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Finding a quality used car deal is rough because of deceptive vehicle history records, shadowy lending and high-pressure sales tactics. Over the years a few bad dealers have tarnished this market by offering mechanically unsound cars and trucks at inflated prices. Also, the internet was not yet a viable method to evaluate a vehicle purchasing decision.
However, the last decade brought widespread change to the used car retail market. Legislatures made moves that brought heightened oversight on auto lending and has enacted steep penalties on violating dealerships. Also, some of the weaker used car lots fell victim to the recession; dealers who were selling bad cars and bad prices felt the wraith of the market.
While the small dealers were struggling, new car dealerships radically re-imagined their approach to marketing and selling used vehicles. Many saw the value in refurbishing their trade-in inventory to near-new conditions; this way, they could carry the reputation of the major dealership while grooming future new car customers.
Also the comfort of purchasing a vehicle from a major dealership is a real benefit. The entire experience has a more professional feel to it, from the paperwork to the waiting room to the vehicle preparation and delivery. The sales environment tends to be low-pressure because (honestly) the sales staff would rather be dealing with a new car purchaser with good credit and lots of money than a bargain-conscious used car shopper.
Most importantly, the after-sale experience is far superior at a major franchised car dealership. Offering a highly-trained and well-stocked service department, a new car dealership can apply the right expertise and the right parts in a timely fashion should vehicle problems arise. If their are major problems with the vehicle, buyers can be reassured by the fact that franchised car dealerships are major businesses that are responsible to the community; a car dealer’s reputation alone is worth making sure their customers are happy
September 10th, 2011
Harrison Ford, Hollywood superstar
Harrison Ford was born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 13, 1942. Ford made his motion picture debut in Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round (1966), playing a bit role as a bellhop. His dramatic television debut came one year later in an episode of The Virginian titled “The Modoc Kid” (February 1, 1967), where he appeared in the small role of Cullen Tindall.
Here are ten movies that no dedicated Harrison Ford fan should ever miss. All aboard Air Force One for a thrilling ride into the cinematic wild blue – with Harrison Ford at the controls…
Witness (Paramount, 1985)
Harrison Ford plays Captain John Book, a Philadelphia homicide detective who investigates the murder of an undercover policeman in a restroom at the 30th Street train station. The only witness to the killing is a young Amish boy, Samuel Lapp (Lukas Haas), who was hiding in a nearby stall. Book’s investigation leads him to police corruption and the murderous Lt. James McFee (Danny Glover) and his confederates. Forced to flee the city, Book hides out in Pennsylvania’s Amish country where he falls in love with Rachel Lapp (Kelly McGillis), a young Amish widow and the mother of Samuel. Complimenting Ford’s bravura performance are Josef Summer, Jan Rubes, Alexander Godunov, Brent Jennings and Patti LuPone in one of Hollywood’s all-time cop thrillers.
Academy Award nomination for Best Actor
Great Ford line (to his corrupt cop pursuers, who have him cornered on an Amish farm): “Oh no, man, you got it wrong. I’m coming to get you!”
Director: Peter Weir
On DVD: Witness Special Collector’s Edition (Paramount, 2005)
Witness (1985) Croatian poster with Harrison Ford and Kelly McGillis
Raiders of the Lost Ark (Paramount, 1981)
Harrison Ford plays Indiana Jones, an adventurer-archaeologist in pursuit of the Lost Ark of the Covenant in the year 1936. Jones braves Peruvian jungles, dodges venomous snakes and tangles with cunning Nazis and evil Arabs in his quest for the sacred lost Ark. Outfitted in his trademark fedora and worn bomber jacket, Ford cuts a dashing figure as the globetrotting, swashbuckling Indiana Jones, with Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, Ronald Lacey and John Rhys-Davies in magnificent support.
Great Ford line (handing a torch to Karen Allen while surrounded by poisonous snakes): “Wave it at anything that slithers.”
Director: George Lucas
On DVD: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark Special Collector’s Edition (Paramount, 2008)
The Fugitive (Warner Bros., 1993)
Harrison Ford plays Dr. Richard Kimble, a brilliant Chicago surgeon wrongly convicted of murdering his wife. While en route to the big house’s death row, a train slams into the prison bus transporting Kimble and his fellow convicts. Now on the loose, the good doctor returns to the Windy City where he feverishly tries to locate the mysterious one-armed man he had fought with on the night of his wife’s murder. Ford is outstanding in the old David Janssen television role, with Tommy Lee Jones as Deputy U.S. Marshal Samuel Gerard providing the perfect foil.
Great Ford line: “I didn’t kill my wife!”
