Archive for May, 2005
Posted on May 24, 2005 at 10:03 am by Jeff
2005 Toyota Avalon: Larger, More Luxurious and More Powerful – Maintain its Quality with Partstrain
By Jenny McLane
The new Avalon is the third generation of Toyota’s large sedan, derived from the same the midsize Toyota Camry and the Lexus ES330 entry-level luxury sedan. Toyota put considerable effort into giving the new Avalon a more distinct identity. It’s now larger and more luxurious than the Camry. It’s also more powerful and roomier inside than the Lexus ES330. “The all-new Avalon is distinctive, stylish and the most American vehicle of any Toyota product to date,” said Don Esmond, senior vice president and general manager of the Toyota Division in the United States.
The Avalon comes equipped with a new 3.5L V6 280-hp engine paired to a five-speed sequential shift automatic transmission. With this new engine, the Avalon can go from 0 to 60 MPH in 6.6 seconds. An estimated fuel economy of 22 city and 31 highway miles per gallon is another amenity of the new redesign. New exterior enhancements include a dual rear exhaust, front chrome grille, and a four-inch longer wheelbase. The extended wheelbase adds to the interior space and comfort of the passengers. Also new are the rear reclining seats, which recline up to 10 degrees.
Comfort is the key word when it comes to the Avalon. The new Avalon is 5 inches longer than its predecessor is, and by rerouting the exhaust pipes, Toyota engineers created a flat floor in the back and 40.9 inches of legroom, versus 35.6 inches in the Lexus ES330. For added comfort, the Avalon’s rear seats recline by 10 degrees. Five long-legged adults can sit in the car comfortably. For the driver and front-seat occupant, there are no legs knocking against the center console. Rear passengers, including the one in the middle, can rest their feet on a flat floor. Headroom is good. All models in the range feature front seat-mounted side airbags, front and rear side-curtain airbags, in addition to a driver’s knee airbag. A brake-assist system determines whether a driver has used the full potential of the brakes in an emergency; if the system senses that more braking is required, ABS will activate until the pedal is released.
The new Avalon’s total package of power, safety features, style and roominess puts it at the head of this class and maintaining its performance can be well taken cared of by superior Toyota auto parts from Partstrain. Its extensive array of maximum quality Toyota Replacement Parts and great wholesale deals await you at http://www.partstrain.com/ShopByVehicle/TOYOTA
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Jenny McLane is a 36 year old native of Iowa and has a knack for research on cars and anything
and everything about it. She works full time as a Market Analyst for one of the leading car parts suppliers in the country today.
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Posted on May 23, 2005 at 2:59 pm by Jeff
Chevrolet Ranks As America’s Top-Selling Certified Used Vehicle
By Jenny McLane
Chevrolet is now the top-selling certified used vehicle in America. This announcement is based on Autodata Corp.’s October 2004 data for single-line make certified used vehicle sales. With record monthly sales of 40,666 units in October of last year, Chevrolet overtook Toyota to become America’s best selling certified used vehicle manufacturer. This is according to Jeff Heichel, the director of GM Used Vehicle Activities.
According to the Autodata U.S. Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Retail Sales - October 2004 summary report, GM Certified Used Vehicles - which includes Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, GMC and Oldsmobile models - has sold 218,451 Chevrolet certified units through October 2004, exceeding by 26,240 the 192,211 certified units sold during the same period by Toyota, the previous category leader in single-line make certified used vehicle sales.
A certified used vehicle is becoming a popular alternative to higher priced brand new cars. For less money, a buyer can afford a car that feels “brand-new” even though the odometer is showing 20,000 to 30,000 miles. More importantly, by choosing a certified used vehicle the buyer is assured that the major drawbacks that people encounter in used cars, namely: uncertainty about the mechanical condition of the vehicle, is ruled out. This is because certified used vehicles have already been thoroughly inspected by a mechanic. Anything that was wrong, or about to go wrong, has been repaired.
“Chevrolet’s position as the top-selling single-line make certified used vehicle brand is a strong testament to the excellent value offered by Chevrolet cars and trucks and the active engagement of the GM Certified dealer network,” said Heichel. “Certified GM sales across all brands have increased more than tenfold in the last four years, as our dealers provide customers a positive purchase and ownership experience and the peace of mind that comes from buying fully inspected and reconditioned vehicles from the GM brands they trust.”
