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1. 2007 MAZDA3 Sedan USED CAR SPECIAL

   December 27, 2009 by mycarlady

   ONLY 20k miles on this 2007 Mazda3 sedan, Touring Edition with power windows, locks tilt and cruise.  I have to say, compared to others with triple the miles, this is a StealonWheels!  Blue exterior with tan cloth interior, you can’t wait long on this baby, because it’s priced below KBB! Only I can give you the UNADVERTISED lowest price because that’s the MYCARLADY deal with my dealers. This one is thousands below KBB. 702-521-546 for the details and test drive availability. Out-of-towners fly into Vegas and drive home! Check it out today! 

    

   

   

    

    

    

    

    

    

   Sarah Lee is an automotive executive with 20+ years of experience. She writes about Cars, and is a staunch consumer advocate on car related subjects. Her company: MY CARLADY is a car buyer’s service committed to getting you the best deal on your next new or pre-owned vehicle. You can reach her at www.mycarlady.com

   Top learn more about getting your best car deal click here: CAR DEALS
   

   

   Category: Mazda 3, USED CAR SPECIALS
   Tags: 2007 Mazda3, used cars in las vegas
   

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2. LEXUS 2 Remember tops Holiday gift-giving

   December 23, 2009 by mycarlady

   Like all things Lexus, the ability to resonate with their customer base is a marvel of perfection. Ever since the introduction of In Pursuit of Excellence, the Lexus marketers have continued to emboss the  ideology of Lexus as THE BEST car you could drive, in every drivers brain.

   Now after four years of heavy December marketing “December to Remember” (r) to the  masses who have everything, Lexus dealerships are standing room only for the cheap lease payments surrounding the ES350.  3 years, 36,000 miles of driving a $38,000.00  car for less than $1,500.00 a year in interest, all other things being equal.  I say cheap, because after test driving the Audi A4, Genesis 3.8l, Acura TL, and Infiniti G37, you can’t get as low as the advertised $399.00 plus tax with $ 3750.00 in drive-offs (first payment, de-cap, acquisition and dealer fees) as these others with similar features. Come back tomorrow for my Lesson on Leasing. Want to know about other Lexus lease deals click here.

   The runner-up would be the Audi A4 (which includes scheduled service in it’s warranty, at a value I approx. to be $10.00 a month on the 36 month lease term), but the Audi A4 is smaller in the backseat.  Lexus dealers around the country say their stock of ES350’s is low,  and they will be completely out by January 1st, 2010, as the last of the business buyers count tax savings in a dismal profit year.   This year I had more folks asking about the annual Lexus give-away than ever before.  After suffering through a horrendous $100.00 a month bump in payment the first month after the December 2008 sales event, I warned clients the day after Thanksgiving this year, get your Lexus now, if you want one.  BTW, the plural of Lexus is Lexus, as in; I sold alot of Lexus this season!

   If Lexus continues it’s benchmark motto making, I expect to see “A Birthday to Remember (r)” (Lexus, I’m registering this right now!) running every day of 2010, as car sales continue to languish with the economy. 

   Happy safe driving this holiday weekend!

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   Sarah Lee is an automotive executive with 20+ years of experience. She writes about Cars, and is a staunch consumer advocate on car related subjects. Her company: MY CARLADY is a car buyer’s service committed to getting you the best deal on your next new or pre-owned vehicle. You can reach her at www.mycarlady.com

   Top learn more about getting your best car deal click here: CAR DEALS
   

   

   Category: ACURA TSX, AUDI, INFINITI, LEXUS
   Tags: ES350 lease deals
   

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3. 2009-2008 6.7l DODGE CUMMINS RECALLS NHTSA TSB’s

   December 21, 2009 by mycarlady

   2009-2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 (6.7L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6M) CUMMINS DIESEL 6.7l

   1. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
   2. STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
   3. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
   4. TRAILER HITCHES

   5. VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

    Nature of Defect:
   1. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

    

   Recall Number:	09V434000
   Dates Manufactured:	May 2007 to Aug 2009
   Number of Vehicles Affected:	53
   Date Owners Notified On:	N/A

   Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500

   Defect Description:
   E-N-G MOBILE SYSTEM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 CHEVROLET W5500, MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 DODGE 3500, MODEL YEAR 2009 MIGHTY MOVER, MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 FORD E-250, E-350 AND E-450, MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 GMC W4500, MODEL YEAR 2007 INTERNATIONAL 4300, MODEL YEAR 2009 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER AIRV CEILING UNITS, MODEL NOS. 68RV0010BA, 68RV0012CA, AND 68RV0010EA. THE HEATER ELEMENT IN THESE ASSEMBLIES MAY BE DEFECTIVE WHICH COULD CAUSE THE UNIT TO CREATE SMOKE OR SPARKS. Consequence of Defect: THIS DEFECT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.  Corrective Action:E-N-G MOBILE SYSTEM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED BY CARRIER FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE CARRIER+S DEFECT REPORT 09E-053. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARRIER AT 1-877-584-7059 OR E-N-G MOBILE SYSTEM AT 925-798-4060.

    Nature of Defect:
   2. STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

   Recall Number:	09V005000
   Dates Manufactured:	Feb 2008 to Nov 2008
   Number of Vehicles Affected:	32865
   Date Owners Notified On:	N/A

   Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500

   Defect Description:
   CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 32,865 MY 2008-2009 DODGE RAM 2500, 3500 AND 3500 CAB CHASSIS PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH POWERS AND SONS STEERING LINKAGE. THE STEERING LINKAGE DRAG LINK INNER TIE ROD TO PITMAN ARM BALL STUD MAY FRACTURE. ALSO THE STEERING LINKAGE DAMPER ATTACHING THE BRACKET MAY YIELD AND SHIFT ON THE LINKAGE. Consequence of Defect:
   THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND THE RESTRICTED ABILITY TO TURN THE VEHICLE IN ONE DIRECTION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Corrective Action: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING LINKAGE DRAG LINK INNER TIE ROD END ASSEMBLY, AND INSPECT THE STEERING LINKAGE DAMPER BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

      Nature of Defect:
   3. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

   Recall Number:	08V641000
   Dates Manufactured:	Jan 2007 to Nov 2007
   Number of Vehicles Affected:	108429
   Date Owners Notified On:	N/A

   Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500

   Defect Description:
   CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 108,429 MY 2007-2008 DODGE RAM 2500 AND 3500 PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6.7L DIESEL ENGINES. A SILENCER PAD CAN SAG AND CONTACT THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) COOLER. Consequence of Defect: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. Corrective Action:DEALERS WILL ADD A BRACKET TO SUPPORT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SILENCER PAD ADJACENT TO THE EGR COOLER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

    Nature of Defect:
   4. TRAILER HITCHES

   Recall Number:	08V344000
   Dates Manufactured:	Oct 2006 to Jul 2008
   Number of Vehicles Affected:	108
   Date Owners Notified On:	Aug 2008

   Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500

   Defect Description:
   KNAPHEIDE IS RECALLING 108 MY 2006-2008 PRO SERIES TRUCK BEDS EQUIPPED WITH AN ICC BUMPER WHICH INCLUDED A PROVISION FOR A BALL HITCH. THERE MAY BE AN INSUFFICIENT WELD ATTACHING THE HITCH CHANNEL TO THE SUPPORTING STRUCTURE. Consequence of Defect: THIS COULD RESULT IN BENDING OF THE HITCH CHANNEL OR THE HITCH COULD BE PULLED OFF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Corrective Action:KNAPHEIDE WILL OFFER TWO REMEDIES TO ITS CUSTOMERS: (1) FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO DO NOT USE THE HITCH, THE HITCH WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE TRUCK BED AND REPLACED WITH AN ICC BUMPER; OR (2) FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO NEED A HITCH, A RECEIVER HITCH ASSEMBLY WILL BE ADDED TO THE EXISTING HITCH ASSEMBLY AND ALL SUSPECT WELD JOINTS WILL BE RE WELDED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KNAPHEIDE AT 1-877-473-5763.

