Cars
« Previous EntriesThe Wastefulness of the Cash-for-Clunkers Program
Wednesday, October 7th, 2009Saw this in the November issue of Road & Track…
…the dealership was taking in a lot of trades on the Cash for Clunkers program — they’d sold 60 cars in four days! — but he also noted that, in one respect, it was kind of a shame.
“How so?” I asked.
“Well, when these cars come in, [...]
Is 41 Miles per Gallon Enough to Justify Buying a Smart?
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009I was just on the SmartUSA website. I have seen a few Smarts driving around town and thought I would check them out. Their prices aren’t too bad and I think they are nice-looking cars. But, I have to say I’m disappointed with their fuel economy, which is 33/41 (city/highway). Keep [...]
A List of the Chrysler Dealerships That Are Closing
Thursday, May 14th, 2009In case you are interested, you can download the list of the 789 Chrysler dealerships that are closing. I found this list on WallStreetJournal.com. Texas is losing 50 dealerships! Some of them seem like pretty big names.
My Dealership is Shutting Down!
Thursday, July 24th, 2008I was in my local dealership today, dropping off my Rendezvous to have the brakes checked out. I was standing there and I overheard one of the service writers on the phone talking about how they were shuttering the GM department (Buick, Cadillac, GMC, and Pontiac).
The first thing I thought was, “Where [...]
A Honda Civic With Leather Interior?
Monday, June 9th, 2008The other day I was picking up my daughter at daycare and I noticed one of the other parents was driving a new Honda Civic. They parked next to me and as I was getting out of my car, I noticed that their Civic had leather interior. When I got home and did [...]
WSJ: When Buying a Gas Guzzler Makes Sense
Thursday, June 5th, 2008I saw this in today’s Wall Street Journal:
The gasoline-price-induced collapse of the sport-utility-vehicle market presents a quandary for consumers. With gas at $4 a gallon, SUVs no longer make affordable commuter vehicles. But at the same time, they’ve never been cheaper.
Manufacturers are offering between $2,000 and $5,000 in discounts on once strong-selling models like the [...]
Gas at $12 Per Gallon? This Guy’s Full of Crap!
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008From an article I found on Drudge Report comes this hogwash:
“[T]he prices that we’re paying at the pump today are, I think, going to be ‘the good old days,’ because others who watch this very closely forecast that we’re going to be hitting $12 and $15 per gallon,” Hirsch said. “And then, after that, when [...]
Gas-Saving Myths
Wednesday, May 14th, 2008CNN/Money takes a look at six gas-saving myths. One that stuck out to me is number 5: To A/C or not A/C. Although it may be possible to save money by not running the AC, it is a miserable ride and driving with your windows down will ruin your headliner. I know [...]
Gas Prices Have People Not Thinking Clearly
Wednesday, May 14th, 2008This morning as I was dropping my daughter off at daycare, a lady pulled up in a new Honda Accord. As she was walking into the building I asked her if she got rid of her Lincoln Aviator. She said something like, “Yes. I got rid of the gas guzzler and I’m [...]
The Impact of Gas Prices on the Family Trip
Thursday, May 8th, 2008Summer is just around the corner, which means a trip to Kansas to visit family is in our future. Since I have had gas prices on my mind lately, I thought I would calculate how much we can expect to spend on gas for our trip.
Although we don’t own a gas-guzzler, our Rendezvous hardly [...]