Through October 2004, market share for all of GM’s certified brands, including GM Certified Used Vehicles, Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned, Used Cars from Saturn and Saab Certified Pre-Owned, is 33.5 percent, up 1.7 points year-to-date from the same period in 2003, with GM Certified Used Vehicles posting a 28.1 percent share through October, up 1.5 points.
Chevrolet comprises approximately 60 percent of all GM Certified Used Vehicles sold, with the Chevrolet Silverado ranking as the top-selling GM Certified Used Vehicles model. Chevrolet continues to position itself at the forefront of the industry by offering excellent certified used car services.
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Jenny McLane is a 36 year old native of Iowa and has a knack for research on cars and anything and everything about it. She works full time as a Market Analyst for one of the leading car parts suppliers in the country today.
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Posted on May 23, 2005 at 12:22 pm by Jeff
Top 10 Car Buying Tips
By Mia LeCron
The first thing that you should know when you want to buy a new car is that both you and the dealer are looking to get the better end of the deal. In this article, I’m going to show you how to walk away from the deal with both sides being satisfied.
A good deal is a win, win situation for both parties. Most of the time it is the buyer that leaves unsatisfied. In this day and age a car is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. You will likely have to purchase a new car more than once in your life, so you might as well learn to do it in a way that will make buying the cars less painful.
If you are looking to buy a car you should begin with these tips.
1. You should purchase your new car at or around Christmas time because with everybody buying their Christmas presents, not many of them are looking to buy a new car, and it forces dealerships to up their sales strategies. Salesmen are more willing to haggle down to your prices to close the deal.
2. You can also get a good deal from July to October because that is the time of year when dealerships are trying to get rid of their inventory to make way for the new models.
3. Purchasing a car online is becoming a great way to get a new car. Just wait for good rebates and incentives online and shop around. Print out your information from the best quotes and bring it to the dealer that you are most willing to work with. Bringing in lower quotes from another company might be your best bet in getting a good deal.
4. You should visit http://www.FightingChance.com if you are hoping to find new car prices, dealer incentives, and the best rebate offers. This site is the first place that you should go for great advice on buying a car. It’s even more informative than the Kelley Blue book. This program for buying new cars can literally save you thousands of dollars.
5. A good place to start when going into a dealership is to bring a copy of your credit score with you. It can lower your interest rates on your car loan. Your car dealer should not know more about you than you do.
6. You can avoid a common scam that dealerships pull. You will often hear that your financing fell through and that you have to respond by paying more money on your loan. Don’t believe it. It’s another reason for you to get a copy of your credit score.
7. Another common scam by dealership salesmen is for them to tell you that they have found you a lower rate, but that they want you to re-sign your loan papers. Usually, that is a downright lie. Once they pull up your financing information, they have the upper hand if you don’t know the details about your credit information. You can get a copy of your credit information online at http://www.equifax.com for about $10-$15. It’s better to pay $15 now than thousands later.
8. Don’t bring in a car for trade in if you still owe money on it. The dealership rarely pays the rest of the loan on time which will result in you having to pay a great deal of late fees to the bank. If you do decide to bring a car in that you owe money on, get it in writing from the dealership that they will pay the balance on the car within 10 days.
9. Sometimes a dealership may not have all of your options and must order the car directly from the dealership. If this happens they will often ask you to pay $500-$1000 for a deposit on the car. Try not to pay more than $500 and be sure to pay with a credit card because sometimes the dealership will tell you that there was a price increase on the vehicle and will want more money.
If you pay with a credit card you have room to dispute the amount being taken from you. If you pay by check, you can just consider the money gone.
10. You should never buy a car when you are in desperate need for one because a dealer will see that and take advantage. You should never wait until an old car is dead before searching for a new one because you should give yourself time to shop around for one and get the best deal possible. Desperation often clouds your judgment.
Mia LeCron is the founder of How-To-Buy-A-Car.info - http://www.how-to-buy-a-car.info - devoted to helping individuals buy the right car for them at the absoulute best possible prices.
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