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So what car to buy in 2014?

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Kia-Cadenza. 2014chevroletimpala2. 10 Tips For Buying The Right Car In 2014. Auto Whether it's used or new, buying a car is an expensive endeavor, generally the second most expensive purchase, after a home, that consumers make.

10 Tips For Buying The Right Car In 2014

To be sure you are making a wise investment, follow these 10 tips as you work your way through the purchase process to get the best price on a car that holds its value and to find one you'll love driving. Find the best auto loans at Bankrate.com. In the market for a car loan? Get Bankrate's auto app to compare prices and do loan calculations. 1. Know what you can afford before you start car shopping.

To set a budget, a general rule of thumb is to allocate no more than 20 percent of your household income to all the cars being driven by family members in the household. 2. You've probably been eyeing some cars on the road for a while, so start by researching the models that have caught your attention on independent auto information websites. Find out the retail and invoice prices for each car if you are shopping for a new one. 3. 4. 5. 6. Car safety & Insurance Magazine. There’s a new survey out looking at the savings achievable in sixteen cities around America.

Car safety & Insurance Magazine

It seems individuals can save an average of $10,000 by using public transport to commute to work. You may think this is inconvenient, but what could you do with all those extra dollars? The American Public Transport Association has calculated the saving by looking at the average cost of an unlimited monthly bus pass as against the average cost of gas and oil, the average cost of a downtown parking permit, and the savings on car insurance through low mileage and avoiding peak time driving. Lead2-2014-bmw-4-series-fd. Best car to buy 2014 nominees. The summer and fall months this year have been especially busy, as our High Gear Media editors have had to contend with another record year for vehiclelaunches.

Best car to buy 2014 nominees

While other areas of the economy still might have been sputtering, the auto industry has been speeding confidently ahead—rolling out redesigned versions of familiar nameplates, as well as plenty of all-new entries. Now, among all that is new, it's time to pick the best—with The Car Connection's Best Car To Buy 2014. We've rated and road-tested upwards of 280 new vehicles, assigning scores for styling, performance, utility and comfort, safety, and features—and we even include a mileage-minded green take on each vehicle. Car Dealerships in Your Area. 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Consumer Reviews. Change Vehicle Available in 6 styles: 2012 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan shown Print Asking Price Range Estimated MPG 17–22 city / 26–33 hwy Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP), also known as "sticker" price, is a recommended selling price that automakers give a new car that is above the invoice price paid by the dealer.

2012 Chevrolet Malibu Consumer Reviews

This price range reflects for-sale prices on Cars.com for this particular make, model and year. Vehicle details. Applies to 2013-14 models The Chevrolet Malibu was redesigned for the 2013 model year.

Vehicle details

Initially, only the Eco model (a hybrid with a gasoline engine and an electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery) was available in the new design. Other Malibu models with conventional powertrains were introduced later, when side torso airbags for rear seat occupants were made standard (they had been optional earlier). All Malibu models built after July 2012 have the standard rear side torso airbags (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door). Two tests of the Malibu Eco were initially conducted, one by the Institute and one by General Motors as part of side crash test verification. Injury measures Driver — In each of the three tests, measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures would be possible in a crash of this severity. Head protection Tested vehicle specifications.

The best autos ranking site to help you find your perfect car. 2014 Toyota Camry Reviews. The 2014 Toyota Camry ranks 4 out of 21 Affordable Midsize Cars.

2014 Toyota Camry Reviews

This ranking is based on our analysis of published reviews and test drives of the Toyota Camry, as well as reliability and safety data. 2013 Toyota Camry Review, Ratings, Specs, Prices, and Photos. The Toyota Camry is a perennial contender for the best-selling passenger car in America, and often the winner of the title.

2013 Toyota Camry Review, Ratings, Specs, Prices, and Photos

Nevertheless, we don't think it's the go-to choice for a family sedan shopper. Why? Because, despite its reputation for reliability and practicality, the Camry just doesn't stand out in any area, from comfort to performance, technology to style. That's not the say the Camry isn't perfectly acceptable in most regards, and even quite good in others--just that it's not better than some of the competition in most respects. It's also easy to dress up the Camry with more personality than you might be familiar with--by way of a V-6 engine, a sport suspension, and premium features--so it's not quite so relentlessly straight-laced. Real cost of vehicle ownership (infographic) Compare Vehicles: 2014 Honda vs. 2014 Mazda vs. 2014 Volkswagen vs. 2014 Toyota.

Explaining the Altima. The latest Altima sedan recently entered production at Nissan’s plants in Smyrna, Tennessee and Canton, Mississippi, with the newest version of the company’s best-selling North American model winning rave reviews.

Explaining the Altima

Nissan's new Altima Expectations were already high last October when my colleague Andrew Malana and I caught up with key players in the Altima’s development at Nissan sites in Phoenix, Arizona and Atsugi, Japan.