Monthly Archives: September 2009

Executive: Used cars in New York make more sense than new Chevy Volt

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Posted in Chevrolet, Volkswagen - DO NOT USE

The Chevrolet Volt has received a lot of press attention for the way General Motors marketed the new electric vehicle, but one competing automaker has said that the price and relative economy don’t match up against diesel-power used Audi cars in New York.

“No one is going to pay a $15,000 premium for a car that competes with a (Toyota) Corolla,” Johan de Nysschen, Audi of America president, told MSN Autos. “So there are not enough idiots who will buy it.”

He adds that while electric vehicles represent the future of the automotive industry, they are currently targeted at the “intellectual elite,” while clean diesel vehicles may already be able to offer improved fuel mileage compared to regular gasoline and reduce carbon emissions.

Mr. de Nysschen does have a vested interest in advocating diesel technology, as his Audi cars are available with engines that run on the alternative fuel, but other industry officials have also advocated the use of diesel-powered vehicles.

Although older Audis were not available in the U.S. with diesel engines, parent company Volkswagen has several models that use the engine, and buyers could be interested by used Volkswagen Jettas in New York.

The 2005 model can cost one-fourth the sticker price of a new Volt, and “with wholly predictable handling, it’s simply masterful through curves,” according to a Cars.com review.

Majority of people considering a purchase would prefer used cars in New Jersey

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Posted in General Auto News

Consumer Reports is finding that people just aren’t interested in buying new cars after recently conducting a national survey, but did find that more buyers are interested in making a deal on used cars in New Jersey.

Less than one in ten of those participating in the research told the company that they would be considering purchasing a vehicle in the next 12 months, or half the number who decided to do so last year.

Roughly 40 percent of potential customers also said that a variety of factors had caused them to put off purchasing a new vehicle.

However, the number of people who are planning on making a purchase will do so on the pre-owned market, perhaps because most respondents were focused on price and fuel ecomony that used cars in New Jersey can provide.

Fords may be some of the biggest sellers over the next year because of consumer perception linked to the automaker’s avoidance of bailout money, so buyers may wish to check out models from there first while supplies are still available.

Buyers who ignored Cash for Clunkers may find affordable used cars in New York

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Posted in Auto Industry News

Industry watchers say that the market for used cars in New York could see an upswing again, as buyers who chose to wait out the Cash for Clunkers program may now be looking to affordable pre-owned models.

Those who did will benefit from better pricing, since “oftentimes people buy cars and don’t know the difference between a good deal and a bad deal,” Jeremy Anwyl, Edmunds.com CEO, told the Chiacgo Tribune.

Buyers who didn’t wait to trade-in used cars in New York may have lost the chance to pick up less expensive vehicles because demand drove prices up during the Cash for Clunkers program, analysts told the newspaper.

The decrease in the number of new car purchases has been seen in some little-used metrics, including the revenues towns have generated from vehicle registrations.

In New Hampshire, some towns are facing shortfalls of hundreds of thousands of dollars because buyers are choosing not to purchase new vehicles, either waiting to trade-in or purchasing pre-owned cars instead, reports the Eagle-Tribune.

Used Mazda6s in New Jersey may be the choice for families contemplating first cars

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The start of the school year may have high school students asking their parents about ways to not have to ride the bus each day. For families looking for an affordable and safe car, used Mazda6s in New Jersey could be one choice.

Editors at AutoWeek magazine compiled a list of cars that are attractive to younger buyers and can allay some parents’ fears. While several new cars made the list, the current economic climate and recent cessation of the Cash for Clunkers program may make buying a vehicle from dealer showrooms a difficult proposition.

With that in mind, the staff also chose the 2003-2008 model year Mazda 6, the 2007-2009 Honda Accord and the Mercedes 300 series from the late 1970s as alternatives that may be more affordable.

Used Mazda6s in New Jersey offer more space than their earlier counterparts for a variety of storage options, and the sedan also offers sportier styling than many others in its class, according to a Cars.com review.

For younger drivers, it “is able to corner crisply, and it takes curves confidently with modest body lean and satisfying grip,” the website’s editors noted.

Latest generation may mean higher quality used Ford Mustangs in New York

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Sometimes, an automotive relaunch can help remake the image of a popular car. In spite of the the previous generation Ford Mustang’s quality problems, more recent model years may be a good fit for buyers considering used Ford Mustangs in New York.

Cars.com recently released a list of the most improved cars of the 2000s, and the editors noted that while the 2004 Mustang had a variety of problems, the updates in 2005 that accompanied the retro styling is “what really kept this car in the game.”

“Despite the current gloom, automakers have really stepped up the past decade and have put out some great vehicles,” says Patrick Olsen, the website’s editor in chief . “We’ve seen mass adoption of new vehicle types like crossovers and hybrids.”

“Not merely a retro reskinning, the 2005 Ford Mustang improves its performance in all areas and offers V8 enthusiasts a tempting price tag,” wrote Edmunds.com reviewers in support of the current generation of used Ford Mustangs in New York.

Truth versus advertising may lead buyers to used Hyundai Sonatas in New Jersey

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Posted in General Auto News, Hyundai

Automotive enthusiasts may have seen recent renderings of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata and considered waiting for the sleek vehicle to hit showrooms to make their next purchase. The difference between the drawings and the likely final product could have some considering a used Hyundai Sonata in New Jersey instead.

Automobile Magazine has put up images released by the Korean automaker that show a low slung figure with no B-pillar dividing the front and rear doors, punctuated by scalloped body panels and an aggressive hood. The car would represent a substantial shift from the conservative styling of previous models.

It also may continue to be just an image, rather than sheet metal. Two enthusiast websites report that spy photos of the European version of the Sonata look substantially different from the corporate drawings, with the production model likely to look a lot like other import sedans.

Buyers who would prefer a less aggressive-looking vehicle, or who may not want to pay more for a modest update, could take a look at used Hyundai Sonatas in New Jersey.

The 2006 model was an all-new redesign and a Cars.com review noted that “if you’re still not convinced that Hyundai vehicles deserve your consideration, check out this model.”

Different motor oils may make a difference in the lives of used cars in New York

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Some drivers have been known to not read the hundred plus pages of their owner’s manuals, but one industry group says that using the wrong motor oil in used cars in New York may reduce their lifespan.

Specifications in manuals often provide tire pressure, recommended oil types and other information, but drivers can also skip thumbing through the pages and open the front door of their vehicles to find the information, usually located on the rear portion of the door on a sticker.

The American Petroleum Institute says that offlabel products or those not meeting quality standards reduce fuel mileage and can wear down engines if buyers aren’t mindful of quality seals.

That’s why several companies have teamed together to form Motor Oil Matters, and enlisted the support of Alan Taylor, host of Car and Driver Radio, to tell consumers about the potential issues that may affect used cars in New York.

“For many Americans, their vehicle is their second largest investment, so getting the most out of their car in the current economic climate has become more important than ever,” noted Taylor. “Drivers need to understand why the quality of motor oil matters to their car and to their pocketbook.”