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Misers' Models: The Ten Cheapest Cars To Own
Back in the 1980s, the Yugo GV sold for a base price of just $3,990. Even adjusted for inflation, from 1986 to 2013 (about $8,400 in today's money), that's a steal—and one that did indeed prove irresistible for more than 140,000 thrifty Americans. Yet for the most part, the GV—for...
Check Engine Light On? Keep Driving, And It Could Cost Much More
Some people, who are otherwise paragons of fiscal responsibility, can live in a state of denial about one thing in particular: that bright orange check-engine dashboard light... May 2, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson 1
Driving Costs Rise This Year—And Gas Prices Aren’t Entirely To Blame
Driving has in the past year become significantly more expensive. And it's not all because of the price of gas. According to AAA, the cost of owning and operating a vehicle... April 6, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson 1
Charger, Sonata, Cruze Among Insurer-Rated Best-Value Vehicles
If you're wanting to keep costs down with your next vehicle, you'll want to pay attention here: The insurer USAA has compiled a list of best-value vehicles using three main... March 29, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson
Toyota, Volvo, GMC Named Best Value Based On Ownership Cost
The Toyota brand has won Vincentric's "Best Passenger Car Value in America for 2011" award, and Volvo is rated at the top among luxury brands. This is the seventh year that... March 1, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson 8
Chrysler Town & Country Tops List Of Models With Lowest Insurance Cost
Are insurance premiums breaking the family budget? It might be time to ditch that sport sedan and consider a minivan. Compared to some roadsters and sport sedans, the... January 12, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson
Fewer Auto-Insurance Claims In 2010, Yet Premiums Are Rising
After average auto-insurance premiums for U.S. families have fallen for five straight years through 2009, they're back on the rise. Premiums were up slightly in some parts of... December 27, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson
Frugal Shopper: No, Hybrids Don't Cost More To Repair And Maintain
Hybrids like the 2011 Toyota Prius cost more to repair and maintain, right? It would seem, given all the additional technical complexity and computational wizardry in... November 24, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 6
Free Maintenance Added To All 2011 Lincoln Models
If you buy a new Lincoln, you'll probably feel a little less nickled-and-dimed at the dealership: Lincoln has added a Complimentary Maintenance Program to its entire lineup... November 11, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson
Rubber Prices Driving Up Cost Of Tires…And Rubbers
If it's nearly time to get a new set of tires, you might want to head out to the tire shop sooner rather than later. Due to a perfect storm of rubber supply issues, storms in... November 3, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson
Frugal Shopper: Should I Pay Cash For My Next Car?
At a time when credit isn't taken for granted the way that it was just a few years ago, some are rediscovering the idea that new cars don't have to be financed. If you've... September 13, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 2
NADAguides Names Vehicles With The Lowest Ownership Costs
No way around it, cars have a way of nickling and diming you. When you shop for a new car, there's a lot more to budget, related to car ownership, than just your monthly... August 26, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson
Five Cars With Surprisingly High Insurance Costs
Get a more expensive car, and you might expect the insurance premium to be quite a bit higher.But that's not always true. Instead, the most expensive cars are often those... August 14, 2010 by Sean Tucker 1
Auto Incentives Surged This Spring, But Affordability Fell Flat
This spring might have been the time of enticing incentives for some automakers—and record high incentives from Toyota—but in a snapshot of the market as a whole it... August 10, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 4
Cadillac Escalade A Beacon For Thieves, Says Insurance Data
If you plan to purchase a Cadillac Escalade, Ford F-250 Crew Cab, Infiniti G37, or Dodge Charger Hemi, you might want to check in with your insurance agent first. Why?... August 2, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 1
2011 Kia Sportage: Top Residual Value Could Sweeten The Deal
Kia is clearly moving on up. With the introduction of the Forte sedan, Forte Koup, and Soul last year, along with the new 2010 Kia Sorento, the brand has a unified new design... July 21, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson
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