Director: Andrew Davis
On DVD: The Fugitive Special Edition (Warner, 2001)
Clear and Present Danger (Paramount, 1994)
Harrison Ford plays CIA analyst Jack Ryan, who becomes intimately involved in the ongoing war on drugs. Ryan’s duties take him to South America, where he engages in a deadly battle with one of Columbia’s most violent drug cartels. Illegal covert operations, backdoor political maneuvers and government corruption make Ryan’s latest assignment a living hell. Harrison Ford has never looked better as Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, particularly in the harrowing ambush scene where Ryan’s small convoy is attacked by Columbian thugs wielding automatic weapons and rocket propelled grenade launchers. Willem Dafoe, Anne Archer and James Earl Jones ably complement Ford’s performance.
Great Ford line (on his urgent need of a helicopter in Columbia): “I’m here to rent the Huey.”
Director: Phillip Noyce
On DVD: Clear and Present Danger Special Collector’s Edition (Paramount, 2003)
Clear and Present Danger (1994) advance one sheet poster with Harrison Ford as Jack Ryan
Presumed Innocent (Warner Bros., 1990)
Harrison Ford plays Rozat “Rusty” Sabich, a deputy prosecutor whose extramarital affair with fellow lawyer Carolyn Polhemus (Greta Scacchi) turns lethal when the latter is found murdered. Now accused of Carolyn’s murder, Rusty goes on trial for his life with Alejandro “Sandy” Stern (Raul Julia) acting as his defense counsel. Presumed Innocent is a gritty, intricate legal thriller with Ford, Julia, Brian Dennehy, Bonnie Bedelia and Paul Winfield all delivering standout performances. The movie’s suprise ending will not disappoint.
Great Ford line (to wife Bonnie Bedelia): “I’m going to need a lawyer, a very, very good lawyer, an expensive lawyer. It could break us.”
Director: Alan J. Pakula
On DVD: Presumed Innocent (Warner, 1997)
Blade Runner (Warner Bros., 1982)
Harrison Ford plays Rick Deckard, a futuristic ex-cop whose job is to hunt down and “retire” genetically engineered humanoids in 2019 Los Angeles. Deckard’s latest assignment involves a quartet of human replicants now roaming the city. He finds one of them, Zhora (Joanna Cassidy), working at a sleazy strip club, where he terminates her act permanently. Ford is brilliant as the burned-out, 21st century police assassin in what many believe to be one of the greatest science fiction movies ever made. Add the talents of Cassidy, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, Edward James Olmos and Daryl Hannah, and Blade Runner easily becomes one of Harrison Ford’s most memorable films.
Great Ford line: “They don’t advertise for killers in the newspaper. That was my profession. Ex-cop. Ex-blade runner. Ex-killer.”
Director: Ridley Scott
On DVD: Blade Runner – The Final Cut Two-Disc Special Edition (Warner, 2007)
Harrison Ford as Rick Deckard in Blade Runner (1982)
Frantic (Warner Bros., 1988)
Harrison Ford plays Dr. Richard Walker, an American physician whose wife, Sondra Walker (Betty Buckley), mysteriously disappears from their Paris hotel room. Dr. Walker frantically conducts his own search for his missing wife, landing him in a hotbed of foreign intrigue populated by organized crime figures, government agents, illegal drugs and murder. Emmanuelle Seigner plays the role of Michelle, the young Frenchwoman who aids Dr. Walker. Frantic is an interesting picture reminiscent of the Alfred Hitchcock school of filmmaking, with Ford more than capable of living up to the film’s title.
Great Ford line (to an American security official after explaining his problem): “You understand but you don’t give a damn? Is that it?”
Director: Roman Polanski
On DVD: Frantic (Warner, 2004)
Star Wars (Twentieth Century-Fox, 1977)
Harrison Ford plays Han Solo, a swashbuckling space pilot and rogue adventurer who aids Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) in his battle with the evil Empire. This is the picture that started the entire Star Wars series, one of the most successful movie franchises in Hollywood history. It also provided a huge lift to Ford’s then struggling film career, with the actor gaining notoriety as the popular, dashing Han Solo.
Great Ford line (to Mark Hamill): “Hey, Luke. May the force be with you.”
Director: George Lucas
On DVD: Star Wars Trilogy (Fox, 2008)
Sabrina (Paramount, 1995)
Harrison Ford plays Linus Larrabee, a wealthy scion who schemes to save a corporate merger as well as his brother’s upcoming marriage by romancing young interloper Sabrina Fairchild (Julia Ormond). The plan works, but complications ensue, with the roguish Linus unintentionally falling in love with his quarry. A remake of the 1954 romantic comedy of the same title starring William Holden, Humphrey Bogart and Audrey Hepburn, 1995′s Sabrina lives up to the original, with Ford, Ormond and Greg Kinnear all delivering superb performances.
