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    Car Buying | Car Buying Guides

    Autotropolis New Car Buying Guides give car buyers the edge they need when purchasing a new car or used car either privately or through a new car dealership. Get the information you need to negotiate the best car deal. Get the best new car price and work with a new car dealership that honestly wants you to get a great car for a great price.

    10 Easy Steps to a Buying a New Car

    There are literally hundreds of make, model, and trim options available in today’s automotive marketplace.

    Before setting foot in a car dealership, you should have a firm idea of what type of car you would like to own. Autotropolis can help you narrow down the selection to a car that fits best with your needs and wants. Once you know which car you would like to buy, you will want to determine a target price. Your target price should include optional equipment and take into account rebates and incentives. Be sure to establish a target price for two or three different vehicles, because during the test drive step it is possible you will not like the car you initially thought you were going to purchase. In this ten-step guide, will be covering all of these topics and more.

    Getting Started – There are literally hundreds of makes, models, and trim options available in today’s automotive marketplace. Narrowing down the selection to the car you will want to live with for the next several years should be approached with care and forethought. Many buyers rush out and get the hot new thing or a car that appeals to their sense of style. A few weeks later, they may wish they had purchased a little extra cargo space, a four-door, or even a very different body style. (Read more...)

    Featured New Car Review: 2009 Toyota Corolla


    Starting MSRP: $15,350
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    With an MSRP $15,350, the 2009 Toyota Corolla gives buyers lots of bang for their buck as this fuel efficient (35 mpg highway!) small sedan is full of luxury amenities, along with Toyota’s legendary performance, reliability and safety. (Since 1966, more than 30 million Corollas have been sold worldwide.)

    One of the main buying points is the 2009 Toyota Corolla’s long list of standard safety features, including active front head restraints, full-length side curtain airbags, driver and passenger airbags and anti-lock brakes.

    Although available this 2009 model year with a 2.4-liter engine and built-in navigation, I test drove the basic 2009 Toyota Corolla and its 1.8 liter, four-cylinder engine. After a few days of driving, I realized why Toyota’s Corolla is so popular with millions of America’s drivers. The 2009 Toyota Corolla is just fun to drive with its rather racy acceleration, excellent handling, responsive braking, tight suspension and naturally good feel between the telescoping steering wheel and wide cozy seats. There’s just something thrilling and, at the same time, trusty about the Corolla’s zippy drive.

    Read More About the Toyota Corolla

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    Step 1: What Kind of New Car Do You Want?
    Step 2: How Much Can You Spend on a New Car?
    Step 3: Lease or Buy Your Next New Car?
    Step 4: Compare Many New Cars
    Step 5: Remember the Cost-of-Ownership
    Step 6: Researching New Cars
    Step 7: Talking With the Internet Sales Department
    Step 8: New Car Test Drive
    Step 9: Make the Final Decision
    Step 10: Time to Buy Your New Car

    Buy the Right New Car

    Step 1: Getting Ready to Buy a New Car
    Step 2: New Car Incentives and Rebates
    Step 3: Finding Your New Car
    Step 4: Getting the Best New Car Price
    Step 5: The New Car Test Drive
    Step 6: Trading In Your Old Car
    Step 7: Negotiating with the Car Dealer
    Step 8: Finishing the New Car Deal
    Step 9: Signing the Paperwork
    Step 10: Driving Your New Car Home

    Top 5 Best-Selling New Cars


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    EPA Mileage: 26 / 34
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    Articles in category "Buying Guides"

