Synopses & Reviews
Buying a used car is a greater risk than buying a new one, but can also be the best automotive deal around. The 2008 edition of "Used Car Buying Guide" will help anyone in the market get the best price - and minimize risk - when buying, selling, or trading in a used vehicle. As it is best to be armed with as much information as possible before stepping onto a used car lot, this book will provide everything needed including:
Unbiased reviews of every major model from 2000 - 2007Exclusive Reliability Ratings based on over 1 million vehiclesLists of the best and worst used vehicles and how to avoid a lemon A checklist of what to look for when inspecting a used carBest used cars for gas mileageTips on negotiating the best priceRecalls and crash test informationMaking sense of safety informationHow to get the most money when trading in your current carPLUS profiles of more than 260 cars, trucks, and SUVs, presenting all major 2000-2007 models
Each profile contains a photo from the representative year, a write-up of the vehicle, reliability history, crash-test data, and the model years when key safety gear was added and when a major redesign was made.
Synopsis
Buying a used car is a greater risk than buying a new one, but can also be the best automotive deal around. The 2008 edition of "Used Car Buying Guide" can help those in the market get the best price--and minimize risk--when buying, selling, or trading in a used vehicle.
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Consumer Reports’ auto reviews and test Ratings are based on the most comprehensive auto-testing program of any U.S. publication. Testing is done by experienced auto engineers using CR’s specialized 327-acre auto-test center. Reliability and owner satisfaction Ratings are generated through annual subscriber surveys that draw responses on more than a million vehicles. CR’s staff of full-time automotive editors, writers, and engineers has many years’ experience in driving, testing, and reporting on cars and the automotive market.