Great Ford line: “And I want tickets to whatever Broadway show nobody can get tickets to.”
Director: Sydney Pollack
On DVD: Sabrina (Paramount, 2002)
American Graffiti (Universal, 1973)
Harrison Ford plays Bob Falfa, a cowboy-hat wearing hot rodder cruising the fun streets of 1962 California in his boss, midnight black 1955 Chevy. Ford’s role is small but memorable, as he searches for Big John Milner (Paul Le Mat), hoping to challenge him for the unofficial title of fastest car in the Valley. Falfa and Milner eventually meet at dawn on Paradise Road amidst burning rubber, smoking engines and steely-eyed stares.
Great Ford line (to Paul Le Mat, who drives a yellow 1932 Ford deuce coup): “I like the color of your car there, man. What’s that s’posed to be? Sort of a cross between piss yella’ and puke green ain’t it?”
Director: George Lucas
On DVD: American Graffiti Collector’s Edition (Universal, 1998)
Ten More Harrison Ford Favorites
Force 10 from Navarone (1978)
Hanover Street (1979)
Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
Working Girl (1988)
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
Patriot Games (1992)
Air Force One (1997)
What Lies Beneath (2000)
Extraordinary Measures (2010)
Harrison Ford as Lt. Colonel Barnsby in Force 10 from Navarone (1978)
September 8th, 2011
I think we have all got the same perception that 4×4 vehicles are the best for towing our summer caravans, and when we think of a 4×4 we tend to think of a Land Rover. That’s not without reason, for decades now Land Rover has been producing exceptional 4×4 models such as the Land Rover Discovery 4 Edenbridge.
In the summer of this year the Land Rover Discovery 4 was awarded ‘Britain’s Best Towcar’ in the annual Practical Caravan, The Camping & Caravanning Club & What Car? Towcar awards. Towcar editor, David Motton hailed the Discovery and said, “”The Land Rover Discovery 4 is an exceptional car. The old model was one of our favourite tow cars, but the new Discovery 4 improves upon it in just about every area. It’s hard to say whether the 3.0-litre engine or the superb ride and handling deserve top billing.”
The Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 XS, which features a class-leading 3500kgs towing ability and comes with an abundance of optional intelligent towing technologies such as Tow Assist and Trailer Stability Assist, won its class and the overall title emphatically against tough competition.
Other makes and models competing against the Land Rover 4 include the Mercedes-Benz E350 CDI Blue Efficiency Sport Estate, the Volvo XC60 D5 SE Geartronic, the Range Rover Sport 3.0-litre TDV6 HSE and the Kia Sedona 2.2 CRDi 3 auto.
Land Rover UK’s Marketing Director, Anthony Bradbury said: “This is a hugely significant award for the Discovery 4 – which was comprehensively updated last year – and a true testament of the vehicle’s overall capability, package and refinement.
With seating for seven, powered by the new LR-TDV6 3.0-litre diesel engine which delivers better fuel economy and a whopping 600Nm of torque, and a number of new, user-friendly technologies, it is the ideal towing vehicle and we are delighted to have been recognised in this way by Practical Caravan, The Camping & Caravanning Club and What Car?”
September 7th, 2011
Its human nature to verify stuff before putting money down the table, whether you are buying a household equipment or you are buying a car, its quite imperative that you make a complete check about the stuff that you are buying. This becomes even vital when you are buying used cars in India, the reason behind this is that there are plethora of dealers offering Used cars for sale in India, and the Car Prices can vary significantly from one dealer to other, and everyone want to pay the lowest Car Prices and get the best Used cars for sale in India.
So, considering this I have come up with my own way of finding the best used cars without actually paying heavily for them. I have been an automatic fanatic since my childhood and these shining beauties have always tempted me, I have read a several New Car Reviews and in fact have written and published may of New Car Reviews, so the way that I am describing here is not just a hypothetical approach, there’s a lot of research and experience involved in it.
If you are looking for Used cars for sale in India then the best place to start your hunt is internet, where there are plenty of automotive portals that lists used cars from different makers and of different models. The wide array of used cars listed at such automotive portals can leave anyone stunned and jumping with joy, seeing so many nice car models at such a catchy Car Prices. The best thing about these places is that they even provides New Car Reviews for their readers to help them know everything about the new cars getting launched in Indian auto market.
