Your views: Put up your presidential dukes Oct 26, 2008
Isnt that like buying a car that turns out to be a lemon and saying, gee, that turned out so bad I think Ill buy another one. Robert A. Minor. (Florida Today)
Shop at a shelter Oct 25, 2008
Picking a pet is an enormous decision, "right up there with choosing a house or buying a car," says Gail Buchwald, senior vice president at the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. One of the biggest mistakes a potential pet owner can make is judging a dog on appearance. (CNN)
Federal Aid Seen as Vital to a Merger in Detroit Oct 25, 2008
All of the frenzied speculation about the future of Detroit s automakers, ranging from mergers to bankruptcies, surely adds to the consumers retreat from buying a car, said Michelle Krebs, senior editor of the Edmunds site, AutoObserver. com. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Tight credit putting buyer expectations into perspective Oct 20, 2008
"The days of easy credit and people buying a car just because they want it are over.". Experts say that even when the tight credit eases, the nation finally may have maxed out its reliance on borrowed cash. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Fearful consumers reining in spending Oct 19, 2008
Buying a car tomorrow. Well, regardless of what everyone else is doing, tomorrow I'm taking my wife out to buy a car. (Toronto Star)
The way I roll Oct 16, 2008
She gets why I am not buying a car right now. People make fun of it all the time. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
It's too late to shift stand on early voting Oct 15, 2008
Younger Georgia voters in particular question why they can t vote online since they do everything over the Internet from banking to buying a car. The ambitious Johnson will also never cinch statewide office with a platform that so clearly seeks to rebuff minority voters, who grow in number and influence every year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Letters for Sunday, October 12, 2008 Oct 13, 2008
Think about security when buying a car. Fuel economy is not the only thing to consider when owning a vehicle. (Missoulian, MT)
Bears in Control Oct 10, 2008
The steep economic downturn could undermine the firms' turnaround efforts, as tight credit makes buying a car a more difficult prospect for consumers, Bloomberg. The Economy. (SmartMoney)
Interest rates delay start of courthouse renovations Oct 8, 2008
It would be like buying a car, borrowing the money, but not knowing how much the loan will cost you. Reader Comments. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Safe Puppy Love Oct 4, 2008
Christina says 50% of dog owners consider their pet's comfort when buying a car. According the AAPMA, 71. (W-USA News, DC)
The Price of Education Oct 3, 2008
"At a time when higher education is more important than ever for career success, rapidly increasing tuition costs are pushing college out of many students' reach. Those who can go to college often graduate with a mountain of debt that restricts their career choices and forces them to delay making important investments, such as buying a car or a home," Harkin said. As the cost of college has skyrocketed 40 percent over the last six years, the buying power of federal grant aid has fallen, forcing... (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
High school's hundredth: MCHS marks its centennial with open house, celebrations Sep 25, 2008
The fact is that one of Miss Johnson's main reasons in buying a car is to take all of her students belonging to the F' and very poor' class out for a ride in hopes it will ease their tired brains. Among the photos Cohen will exhibit is one of the original MCHS building, designed by Missoula's most influential architect, A.J. Gibson. (Missoulian, MT)
Damm trial: Mother says she tried to keep teen from older man Sep 23, 2008
Whitney said Donnisha told her the meeting involved buying a car. Contact Jeff Reinitz at (319) 291-1578 or. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Dealer.com Wins "Automobile Standard of Excellence" 2008 WebAward Sep 22, 2008
The award-winning website provides customers with all the tools and research needed to make an educational decision about buying a car. Additionally, Dealer. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Great Forest Park Balloon Race Gets Off to Late Start Sep 22, 2008
High Gas Prices Trump Environmentalism When It Comes to Buying a Car ST. LOUIS, MO, (PRNewswire), September 14, 2008 - Even as gas prices drifted down during August, 44% of the car shoppers on AutoTrader. com responded in a recent survey that they are still considering downsizing to a smaller car. (Saint Louis Front Page)
Boost your credit score Sep 19, 2008
Your credit score is a three-digit score that can shape your financial future, whether it be for buying a car or qualifying for a reasonable mortgage loan when you finally find the home of your dreams. Your credit score is a determining factor in whether you obtain financing and at what cost and there s never been a better time to clean up your credit history and boost your score. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
10 Tips: How to buy the right stroller Sep 19, 2008
Who knew buying a stroller could be almost as complicated as buying a car ... Who knew that buying a baby stroller could be almost as complicated as buying a car. (MSNBC -- Business)
ESCONDIDO: Developer scraps condo plans, proposes used car lot Sep 17, 2008
Lee said CarMax, which has grown to include 98 dealerships since it was founded 15 years ago, is popular with customers because its "no haggling" policy makes buying a car simpler. City Councilman Dick Daniels said he has heard much praise for CarMax as a first-rate operation, and that he was pleased the dealership would generate new jobs and sales tax for the city. (North County Times)
