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If I Had A Hammer?
2007-10-18 04:17:00 This is the perfect accessory to put next to your recently purchased used car. I’m not one to tinker with tools but this insane toolbox on steroids makes me want to put on a one-piece mechanic’s jumpsuit and start breaking fixing things. You’ll probably spend every weekend in the garage doting over the 230 tools stocked inside; DeWalt, Johnson, Channellock, Stanley and ... More About: Hammer
Kool Whip Of The Week?2001 Plymouth Prowler
2007-10-12 04:35:00 The Prowler is one of those concept cars you hoped would make it to production - and actually did - and still looked like the original spy photos. Did you know the first year it was made, in 1998, all 3000 of them were plum purple? The Prowler’s purpose: Bring back the excitement and intrigue of the classic hot rod. I’d say they succeeded ... More About: Week , Whip , Kool , Plymouth
You Don?t Know Jack?
2007-10-05 06:35:00 Most people freak out over the thought of changing a flat. I’ve only changed one flat tire & If I ever have to change another one, this is the jack I’ll use. Plug it into your 12-volt outlet, press the button and jack it up…in just a few seconds you’re all set. This electric jack is a must have at only ... More About: Jack
Got Tickets?
2007-10-02 22:00:00 If you see this in your rear view mirror, pull over right away. No chance you’ll out run this cop car. Here’s a few no-brainer tips to help avoid racking up the points and begging for rides from your friends. Nobody likes that guy. Avoid driving red, yellow or orange cars. These are ticket magnets. Too may tickets and ... More About: Tickets , Tick
Women Want?What?
2007-09-29 05:49:00 The five items women look for when making sure they purchase the best used car: Vehicle reliability/durability Interior comfort Exterior styling Quality of workmanship Gas mileage Women don’t seem to flock to one make & model - they are influenced more by lifestyle, age and income.”The one big difference between men and women is that men are a little more power-performance ...
Kool Whip of the Week?2005 Mercedes Benz SL600
2007-09-25 22:36:00 If I had to imagine God parking his car in front of the Gates - this would be his choice. MODEL: Mercedes -Benz SL600 ENGINE: 5.5-liter V12 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 493 hp @ 5.000 rpm/590 lb.-ft. @ 1,800-3,500 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 100.8 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 178.5 x 71.5 x 51.0 in. TIRES: 255/40WR18 front, 285/35WR18 rear CARGO: 10.2 cu.ft. ECONOMY: 13 mpg ... More About: Mercedes Benz , Mercedes-Benz , Week
Time For Tailgating
2007-09-17 18:37:00 Credit Cars.com for this cool article… CHICAGO ? With the first game of the new NFL season kicking off late last week, fans are getting into high gear. And what’s one of the biggest ways fans celebrate their football devotion? Why tailgating, of course. To help dealers and consumers identify the best vehicles for tailgating, Cars.com explained ... More About: Time , Tail , Tailgating
Kool Whip Of The Week?2006 Infinity G35 Coupe
2007-09-15 23:40:00 Oh man do I love this ride. You can call it a grown-up 350Z; a Z when it needs to get all dressed up and go out to dinner with the family. It’ll also get you to dinner faster than everyone else because of the 298-hp, 260 lb-ft of torque, six-speed manual transmission. Infinity makes it really easy for the ... More About: Week , Coupe , Whip , Kool
Kool Whip Of The Week?2004 BMW M3
2007-09-04 21:45:00 Want to feel like a Million Bucks? It’ll only cost about 37k. A small price to pay for one of the hottest gems on the road - a 2004 BMW M3. This black on black, with smoked-gray custom rims, is a spectacular daily driver. Quick drives to the local grocery store can easily turn into day-long road ... More About: Week , Whip , Kool
Tearing Up Tires
2007-08-27 21:59:00 Driving a rented leased car? If so, here’s one way to avoid getting whacked for exorbitant wear & tear charges once your time is up. The leasing company wants to be sure they’ll get the vehicle’s assigned residual value. [How much the car is worth at the end of the lease] The “Excessive Usage” charge for either tires ... More About: Tires , Tire
pls txt me ltr?