User looking for Used cars for sale in India and users willing to buy new cars, both are benefited by places like this. The New Car Reviews published at these websites helps the users who wants to buy new cars in coming future, by providing them unbiased reviews of different cars, starting from their performance to their Car Prices etc, you can find out everything by means of these New Car Reviews. Similarly like the New Car Reviews there are reviews for used cars as well and if you think that any used car is good for you, these websites provides the used car reviews as well, just to make you acquainted of the options that you have and which are the model you can put your money on.
So whether you are looking for Used cars for sale in India, or just are browsing Car Prices for the new cars launched in Indian market, these websites will come handy in every possible way. The unbiased care reviews at these websites covers each and every aspect of new and used cars, be it their performance or their feature list, you will come to know every single information about these cars, at these websites. So, in a way these automotive portals are your guide to getting great cars, whether they are new or used, and I am saying this because of my personal and efficient experience with these websites.
Its human nature to verify stuff before putting money down the table, whether you are buying a household equipment or you are buying a car, its quite imperative that you make a complete check about the stuff that you are buying. This becomes even vital when you are buying used cars in India, the reason behind this is that there are plethora of dealers offering Used cars for sale in India, and the Car Prices can vary significantly from one dealer to other, and everyone want to pay the lowest Car Prices and get the best Used cars for sale in India.
So, considering this I have come up with my own way of finding the best used cars without actually paying heavily for them. I have been an automatic fanatic since my childhood and these shining beauties have always tempted me, I have read a several New Car Reviews and in fact have written and published may of New Car Reviews, so the way that I am describing here is not just a hypothetical approach, there’s a lot of research and experience involved in it.
If you are looking for Used cars for sale in India then the best place to start your hunt is internet, where there are plenty of automotive portals that lists used cars from different makers and of different models. The wide array of used cars listed at such automotive portals can leave anyone stunned and jumping with joy, seeing so many nice car models at such a catchy Car Prices. The best thing about these places is that they even provides New Car Reviews for their readers to help them know everything about the new cars getting launched in Indian auto market.
User looking for Used cars for sale in India and users willing to buy new cars, both are benefited by places like this. The New Car Reviews published at these websites helps the users who wants to buy new cars in coming future, by providing them unbiased reviews of different cars, starting from their performance to their Car Prices etc, you can find out everything by means of these New Car Reviews. Similarly like the New Car Reviews there are reviews for used cars as well and if you think that any used car is good for you, these websites provides the used car reviews as well, just to make you acquainted of the options that you have and which are the model you can put your money on.
So whether you are looking for Used cars for sale in India, or just are browsing Car Prices for the new cars launched in Indian market, these websites will come handy in every possible way. The unbiased care reviews at these websites covers each and every aspect of new and used cars, be it their performance or their feature list, you will come to know every single information about these cars, at these websites. So, in a way these automotive portals are your guide to getting great cars, whether they are new or used, and I am saying this because of my personal and efficient experience with these websites.
August 27th, 2011
The phenomenon of online car sales is gaining huge popularity day by day. Many car sales related companies are entering the online arena on a frequent basis. This online car dealing process allows the users to buy and sell cars (both old and new) through internet. Many people are opting for this method of car sale and purchase because it is a more convenient method and doesn’t involve much wastage of time and resources. People can now also acquire and sell their used cars as well, online. The process of online car deals is widening its roots to almost every country these days.
Nowadays, almost every country has the facility of online car sales. But amongst all these countries Australia, is a major centre for online car sale procedures and is believed to be the pioneers in the industry. There are many companies that offer the facility of online carsales in Melbourne and other cities of Australia. The potential customers can simply buy and sell cars through internet. All the relevant information would be made available to you within seconds with the help of internet. While comparing the deals of the online dealers with other dealers in the market, the customers will notice that these online dealers offer best deals apart from the wide range of options in terms of cars. Thus buying or selling cars always from an online dealer would always prove beneficial, since there you have so many alternatives to choose from.
Conversely, while planning for a car for sale online, always keep in mind, to first find information about the leading and reliable online car dealers. Because of the increase in demand for online car dealers, a number of illicit and fraud dealers have entered the market as well. The customers should be cautious of such dealers. Don’t get befooled in the gleam of low prices and discounts, these websites offer. Don’t blindly buy a car only because of the low prices and lucrative promises these websites offer.
So no matter whether you are buying Subaru cars or selling your already used BMW car, to avail the best deals in the market the buyers must always collect the quotes from all the credible car sales companies and compare them with other dealers in the business. After analysing all the deals and facilities what all you need to do is just pick a car of your choice. These online dealers offer great cars at affordable prices.
August 17th, 2011
How to play an iPod in a car.
Have your whole music collection at your fingertips while driving with your iPod and your car stereo. Here are some ways you can listen to your iPod through your car stereo system.
