1. USED CARS under $10k HONDA TOYOTA

    February 18, 2010 by mycarlady

    USED TOYOTA, HONDA, FORD, CHRYSLER CARS UNDER $10k only from MYCARLADY

    2003 TOYOTA CELICA GT 65k miles  KBB $11650 BUY NOWcelicafront$8999 

    6-way adjustable cloth sport bucket seats
    50/50 split fold-down rear seat
    Center console w/storage compartment
    Tilt steering wheel,Air conditioner
    Instrument cluster-inc: speedometer, tachometer, digital LCD fuel gauge & odometer w/dual tripmeters
    Warning lights-inc: door-ajar, seat belts, battery, oil pressure, brake, low fuel, check engine
    Remote releases-inc: hood, fuel-filler door
     
    HD rear window defogger
    Deluxe AM/FM stereo w/cassette/CD-inc: (6) speakers
    Digital clock,Dual front/rear cup holders, Cassette Fabric door trim w/dual map pockets
    Compact Disc Player Dual visor vanity mirrors
    Cloth Interior  Air Conditioning,Automatic Transmission
    Cruise Control, AM/FM Radio, Front Wheel Drive
    Power Brakes, Power Door Locks, Power Mirrors
    Power Steering, Power Windows,Rear Window Defrost, Rear Window Wiper/Washer
    Tilt Steering Wheel,Tinted Glass,Security Features,Alloy Wheels,Bucket Seats
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    2001 Honda Accord LX. SUPER Clean 111k miles  was KBB $ 7999  MYCARLADY PRICE  $5999 BUY NOW

    Reclining front cloth bucket seats,Driver seat w/manual height adjustment, Fold-down rear seatback w/lock, Center console armrest w/storage compartment,Fold down rear seat center armrest w/lockable trunk pass-through, Front/rear beverage holders,Adjustable steering column,Indicator lights-inc: maintenance interval, trunk/door-open, low-fuel,Pwr windows w/auto down driver window,Pwr door locks,Cruise control, Remote trunk release w/lock,Air conditioning,Rear window defroster w/timer,Rear Seat heating ducts, AM/FM stereo w/compact disc-inc: (6) speakers,Illuminated vanity , Mirros,Map lights,Cargo area light, Emergency trunk release,Automatic

    mustang2003 Ford Mustang CONVERTIBLE  79k miles  KBB WAS $8995  MYCARLADY $7288 BUY NOW

    Air Conditioning,AM/FM Radio,Alloy Wheels,Automatic Transmission,Bucket Seats Compact Disc Player,Cruise Control,Power Brakes,Power Door Locks Power Mirrors,Power Steering,Power Windows,Rear Window Defrost Rear Spoiler,Tilt Steering Wheel,Leather reclining front bucket seats w/2-way head restraints 6-way pwr driver seat,Rear bench seat,Front/rear color-keyed floor mats Front floor console w/armrest, storage bin, cup holders,Leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel 120 MPH speedometer,Tachometer, trip odometer, voltmeter, temp/fuel/oil pressure gauges Pwr windows w/driver-side express down,Pwr quarter windows Pwr door locks,SecuriLock anti-theft system,Remote keyless entry,Speed control Air conditioning,Rear window defroster,Mach 460 ETR AM/FM stereo radio w/6-disc in-dash CD changer- : 230-watt RMS (460-watt peak pwr), 60-watt equalized amp, (2) 85-watt subwoofer amps, (4) 5.5" x 7.5" speakers, (4) 2.5" midrange/tweeters, RDS, DSP, speed-sensitive volume, 3-second anti-skip memory Locking glove box,(2) pwr points,Dual illuminated covered visor vanity mirrors Light group-inc: dome lamps integral w/mirror, front door courtesy switches,    pacificafrontangle 2004 Chrysler Pacific Crossover 3rd row seat LUXURY CROSSOVER 80k miles  $ KBB was $11k MYCARLADY PRICE $ 8777 BUY NOW Anti-Lock Brakes,AM/FM Radio,Alloy Wheels,Automatic Transmission Bucket Seats,Center Arm Rest/Console,Compact Disc Player,Cruise Control Leather Interior,Power Brakes,Power Door Locks,Power Mirrors,Power Steering Driver Side Power Seat,Passenger Side Power Seat,Power Windows Rear Air Conditioning,Rear Window Defrost,Rear Window Wiper/Washer Traction Control,Tilt Steering Wheel,Rear folding seat,3rd row additional seating -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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