    Nature of Defect:
   5. VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

   Recall Number:	07E104000
   Dates Manufactured:	N/A to N/A
   Number of Vehicles Affected:	1657
   Date Owners Notified On:	N/A

   Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500

   Defect Description:
   CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, “GLAZING MATERIALS.”  Consequence of Defect:  IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS. Corrective Action:
   SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIMBURSE WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR CURRENT INVENTORY AND AT A SPECIFIED RATE FOR REPLACING THEIR CUSTOMER+S GLASS. WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE’S WHOLESALE DIVISION, SERVICE AUTOGLASS TOLL FREE AT 1-888-246-6298. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2008.

   Sarah Lee is an automotive executive with 20+ years of experience. She writes about Cars, and is a staunch consumer advocate on car related subjects. Her company: MY CARLADY is a car buyer’s service committed to getting you the best deal on your next new or pre-owned vehicle. You can reach her at www.mycarlady.com

   Top learn more about getting your best car deal click here: CAR DEALS
   

   

   Category: AUTOMOTIVE-AUTO, CARS, CUMMINS DIESEL TRUCKS, DODGE, RECALLS and Buybacks
   Tags: DPF problems, NHTSA TSBs
   

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4. NEW CAR REBATES for COLLEGE GRADUATES

   December 20, 2009 by mycarlady

   NEW CAR REBATES FOR RECENT COLLEGE GRADUATES

   NEW CAR manufacturers are anxious to have recent college graduates (first time car buyers) seen driving their brands. To motivate the consumer they offer rebates and financing opportunities on specific models. The recent college graduate must show proof of a job making a min. of $1800.00 per month and their rent cannot exceed 30% of that gross income.  The graduate can expect to be limited to the most basic, least expensive models int he product line unless he/she has a substantial down payment or co-signer for any vehicle over 15K*.  A down payment to cover taxes and fees is usually required, and the credit must be spot-less.  Any negative accounts can make the deal null and void.

   HERE are the latest vehicles available for a RECENT COLLEGE (or PROFESSIONAL or TRADE SCHOOL ) GRADUATE satisfying the various requirements. For specific details contact your local dealer, the factory website or MYCARLADY.com  Remember, taking advantage of these offers does not minimize your ability to negotiate or get a discount off the list price of most of these cars.

   Acura:    2009-2010 models  Graduate Program special APR only.  Must have graduated in the past 2 years or will in the next 4 months with a Masters, Bachelors, or Associates degree from an accredited college or nursing program. Available on all new or certified pre-owned models.  See my test drive review of the Acura TSXvs. the Audi A4 here.

   Suzuki     $500  2009 and 2010  Suzuki  SX4  Must finance through American Suzuki Financial   

   

   Mazda 3

   MAZDA   2009-2010 Mazda models up to $25k Loan or lease.  See my test drive review of the Mazda3 and Kia SOUL here.

   Be graduating within 6 months or have graduated within the last 12 months from an accredited 2- or 4-year college, graduate school (including Doctorate), nursing school or trade school.

   Nissan    $500  2009 and 2010  Nissan Altima  Nissan Rogue*  Nissan Sentra  Nissan Versa  Nissan Xterra*  Students graduating within 6 months or up to 24 months after graduation. 

    

   

   Hyundai Genesis

   Hyundai   $400  2009 and 2010  Hyundai Accent  Hyundai Elantra  Hyundai Genesis*   Hyundai Sonata   Students graduating within 6 months or up to 24 months after graduation.

   For more RECENT COLLEGE GRADUATE NEW CAR REBATES on the specific MAKE and MODEL of your choice, click here:COLLEGE

    

   Sarah Lee is an automotive executive with 20+ years of experience. She writes about Cars, and is a staunch consumer advocate on car related subjects. Her company: MY CARLADY is a car buyer’s service committed to getting you the best deal on your next new or pre-owned vehicle. You can reach her at www.mycarlady.com

   Top learn more about getting your best car deal click here: CAR DEALS
   

   

   Category: ACURA TSX, AUTOMOTIVE-AUTO, CARS, Car rebates and incentives, KIA, Mazda 3, NEW CAR MAKES, NEW CARS under 15k, NISSAN CUBE, SUZUKI, women car buyers
   Tags: car rebates college graduates
   

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5. WILL CHRYSLER SURVIVE?

   by mycarlady

   WILL CHRYSLER SURVIVE?