How green is your driving? Sep 9, 2008
Net Poll - Do you drive or are you considering buying a car that runs on a fuel other than petrol. No, petrol is fine for me. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Finding a Good Deal on a Leased Car Not Easy Sep 9, 2008
These moves are not only done to ensure that the company can turn a profit on the lease -- but also to steer customers toward buying a car instead, says Joe Wiesenfelder, senior editor with auto web site. Car makers and finance companies don't want to get stuck with a glut of leased vehicles they can't resell in a soft auto market. (SmartMoney)
Click here to view Sep 9, 2008
Upson likened choosing a web browser to buying a car, where consumers are given a wide choice of vehicles and brands to choose from, creating a healthy market of competition and innovation as a result. On the flipside, more people using Chrome means that Google will gather yet more information about what consumers are doing online, which can only benefit the companys already strong lead in the global search market. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
The Liberals are effectively saying ''let them drive Ferraris.'' Sep 8, 2008
Personally, I expect that for a person buying a car in this price range, the downward pressure this bill applies to inflation and hence interest rates has potential for far greater savings in the long run than the one off addition of $140 to the price of a $60,000 car. Posted by: Goresh on September 8, 2008 12:59 PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Google Hopes Chrome Will Help, Not Hurt Firefox Sep 7, 2008
"The analogy I like to use is for buying a car. There are hundreds of cars to choose from out there. People would think it's strange if there was just one or two models to choose from.". Rakowski said Google had many ideas bubbling around the company, driven in part by its own wants for other application projects and also stuff people dreamed up on their "Innovation Time Off" period Google gives employees to work on new ideas and projects not directly related to their primary job... (CIO Information Network)
Trade-in your gas guzzler? Maybe not Sep 4, 2008
gender bender from Espanola, Canada writes: Excellent point about buying a car at the end of it's model year. Here is something else. (Globe and Mail)
Consumer Reports Analysis: Buying a Late Model Used Car Can Save Thousands Over the First Five Years Sep 3, 2008
"A reliable late-model used car can be one of the best values out there when buying a car," said Rik Paul, automotive editor, Consumer Reports. "Savvy shoppers can also get a more upscale model with more features for the same owner cost as a less expensive new car." The full report is available in the redesigned October issue of Consumer Reports, on sale September 2 on newsstands and online at. (PR Newswire)
Credit Scores Being Lowered Sep 3, 2008
"And that may have a severe impact if you're buying a car or home or even getting another credit card. Suddenly, you're not on the "a" list and won't get the best rate.". So, check your statement each month to make sure the limit hasn't changed. (WKRC.com, OH)
The First American Corporation to Present at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods 2008 Insurance Conference Aug 30, 2008
First American combines advanced analytics with its vast data resources to supply businesses and consumers with valuable information products to support the major economic events of people's lives, such as getting a job, renting an apartment, buying a car or house, securing a mortgage and opening or buying a business. The First American Family of Companies, many of which command leading market share positions in their respective industries, operate within five primary business segments,... (PR Newswire)
Work never ends for DOC officers on patrol Aug 25, 2008
They rejoice in each gain their clients make: landing a job, buying a car, regaining custody of their kids, hitting a milestone of sobriety. Some things we take for granted are out of their reach, Morgan says. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Man, 41, found slain in Seaport parking lot Aug 24, 2008
She said she last talked to him Thursday morning about buying a car, and he had offered to sell her his van. Wilson often played ball with his 5-year-old son in front of the house, she said, or rode bikes with the child in the soccer field at the end of their dead-end street. (Boston Globe)
As far as leasing a car goes, don't, buying a car you can afford is a better deal Aug 16, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
How New Agents Can Get More Business Aug 14, 2008
Let's say you're buying a car, and as you walk around the showroom the salesman asks, "So, do you go on a lot of day trips -- hiking, traveling, things like that with the family -- or would you primarily use the vehicle in and around town?". Good question, since this helps determine which vehicle you're most likely to buy based on what you like to do. (RealtyTimes)
Tough decision to make? Don't sleep on it Aug 12, 2008
Faced with such as choosing a rental apartment or buying a car, most participants made choices predicted by their individual preferences for certain features (for example, safety, security, color or price), regardless of the mode of thinking employed. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Health)
Crash at my pad in 2010 - for $35,000 Aug 12, 2008
