Some dealers claim “we finance anyone,” but it may come at a price Other options include applying for approval before you shop What are “buy here, pay here” dealerships? “Buy here, pay here” dealerships not only sell cars but effectively act as the bank, too, by providing in-house financing, typically …
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Think of BMW’s best cars and what comes to mind? Stylish, fun-to-drive sedans that are both luxuriously appointed and a joy to live with. Look to the New Class of the 1960s and 1970s, the E30 3 Series of the 1980s, the E39 5 Series of the late 1990s, and …
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Go to the Volkswagen Arteon page on the German automaker’s website and you’ll see that it’s “the premium sport sedan.” On the surface, we’d buy that. The stunning shape is low and wide and exciting to look at, with fresh styling front and rear, so of course you’d think it’ll …
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More than twice as many car buyers opt for a used vehicle over a new one, but is that the right choice for you? While lower used-car prices are a key factor for most consumers, there’s more to consider as you come to a decision. Pros of buying used Lower …
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South Korea’s two main automakers have been on a roll for the last several years, but there’s been no vehicle from the Korean peninsula that’s received such excessive praise as the 2020 Kia Telluride. To put it simply, this is the best vehicle in the country’s most competitive segment. It’s …
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When we evaluate vehicles, we like to use them how they were designed to be. Thus, we saw the perfect opportunity to test the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter when some holiday plans with family required a way to transport nine people in one vehicle. There are lots of Sprinters to choose …
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We like a good special edition. Give us stickers, different wheels, flashy trim. The kitschier the better. Mini is very good at this, introducing special editions almost annually. One of the latest is the Knights Edition, based on the hot, hardtop John Cooper Works. It is, like most of Mini’s …
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Tesla has proven that electric vehicles can be cool and fashionable, rather than dorky appliances for eco warriors, and the mainstream industry is still catching up. In the case of the Nissan Leaf, one of the aforementioned dork cars, it’s vastly improved using a design that’s unquestionably better looking, but …
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