Car Buying
Buying a New Car Can Improve Your Credit Score
Friday, July 4th, 2008Many people look for ways to improve their credit. Several factors contribute to bad credit such as loss of employment, illness, injury, and so on. Even so, responsible people strive to boost a low credit score and maintain a good record. You can always get a secured credit card and improve a low score. [...]
Cars.com releases revised American-made index
Thursday, July 3rd, 2008Filed under: Car Buying, Etc., Plants/Manufacturing
Cars.com has updated its American Made Index, and the list has flip-flopped some models right off, while others have hopped onto the top ten. Cars.com uses the parts origin information from the window sticker, along with the location the vehicle is manufacture at and sales numbers to determine which vehicles [...]
2008 Audi TT Coupe:
Tuesday, July 1st, 2008OUR TAKE: There’s no denying how stylish the TT is, especially with the S-Line body pieces and wheels that help kick up the sporty looks a notch. To many, the first-generation car was too cutesy, but few can say that of the redesign.
Good car buying advice Most people are intimidated at [...]
If you are buying a used car, you should check out car buying tips
Monday, June 30th, 2008Over the years we have bought more used cars than new. The price of buying a new car wasn’t the only reason for us buying a used car. A used car has already depreciated and so you are getting better value out of your money. If it is a newer used car, then most of [...]
Buying a New Car: Tips for Young Adults
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008Buying a new car is an exciting time for teenagers and young adults. A car represents a certain level of independence, and young people don’t have to rely on their parents or friends for transportation. Unfortunately, mistakes are common among first time car buyers.
If you’re buying a new car for the first time, consider [...]
DRIVES: 2009 Ford Flex: Chillin’ on a road trip: New Ford Flex offers seating for six–and an icemaker
Sunday, June 22nd, 2008Reading between the lines, or maybe between the grooves, the new Ford Flex has “road trip” written all over it.
Car Buying Advice for People with Bad Credit
Saturday, June 21st, 2008There is plenty of car buying advice available in books and on the Internet. However, the bulk of car buying advice is for people with good credit. These persons can walk into a dealership and easily drive away in a brand new car. On the other hand, if you have a low credit score, [...]
Pontiac G8 GT: No longer most powerful car under $30K
Thursday, June 19th, 2008Filed under: Car Buying, Sedans/Saloons, Pontiac
Click above for high-res gallery of the 2008 Pontiac G8 GT
If you like horsepower, speed and a usable back seat, the Pontiac G8 GT was a great deal with an MSRP of $29,995. In fact, Pontiac advertised the 2008 model as just such a bargain: “Most powerful car starting under [...]
Mercedes-Benz shows off 2009 G 55 AMG
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008Filed under: Car Buying, SUVs, Mercedes Benz
click above for high-res gallery of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz G 55 AMG
Hot on the heels of its revisions to the uber-brick known as the G-Class for 2009, Mercedes-Benz has released the first batch of pics showing the hotted-up AMG version, the G 55 AMG. Like its lesser brick siblings, [...]
Car Buying Tips
Wednesday, May 10th, 2006Know Your Credit Score: Knowing what is contained in your credit report and knowing your credit score is an important part of the car buying process. Walking into the dealership without knowing what is contained in your credit report can cost you hundreds if not thousands of dollars in additional [...]