"We have rented a condo three kilometres from the main stadium and on a subway line for $4,000. The owner is picking us up from the airport, buying a car seat for my baby granddaughter and giving us all brand new sheets and towels.". For 2010, he's hoping for a three-bedroom place somewhere between Vancouver and Whistler. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Watch out for car dealer sales tricks Aug 9, 2008
The well-informed buyer is the wisest, while customers who haven't done any research frequently get confused by the seemingly endless stream of complex information that comes with buying a car. Car dealers often work around a method which bounces profit potential from one transaction to another. (CNN)
India: Housing boom declines, hinting at slower economy Aug 8, 2008
But even when India's economy picks up, as most expect it to do, and property prices and interest rates have reached more sustainable levels, buyers will be slow to catch on, reckons Ashutosh Narkar, an analyst at HSBC. "It's not like buying a car. House buyers tend to wait for much longer before they think about spending so much money. Any improvement is going to take time.". Related Stories 12/10/2007 06/27/2006 06/26/2006. (Christian Science Monitor)
NBA STAR ARENAS NOT VOTING Aug 6, 2008
Explanation of how the system works: "Obviously, our vote doesnt really mean anything. Then you have this thing called the delegate, then you got the super delegate and then you got the hidden delegate that nobody knows about. If youve never heard of the hidden delegate, thats like when youre buying a car and they say the taxes on the car are 20 percent, and then when you look at your statement, they charge you an extra three, thats the same thing. Its the hidden fee delegate... (USA Today -- Sports)
Bands outnumber fans at disaster-relief fundraiser Aug 6, 2008
xvolunteerfireman wrote on Aug 5, 2008 2:33 PM:" It doesn't make any difference if it was for charity or not. If they took a big hit on the concert, and they were running it thru the business you can bet they are going to expense it. If they did not run it thru the business they would have to take the money out of their own pocket. It would be just like buying a car except they did not get anything for it. In the article they said they were going home to see what financing they could do to clear... (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Study: Most consumers who haggle for lower real estate broker fees are successful Aug 5, 2008
"It's like buying a car. A lot of people think [the price] is set, but it's not.". Independent brokers may be more likely to negotiate fees since they keep their entire commission, while those who work for other brokers typically split commissions with the broker in exchange for marketing and office support. (Boston Globe)
Home sellers can haggle over commissions Aug 5, 2008
Its like buying a car. A lot of people think (the price) is set, but its not. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Monitoring hospitals Aug 4, 2008
Both groups are well-inten tioned, but buying a car is a lot different than picking a hospital, particularly in emergency situations when there's no time for comparison shopping. It would also be unfair to compare mistakes made in large hospitals that perform more risky procedures against smaller medical centers where more routine testing is done. (NJ.com -- Times)
Mother mourns loss of son after shooting Jul 31, 2008
She meant to call him back and ask him if buying a car was what he really wanted to do. But she didn t make that call. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Cars of mass destruction Jul 31, 2008
"A junk car with papers on it is now $400," said Thompson, noting that a few years ago that was nearly the total cost of buying a car and the parts to get it running. He said the wrecking yards are now scrapping derelict cars as soon as they get them which makes it much harder to find a vehicle. (Daily Triplicate)
Legislature Offers Tax Breaks For Solar Panelled Homes Jul 30, 2008
Being a leader in photovoltaic systems, otherwise known as PV, gives residences various incentives in which to purchase a solar energy system instead of buying a car. "The price is roughly the same," said Art Weaver, president of Renovus Energy, Inc. which builds solar energy systems in homes across the nation. (Ithaca Times, NY)
Government blamed over fuel costs Jul 28, 2008
" Fuel taxes Even though a number of UK supermarkets cut their prices last week, Britain's fuel prices are still among the highest in Europe. More people said that they would consider cars like the electric G-Wiz About 50p of the price of a litre of petrol goes to the Treasury as fuel duty - before VAT is taken on top. Though oil prices have risen the government says it has not been making any more revenue on the actual fuel, as this is capped. They have been taking extra VAT, but the government... (BBC News -- UK)
Chrysler shutting down auto-leasing business Jul 28, 2008
"It's a way to get consumers who are even thinking about buying a car to at least come into the showroom," GM's chief executive, Rick Wagoner, told reporters after an event to dedicate a new power-train development facility near Detroit. Wagoner said July sales had been "not too different from last month," when GM's sales were down 17. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
INSIDE THE CHAMBER: How spending locally has a wider impact in the community Jul 28, 2008
To Positive comment wrote on Jul 27, 2008 7:37 PM:" I am sure they can donate some money to the community when they overcharge you.I saved over $2K by buying a car elsewhere. ". Positive comment wrote on Jul 27, 2008 5:25 PM:" Often those who blog...rarely blog positive comments. But I will. I believe that by supporting businesses within Sierra Vista (chamber member or not) we are helping our local economy. From the owner of the business to the employees they employ. If the local economy isn't... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Watch out for the 'free' stuff Jul 27, 2008
