Archive for July 27th, 2009
Pontiac Models Old and New Leave Great Memories
Pontiac is arguably the best all around car that General Motors ever produced Although, it is fair to say that the Cadillac and to some extent the Buick were more readily identified as luxury automobiles, the Pontiac has always been far more than a performance machine . .To the younger generation, the Firebird and its performance cousin the Trans Am are probably the models most readily identified with the brand, but Pontiac dealers (of those that remain!) can certainly testify to the early, glory days of the GTO . .These models were so representative of their era that they became mainstays in the popular culture, with starring roles in box office topping movies like “Smokey and the Bandit” starring Burt Reynolds and popular television series like “The Rockford Files” starring James Garner . .And back in the earlier days of larger cars with enormous tail fins, Pontiac certainly had credible entrants such as the Bonneville and the Catalina . .This classic line-up of models from Firebird, Trans AM, GTO, Bonneville to Catalina were all best-sellers in their day, and the earlier models like the Chieftain with it’s classic Indian (native American) head logo American classics in an earlier era were equally popular before the later Pontiacs that we still see on the street today . .There is no doubt, though, that an underlying theme of these cars from then to now has been performance In recent years, there was a tremendous amount of favorable press for the original launch of the Pontiac G6 and the subsequent arrival of the updated G8, both updates of the classic Pontiac performance car of bygone days . .And it is certainly lamentable that General Motors pulled the plug on the entire Pontiac brand before the general public could become more aware and knowledgeable about these significant new entrants into the Pontiac family, and before their true sales potential could be reached . .Hopefully, there will be an ongoing and vital market for Pontiac used cars and certainly at least some Pontiac dealers may be able to successfully transform their businesses into repair centers and continue to supply enthusiasts with genuine parts for them . .The loving restoration of classic Pontiacs from the past and present will no doubt grow in popularity and cult status once new models are no longer rolling off the assembly lines . .While General Motors may have pulled the plug on the brand, Pontiac can live on forever through our memories, which are now all the more poignant knowing the clock is ticking on this classic car brand .
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Used Cars In Japan
Japanese Used cars are some of the best selling on the market today because of their reliability and performance Having said that, we find there is a large market for used car parts Some of the dealers have found it profitable to take cars apart, sell the pieces to other dealers, and repair shops around the world Did you know they will even cut a vehicle in half? Yet they keep all the important parts in tact . .They then ship those parts to a dealer that is repairing a car that had been involved in an accident They dismantle badly damaged cars and have separate bins for headlamps, taillights, shocks, fuse boxes, radios Anything that you can think of, that goes into a car, can be salvaged and sold to repair shops around the world Have a steering wheel that won’t unlock? No problem! Go to your nearest repair shop and they can order you the part you need They have a sophisticated database that allows them to search for any part .Its amazing the network they have for finding parts to replace on cars before they sell them They take pride in their work and like to make sure everything is in good working order before they sell The certified inspectors make sure everything will pass the rigid guidelines in each country They have it down to a science the way they can take a car apart and get it ready for shipping anywhere in the world . . .They ship the parts in bins on large cargo ships The containers are anywhere from 20 to 40 ft long and they fill them with bumpers, fenders, half cars, and bins of various parts all headed to the salvage yards just waiting to be pick out to repair your vehicle Just like new once the body shop is done with the paint job you would never know there were two different pieces to this car when it started .
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4 Ways to Get Out of Your Auto Lease
There are times when unforeseen circumstances may result in the need for an auto lease termination Whether it’s because of relocation, job loss or financial hardship if you need to get out of your vehicle lease there are options for you . .Check your lease agreement to see if there are any restrictions on terminating your auto lease Some lease companies will not allow you to terminate the lease in the first or last month of the lease contract . .Be sure you review all the lease termination options carefully as some are more costly then others . .1 Turn In The Lease Auto .You can simply return the lease vehicle to dealership before the lease expires You are responsible for the remainder of the lease payments as well as any excess mileage or excess wear and tear of the vehicle Since you are still on the hook for the remaining lease payments this may not be the best option for you if you are in a financial bind . .2 Repossess The Auto .In this situation you simply return the lease vehicle to the finance company and walk away without paying the remaining lease payments This is not a good option as it maybe a short term solution to a financial situation but the end result is a damaged credit score In the future you will be unable to obtain credit or will end up paying very high interest rates for credit products . .3 Auto Lease Buyout .If you have sufficient funds to purchase the vehicle, this maybe a good option for you You will have the option to keep the vehicle or re-selling it Depending on where you live sales taxes may need to be paid during the transaction . .4 Auto Lease Transfer .This is one of the most cost effective and popular ways of terminating an auto lease Check your ease agreement to see if there are any restrictions on vehicle transfers The process is quite simple Find someone who is credit worthy and willing to takeover the lease They pay a transfer fee and the lease vehicle is theirs .
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