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N° 01 — SPRING 2026 49°41′N · 124°56′W · COMOX VALLEY

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Mike's Picks

Six buyer types, six vehicles from today's inventory. It's Mike talking, not a spec sheet.

Pick N° 01 · For

The curious EV-person

2026 Toyota Corolla Hybrid
2026 Toyota Corolla Hybrid $36,034
SE · AWD · HYBRID
Mike Jackson
If you're EV-curious but not ready to commit, a hybrid Corolla is the honest on-ramp. You'll cut fuel in half without changing a thing about how you drive or refuel.
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Pick N° 02 · For

The outdoorsy Islander

2021 Toyota Tacoma
2021 Toyota Tacoma $51,799
4X4 · GASOLINE
Mike Jackson
Real 4x4, proper ground clearance, a bed for the kayaks or the MTB. Older body, lower price, and Tacomas hold value like nothing else. Honest pick for a weekend-trip truck.
67,884 km See This One →
Pick N° 03 · For

The practical family

2025 Mazda CX-70 MHEV
2025 Mazda CX-70 MHEV $38,699
GS-L · AWD · GASOLINE
Mike Jackson
Three rows, AWD for winter passes, and the mild-hybrid sips fuel on the daily school run. More refined than it has any right to be at this price.
38,793 km See This One →
Pick N° 04 · For

The commuter who hates gas prices

2025 Toyota Camry
2025 Toyota Camry $37,299
SE · FWD · HYBRID
Mike Jackson
A Camry Hybrid with 12k on it is basically a new car for used money. 5+ L/100km real-world. If you mostly drive pavement, this is the unglamorous right answer.
12,110 km See This One →
Pick N° 05 · For

The family that actually uses 4x4

2026 Toyota 4Runner
2026 Toyota 4Runner $62,002
TRD SPORT · 4X4 · GASOLINE
Mike Jackson
Brand-new 4Runner with the TRD Sport Package — sport-tuned suspension, proper alloys, and the chassis set up for the way you'd actually use it. Built for Island life without the TRD Pro premium.
NEW See This One →
Pick N° 06 · For

The one who wants something special

2025 Porsche Macan
2025 Porsche Macan $70,899
BASE · AWD · GASOLINE
Mike Jackson
A pre-owned Macan at this mileage is the sweet spot. The daily-driver Porsche nobody talks about. If the budget allows and you want the drive to feel like something, this is it.
24,079 km See This One →
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A Note From Mike

I never planned to sell cars — I came to this from tech and hospitality. That outsider angle is exactly why I do it differently. My job isn't to close the next sale; it's to help you make the right call.

Mike Jackson · Sales Consultant · Comox Valley Toyota

From the Journal

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Manifesto · No. 01

Why I built Better Drive.

A personal stake in every sale, against an industry built to churn you through. This is the one I'd rather run — and the promise that comes with it.

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Buyer's Guide · No. 02

The Vancouver Island vehicle checklist.

Ferries, logging roads, winter passes. What actually matters when you're buying a vehicle to live an Island life.

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Playbook · No. 03

Five questions to ask before you sign.

The ones that separate a deal you'll be happy with from one you'll regret in 90 days. Print it, bring it in.

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