Since driving with your iPod earbuds in is both dangerous and illegal in most states, you’ll want to use one of the following methods to listen to your tunes safely and through your car stereo system. You don’t have to spend a lot to get set up either.
Use a cassette adapter:
Originally designed to allow you to hook up a cd player to your car stereo, if you have a tape deck in your car stereo then you can use an adaptor. Just plug the cable end into your iPod headphone jack and pop the cassette end in the tape deck and you are ready.
Of course the audio quality won’t be the best, but this can be a cheap and easy way to play your MP3s over your old car stereo.
Use an FM transmitter:
These small devices are growing in popularity because they are easy to use, compact, and offer decent audio quality. You can purchase them in a wide range of electronics stores and they are even popping up in non-electronics stores as well.
They plug into the docking slot of your iPod and transmit a short range FM signal to your car stereo. All you have to do is plug it in to your iPod and tune your FM radio to the dial number indicated on the transmitter’s packaging. Some are powered by battery while others will be powered by your iPod. Some will plug into your cigarette lighter for power.
Use a direct connection:
As MP3 players have grown immensely in popularity, makers of car stereos have taken notice. Many new car stereos come with auxiliary (AUX) jacks on the front of the faceplate. Often these are displayed as direct connection inputs or simply headphone jacks.
If your stereo didn’t come with a male-male cable you can purchase one for a few dollars at any electronics store. The standard headphone jack is usually 3.5 mm so you’ll want a male-male direct audio cable with that size.
Some car makers and car stereo makers have even started to include iPod ready systems that are designed to work seamlessly with your iPod with the first use.
Use these options to connect your iPod to your car stereo system safely and easily. Never drive a vehicle with your iPod earbuds in as this is extremely dangerous and often illegal. You can do any of the above options as a low cost way to access all your MP3s while driving.
August 13th, 2011
American Graffiti (1973) Japanese poster with Paul Le Mat’s 1932 Ford deuce coupe
George Lucas Directs American Graffiti
American Graffiti was the brainchild of George Lucas, who was born in Modesto, California, on May 14, 1944. A racing-car enthusiast in high school, Lucas went on to drive competitively, later giving up the sport following a car crash in which his lungs were damaged.
American Graffiti was largely autobiographical, recounting Lucas’ carefree days as a teenage cruiser and gearhead in California’s San Joaquin Valley. George Lucas, Gloria Katz and Willard Huyck wrote the screenplay for Universal Pictures, with Lucas also directing. Set in 1962 before drugs, hippies and the big military buildup in Vietnam, it was Lucas’ intention to recapture the innocence of a bygone era through rock ‘n’ roll and the prevailing car culture.
American Graffiti was filmed in the summer of 1972 – ten years after George Lucas’ graduation from Downey High School in Modesto. Made for an economical 7,000, American Graffiti was shot in a scant 29 days in the northern California counties of Marin and Sonoma.
Ronny Howard and Richard Dreyfuss Head American Graffiti Cast
With the exception of Ronny Howard as Steve Bolander, George Lucas cast his upstart movie with a virtual group of unknown actors. Among the principals were Richard Dreyfuss (Curt Henderson), Paul Le Mat (John Milner), Charlie Martin Smith (Terry “The Toad” Fields), Cindy Williams (Laurie Henderson), Candy Clark (Debbie Medway), Mackenzie Phillips (Carol Morrison), Harrison Ford (Bob Falfa), Bo Hopkins (Joe Young), Suzanne Somers (Blonde in T-Bird), Kathy Quinlan (Peg) and Wolfman Jack (Himself).
Candy Clark and Charlie Martin Smith with Ronny Howard’s boss 1958 Chevrolet Impala
American Graffiti’s Search for Classic Cars
In order to recreate the era, George Lucas had to acquire the loan of some 300 pre-1962 automobiles. The production company placed ads in local newspapers soliciting the use of vintage cars to be employed in the movie. The response was overwhelming, with over a thousand car owners being interviewed.
American Graffiti features a handful of “starring vehicles,” most of which play a major role in the film. Here’s what to look for:
Paul Le Mat’s 1932 yellow Ford deuce coupe. This is Big John Milner’s vaunted mode of transportation, bearing the license plates THX 138 – in tribute to the 1971 George Lucas sci-fi film THX 1138. The coupe houses a powerful 327 cubic inch Chevy engine.
Harrison Ford’s 1955 midnight black Chevy. A trio of ’55 Chevys were actually used in the movie. One of the cars had originally appeared in the 1971 automotive movie classic Two-Lane Blacktop. American Graffiti employed one of the ’55 Chevys for street scenes, another for interior filming and a third for the crash scene. The hot rod version driven by Harrison Ford housed a 454 cubic inch engine capable of doing a quarter mile in 11 seconds.
