miata, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Porsche Boxster, toyota avalon, Toyota Tacoma TRD

Depreciating Darlings: The 10 Best Used-Car Bargains

Last updated: Sep 27, 2019 at 2:41PM
Published on: Nov 20, 2015 by Matt Smith

2012 Dodge Grand Caravan

As soon as a brand new car leaves the dealer’s lot, the depreciation phenomenon commences. There are plenty of reasons to spring for a new car with an empty odometer, of course. They come with great warranties, include the latest technologies, offer the buyer peace of mind with regard to the vehicle’s history, and, naturally, they come with that wonderful new car smell. However, to paraphrase Benjamin Franklin, “In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes and your new car depreciating as soon as the rubber rolls of the lot.” We took a look at the data and found that although some cars quickly lose value for good reason (looking at you, Mitsubishi Galant), there are others that actually become pretty great deals. If the smell of organic materials off-gassing is of paramount importance, feel free to pay the premium for your brand new car. If you don’t mind waiting a few years, however, we’ve picked 10 vehicles that offer incredible value on the used market.

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Filed Under: Car Lists, Car Shopping Tagged With: Chevrolet Volt, Chevy Malibu, Chrysler 200, CPO, depreciation, dodge grand caravan, Ford Taurus, Great deals, Infiniti G37, Land Rover Range Rover, Mercedes S-Class, Nissan Leaf, Off-lease, used cars, Volkswagen CC

Great Cars for Your Next Summer Adventure

Last updated: Dec 12, 2019 at 3:50PM
Published on: Jul 17, 2015 by John Harrington

2015 VW Golf Sportwagen

Well, here we are in the peak months of summer. Believe it or not, we only have 9 weeks remaining where the days are longer than the nights. That’s not a ton time left. It might be time for you to grab your friends and family and spend your summer how it should be spent: hiking, fishing, boating, camping, swimming, relaxing, and, of course, driving. You’re going to want a vehicle for the season to accommodate all of your summer adventures.

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Filed Under: Car Lists, Car Shopping, General Chat, United States Tagged With: Car Minded, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, dodge challenger, Ford Transit Connect, Honda Element, Jeep Wrangler, Land Rover Range Rover, Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class, MINI Countryman, Toyota 4Runner, Volkswagen Jetta

10 Cars That Make You Look Rich for $10k

Last updated: Dec 12, 2019 at 3:27PM
Published on: May 1, 2015 by zwaller

So, you want to make the impression that you’re very successful, but don’t have the funds to prove it. Don’t you worry! We have the perfect list of used cars that can help you can feign success. Whether it’s to look successful at a school reunion, make a good impression on a date, or just to make your neighbors jealous of your upscale lifestyle, these cars will do more talking than your wallet ever could. And they all fall under the $10,000 price point.

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Filed Under: Car Lists, Car Shopping Tagged With: 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider, 2001 Land Rover Range Rover, 2002 Cadillac Escalade, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, 2003 Audi TT, 2003 Lexus RX 300, 2004 Jaguar XJ-Series, 2005 BMW 3 Series, 2005 Chrysler 300, 2006 Lincoln Town Car, alfa romeo spider, Audi TT, BMW 3 Series, Cadillac Escalade, Chrysler 300, Jaguar XJ-Series, Land Rover Range Rover, Lexus RX 300, Lincoln Town Car, Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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