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Car Econ 101

Entry, Hold, Exit

Jan 20, 2026

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3 min read

Entry, Hold, Exit

We lose too much money on cars simply because we don’t know what to protect.

Stephen Jo
Stephen Jo

Selling Tips

Detailing Your Car For Max Profit

Jan 20, 2026

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3 min read

Detailing Your Car For Max Profit

Car detail do’s and don’ts to help you sell your car for maximum profit.

Stephen Jo
Stephen Jo

Selling Tips

Prepping Your Car For Sale

Jan 20, 2026

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3 min read

Prepping Your Car For Sale

Three Easy Ways to Prep Your Car for Maximum Profit

Stephen Jo
Stephen Jo

Used-Car Shopping

Buying A Car With An Existing Loan

Jan 18, 2026

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3 min read

Buying A Car With An Existing Loan

Buying a car with an existing loan can be well worth it, but adds extra steps. It is crucial to heed the dynamics.

Stephen Jo
Stephen Jo

Used-Car Shopping

Buyer Safety Tips

Jan 18, 2026

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3 min read

Buyer Safety Tips

Healthy skepticism - apply these practices to avoid making costly mistakes. Private transaction are some of the best ways to find great cars for great deals. But buyer beware - there are sharks out there. This is not the time to be naïve.

Stephen Jo
Stephen Jo

Selling Tips

Photos, But The Right Ones

Jan 15, 2026

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3 min read

Photos, But The Right Ones

The biggest reason why your car listing is not getting the attention it deserves is most likely because of the wrong photos.

Stephen Jo
Stephen Jo

Used-Car Shopping

How Do I Know I'm Getting a Good Deal?

Jan 15, 2026

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3 min read

How Do I Know I'm Getting a Good Deal?

A good deal backed by data, not emotions.

Stephen Jo
Stephen Jo

Car Econ 101

The Compression Zone

Jan 13, 2026

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8 min read

The Compression Zone

This must-know dynamic is why cars below $10k generally suck.

Stephen Jo
Stephen Jo

Car Econ 101

Car Economics 101 - Foundations

Jan 13, 2026

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3 min read

Car Economics 101 - Foundations

First things first. Refresh your understanding of Cost of Ownership, Depreciation, Exposure, $5k Price Blocks, Compression Zone, $10K Glass Ceiling, The Sandwich, Leasing, & Financing.

Stephen Jo
Stephen Jo

Car Econ 101

The "Sandwich" Principle

Jan 13, 2026

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5 min read

The "Sandwich" Principle

*The* tool we use to decide which cars to buy and when

Stephen Jo
Stephen Jo

Car Econ 101

Cost of Ownership

Jan 13, 2026

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4 min read

Cost of Ownership

The most important principle that helps us drive amazing cars for very little money.

Stephen Jo
Stephen Jo

Car Econ 101

$5K Price Blocks

Jan 8, 2026

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4 min read

$5K Price Blocks

Understanding this principle can either help save or lose thousands of dollars.

Stephen Jo
Stephen Jo



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