Aug
1
Should You Buy a New Car for Better Gas Mileage?
August 1, 2008 | 3 Comments
Gas prices are high. Consumers are buying fuel efficient vehicles to save money on gas. But does it really pay to buy a new vehicle just for better gas mileage?
In part 1 I told you how to calculate your monthly gas bill. With that information we can figure out if it pays to buy a [...]
Jul
31
How Much Do You Spend On Gas Every Month?
July 31, 2008 | 1 Comment
With record high gasoline prices, many people are considering a more fuel efficient car. But how do you know a new car will save you money? First figure out how much you spend on gas every month, then determine if a new car will save you enough money to justify the cost.
You can figure out [...]
Jul
23
Car Leases have a poor reputation. But are vehicle leases always a bad deal? You may be surprised.
Why do leases have a bad reputation? There are two primary reasons. Many consumers didn't read the fine print and got stuck with bad terms. Also mileage limitations have limited the usefulness of the leased vehicle. My father [...]
Jul
22
When Is It Time To Get a New Car?
July 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Is your car costing you too much money? Do you see your mechanic more often than you'd like? When is it time to buy a new car?
I'm quite frugal. I don't purchase new vehicles. I buy used cars and I pay cash.
However, older cars do have drawbacks. I don't really care about body style or [...]
Jul
17
Why You Shouldn't Buy a New Car
July 17, 2008 | 5 Comments
With dealer incentive programs and 0% interest deals, car dealers are constantly trying to sell new cars. That's fine, someone needs to buy new cars. However, the wealthy know that you should never buy a new car. Find out why.
What Do the Wealthy Know that You Don't
The wealthy know that you should never buy a [...]