Ronny Howard’s 1958 red and white Chevrolet Impala. Steve Bolander’s pride and joy in the film, this car originally housed a 348 cubic inch engine with a three-speed transmission.
Suzanne Somers’ 1956 arctic white Ford Thunderbird. This classic car is the vehicle of choice for the mysterious blonde cruiser who catches the eye of Richard Dreyfuss. The T-Bird’s fussy owner was never far away during filming, constantly attending to his prized possession and instructing Somers what she could and couldn’t do regarding the car.
Bo Hopkins’ 1951 Mercury. Hopkins, along with fellow Pharaohs members Manuel Padilla Jr. and Beau Gentry, cruise the streets in this dark, forbidding monster. The ’51 Merc was later purchased by musician Brian Setzer.
Cindy Williams’ 1958 Edsel. This family car is driven by head cheerleader Laurie Henderson, class of ’63 and the girlfriend of Steve Bolander.
Charlie Martin Smith’s Vespa motor scooter. Terry “The Toad” Fields’ only mode of transportation is this uncool putt-putt, which he later discards after garnering the loan of Steve’s ’58 Impala. Smith actually lost control of the Vespa as seen at the start of the movie.
Curt Henderson’s 1952 blue Citroen. Richard Dreyfuss cavorts in this goofy, compact car – hardly a magnet for hot chicks.
Bobbie Tucker’s 1957 Volkswagen. Bobbie, Curt and his former girlfriend Wendy cruise the streets in this beetle where they encounter Curt’s dream girl in the Ford Thunderbird.
Harrison Ford and his 1955 Chevy
American Graffiti’s Best Car Scenes
American Graffiti takes place during one unforgettable night in 1962. The characters cruise the streets of an unnamed California city as legendary DJ Wolfman Jack hosts a Golden Week-End Radio Show. The car culture comes alive, as witnessed by these memorable scenes:
John Milner Meets Bob Falfa. The two eventual drag-racing opponents finally converge while cruising the streets. Falfa insults Milner, inquiring if the ’32 Ford deuce coupe he’s driving belongs to his mama. Milner counters, calling Falfa’s ’55 Chevy “a field car.” The banter continues, with Falfa making light of Milner’s paint job, terming it “sort of a cross between piss yellow and puke green.”
The 1960 Cadillac Is Creamed. John Milner and Carol Morrison take revenge on a car full of girls, spraying their 1960 Caddy with shaving cream and deflating the tires.
Steve’s Car Is Stolen. Steve entrusts his prized ’58 Impala to Terry. The car is stolen, with Terry eventually finding the vehicle which he then tries to hot wire. The two thugs who pilfered the car confront Terry. “Ah, hi – this is my car,” Terry manages. “What I mean is, somebody stole – I mean I lost my car and I want to thank you two guys…” A fight ensues, with the hapless Terry saved by John Milner.
The Police Car Is Trashed. Threatened by the Pharaohs, a stealth Curt sneaks in and slips a chain under the chassis of a patrol car. The cops are taunted by Curt and the passing Pharaohs and off they go in pursuit, with the chassis staying in the parking lot and the front end skidding out into the street.
John and Carol Visit the Auto Grave Yard. John Milner points out some classic wrecks to Carol, including Freddy Benson’s Corvette and a 1941 Ford, which used to be “the fastest wheels in the valley.”
Drag Race on Paradise Road. John Milner’s ’32 deuce coupe and Bob Falfa’s ’55 Chevy meet in the big showdown at dawn, with Terry flagging the race.
Aerial View of the White T-Bird. As Curt’s plane heads east, spiriting him off to college, he looks down and glimpses the white Thunderbird traversing the countryside.
Harrison Ford’s 1955 Chevy vs. Paul Le Mat’s 1932 Ford deuce coupe on Paradise Road
August 10th, 2011
For those who have a surplus of money they can spend on precious commodities, the purchase of expensive new car may require some exploration and inspection.
In order to facilitate this task in what follows we review some of the best luxury cars, which increases the price of each one of them 250 thousand pounds sterling as the price lower. The options include the latest innovations that can contain precious car, classic cars and some valuables.
«Cobra»: get the original models of «AC Cobra» on the high prices at auction, it is the result of the strong performance of American and British design excellence.
«Aston Martin»: No humble «Aston Martin» when the disclosure of price model «and 77», defined as one million pounds sterling, in addition to taxes, and thus the total price of up to 1.2 million pounds sterling. However, you’ll be lucky to be able to acquire, as the company will produce only 77 copies only.