2007-08-15 23:50:00 The ‘Net Generation loves driving their cars. They also love their mobile devices. Unfortunately, they love doing them at the same time as if they have suddenly acquired, and mastered, ninja-like skills. Nearly 30% of the respondents to a AAA & Seventeen magazine survey said they text message while driving. I live, and work, near malls and ...
Kool Whip of the Week?2005 MINI Cooper S
2007-08-06 21:29:00 So stylish and so fun. A suspsension engineered a-la BMW, a 6-speed manual transmission and 168 hp & 162 lb-ft of torque sums up this go-kart on 16 inch wheels nicely. (The suspension borrows a lot from the 3-Series’ elements) Sticking with British tradition, the Mini Cooper S was designed to be affordable, compact, stylish and fun ... More About: Week , Whip , Kool
The Simpsons Used Cars?
2007-07-30 03:41:00 Put down the remote & get off your couch this week. Why? To go see the longest awaited cartoon to ever hit the big screen. The Simpsons movie is finally here. You’ll be glad you made the trip and did something mind-numblingly funny. (You would have just wasted your time flipping through re-runs of CSI anyway.) Here’s a great list of the ... More About: Cars , Used Cars
Super Soap-Box Summer!
2007-07-23 19:53:00 Imagine crusing down an enourmous hill, three inches off the ground at 35MPH in a car you built…and being only 13 years old. Calm. Cool. Collected. Just a normal day at the office for Alex Hoagey, an 8th grader from Webster, NY. He’s been tearing up the courses for over three years now. In fact, this year marked ... More About: Summer , Super , Soap
?Switch Them To Used?
2007-07-19 22:40:00 Part 5 of Car Dealer Confessions?By Tug Pullman. I’ve given you an honest look at the inner-workings of a car dealership and may have painted a slanted picture of the people in the industry. Do they deserve a bad rap? Definitely up for debate. So, I thought in this week?s installment I’d (try to) explain the ... More About: Switch , Witch
Brian Bergeron Tire Rings
2007-07-14 05:29:00 If you’ve ever seen the rings on my fingers - then you know they’re one of Brian Berg eron’s Tire Rings . (Old fraternity bro’ of mine.) If you haven’t seen them yet…then head over to TireRing.com and buy one - or several. I’ve got a motorcycle ring & a car tire ring; people always comment & ask where ...
Kool Whip Of The Week?2005 Ford Mustang GT
2007-07-13 19:47:00 Strong, powerful and American. Between the beautiful new design, the head-rattling stereo and the 300 horses under the hood - you’ve got enough pulse-quickening distractions to make someone with ADD lose their mind. The interior is big and purposeful. You can tell before the key turns something fun is about to happen. Once the engine rumbles up, you’ll need to ... More About: Ford , Mustang , Week , Must , Ford Mustang
?Get The Deposit, Head!?
2007-07-09 22:33:00 Part 4 of Car Dealer Confessions…By Tug Pullman. Most new car dealerships have a very similar infrastructure. The Salesperson greets the customers, shows them the vehicles, takes them for a test drive and begins the paperwork. When the time comes to discuss price and payments, the Salesperson must go to the Desk Manager. The D esk Manager?s sole function is to ... More About: Head , Posi
The CEO?s Car?What Do They Drive?
2007-07-09 00:56:00 Super rare exotics? Classic collectors? Nope. On average, most of us (60% according to a Harris online poll) think the stereotypical CEO drives luxury cars. In fact, most people associate a CEO with a black Mercedes. I’m sure you’ve heard a story about the Bransons, Ellisons and Cubans of the world casually writing checks for a custom Koenigsegg or some other car that most people ... More About: Drive
Best Tunes For Your Used Car?
2007-07-05 19:38:00 Cars & Tunes - What a great combo. Everyone loves their driving tunes; CD’s, MP3’s, Satellite radio stations - even mix tapes. (Or as my son says - a mix what?) Here’s a cool “must-have” list of driving related songs - in random order. All types…If you can think of others - let me know. The Distance - Cake Race Car Ya-Ya’s - ...
