Category: Used Cars

September 3, 2008

Cash for Used Cars: When Buying, and Selling

Filed under: Buying Tips, Reports, Selling Tips, Used Cars - 03 Sep 2008

Back in 2003, Steve and Annette Economides started a financial-fitness-type newsletter, the HomeEconomiser, to help direct people to better manage their finances much like they had the previous 20 or so years.

It seems appropriate, considering their family surname name starts …

August 1, 2008

Hell Freezes Over - Selling a Truck

Filed under: Fuel Efficiency, Reports, Selling Tips, Used Cars - 01 Aug 2008

It wasn’t long ago that truck owners were attached to their vehicles like a best buddy, favorite T-shirt, or long-trusted putter. Nicknames were not uncommon, and owners personalized them with window stickers and fancy accessories.

Parting with their truck was a …

July 29, 2008

Automakers Fighting Over the Used Car Market

Filed under: Reports, Used Cars - 29 Jul 2008

With U.S. auto sales in decline, American automakers have turned their focus to a somewhat unusual niche.

Certified pre-owned vehicles.

In short, when they ain’t sellin’ new, try sellin’ used.

Automakers Selling Their Used Cars Online…

June 14, 2008

Best Time to Buy a Used Car

Filed under: Buying Tips, Used Cars - 14 Jun 2008

A current saying in the real estate industry now also applies to the automotive industry: it’s a great time to buy a car.

Particularly a used vehicle.

April 2008 was the first time in more than 20 years that cars outsold trucks …

June 2, 2008

More Autobuyers Turning to the Warranty and Peace of Mind

Filed under: Buying Tips, Used Cars - 02 Jun 2008

It’s hard to imagine anything more frustrating to your everyday flow of life than a car failure. 

A vehicle that breaks down or won’t start is disruptive to regular daily routines and the best-laid plans.

When you can’t get to where …

May 28, 2008

Used Car Power: Nearly Half of the Auto Market

Filed under: Buying Tips, Used Cars - 28 May 2008

Used cars is an industry that accounts for nearly half of American auto retail sales.

Believe it or not, the used car industry is actually the largest retail segment of the economy – with annual sales of up to $370 billion.

The …

May 21, 2008

Old Reliable: the Toyota Camry as a Top Used Car

Filed under: Car value, Used Cars - 21 May 2008

Two blondes from California were in the midst of a 300-mile drive to a ski resort, in a six-year-old Toyota Camry sedan, maintaining a steady 80 miles per hour.

The younger blonde said, “Listen to that, the engine just purrs like …

May 13, 2008

Toyota Tacoma - Staying Atop the List of Used Compact Trucks

Filed under: Car value, Used Cars - 13 May 2008

When it comes to comparing the best used compact trucks to buy or sell, the Toyota Tacoma often tops the list. 

The reasons are evident, a strong reputation for reliability, a mother company known for delivering quality vehicles, and plenty …

November 25, 2007

Time Magazine’s 50 Worst Cars of All Time 1982-1984

Filed under: Fun, Used Cars - 25 Nov 2007

Time Magazine’s Worst cars of 1982-1984
Time Magazine tackled a monumental task by narrowing down the worst of the worst vehicles ever made. They compiled a list of 50 Worst cars of all time broken down by the years they were …

November 22, 2007

How to Sell a Car on Craigslist

Filed under: Selling Tips, Used Cars - 22 Nov 2007

Need to sell a car on Craigslist?

If you must sell your car yourself, online communities like Craigslist are a good place to start. Here we will teach you the simple steps required to sell a car on Craigslist.

The process is …

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