Category: cars

Car Buying Tips on WiseBread.com and Mention on The Simple Dollar

Car Buying Tips on WiseBread.com and Mention on The Simple Dollar

(Photo courtesy of: Jupiterg) Scordo.com is on the homepage of Wisebread.com!  I recently shared 9 practical car buying tips with the Wisebread.com community, here’s a little preview (click through to to read the full article): “The process of buying a car is just not what it used to be. Gone are the days of brand loyalty, limited selection, and awkward […]

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Against the Mainstream: Is the Cash for Clunkers Program For You?

Against the Mainstream: Is the Cash for Clunkers Program For You?

This entry will, hopefully, be the first in a series entitled, “Against the Mainstream.”  The series will aim to dispel popular, or mass media, themes, trends, recommendation, tips, or programs.  Does the Cash for Clunkers government program make sense for a practical or frugal individual?  Before we dive into the question, let’s consider some facts via the official Cars Allowance Rebate System […]

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Car Buying Tips and Advice

Car Buying Tips and Advice

The process of buying a car is not what it used to be. Gone are the days of limited selection, brand loyalty, and the mysterious and long-winded pricing negotiation sessions.  Nowadays, consumers often focus on car reliability rather than brand name, the exact model that meets their families’ needs, and are well versed on exactly how much their car should […]

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New 2009 Cars: Volkswagen Jetta TDI, Audi A4, and Mazda6

New 2009 Cars: Volkswagen Jetta TDI, Audi A4, and Mazda6

Given the recent flurry of new car introductions in the US market, I think it’s time for a brief overview of what’s available for Model Year 2009: 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI (Diesel) Wagon A recent MotorTrend review of the 2009 Jetta TDI showered the diesel powered automobile with high praise.  And I couldn’t agree more with the editors at MotorTrend.  […]

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