Saturday, February 28, 2009

PICK OUR NEXT CAR!

We're looking for a family car that fits us all... let us know what you think!

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When buying a used car.....

...use these links. (I just about pulled my hair out doing research myself) I found these links helpful and will post them to use again. Why reinvent the wheel right? I hope they have given you the confidence to get out there and haggle with the best of them. They say knowledge is power, I say knowledge is money in your pocket and not the dealers!

Here"s a few guides that are good for researching reliability, be sure to check out the make, model and year! :
consumer guide how stuff works : the girly-girl in me likes the plain english explanations.
msn auto : talk about comprehensive, you can even find comparable models!
Auto Beef : Find out what has gone wrong for others. The Nerd in me likes the fancy interactive bar graphs!


To find a vehicle, I recommend:
Craigslist: search for all the cities nearest you.
Autotrader : Faster than the trusty ol' magazine and free!

Lastly, to keep in mind while negotiating a price:
NADA Guides
Kelly Blue Book

Sunday, February 8, 2009