Used Cars

The days of going to a dealer to see their lot of used cars isn't quite as common as it once used to be, but it still seems to be the preferred method for buying cars that were once driven by other people.

While the car industry has taken its lumps over the years, the secondary market continues to be strong. Consumers, armed with Kelley Blue Book or Edmunds information, can comb both real and virtual lots looking for the best deals possible. Some of the virtual locations offering automobiles in a buyer's area include sites like AutoTrader.com, Cars.com, and eBay Motors.

The industry itself was even lampooned in a 1980 movie starring Kurt Russell and directed by Robert Zemeckis titled appropriately enough, "Used Cars."

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Used Cars”

• Why Would You Purchase a Used Car?

  
  Blog Your Site — Authority: 163
  The car has become a necessity for most people and buying used cars has become more and more popular in recent times. But which individuals choose to buy the used cars? Well the answer is just about everyone. The biggest buyers of used cars today are the car dealers who often take these in as [...]
  22 hours ago

• KBB Resale Values: Japanese Lead, Americans Gaining

  
  Car Reviews & Car Buying Blog — Authority: 165
  Kelley Blue Book has released its annual resale value data, and according to the WSJ, Toyota, Honda and BMW remain the top brands in five-year residual value. Still, Toyota’s average residual value dropped from 42.7 percent to 38.8 percent, while Honda fell from 44.5 percent to 38 percent. Those drops mirror an ...
  23 hours ago

• Used Car Bad Credit Issues

  
  Whalehook Loans — Authority: 135
  If you are looking for a used car bad credit may not be as big of an issue as you might think. There are places where you can get financed and you may not have as poor of a credit rating as you might think. However, even if you do have horrible credit a used car bad credit loan is still very possible, as any ...
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• Forbes Top 5 Best Used Cars

  
  Why Buy Used Cars | The Best Used Car Blog in the Universe — Authority: 413
  Japanese automakers get reliability. According to three trusted vehicle resources – Consumer Reports, Cars.com and Kelley Blue Book – Japanese vehicles locked up the top five spots on... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
  1 day ago

• First Look: 2011 Mazda Mazda2

  
  Cars Blog — Authority: 156
  First Look: 2011 Mazda Mazda2Unlike the Fiesta, the Mazda2 will only be available as a four-door hatchback.Ford may be throwing a party for its new Fiesta at the 2009 Los Angeles auto show, but it’s not the only automaker introducing a subcompact hatchback into North America. In fact, Mazda’s using the same venue ...
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• First Look: 2011 Toyota Sienna

  
  Cars Blog — Authority: 156
  First Look: 2011 Toyota SiennaDespite the demise of minivan programs at other automakers, Toyota plans to press forward with the traditional people mover formula.Despite the demise of minivan programs at other automakers, Toyota plans to press forward with the traditional people mover formula. For those of you who ...
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• First Look: 2010 Scion xB Release Series 7.0

  
  Cars Blog — Authority: 156
  First Look: 2010 Scion xB Release Series 7.0Scion’s latest limited-edition xB is the DAMDest thing…Another year, another special-edition Scion. The 2010 Scion xB Release Series 7.0 will debut this week at the 2009 Los Angeles auto show, and it carries some interesting special ...
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• Used Cars and Pointers for purchasing One

  
  Blog Your Site — Authority: 163
  Purchasing a used car will obviously be cheaper than getting a new one. Some used cars can be between 40 and 80 percent lower than their original selling price depending on how old the car is, how much mileage is on the car, and the condition of the car in general. A lot of money [...]
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• First Look: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze

  
  Cars Blog — Authority: 156
  First Look: 2011 Chevrolet CruzeThe 2011 Chevrolet Cruze replaces the Chevrolet Cobalt and dramatically improves Chevy’s small car offerings.While the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze went on sale in Europe some time ago, GM didn’t release much information on the U.S-spec car until this year’s Los Angeles auto ...
  2 days ago

