Xavier lives in Michigan, and unlike most high-school kids who prefer to bury themselves into a screen, he wants to deep dive into a project car. With a $5,000 budget and a need for speed, what car should he buy?
Tom McParland is a journalist at various esteemed publications including The American Lawyer and Gizmodo Media Group. With over 10 years of experience as a professional car shopper, he focuses on automotive topics, particularly debunking outdated advice and exposing shady dealer tactics to empower consumers in their car-buying journey. Tom's insights on mobility as a service and public transportation have also been featured in outlets such as Lifehacker Australia and Jalopnik.