Kool Whip Of The Week?2007 Chevrolet Corvette
2007-07-01 08:33:00 Pure exhilaration. Unless you’ve been stranded on a fishing boat for the past year or so, then you already know this American Revolution inside and out. A 6.0 liter, 364 cubic-inch, 6-Speed manual transmission pumping out 400 horsepower is the prize under the hood. And, it delivers an impressive 18mph city & 28 highway. (Not bad for one ... More About: Corvette , Chevrolet , Week , Whip , Kool
Who Makes the Best (Used) Cars?
2007-06-27 20:33:00 Who makes the best cars? All depends on who you ask. Everyone has a friend who will tell you their Chevy kicks the snot out your Honda. A lot of people have shifted their buying preferences to Japanese cars - but that’s not a guarantee for better performance, and most importantly, better quality. (Sorry Mazda) The ... More About: Cars , Used Cars
Kool Whip Of The Week?2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT
2007-06-19 18:50:00 The Auction Direct USA Kool Whip of the Week is this fun little 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT The aggressive organic stance of the top lines and the front scoop grab your eyes right away…it looks ready to jump off the line. The extra 3.3 inches added to the width & the 360lbs. help beef up the stance. You can tell ... More About: Bish
Another Late Night at the Car Dealership
2007-06-15 04:22:00 Part 3 of Car Dealer Confessions?by Tug Pullman. Saturdays are the big days at a new or used car dealership. This is the day which makes or breaks your entire week. It’s not uncommon for a car salesperson to sell three or four cars on a Saturday. At this particular dealership, they had a lovely invention entitled ... More About: Night , Late , Late Night , Ship
Never Too Young To Start Driving?
2007-06-13 11:02:00 Here’s an interesting event you & the kids won’t want to miss. What do you do when your kids are a tad eager to start driving? Where do you take them when they’ve already mastered soap box derby racers and go-karts? The Answer is simple: A “Teach Your Kid To Drive” clinic. Kids, ages 5 - 12, ... More About: Driving , Start , Young , Ving
Finding the Best Mercedes
2007-06-13 07:30:00 - By Chauncey Dumfry; A Valet from Boston… I’ve driven just about every Benz in production for the last five years, including the Mclaren,the SL65 and some classic models too. Working as a valet for four years in Boston, let me tell you, the new S550’s are by far the best overall. They’re as fast as ... More About: Mercedes , Merc
Dad Wants A Dodge Viper!
2007-06-05 21:18:00 Father’s Day is approaching. If I only had a way to subtly drop some hints… I’m all for receiving the classic Father’s Day gifts from the kids: World’s Greatest Dad T-shirts, Kiss The Cook aprons and the obligitory Dad-neckties. However, the kids are getting older, Summer is fast approaching and well…I would really love a Viper . Who wouldn’t? (Need more ideas ... More About: Dodge , Dodge Viper
Used Car Deal?Or Dud?
2007-06-04 23:59:00 Not sure if you’re getting the best deal, or dealing with the right dealer? Check out this video report from CBS News and make sure you don’t get hosed on your next used car purchase. Rate This Article:) More About: Deal
Stop Stolen Cars?With One Finger
2007-06-04 21:56:00 No, not that finger. Now you can add another level of security to your favorite ride using the latest in biometric fingerprinting technology. (Fancy term for fingerprint reader) Install a small fingerprint reader in your car and you’ll have another line of defense against theft. How does it work? Simple - your fingerprint is scanned & loaded into ... More About: Cars , Stolen , Stop , Finger
Rookie Car Salesman?On The Point.
More articles from this author:2007-05-31 06:34:00 Part 2 of Car Dealer Confessions…by Tug Pullman. When my intensive car dealership training commenced (about 2 days), I was paired with a veteran used car sales person whom they introduced as my ?Mentor?. This gentleman enjoyed two hobbies: chewing tobacco and collecting the business cards of Sales People who either quit or were fired. His first action as ... More About: Point , Rook , Salesman , Esma , Rookie 1, 2, 3 |
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