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    10 Steps to Buying a New Car10 Steps to Finding the Right New Car
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    Any credit is good credit car dealershipsAt what age can you purchase a car?Automobile Information Disclosure Act
    Autotropolis Vehicle Selector AidAutotropolis.com Launches Car Dealer Locator and Rating Service
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    Bankruptcy and Your New Car WarrantyBest Used Car: Compact TruckBest Used Car: Full-Size SUV
    Best Used Car: MinivanBreaking in a new vehicleBuilding Credit with Car Loans
    Buy Here Pay Here DealershipsBuying A Hail Damaged CarBuying Cars as an Investment
    Buying Previous Year ModelsBuying a vehicle "as is"Buying a vehicle as an investment
    Buying a vehicle out of stateBuying an Extended WarrantyBuying private vs. a dealer
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    Can dealers 'find' the car I want without having to order it?Car Buying Glossary – Dealership TerminologyCar Buying Myths Debunked
    Car Insurance BasicsCar Leasing GlossaryCertified Used Cars vs Non-Certified Used Cars
    Chevrolet Blazer IncentivesChoosing a Good Car DealershipCo-Signer
    Compare Many New CarsComparing Dealerships
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    Dealer FeesDealer FinancingDealer Locator FAQ
    Dealer Techniques: The "Up" SystemDealer Techniques: The Four SquareDealer financing, is it a good deal?
    Dealers who offer purchase grace periodsDealership Locator HelpDemo vehicles and other deals
    Disadvantage to financingDisadvantages to paying cashDo you need a driver's license to a buy a car?
    Driving Your New Car Home
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    Electronic Brake Force DistributionElectronic Stability ControlEmployee Discounts Explained
    Extended Warranty
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    Fiat Grabs 35 Percent Stake in ChryslerFinding Your New CarFinishing the New Car Deal
    Fixing your credit to buy a carFour Wheel Drive (4x4)
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    GM WarrantyGerman Engineering in a NutshellGetting Ready to Buy a New Car
    Getting Top Dollar for Your Used TruckGetting an Autotropolis True Internet Price QuoteGetting the Best New Car Price
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    How Much Can You Spend on a New Car?How anybody can buy from Fleet SalesHow much car can I afford?
    How to estimate monthly paymentsHow your credit impacts vehicle loan ratesHybrid Vehicles: What You Need to Know
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    IncentiveInternet Car SalesInvoice Pricing
    Is buying an exfleet car a good idea?It's a Great Time to Buy a Truck
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    Lease or Buy Your Next New Car?Lease vs. BuyingLeather vs Cloth Car Interiors
    List price vs. sticker price vs. dealer price
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    MSRPMake the Final DecisionManufacturers Rein in New Car Leases
    Market Adjustment MarkupMinivanModel Reviews by Price
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    NHTSA Safety TestingNegotiating with the Car DealerNew Car Grace Periods
    New Car Incentives and RebatesNew Car Test DriveNew Car or Used Car?
    New SUV Incentives Make Buying an OptionNo Haggle Dealerships
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    Online Automobile Auctions
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    Payments vs. Purchase PricePreparing Your Used Car for Trading In
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    Questions to ask when buying a used car?
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    RecallRemember the Cost-of-OwnershipResearching New Cars
    Roadside assistance
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    Should you buy a "remanufactured" car?Signing the PaperworkSpecial Ordering a Vehicle from the Dealer
    Squeaky BrakesStabiliTrakStability Control
    Storing a Vehicle for Long Periods of TimeStoring a Vehicle over winterSweet smelling exhaust
    Synthetic vs. Mineral Oils
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    Talking With the Internet Sales DepartmentTesting AntiFreezeThe New Car Test Drive
    The Test Drive: New CarsThe correct way to wash and waxThings to do before visiting the dealer
    Time to Buy Your New CarTiptronicTop 10 Cheapest Cars to Insure (2008)
    Top 2009 All Wheel Drive (AWD) VehiclesTowing BasicsToyota Dethrones GM as Top Automaker
    Toyota Prius ShortageTrading In Your Old CarTruck Tonnage
    True Internet PriceTurbocharger
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    Used Car Market Affected by Car ShortageUsed Car Trade-InUsing a broker to buy a car
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    Vehicle History ReportVehicle Size Classifications
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    WarrantyWhat Kind of New Car Do You Want?What are dealer holdbacks?
    What do they check when performing a "100point checklist?"What is a "program vehicle?"When to Buy a Hybrid
    Which Options Should You Buy?Why You Should Buy a GM Vehicle Today!

         

     

     
     





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