It's especially important to look past the large print when buying a car. It may seem like a great deal -- but it can be a ruse to get you into that dealership. (CNN -- Travel)
GM extends employee discount Jul 26, 2008
"It's important to keep merchandising ... keep consumers thinking about buying a car," Chairman and Chief Executive Rick Wagoner told reporters Friday at the dedication of a GM testing facility in Pontiac, Mich. GM's U.S. sales dropped 18 percent in June from a year earlier but were better than many analysts expected, largely as a result of a month-ending three-day sale. (MSNBC -- Business)
Plummeting Resale Values Lead Chrysler to End Leases Jul 26, 2008
It s a way to get consumers who are even thinking about buying a car to at least come into the showroom, G.M. s chief executive, Rick Wagoner, told reporters after an event to dedicate a new powertrain development facility near Detroit. Mr. Wagoner said July sales had been not too different from last month, when G.M. s sales were down 17. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
GM extends employee discount to more non-employees Jul 26, 2008
keep consumers thinking about buying a car, Chairman and Chief Executive Rick Wagoner told reporters Friday at the dedication of a GM testing facility in Pontiac, Mich. GM's U.S. sales dropped 18 percent in June from a year earlier but were better than many analysts expected, largely as a result of a month-ending three-day sale. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Prempeh College Youth Wing's press conference Jul 25, 2008
A.K Obeng) who even goes as far as buying a car for the headmaster to curb him from replacing his books with the best in town. The books are literally forced down the throats of the students. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Casual Games, Hard Money Jul 23, 2008
But for kids like Smith, Mochi is bringing in a nice chunk of pocket change that he can put toward, say, buying a car. Also see. (Forbes -- Technology)
Planted seeds of hard work Jul 20, 2008
He had his heart set on buying a car, and he needed that $1,000 per week more than he needed a skating tuneup. He stayed on the job and drove to camp that fall in his new black Chevy Cavalier. (Boston Globe)
Answering the call - frequently Jul 20, 2008
Joining the National Guard isn't like buying a car. It's a life-changing decision, he said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Scooters cheap on gas, but watch out for costly repairs Jul 20, 2008
New scooter shoppers, like buying a car, should also ask a lot of questions about the scooters and service and get a warranty in writing, and understand it. Scooters are easier to ride than motorcycles, with no shifting gears, and easier to maintain, said Chris Cortese, service manager at DeLand Motor Sports. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
How To Avoid Online Auction Scams Jul 19, 2008
"If you're buying a car, you're not going to purchase it without talking to the dealer extensively," she says. If the eBay seller is legitimate, he or she will be happy to answer your questions. (Forbes)
Exiles on Indie Street Jul 19, 2008
He got $1,250 from his barber, another $2,000 from a woman in Pasadena who put off buying a car to help him. Some of the capital went for bail money when his actors got arrested. (Time.com)
Summer Shopping Strategies to Stretch Your Dollar Jul 17, 2008
"From shopping for a graduation gift to buying a car or even a new home, it's easy to find quick and convenient ways to save while you shop.". Courtesy of ARAcontent. (Pekin Times, IL)
Westpac set for rates rise Jul 15, 2008
Amid rising interest rates and petrol prices, figures from the Bureau of Statistics show borrowing for personal reasons, such as buying a car, boat or piece of land, shrank 13 per cent over the year to May, the lowest growth rate in 16 years. But banks' share of lending has struck a record high, as smaller non-bank lenders struggle to keep afloat amid the rising cost of global credit. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Bagging the Elusive 0% APR Jul 13, 2008
How Car Buyers Can Land the Elusive 0% APR (Honda, Toyota, Capital One, General Motors) at SmartMoney. Sunday July 13, 2008 11:54 AM ET. (SmartMoney)
Hypocrisy in Flight Jul 13, 2008
Entire Web sites (see, for example, and ) have sprung up to keep track of how much each airline charges for each newly designated "extra." Buying an airline ticket is starting to resemble buying a car, or even a house, with similarly bewildering phantom fees added on after you thought you'd settled on a price. Do me a favor, United, AirTran, and all the others. (Slate)
Report: Third-generation Toyota Prius to sport solar panels Jul 8, 2008
My 1999 VW Golf gets around 30 mpg no matter what and I can't imagine buying a car I don't like just to save on fuel. If someone were to make an interesting hybrid that wasn't a fortune, I'd definitely consider it. (BetaNews)
Car Buyers Left Without Titles, Again Jul 4, 2008
and at least think twice before buying a car from them. Joe Webb, Local 12. (WKRC.com, OH)
Consumer Reports Rates Running Shoes: Nike Air Zoom Vomero+2 Tops Ratings in Men's and Women's Categories Jul 1, 2008
Buying shoes without trying them out is like buying a car without test-driving it. People should ask if they can buy the shoes, jog briefly on a treadmill at home or at a gym, and return them if they don't feel right. (PR Newswire)
