Spot Great Used Car Deals & Bad Used Car Deals

It looks like 2011 is shaping up to be a good year for used car sales, in spite of the dire predictions that there is no supply and used car prices are going to shoot through the roof.

The news that Nissan is no longer making its Altima Hybrid is a shame because it's the best used hybrid on the road. The good news is the decision should help lower prices on used Altima Hybrids because people shy away from discontinued models.

J.D. Power and Associates has released its list of the most reliable used crossovers and SUVs to buy from the 2008 model year.

Top 10 Used Cars for Families of 5 refers to the fact that this is a list of used cars for people who don’t want to drive an SUV or a minivan. Family life can include a sedan if you don’t want to get trapped in the soccer mom lifestyle of too much vehi

The closing of Saturn by GM means pretty much all you can buy as of October 2009 is a used Saturn because no new ones are being made. So, it seemed like a good time to discuss good used Saturns to buy and bad used Saturns to avoid.

As this is being written, a lot has been said about the possible demise of Pontiac as a brand by GM as it seeks to streamline its operations and effect a turnaround with federal funds that will put itself back on a course to self sustainability. Well, now could be the worst time to buy a used Pontiac that you’re ever going to find, except in one...

Want to find a great deal on a used car in this tough economy? Buy the used car that people aren’t looking for. There are comparable makes and models to all the top used cars on the market so I did a little poking around for you and found the best deals on used cars that may not be white hot in desirability. You’ll like them and be glad to save a few bucks. Plus, your neighbors will envy your…

In the market for a used car? Based on my experience reviewing more than 400 cars, trucks and SUVs in the last seven years, here is my list of the Top 10 Used Cars.

There are always going to be people who need SUVs. Barring exceptional sales offers from manufacturers, there is little reason to buy a new SUV. Depreciation caused by rising fuel prices has created the best deals on used SUVs and crossovers ever.

I’ve done extensive research into the used SUV marketplace in conjunction with Jason Fogelson, About.com’s guide to SUVs, who has comp…

The announcement in June 2008 that Hummer might be sold by GM raises the excellent question. Does it make sense to buy a used Hummer? Does it make sense to buy any used vehicle from a manufacturer that is no longer in business or has switched owners? Oldsmobile would be one example of the former, while Jaguar is an example of the latter. My...

Deal or No Deal on this website refers to used cars that are either good or bad values. It will teach you how to spot those values and when to say “Deal” or “No Deal.” Sorry, we can’t help you win a million dollars but we will try to save you more than a few bucks.

There are vehicles on the market that are sound a lot better than they are. What follows are my list of over-hyped used cars that demand an unjustified higher price. (Don’t take it as a condemnation of Pontiac that two of the eight vehicles mentioned are from that manufacturer.) Basically, an over-hyped car is any vehicle that the manufacturer in some way has created false demand for throug…

Buy cars, boats, SUVs and planes from the government, through online or offline auctions (live auctions, sealed bid, negotiated price, fixed price and drop-by sales). This is the real deal. You can tell by the .gov extension in the website address.

This report from CNN.com is a photo gallery of vehicles that were touted as special editions but don’t hold their values. In one example, a special edition Scion had retained 82 percent of its value, while a regular Scion had retained 88 percent of its value.

This is a prime example of a “No Deal” special edition vehicle. Don’t fall for the hype. These are good trucks but don’t get sucked in by marketing ploys. Buy a regular Ford F150 and you’ll be happy.