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Nissan 1997-2012 | How tree models became four.

In 1997, Nissan had three sedans in the US, a small, medium and large. For the next 15 years, Nissan increased the size of each of its sedans prompting a new model, the XL. Nissan Sedans 1997 2012 S Sentra Versa M Altima Sentra L Maxima Altima XL Maxima  

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Bad Karma? Brand New Fisker Karma Goes up in Smoke!

We’re not sure if this is related to other electric vehicle fires (Chevy Volt) or the recall Fisker launched or the lousy battery/exhaust configuration, but a second Fisker Karma just caught on fire. Luckily nobody was injured. Watch the fire department take care of business in the video below.

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2012 Vehicles to Avoid

2012 Honda Civic Reason: Mediocre Overall Alternate: Mazda3 2012  Jeep Liberty Reason: Bad MPG, Bad resale value , Bad Ride Alternate: Toyota RAV4 2012 Toyota Prius C Reason: Cheap inside, Bad ROI Alternate: Honda Fit 2012 Ford Edge Reason: Reliability, complicated Controls Alternate: Nissan Murano 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Reason:

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Used Car Market Analysis

Gas prices have risen 4 straight weeks. But fuel-efficient vehicles represented 3 of the 4 largest declining segments last week. Is there any slowdown in sight for higher-level vehicle price drops? Premium Sporty, Near Luxury & Prestige Luxury have dropped a combined -$645 over the last four weeks. Compact pickups

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Honda Accord V Hyundai Sonata MSRP

Base MSRP Comparison of Honda Accord Versus Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata  Honda Accord Year  $             14,999.00  $                             15,200.00 1999  $             14,999.00  $                             15,350.00 2000  $             14,999.00  $                             15,400.00 2001  $             15,499.00  $                             15,500.00 2002  $             15,499.00  $                             15,800.00 2003  $             15,999.00  $                             15,900.00 2004  $             16,449.00  $                             16,295.00 2005  $            

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Hyundai Sonata Historical MSRP Price Table

 $  14,999.00 1999  $  14,999.00 2000  $  14,999.00 2001  $  15,499.00 2002  $  15,499.00 2003  $  15,999.00 2004  $  16,449.00 2005  $  17,895.00 2006  $  17,195.00 2007  $  17,670.00 2008  $  18,700.00 2009  $  18,700.00 2010  $  19,395.00 2011  $  19,795.00 2012  $  20,895.00 2013

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Historical MSRP Table

 $  32,100.00 1999  $  31,750.00 2000  $  29,950.00 2001  $  24,950.00 2002  $  24,950.00 2003  $  25,850.00 2004  $  25,850.00 2005  $  29,200.00 2006  $  29,650.00 2007  $  31,600.00 2008  $  32,900.00 2009  $  33,600.00 2010  $  33,990.00 2011  $  34,800.00 2012  $  35,350.00 2013  

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Advertising Spent per Vehicle Sold

The biggest spenders have the smallest market share. Saab* is now defunct Fiat  $                            5,300.00 Jaguar  $                            3,300.00 Smart  $                            2,700.00 Saab*  $                            2,650.00 Lincoln  $                            2,050.00 Honda  $                                500.00 Hyundai  $                                450.00 Ford  $                                400.00 GMC  $                                400.00 Mini  $                                375.00

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Truck Sales YTD

Full-Size Trucks sold in the US. January through May 2012. Make Model Units Sold x1,000 Ford F Series 246 Chevy Silverado 160 Dodge RAM Truck 114 GMC Sierra 60 Toyota Tundra 36 Nissan Titan 8

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Gas Pump Myths

Using Premium Gas. Higher octane (91 or more) helps high performance engines resist preignition, this is usually not necessary in normal vehicles. Premium gas costs more and will not improver performance on most cars. Recommended Gas Premium gas helps to maximize power on those vehicles who specifically ask for it,

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Q1 and Q2 2012

As the first half of 2012 is coming to an end, last week, our company surpassed 1,000 appraisals year to date. I want to thank my staff, field inspectors, contractors and clients for making this important milestone happen. Antoine Rached Owner

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Diminished Value Statute of Limitations By State

For 3rd party torts, the time between the date of loss and filing suit should not exceed: State Years State Years State Years Alabama 2 Kentucky 2 North Dakota 6 Alaska 6 Louisiana 1 Ohio 2 Arizona 2 Maine 6 Oklahoma 2 Arkansas 3 Maryland 3 Oregon 6 California 3

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Longest Lived Cars List

[pb_slideshow group=”0″] 1990 Honda Accord ( 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 1996 Dodge Ram2500 1990 BMW 325i 1989 Saab SPG 900 1983 Mercedes 240D 1966 Volvo P1800 1985 Lincoln Town Car

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