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1. TOYOTA COMPETITION TURNS UP THE HEAT

   January 27, 2010 by mycarlady

   AUTOMAKERS carve up TOYOTA with increased deals in wake of RECALL.

   Mazda extended their 0% financing on 2010 Mazda 3’s to 60 mos. OAC. 

   Kia boasts about their 10 yr. 100k power-train warranty and $399.00 lease or 0% for 48 mos. on the all-new 2011 Kia Sorento. 

   Chevrolet dealers are offering conquest money to dump your Toyota or assistance to get out of your lease early. 

   While not all Toyota models are affected by the recall, customers are returning recent purchases in record numbers across the country.  Afraid to drive them and concerned about resale values, consumers are turning to Nissan, Honda, Mazda, Kia and Hyundai dealers in hopes of finding a suitable replacement amid the confusion about parts and service for the still unknown cause of the faulty accelerators.  The competition prepares for a boom in business, and import factories are releasing port-parked stock as soon as car haulers arrive. 

   Meanwhile, Toyota dealers and their Customer Care Hotline take calls and struggle to quell their clients fears. How bad will the lasting effect be on Toyota’s brand image is anyone’s guess?

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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: CARS, CHEVROLET, Honda, KIA, Mazda 3, NISSAN, RECALLS and Buybacks, TOYOTA
   Tags: TOYOTA recall
   

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2. 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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3. 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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4. KIA FORTE Koup SX kicks TC, SI and Mazda3

   October 21, 2009 by My Carlady

   

   green with envy

   KIA FORTE KOUP take on TC, Si and Mazda 3 …

   I drove the Kia Forte Koup SX first and let me say it is fun, fast and full of value.  The styling is smart and sassy with rake and beltlines from the sport scar class of the more expensive, middle-age models. The 17” performance tires offer some road noise that even the super stereo could not overcome; however that and the slightly obtrusive C pillar blind spot were my only negatives.

   The turning radius is tight with NO under or over-steer, as all my quick lane changes delivered precise movements. The pick-up on this 2.4L 170 hp model was very fast, even from a standstill.  A moderate hard shift let me know the car had the guts when I asked for 80 from 65 with a little pressure to the pedal. IMHO, I wouldn’t opt for the Base EX 2.0l 156hp for the minor dollar difference. 

   The car is reasonably low to the ground but not nearly to the back-breaking stance of the Miata, Corvette Z06 or Crossfire SRT , all of which I have owned and reluctantly given up for aforementioned reasons. Inside the car the seat is soft, yet bolstered enough to hold me in place when taking the turns, which the sport-tuned suspension handled cleanly. Everything along the dash is neat, well organized and ergonomically efficient,  including door release handles, radio, cruise and Blue-tooth controls on the steering wheel, Auto-Shifter and cup holders. Lots of cup holders for a 4-seater, and there is room for a 5’6’ person in the backseat.  The air-conditioner blows ice cubes, which is crucial in Vegas/Phoenix 110 degree summers and something lacking in all the domestic 4 cyl. and hybrid Honda Civic.

   I like the clever MOOD/MUSIC feature carried over from the KIA SOUL, adding a KOOL touch by matching the RED gauges to the floor panel speaker RED lighting , thumping the beat to the stereo bass. The polished aluminum and lacquer touches accent the red stitching of the seats and leather-wrapped steering wheel, bringing the look together nicely on any of the exterior colors; Blue, Black, White, Silver, Red and Dark Grey.

   All in all, this is a young persons car, the parentals will approve of. It has the necessary safety features; (anti-locks, dual side airbags, blue-tooth and reinforced safety bars through-out), a well-heeled warranty and respectable price.   Prices start at $17k but the SX model I drove was a tad under $20k, packed with features and a 10year/100k power-train warranty. The Kia Forte Koup marks another huge benchmark for the relatively young company and will clearly leave the Toyota Corolla, SCION TC, Mazda 3 and Honda Civic Si looking at twin-tailpipes. Watching the extraordinary success of the Kia Soul and now Kia Forte Koup, I hope KIA can keep enough production on the lots to fulfill the appetite of the still spending Millennial’s.

    Click here to watch my Kia Forte Koup TEST DRIVE.————————————————————–   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.
   

   

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

   Category: FORTE-SEDAN & KOUP, Honda, KIA, MAZDA, Mazda 3, SCION, women car buyers
   Tags: 2010 FORTE KOUP, 2010 NEW CAR MODEL TEST DRIVES, forte koup sx
   

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