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  2. WILL CHRYSLER SURVIVE?

    December 20, 2009 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 SRTNEW 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. Dodge Charger RT 

    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

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  3. No 2010 cars yet, Blame the dollar.

    October 14, 2009 by My Carlady

    KIA SOUL

    KIA SOUL

    The 2009 federal stimulus program aimed to bailout the U.S. automakers, however, the counter effect may have stalled the car buying appetites fanned by CASH for CLUNKERS.  As the government has printed and poured BILLIONS into the auto industry, the value of the dollar has fallen to the point of detouring imports headed to America from Japan, Korea, and Germany.  Given reduced factory capacity due to the faltering global economy, foreign auto manufacturers are sending their best-sellers to countries where the exchange rate is more favorable, leaving U.S. dealerships with fields of empty asphalt.

    Consider this, the popular Kia Soul is shipping to the US at a rate of 2 for every 10 units ordered. A new $3 Billion dollar KIA factory, capable of making 250,000 cars a year is scheduled to be built and open in the next year near Atlanta, GA.  Great but what about now?  Well, as of today the dollar slipped again and dealerships of import brands that thought they escaped the Chrysler, GM fiasco, find themselves in a catch-22. THEY have customers that WANT their product, and they have nothing to sell.  In another unusual production-delivery twist, the 2010 Toyota Prius, launched before the CASH-for-Clunkers program began found itself in an ugly quagmire; the demand for the new Prius wiped dealerships out, and many held back inventory because they could not sell the hot models for MORE THAN MSRP, (under the rules of the CARS program), meanwhile Toyota warned they would slow production.  Once thought to be a reaction to the CARS program, it is now another realization of the DOLLAR-YEN DEBACLE.  Prius’ production for the US market dropped exponentially to the falling greenback.  Once the dollar stabilized, imports trickled into port, but not at the rate the dealers needed to stay alive.  The dollar is continuing to hold imported models, especially lower-priced designs, hostage. While it may appear this is a grand opening for the U.S. automakers to charge back into the lead, they have failed to seize the opportunity.  Ford dealers report a handful of new 2010 models to shop, and orders are taking 12 weeks to deliver. Chrysler and GM have no new products to entice the consumer back, a sad situation on which to try to rebuild a reputation. The new 2010 Dodge Ram 2500/3550 has peaked interest from the car mags, but dealers are missing the popular “RAMBOX” edition and the  err-”redesigned CUMMINS DIESEL 6.7L

    Lacking new car inventory has driven used car prices to an all-time high. Dealers are traveling to far off auctions hoping to find a treasure. Rental car fleets have reduced inventory turn-over, once the basis for switching new car customers to something slightly less expensive.  In a slow economy the used car has become the “save a deal” car.  Lease return vehicles have also dried up as the trend of 0% financing made 36-42 month leases uncompetitive 3 years ago, thus a lack of low mile, well maintained, luxury models to fill-in the used car inventory. Those 0% units are now paying off, but the lack of product and a shaky economy have motivated the car owner to enjoy a few months payment free.

    SO when you drive by a car lot and it looks like they’re going out of business, they just may be, if the dollar continues to send 2010 imports elsewhere.

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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

    NEED AUTO FINANCE HELP or CREDIT report repair go to tell them MY CARLADY: Sarah Lee sent you. It’s a free consult and they do the right thing by you, fast, easy, cheap.

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