If you are like me, you are probably not going to be purchasing a real expensive car anytime soon.  Hey you can get great used cars for half the price!  But hold on a second...you can also get a NEW car for pretty cheap, but the question is, are cheap cars worth it, even if they are brand new?  Check out the 10 least expensive rides of 2010, along with a quick review of each car, here. 

There is no doubt that buying a used car has its advantages.  They generally cost less, so smaller loans make for fuller bank accounts, which translates to a happier you.  This is obvious.  But what about when it inevitably breaks down and the warranty is up?  At this point many a used car owner find themselves willing to pay the big bucks for a shiny new car that apparently doesn't break down. What are the options for the used car owner? 

1.  Forget about used cars and fork over the dough for a brand new one.  This will last for a couple of years if you're lucky, but alas, every new car becomes a used one once its driven off the lot.  Still, it is worth noting that most new cars come with hefty warranties, especially now that car dealers are dying to sell, sell, sell!  

2.  Get an extended warranty.  Here is a great list of how to buy an extended warranty for your vehicle.  

Many people are willing to fork over the extra dough to have the peace of mind that comes with driving a new car.  But that same peace of mind, at least in part (I mean who doesn't want a NEW car?), can be regained by purchasing an extended warranty.  

Motortrend has a great tool for reasearching new cars for 2010-11.  Check it out here. 

Learn about the latest crossover from Lexus. Here is a quick rundown of their likes and dislikes:

Likes

• Smooth, strong powertrain
• Good ride quality
• Useful off-road electronics
• Standout safety features
• Towing ability

Dislikes

• Tall cargo floor makes the interior feel small
• Almost no cargo space behind third row
• Spongy brake pedal feel

See the full article here. 

 

 

The stereotypes are true.  If you are old, you are in the market for a Buick.  Perhaps that is changing.  It appears that Buick, mainly through the Lacrosse, is making its way into a younger market, seeing its average buyer age drop from 72 to 65.  Check out the article here. 

 

  

The last post featured a great website for the inevitible run in with the Department of Motor Vehicles in your particular state.  Over the next couple of months we will be dropping by the good ole DMV.org website every once in awhile to explore some of their wares.  There is much to see, and one can get lost down various avenues of interest from the home page, not to mention where the other pages take you.  All seemingly relevant information as well, so it is worth spending some time on, because there are 3 certainties in this life: death, taxes, and running into the DMV. 

Though it doesn't cover every step of the process, the car buying guide is a great overview for those new to buying a car, or those needing a refresher. 

In the event that you are looking for military vehicles to purchase, or machine guns, sleeping bags, and army rations, then have a look here. 

I realize that I will never own a Rolls-Royce.  People say you should never say never.  Well I am saying it here.  I will never ever own one.  And the reality is, if you are reading this, you probably won't either.  People who are able to buy a Rolls-Royce rarely find themselves on the internet looking for car deals.  But one can still enjoy looking.  So without further ado, I submit to you the 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom

What's going on here?  Are these cars possessed by demons?  According to the New York Times, "Federal regulators said Wednesday that they had received 10 reports of Toyota vehicles accelerating unexpectedly after they were repaired at dealerships." It seems that Toyota has an even longer road ahead of them if reports like these keep coming out.  See the full article here.

Being that I've had a taste of greatness, albeit a disappointing one, by owning a Landrover Discovery, I think I will feel incomplete until I have one of these.  Of course I know that's not true, but could it be that I would be maybe a little closer to complete?  Check out the video from Roadloans.com.