Toyota Camry — The Crowned King of Used Cars
January 31, 2009 by Brad - Your Car Guy · 1 Comment
And as the number one used car we have….The Toyota Camry. Well, no big surprise there. Its kind of like when Spielberg wins for best director. But the truth of the matter is, new or used, its tough to beat the Camry. As one of the best selling vehicles in history this car finds itself at the number one spot in a number of lists due to the plain and simple fact that it is, in almost all respects, consistently among the very pinnacle of its class.
Popularity: 22% [?]
Honda Accord: A Good Reliable Well-Made Car
January 30, 2009 by Brad - Your Car Guy · Comments Off
In last month’s used car top ten list I said of the Honda Accord that it is one name that is never far from used car top ten lists. To prove myself right, and because a top ten list that doesn’t include the Honda Accord can be immediately disregarded as flawed, I have included the Honda Accord at number two on this month’s top ten list as well. I may own a Toyota dealership, and I truly believe that Toyota makes cars that are in some respects equal and in many respects superior to Hondas, but a good, reliable, well made car is a good, reliable, well made car. And the Honda Accord is, yep, you guessed it, the Accord is a good, well, you know what I’m saying.
Popularity: 27% [?]
Toyota RAV4 — Fuel Economy, Cargo Room and Fun
January 29, 2009 by Brad - Your Car Guy · 1 Comment
The Toyota RAV4 is the original compact SUV and, even after an influx of competition, still a leader in its class. As such it has earned a significant following of loyal fans and is attracting more daily. Because of this, and because of all this vehicle has to offer, the Toyota RAV4 has earned the third spot in this month’s top ten used cars list.
The First RAV4, The First Compact SUV
Popularity: 35% [?]
Nissan Maxima — Quirky in Style, Quality for Miles
January 28, 2009 by Brad - Your Car Guy · Comments Off
Last month the Nissan Altima was on the top ten list and this month Nissan is back, this time with the more refined Maxima model at number four. Like the Altima, the Nissan Maxima is a mid-sized sedan. But, where the Altima is Nissan’s family sedan the Maxima pursues consumers of a more specific taste. Focusing on performance and style the Maxima is not especially well suited for the family. It is however very well suited for the individual in search of a luxurious, powerful, stylish and smooth riding car. These are the features that have earned the Maxima fourth place on this months used car top ten list.
Styling That Turns Heads
Popularity: 20% [?]
Ford F-150 — #5 On The List But #1 In Our Hearts
January 28, 2009 by Brad - Your Car Guy · Comments Off
Well, last month the Ford F-150 was on the top ten used cars list and this month it is back again. Of course this is the F-150 we are talking about and I’d imagine if we did a used car list every month the F-150 would have a reserved spot. It is just that kind of vehicle.
Being as that it is a repeat, as are the next few entries as well, I’ve decided to do a little something different for the posts. Instead of posting my own review of the truck, or car as the case may be, I will post a few links to what others have had to say about the vehicle over the last few years.
Popularity: 19% [?]
The News From the Auto Dealer’s Convention 2009
January 26, 2009 by Brad - Your Car Guy · Comments Off
Welcome to New Orleans and NADA 2009.
For the past several days I have been posting my top ten used car list. Today, however, I thought I might take a break from that and write a little about where I have been for the past couple of days.
The Car Business “State of the Union” Address
Today, and for the past few days, I am in New Orleans for the NADA (National Auto Dealers Association) Convention 2009. The NADA convention is a gathering of automobile dealers from across the country who come together once a year to network, workshop and learn from specialists and each other as well as to look at the new products available to us from hundreds of vendors. There are numerous speakers and parties hosted by different vendors or by the manufacturers themselves to display upcoming products and teach new techniques dealers can use to increase business.
Popularity: 15% [?]
Acura MDX — A Recent Up-and-Comer
January 26, 2009 by Stealthman- You Car Guy · Comments Off
For many years in a row, the Acura MDX has been the choice of consumers for the reliability and quality they have shown. For this reason, there are many used Acuras on the road, being driven every day. Even among a host of well reputed competitors the Acura MDX is holding its own as a SUV that earns very good user reviews. For this reason the Acura has earned a spot at number six on this month’s used car op ten list.
The first Acura SUV was introduced in 1996, which was then known as the SLX, then later renamed the Isuzu Trooper. When Acura designed the MDX, the SLX was still a choice but was discontinued soon afterwards. The MDX, itself, debuted in 2000.
Popularity: 20% [?]
BMW 3 Series — The First True Luxury Car of the Top Ten
January 24, 2009 by Stealthman- You Car Guy · Comments Off
The BMW 3 Series is the first true luxury vehicle to make an appearance on the top ten used car list, making its presence felt at number seven. Of course, its no wonder that if a luxury vehicle is going to make an appearance it is going to be a BMW. For years BMW has shown time and again why they are regarded as one of the premier auto manufacturers in the world. And with the BMW 3 series of recent years, they have taken that reputation to another level.
Popularity: 18% [?]
Honda CR-V — A 4WD Compact SUV 4 U.
January 23, 2009 by Stealthman- You Car Guy · Comments Off
Next on our used car top ten list, taking the eighth spot, we have the Honda CR-V. The CR-V was Honda’s first SUV launched in 1996. CR-V stands for Compact Recreational Vehicle. It became a very popular small SUV during the remainder of that decade. However, in 2001 when Ford introduced its Escape model, it was able to grab the sales accolades.
Popularity: 16% [?]
Dodge Charger — A Real Sport Sedan
January 22, 2009 by Brad - Your Car Guy · Comments Off
During the seventies, when someone mentioned muscle cars there was a good chance they were referring to the Dodge Charger. Then during the eighties the model hit a few design stumbling blocks and was dropped from Dodge’s lineup. Well, as you know, the Dodge Charger is back. And, although it has not been around long in its modern version, this car has already earned a place at number nine on the top ten used car list.
Popularity: 13% [?]