Image of luxury cars, Rolls Royce, Aston Martin, Bentley, Bugatti «Bentley»: will «Bentley» model «Molcan» b 220 000 pounds sterling, but the company will not sell a car these specifications, since the buyer of the car that adds about £ 50,000 for accessories for the best model produced.
«Bristol»: Few know is only necessary to mark the British «Bristol», but who knows testifies to the anxiety. In this context, highlighting the car «Fighter T» which speed reaching 225 miles per hour and its 1012 horsepower and a capacity of 8.0 liters, and the price of £ 359,361.
«Ettore Bugatti»: Ettore Bugatti designed the model with 25 out of the car «Taype 41» or «Royal», but in the end did not make only six of them. It is the largest and most daring of car «Rolls-Royce Phantom», and among the rarest cars in the world.
«Bugatti Veyron»: one of the most exciting cars in the world, it benefits from the power of group «Volkswagen» engineering, to ask the same of its size a monster 1000 hp .. With the right price of course.
«Lamborghini»: Since the beginning «Lamborghini» did not see the world car, such as «Kaparo T-1», mixed with elements of the car «F» 1 Almndhp steroid.
«Enzo»: Although the «599 XXL» is officially the fastest in the race track, the remaining «Enzo» newest and best use of «Ferrari» lover of travel by car. It is one of the most expensive car at a price that they involved with a small compensation mg, Vsaaraa within quarter of a million pounds sterling.
«Ferrari»: characterized by «Ferrari 250 GTO» reputation for fun driving around and appearance of the captor, and no doubt it as all a dream. The price starts quarter of a million pounds sterling. Agree most of the views of the wonder car «Ferrari 599 GT or». And fetch up to £ 300.000, which means that cost more than similar vehicles for the class to £ 92.000.
«F 40»: while showing «F 40» passion for great engines, is the «F 50» models appropriate to run races «Formula». However, the car «F 40» looks better than the «F 50», including in respect of a practical nature for the bold features of the ordinary, to some extent, for the «F 50».
«Queenigseg»: After exploring the beautiful cars of structures made of carbon fiber in countless exhibitions of cars, you can honestly say that only a few of the cars able to tickle the high emotions as you are doing «Queenigseg».
«Lamborghini»: Maybe not characterized by «Lamborghini Miura» perfect from the perspective of leadership, so that the fuel tank works as a counterweight to support the front axle making it more difficult driving and gasoline consumption, but it did not seem ever days in the form of the most beautiful. Her sister «Lamborghini Reventon» The shape of the designer inspired spy plane. They come either in the form of «Coupe» or a convertible, and depends on the model «Murcielago». This is the car of the models produced by the most radical «Lamborghini», but who wants to buy it searches diligently for one of them because their numbers are running out of productive immediately put on the market.
«Mercedes»: is clear that «Mercedes» the view that rich business people do not like glitter «Rolls-Royce», but prefer it quiet elegance for «Maybach». Although the market does not agree with this view, remain «Maybach 62 S», distinct from any of the cars category «S» other.
However, the only problem with this car had to be one who wants to buy them win the jackpot more than once to be able to pay for it. Certainly, this car will remain for future generations.
Indisputable that the group «Mercedes SL» original, both with doors PFM (1954 – 1957) or convertible (1957 – 1962), is from the viewpoint of many of the optimal model for classic cars, in addition to being one of the few cars «excellent» right . It is better to lead this car slowly before deciding a comment «uncooperative» you intend to break it.
On the other hand, is the «Mercedes-Benz 600» favorite car to the totalitarian political leaderships in the world. Featuring heavy car was worth, in addition to that it is incumbent on the buyer to make sure that the budget has enough to bear the expenses to keep, given that all elements of hydraulic guide devour huge amounts. It is worth mentioning that «McLaren» and «Mercedes» dissolved their partnership in the production car, but the result of this “temporary marriage is still impressive. It is rare to find a car in such a category is able to provoke a split in the views of this magnitude. Although it had been waiting eagerly «McLaren F-1» a growth disappointed, it is still a great car.
«Pagani Zonda»: Do drop the level of «Baganb Zonda» usual lately? Despite the magnificence of the design and construction quality and performance, dominated the nature of crude to some extent on the car. However, if you wanted to impress anyone around you will not find better than a car.
«Porsche»: There is no doubt that wins Alianasib will not lose sight of the thinking in the acquisition «Porsche Carrera GT», they give a car the small details and big attention.
«Rolls-Royce»: I do not doubt that the customers «Rolls-Royce Phantom» who is known for super-rich and those with good taste. In fact this car looks to be almost a small house. If one of these rich people willing to spend some money without the expense of the can «Rolls-Royce» desire to meet her car «Drobhid Coupe» attractive with four seats.
