September 11th, 2009 Who Has a Deal for You?
Some of the cars that Detroit has been spitting out lately have had much improved quality, but it is still spotty. Some of the newer models like the Chevy Malibu, and Ford Fusion have been getting high marks from reviewers. And who can mess with classics like the Chevy Camaro, and Jeep Wrangler. But domestic models like the Chevy Cobalt and Chrysler Sebring gotta go. Keep in mind folks Toyota and Honda produce some duds too. If you want to gauge the appeal and reliability of certain models go to www.consumerreports.orgÂ
It’s a buyers market people and there is going to be some massive sales ahead of us, just keep in mind a cheap car now is a cheap car in the future. Also keep in mind cheap is not always economical, you could pay in the long run in repairs if it’s quality is not up to par. Identify a few models you truly want, price them, then bargain hard with the dealer.
Don’t forget about gas prices. Granted they are no where near where they were last summer, but many people in the energy industry think that gas will go up again, as the recession winds down and the demand goes back up. Even if that is a couple of years down the road you will more than likely have that vehicle you purchased today. Remember too there are allot of models coming out next year, these include the Chevy Cruze and a new Ford Fiesta. I also have written some articles on an American Company that has 3 models of electric vehicles called Global Green Cars Inc. check them out at www.globalgreencars.com
And if you are looking to buy strictly American keep this in mind a third of all the big three’s vehicles are built in Canada or Mexico. And the “so called” foreign cars Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Mazda 6 and a lot of others are assembled right here in the U.S. The company mentioned in the previous paragraph GGCI, 70% of their G-3 is made of American part, and all manufactured here. To find out where a car was assembled and where the components come from, check out the fine print on the window sticker.
There are good vehicles in every category. If it is not what you want or the cost is to much, look at another vehicle.
Roger Hocker, Senior Consumer Advice Editor