    “What FIAT doesn’t realize is that most American drivers are larger {fat} people who will not fit comfortably in their tiny cars. Not to mention, when you put a family of four in the FIAT 500, where does the luggage go?”so says a prominent Las Vegas dealer choosing to be anonymous for this article.

    Given the love for the Chrysler 300, Charger, Durango and Magnum, does FIAT have a chance of converting traditional large car buyers? Probably not.  However, in the new fractionalized (niche) car market the only way I envision the successful pairing of these two companies is to position FIAT as the “SCION” of Chrysler for the up and coming youth market. In this manner it could succeed, at least long enough to build in the step levels to mature this client from Fiat into homogenized Fiat-Chrysler product, as the size of the customer and family matures. Throw in some hybrid or alternative fuel options and Chrysler might survive, re-incarnated, but alive.  The keys to this successful transition are: sharp styling, no discounting, superior quality control, outstanding 100k warranty and a top-notch salesmanship experience at the dealer level.   I’d love to see this happen, but I’m not holding my breath.

    SO, in the interest of what’s a great car buy today?  As a car buyer’s agent, I can only recommend these models to my clients, to insure their car holds as much value as possible in these uncertain times.  I expect only 7 models from Jeep, Chrysler and Dodge to survive.

   • Chrysler Sebring Convertible (Hardtop)

   • Chrysler 300 SRT

   • Chrysler Town & Country

   • Dodge Charger SRT

   • Dodge Challenger SRT

   • Dodge Ram/Cummins 1500, 2500 Diesel, 3500 Diesel

   • Jeep Wrangler RUBICON

   My crystal ball says FIAT (if they stick around) will eventually drop the actual brand name when the baby-boomers have forgotten there ever was a Chrysler. Remember AMC, DAEWOO, YUGO, EDSEL, and OLDSMOBILE brands, exactly.

   In the meantime, the likely re-branding of the dealership building could look like this; “CHRYSLER-JEEP-DODGE-FIAT”, “AMER-FIAT” (AMERIFART for short) or just FIAT, selling the above mentioned, remaining models.  If the current Chrysler dealer network can survive long enough to see the economy revive, the American tax payer can take satisfaction in having preserved an entity with classic name plates of more value for their potential collectability as a muscle car antique than its overall market penetration. 

   I would say now is the best time to buy that Challenger, Charger or 300 SRT.  NEW or USED ! These will be the “investment” cars for your portfolio, redeeming better than a 0 coupon bond in the year 2050. Not only are prices at their ROCK BOTTOM, but these are great driving cars while you wait for your grandkids to inherit them, and gas is still (relatively) cheap.  

   You can’t drive a Warhol, but you can enjoy the engine roar of a Charger “BEE” as others gawk on the Yellow, Purple, or Blue limited edition paint as you peel away.  Think I’m crazy?   Have you priced the Ford Model T, ’60 Mustang or “70 Corvette? The famous Barrett-Jackson auction-car show spectacle drew over 50k people to Las Vegas, in a “lousy” economy.

    SO, if you really want to get a great deal on these or any other make or model, give me a call. I know where the best deals are hidden. As YOUR personal car buyer’s agent, I do all the work, negotiating, trades, finance and incentives, delivering the car to your driveway without you breaking a sweat.  Unlike an AUTO BROKER, you pay me a flat fee, disclosed upfront, so you never wonder if you “left money on the table”.

    Sarah Lee is an automotive executive with 20+ years of experience. She writes about Cars, and is a staunch consumer advocate on car related subjects. Her company: MY CARLADY is a car buyer’s service committed to getting you the best deal on your next new or pre-owned vehicle. You can reach her at www.mycarlady.com

   Top learn more about getting your best car deal click here: CAR DEALS
   

   

   Category: AUTOMOTIVE-AUTO, CHRYSLER, COLLECTIBLE CARS, DODGE, FIAT, FIAT 500, JEEP, SCION
   Tags: American Muscle Car collectibles, Barrett-Jackson, chrysler survival
   

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