Car Buying Myth: Its Easier to Get Financing on a Used Car

Welcome back to our car buying myth post series. Whether you are shopping for a Ford here in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, or just reading to gain information in Peoria, Illinois, these posts will help you to separate the facts from the fiction of five prevalent auto consumer myths.

The Used Car Financing Myth

There are many factors one must consider when trying to decide between buying a new or used car. Some people prefer cars that are under warranty whereas some just want a car to get from here to there as cheaply as possible. Some consider cars status symbols while some consider them tools. Some want all the latest technology while some still dig eight tracks. And neither type of person is wrong. it is simply a matter of personal taste and the way one views aautomobiles in general.

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Popularity: 8% [?]

Toyota RAV4 — Fuel Economy, Cargo Room and Fun

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

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Popularity: 35% [?]

Nissan Maxima — Quirky in Style, Quality for Miles

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

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Popularity: 20% [?]

Ford F-150 — #5 On The List But #1 In Our Hearts

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.

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Popularity: 19% [?]

The News From the Auto Dealer’s Convention 2009

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.

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Popularity: 15% [?]

Brad Your Car Guy’s Top Ten Used Cars for January 2009

Last month we published the top ten used car list for December of 2008 and today we will start with our Top Ten used car list for January of 2009. Though some of the cars are the same, as is to be expected when some cars have held on to top resale positions for years now, there are some newcomers as well. I hope you enjoy the list and will find it useful if you are in the market for a new or used car or truck.

So lets get started. Premiering this month on our top ten list at

10. The Toyota Sienna — A Used Mini-Van Marvel

It wasn’t until the arrival of the Toyota Sienna into the mini-van class that Toyota was able to make an impact on this highly popular segment of the auto motive market. Once it arrived, however, the Sienna brought a new level of class to compete with the Domestic models that had been dominate for so many years. Read more

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2010 Ford Taurus-The Goods

Remember Shopping for a Diamond Ring?

When it comes to shopping for a new car, it is important to make sure that you pick the right one for you. Unlike everything else that we buy on a daily basis, you cannot just return the car because you did not get what you expected. Most times, people have a hard time finding the right car for their needs. This problem, though, may just have become much less significant now that the new 2010 Ford Taurus has been officially introduced to the public.

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Popularity: 12% [?]

Car Buying Checklist: Car Buying Secret #7

Secret #7 — The Brad Your Car Guy Consumer Protection Purchase Information Check-List

Yeah, its a mouthful, but its also a necessity. Before you purchase a car from anyone, anyplace, go through this consumer protection checklist. It will save you both time and money.

Car Buying Checklist

Safety:

The most important safety feature for me on this car is:
On a 1 -10 Scale I rate it a _______

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Popularity: 16% [?]

More Car Buying Secrets- “The Eye Candy Seduction Syndrome” and “Preparation”

Welcome back to the 7 Secrets

Today I’m going to continue with the post series on 7 Secrets to Buying a car. In the first two posts we covered secrets number one through three, so today we can cover Secret #4 and #5, and then come back tomorrow to see #6 and #7. Read more

Popularity: 4% [?]

A Sale is Made Every Time Two People Meet—Everytime!

OK….remember yesterday, I revealed 3 out the 7 buying  tips that a savvy customer will execute in order to end up with the vehicle you want, at the best price and the best financing rates available.

Heck you can use these tips to buy anything, anywhere, anytime. In my opinion these strategies have been used for centuries. From the bazaars in ancient Egypt to trendy boutiques on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills.
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Popularity: 9% [?]

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