Monthly Archives: November 2009

Used 9-3s in New York could become popular as Saab recovers its reputation

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Saab hasn’t been attracting much positive attention lately thanks to GM’s financial difficulties, but now that a super-car manufacturer is involved with the Swedish company, used 9-3s in New York could start selling quickly.

Although the deal with Koenigsegg hasn’t officially gone through yet, Saab spokesman Eric Geers recently told Dow Jones that it was only a matter of time. Koenigsegg makes the CCX, which is one of the fastest street-legal cars on earth. The deal could mean positive attention for upcoming Saab models.

But past Saab models have been pretty quick on their feet too. Take the 2002 Saab 9-3 Viggen, for example. The Viggen was Saab’s top-of-the-line version of the 9-3 and it came with a 2.3-liter turbo that produced 230 horsepower, according to Forbes. With that sort of muscle, this 9-3 got to 60 MPH in about 6.5 seconds, which is respectable for a four-cylinder vehicle.

Saab is reportedly confident that it will soon be acquired by Koenigsegg, and it might be interesting to see what sort of an effect the super-car manufacturer will have on upcoming Saab models. If the new 9-3 is anywhere near as stylish as used Viggens in New York are, Saab could become one hot brand.

Good news for used GMCs in New Jersey

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Although the American auto industry has suffered recently, online sales of used GMCs in New Jersey could be as strong as those that take place at the dealership.

GMCs, Fords, Buicks and all the other American auto brands have reportedly been selling as well online as they have at used car lots, according to J.D. Power and Associates. Forty-six percent of used-vehicle buyers combed the web for their next car, which is six percent more than last year.

“Internet shopping provides prospective buyers with the opportunity to search through enormous amounts of specific vehicle information without ever leaving home, allowing for a more efficient medium of matching buyers with unique used vehicles in the market,” reports the publication.

While the news is good for every pre-owned car dealership, it could be especially encouraging for those that sell American cars like used GMCs in New Jersey and elsewhere, since the country’s auto industry has needed a boost for quite some time. Perhaps there will be more Fords, Cadillacs, Lincolns and Buicks rolling around the U.S. soon.

Cross-industry partnerships could make used Kias in New York hot cars

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Owners of used Kias in New York might get ideas about what to do with their cars if they see a certain late model Soul at the upcoming Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas.

Kia has partnered up with several names in the music, fashion, skateboard and technology industries this year in order to prepare a car for SEMA. Enthusiasts who are interested in this Kia might like to know that it was first seen during New York’s Fashion Week in September.

“As a head-turning example of modern design, the Soul was the perfect canvas for influential designers and thought leaders to come together and express everything that would make it further befitting of its name,” said Michael Sprague, Kia’s vice president of marketing.

Some of the manufacturer’s partners for this project included the skateboard shoe company Etnies and Antenna magazine. Owners of used Kias in New York who are looking for ideas on how they can modify their rides can visit the magazine’s website for an image of the car.

Spy photos could get buyers excited about used BMWs in New Jersey

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Spy photos of a 2012 BMW could get consumers excited about buying a used 3-series in New Jersey.

Car and Driver recently released spy pictures it has from Munich, Germany of the 2012 BMW 3-series. The car pictured will be the sixth generation of the 3, which first debuted in 1975, and the publication said the manufacturer is working hard to outdo itself.

“There’s a lot to come: the next-generation 3 will again be offered in number of body styles, including a touring wagon or sport wagon, coupe and cabriolet, which – contrary to what we’ve hoped for – will keep the heavy and complex retractable hard top,” writes Car and Driver’s Jens Meiners.

The current 3-series was first released in 2006, according to Edmunds.com, and came equipped with either a 215 horsepower six-cylinder engine or a 255 horsepower six-cylinder engine at first. The difference in muscle was due to different levels of displacement, the latter being half a liter larger than the former.

Used BMWs in New Jersey might start attracting more attention now that word is out about the new 3-series.

Good news for GM could inspire buyers to look for used Chevrolets in New York

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GM recently reported that its four core brands performed well in October – a detail that might get people to think about buying used Chevrolets in New York.

GM’s core brands include Buick, Cadillac, GMC and Chevrolet. In October, at total of 177,603 vehicles were sold, which is 4 percent more than in October of 2008, and constitutes GM’s first year-over-year gain since January of 2008. Compared to September, GM’s sales number was 13 percent higher last month.

“We’re very pleased with consumer acceptance to our newest cars, crossovers and trucks,” said Susan Docherty, GM’s vice president of sales. “While we have more work to do, we are making progress and will continue our focus on delivering vehicles and a sales and service experience that brings consumers to Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac – and keeps them coming back.”

Used Chevrolets in New York might not be the only cars that become more popular thanks to GM’s performance last month. Pre-owned models of its other brands might start to sell fast too since consumer confidence could increase because of the company’s sales performance.

Partnership with tuner school could make used Hyundais in New Jersey cool

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Hyundai Motor America recently teamed up with Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE) and its Tuner School to build a car for this year’s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show, and the news could give used Hyundais in New Jersey a racer reputation.

The Tuner School was founded by HPE president John Hennessey. The team built up a matte black Hyundai Genesis that now has 500 horsepower and can reach 60 MPH in an estimated 3.9 seconds.

“To work with a leading tuner such as John Hennessey and his Tuner School is a testament to the potential of our rear-wheel-drive Genesis Coupe,” said Michael Deitz of Hyundai. “With its 500 horsepower and 0-60 time of 3.9 seconds we expect this vehicle to be one of the stars of SEMA.”

Some people see Hyundais as affordable compacts, but this reputation isn’t totally accurate anymore. It seems some of the company’s models can be heavily modified, and with news of the Tuner School’s Genesis, used Hyundais in New Jersey just might become cooler.

Chinese bidder could affect sales of used Volvos in New Jersey

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Buyers looking for used Volvos in New Jersey might be interested to know that Ford is in talks with Geely Automobile of China.

Last year, Ford said that it wanted to sell Volvo so that it can focus on its core brands: Ford, Lincoln and Mercury. Ford acquired Volvo in 1999 from Volvo AB for $6.45 billion. One of the company’s spokeswomen, Maria Bohlin, says the manufacturer is happy to hear the news that Geely is Ford’s preferred bidder.

“It’s positive that it has been confirmed that there’s a preferred bidder,” said Bohlin. “Ford’s objective in our discussions with Geely is to secure an agreement that is in the best interests of all the parties,” said Lewis Booth, Ford’s executive vice president.

Sales of used Volvos in New Jersey could be impacted by Ford’s announcement because the popularity of certain cars is partially dependent on how financially healthy that automobile’s manufacturer is. Many people would choose not to buy a car if they believed the company that produced it were going under, as this could make it difficult to find parts should the car ever need maintenance.