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Gilbert Smith

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Originally hailing from New Mexico and currently based in Central Florida, Gilbert Smith is a professional author who has been covering classic and modern cars as a professional author for five years and change.

From his first car (a 1985 Honda CR-X) to his last (a 1997 Ford Thunderbird), Gilbert has had a soft spot for hatchbacks, and anything with eight-cylinders under the hood, for longer than he's been legally allowed to drive.

After spending several years as a journeyman content author, Gi…

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The Most Reliable Model Year Mazda CX-5 To Buy If You Don't Have $30,000 For A New One

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By Gilbert Smith Verified
| CarBuzz
If you want the soul of a sports car wrapped in the practicality of a daily driver, the Mazda CX-5 is already on your radar. It punches far above its weight class with upscale cabin materials, razor-sharp handling, and sleek styling that makes rival crossovers look plain. But in the wild west of the used car market, not every model year is created equal.
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Move Over, Toyota! This American SUV Tops The USA's Reliability Ratings, But It Will Be Gone Soon

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By Gilbert Smith Verified
| CarBuzz
If you want a reliable SUV, you can pretty much throw a dart at a list of Japanese vehicles and come away with something you can depend on. Reliable American SUVs aren't uncommon, but, generally speaking, you'll be spending less money to keep a Mazda running than a Chevy. The Ford Escape is a somewhat uncommon specimen: an American SUV that not only matches, but beats its Japanese rivals on dependability. Here's what you need to know.
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We Maxed Out The 2027 BMW X5 Configurator, And Here’s The (Scary) Final Bill

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By Gilbert Smith Verified
| CarBuzz
The configurator for the 2027 BMW X5, kicking off the car's fifth generation (G65), is now live, which means that it's time to do a little window shopping. So, let's see what we're getting in a fully-loaded X5 40, what that's going to cost us, and if we think it's worth the price. And while we're at it, we might as well see what the outgoing 2026 model is going to cost us. Here's what you need to know.
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