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Archive for October, 2011

When To Buy A Car

I got a message from a friend the other day saying how cheap it was to buy a vehicle nowadays. It seems that everyone is offering zero percent financing for up to six years!!! Even the almighty Toyota brands are offering discounts and financing options this was unheard of for them up to even six months ago. So basically is question to me was is this a good time to buy now?

So I then proceeded to go out to the car lots and do some investigating. First stop the local Toyota dealership. As I looked around I saw very few new vehicles and many used vehicles for sale. I talked to the salesman about the only new Highlander that was on the lot. I looked at the price and then proceeded to bargain with him as if I was going to buy it. In true Toyota fashion he didnt budge much on the price saying that he doesnt have to bargain on the price because Toyotas are a high demand vehicle and someone will buy it soon. I was tempted to tell him to wake up and look around. People are not buying vehicles when they are worried about their retirement savings and mortgages. This isnt 2005 anymore when everyone just refinanced and spent money at will. So I left the lot shaking my head wondering what person is going to pony up full price for that vehicle with options out the wazzoo.

My next stop was the local Ford dealership. Ill tell you what; I hardly saw one new car on the lot. 99 of the car lot was used vehicles. I talked to the manager and he said that he was more than willing to deal with me on a used car and if I really wanted something new he could order me one. The fact is that they just couldnt afford to keep a new stock of cars on the lot that they knew they couldnt move. The only new vehicles on the lot were the F150s and F250s. Even most of those were 2008s which would be going off the lot at a big discount in order to make room for the 2009s. So thats my tale of two dealerships. One that realized the economic times and the other that was still living on past sales. I didnt go to Chevy Dodge or Honda because those two case studies were all that I was looking for. Heres something to gnaw on though. Even if you want a new vehicle you better have the finances to do it because lenders are getting pretty weary of anyone that needs any type of creditespecially for new vehicles.

My advice to my friend was to wait until 2009. Im predicting a crash for the auto industry as a whole due to the fallout of the current economy. Even if the economy improves by then the industry will feel the effects of the past year and it will become a trickle down effecta delayed reaction if you may. If you have the money saved up and really want a new vehicle I would suggest to wait. The offers will get better and the discounts will get larger by early 2009 which will save you tons of money.

About the writer:  Matt is the Senior Editor and Researcher for Crusader Investing LLC. http://crusaderinvesting.com

Accord Air Intakes Are Great Value For Money

Your car generates power by burning fuel. To burn fuel efficiently it is important that enough fresh air with lots of oxygen is available in the combustion chamber. However mass produced cars for various reasons do not maximize the amount of fresh cold air that reaches the engine.

If you own a Honda Accord and wish to improve the combustion efficiency you should consider Accord cold air intakes. Accord air intakes capture fresh air from outside your vehicle and reach it quickly and directly to the engine. The air travels directly to the engine so it does not get warm on the way.

The effect of more fresh air reaching the engine is that the fuel now has plenty of oxygen available for combustion. Therefore a higher percentage of fuel is burnt. This gives more power because now in every combustion cycle a larger amount of fuel is being burnt. Also the fuel economy goes up because more of the fuel is now getting burnt.

These two performance benefits are by themselves enough to give you a great return on your investment. However you do get another added benefit. Accord cold air intakes give your car a more powerful roar. This high power sound is typical of high performance cars. You will have noticed at times that a car roars by which turns every ones heads as they follow the trail of the car.

Accord cold air intakes can be bought conveniently online. You can know more about Accord air intakes at Ilovebodykits.com. There are several manufacturers and since this is a critical performance boosting accessory you should buy an air intake made by a manufacturer with a strong reputation for product quality.

Accord air intakes require professional help to be fitted. So it is best to get them fitted by a knowledgeable professional who has experience of fitting air intakes.

Once you have fitted your Accord air intake you can hit the highway and enjoy your juiced up high performance car. Instead of standing on the road turning your head towards high performance cars it will be your car zipping along the highway that will be turning heads.

About the writer:  Louie Liu has been in the car aftermarket products industry for 5years. He has specialized in body kits headlights cold air intakes and other aftermarket products. He has deep knowledge of a wide range of products including knowledge of benefits of body kits and other products product options and how to choose a car aftermarket product. You can learn about a wide range of body kits and other car aftermarket products at his site www.ilovebodykits.com.

Citroen Contract Hire – Previewing The Citroen Range

The baby of the current range is the C1 a highly practical and economical city car suitable for urban traffic and parking. Although compact the C1 still manages to give ample interior space for passengers and luggage by utilising the adaptable folding rear seats. There is a choice of five door and three door versions is available of this1.0i or 1.4 HDi diesel small but attractive vehicle.

Moving up in the range we next come to the C2 a practical and spacious sporty car suitable for city and cross country driving. There are lots of great features such as a split tailgate three gas engines or two diesel HDi to choose from including the high performing 125hp 1.6i 16V.

The next Citron option is the C3 a 5 door stylish and spacious car that provides a lot of driving pleasure. The C3 epitomises the French flair for sleek and elegant styling which are cleverly combined with high tech features. Such as SensoDrive transmission that utilizes the latest in fuel saving stopstart technology to help save the planet while saving you petrol money.

The C4 Picasso is already a classic of French motoring design makes this a drivers dream that is a step ahead of its rivals. There are so many features such as automatic parking brake assistance for hill starting and a combined cruise control and speed limiter as well as a multiple airbag setup. Have combined to make it possible for the C4 Picasso to obtain the prestigious NCAP 5star safety rating.

The sister vehicle Grand C4 Picasso is a very captivating sevenseater people carrier that gives a truly remarkable driving experience that is not like a regular boring family multi person vehicle.

The Xsara Picasso has already proved itself to be a real crowd pleaser. This may be because of its high ability to handle just like a salon car while providing all the features and comfort of a MPV.

There is plenty of available space for people and lots of luggage making it a winner for those with family or friends to move around in safety and comfort. ABS and EBD Electronic Brakeforce Distribution come as standard features to give you the piece of mind you need when transporting your loved ones.

The C5 is the companys executive saloon vehicle that provides the ultimate in classy French driving chic. Features such as the Electronic Stability Programme to keep this quick and agile exec vehicle firmly glued to the road.

Which ever Citroen contract hire vehicle you choose you can be assured of the best in modern European stylish design and well conceived safety features to make your Citroen car leasing experience a happy one.

About the writer:  Darrell Freeman writing on behalf of the contract hire specialists at AUF.