Sport utility and recreational vehicle owners are getting hit twice by higher crude oil prices; not only are they being hit by the higher operating costs to run these vehicles with the prices of gas, but also by it’s quickly depreciating value that are put on these vehicles.
All across the country, car and truck dealers are feeling the new reality as their beautiful, fully-loaded sport utility vehicles collect dust in their lots. The old proverb of, “can’t even give them away,” seems especially fitting, as Americans are now neglecting the low mileage SUV’s, and turning to the hybrids and higher fuel efficiency models instead. (more…)
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Anyone shopping for a car, whether new or used, wants to get the best deal and best value that they can. For this reason, it is important that you know how to avoid car dealer fraud and dealership scams. Even the most well informed car buyer can be deceived by the tactics used at many car dealerships. After reading our tips on how to avoid car dealer fraud, you will know what to expect and how to negotiate a better deal from the sales staff.
Do Some Research
Don’t be vague. Know which make and model that you are most interested in. Find out as much as you can about your car of interest including:
Pricing – Shop around for the best price. Always find out the sticker price, including any options and packages you want added. This will help you know how low the salesman will go. Make an offer and DO NOT back down. Remember, the salesman wants to sell you the car.
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General Motors’ contribution to the outsized SUV stable is the Hummer, a vehicle that has had a relatively short but equally contentious lifetime.
Based on the US Army’s Military High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicle (MMWV or Hum-Vee), the Hummer is the layman’s answer to a tiny tank and its off-road capabilities are more than awe-inspiring.
The original version of this behemoth of automobiles was contracted by the US military and came resplendent with gun turrets and radar; additions that could arguably come in handy in particularly dodgy areas like the ‘Gang Capital of the Nation’, Los Angeles and the Bronx in New York City.
The military weren’t that convinced as to the efficacy of a vehicle in ‘full metal jacket’ and adapted it to be an even more brutish combatant – including a directional microwave crowd control beam!
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