This car has strengthened the reputation of «Rolls-Royce» and fame. And is characterized by the form that was known as the «40/50 HP» then renamed «Silver Ghost» very quietly and the degree of reliability, but must be provided millions to buy one now.
August 7th, 2011
Many frugal consumers have questioned at times if there is a single best month to buy a car, thereby saving a great deal of money over a car deal originated at other times of the year. While warm weather months are notoriously bad for a consumer looking for a bargain on a car purchase, the winter months are the best and in particular the best month overall to buy a car is November. So what makes November such a great time to buy a car? There are quite a few valid reasons that make November the best month to buy a car, and all of them are geared toward a consumers advantage in negotiating with either a car dealership or even a private seller.
November is the best month to buy a car for the simple reason that the weather usually is horrible during this time. That means the traffic flow of customers looking to purchase a car is diminished, and therefore so are car sales. Added to this is that November is in the heart of the holiday season, when money for consumers is often diverted to other purchases such as holiday gifts for family and friends. The employees at car dealerships and private owners have the added expense of the holidays in their personal lives the same as a car buyer does, and they are often eager to increase their income through negotiation to cover their personal expenses.
The best month to buy a car is November especially at car dealers because dealerships are constantly pushing sales at this time to meet sales quotas for the year, and for good reason. The business plan of the dealership, employee and management bonuses and even the number of cars available from the manufacturer for next year rest on presenting prosperous sales statistics. Since November is very close to the year end, it is a critical time for dealers to be more flexible with potential customers, making November the best month to buy a car.
If really worked properly by a customer, November is the best month to buy a car in the following manner. A customer walks into a dealer on about November 24th at about an hour before the dealership closes on a cold and nasty evening. After selecting a car quickly, a customer makes an offer on a car and gives the salesperson no room for negotiation – it’s a take it or leave it offer. Odds are that the consumer will get the car at their offered price or something very close to it, making November the best month to buy a car.
April 16th, 2011
Do you think you are getting the best car deal on the outgoing models in this year-end sale?
Of course you will, if you keep an eye open for the year-end car buying traps and avoid them. Year-end sales are the annual clearance events when car-makers cut prices to get old models out of their showrooms. If you follow some basic rules, you can protect yourself from being taken out on a long ride by the sales persons who aim at selling you a car to generate as much profit for the dealership as they can.
If you are ready with the hints mentioned below, you would be able to deal with those enthusiastic staff or loan officers and have the courage to say no to the deal:
* Choose only one executive to deal with your enquiries. Do not entertain all those sales personnel, the sales manager, the finance manager, the floor manager and the used-car manager who are out to lead you into a deal you do not want to enter into
* Dealers advertise for one model loaded with attractive features for a reasonable price but offer a lesser model with less value. The minute you realize the mischief walk away
* Don’t give up the keys to your current vehicle for its trade-in value to be assessed, or as collateral while you take a test drive. If you do not like the deal you may find it difficult to retrieve your own car
* Don’t let the salesperson pressure and bully you into buying impulsively. Be focused on the kind of car you need and what you can pay. If you do not get what you want walk away
* Read carefully over any invoice or contract before you sign. Alarms, extra cleaning, prepping, rust-proofing, fabric protection and paint sealant are all common. Pay extra attention to unnecessary add-ons that may appear on the invoice
* Consider doing the Vehicle Information Number (VIN) etching yourself with a home-etching kit that would cost you as little as . Dealers would charge you hundreds of dollars if you want them to do it for you
* Stick to the total cost of a vehicle and the shortest-term car loan available. The so called ‘Finance managers’ often try to stretch the payments over a long period of time. Long-term loans trap people into buying cars they can’t afford and by the time the loan is paid for, the car will have entirely depreciated
* Research thoroughly on the vehicle or vehicles you plan to purchase or lease. Check with the loan officer at their bank or credit union beforehand for the credit offer. Compare the same information with the options given by the ‘Finance managers’ at the showrooms
* Don’t mention any price until you’ve selected a vehicle to buy, and then ask the salesperson for his or her very best offer. Remember that a car payment should cost no more than 12% to 15% of your after-tax monthly income
* Don’t discuss add-ons like warranties or trade-in prices until you’ve agreed on the price for the car. If you do otherwise it leads to a confusion as to how much you’re actually paying for the vehicle
* If the dealer asks for your Social Security Number (SSN) or Credit Report, leave. Your name and drivers’ license should be enough to start the deal
* Do not let the dealer run a credit check until the payment negotiations are finished
If you feel that you are not comfortable with the deal, walk away. There always is another car at another dealership for you to own on your terms.
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January 7th, 2011