• Question For AutoBrag: First Time Car Buyer

  
  AutoBrag Blog — Authority: 154
    Question From Amy: First car…and no quarterback. I’m looking for a Honda Civic. I was going to stick to used cars, but right now the prices for the new ones are not that different than the late model used, but the insurance on a new car is significantly less. The thing is, I’m in a new city, and ...
  2 days ago

• First Drive: 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder

  
  Cars Blog — Authority: 156
  First Drive: 2011 Porsche Boxster SpyderAt 2811 pounds for a manual-transmission car, the Boxster Spyder is now the lightest car Porsche sells.Porsche’s Boxster S is one of our favorite cars for its balance, capability, and forgivingness. It’s a stretch to say we thought the latest car need any significant ...
  2 days ago

• First Look: 2011 Audi A8

  
  Cars Blog — Authority: 156
  First Look: 2011 Audi A8Audi has undoubtedly raised its game in the 21st century.Audi has undoubtedly raised its game in the 21st century, using all the wiles of the Volkswagen group to finally achieve its long-stated mission of being mentionable in the same breath as Mercedes and BMW, with no apologies or qualifiers ...
  3 days ago

• Sorting Through All Those Used Cars For Sale

  
  AutoMotive Credits — Authority: 148
  When youve decided like a lot of other Americans that youre in the market for one of the used cars for sale that are on the Internet, its good to be both excited and wary at the same time. Remember that while the Internet is the place where youll find that dream car that youve been looking for, making that vehicle ...
  3 days ago

• Tips on buying a used car

  
  The Money Stop — Authority: 134
  Although the government’s ongoing car scrappage scheme has been welcomed by many industry groups and has been viewed as a boost for the motor industry for many consumers it has made little difference to their ability to get a new vehicle. Whilst the scheme offers up to £2000 towards a new car if the consumer [...]
  3 days ago

• 2010 Toyota Tundra Double Cab

  
  Cars Blog — Authority: 156
  2010 Toyota Tundra Double CabA perfectly adequate truck.Our test vehicle’s sticker wasn’t a shock; a four-wheel-drive Double Cab V-8 pickup, reasonably equipped, seems like it should cost about $30K. Our tester had the new-for-2010 entry-level V-8 engine, a 4.6-liter unit that replaces the previous 4.7-liter but ...
  3 days ago

• First Drive: 2010 Lexus LS460 Sport

  
  Cars Blog — Authority: 156
  First Drive: 2010 Lexus LS460 SportLexus has introduced a surprise Sport model addition to its range of placid LS sedans.Competition in the upper reaches of the luxury sedan segment is boiling over. Brands that aren’t fronting advanced technology, improved mileage, enhanced performance, or combinations of all of the ...
  4 days ago

• 2010 Lexus LS460 Sport Wallpaper Gallery

  
  Cars Blog — Authority: 156
  2010 Lexus LS460 Sport Wallpaper GalleryLexus has introduced a surprise Sport model addition to its range of placid LS sedans. Photo Gallery: 2010 Lexus LS460 Sport - High Resolution Wallpaper-Quality Photo Gallery - Automobile MagazineRead More | Digg It | Add to del.icio.usView original post here: 2010 Lexus ...
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• First Look: 2011 Ford Mustang V-6

  
  Cars Blog — Authority: 156
  First Look: 2011 Ford Mustang V-6For 2011, Ford’s entry-level pony car gains power while quenching its thirst.In days gone, muscle car wars revolved around jamming as much power under the hood as possible or setting a scorching quarter-mile time at the strip. Today, fuel economy plays an equally important part. ...
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• My Friend in Phoenix

  
  Soy Wax Candles Blog — Authority: 119
  One of my dearest friends lives in Phoenix Arizona, and she is like me where she never complains about how hot it is!! We always got along well, because we seemed to always be cold. Anyway, she called me a few weeks ago to say that her car had just died and she didnt know how on earth she would be able to get ...
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• Government Car Auctions, Online Auctions, Government Vehicle

  
  Discover The Best eBay Alternative — Authority: 145
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  5 days ago

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