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A guide to buying and selling automobiles

A guide to buying and selling automobiles

Buying and selling of vehicles can be quite a task, especially when you are doing it for the first time. With so many different brands and models available to choose from, buying and selling of cars is a care intensive process. Knowing what to buy or finding out the best price at which you can sell is the challenge. Here are a few useful tips which will help you buy your very first car. Take your time and do a good research, don’t rush into the decision of buying. A car is an expensive purchase and you will be driving it for a while and hence, don’t want to be stuck with a model which is not suited for your purpose or doesn’t get the job done efficiently. Compare with different models on various parameters. Just because you don’t like a particular brand or may be a diehard fan of one, that doesn’t necessarily help when you are buying. Compare prices and features against multiple brands of the same vehicle class and if possible, take them out for a test run so that you get the feel of it. Budget plays a key role in deciding what to buy, or rather when to draw that line so that you don’t go overboard.
Top SUV crossovers that you should consider

Top SUV crossovers that you should consider

The best crossovers are ranked on the basis of their benefits of high seating position, strong styling, third-row seating that can accommodate six or more passengers and more cargo space facilities that make the rider more comfortable. Honda CR-V: It is ranked as #1 in compact SUVs. Since it uses the Honda Civic platform in an SUV body it was called “CR-V” (Compact Recreational Vehicle). Overall it has been rated 8.9 out of 10. The CR-V’s average price is $24,045. It is best known for its ample back seat legroom, spacious cargo area, excellent fuel economy and advanced safety technology. It delivers mileage around 10.9kmpl in cities and 13.7kmpl in highways. Inside the Honda CR-V, there’s a seating for up to five passengers to sit comfortably. BMW X5: Its base price is approximate to $56,495. It delivers about 14mpg in cities and 30mpg in highways. BMW X5 has been proved to be a successful model for BMW. It hits a top speed of 230kmph. Wi-Fi hotspot and wireless device charging are now brandings available. It has a score of 8.8 out of 10 based on data elements. Mazda CX-5: It ranks near the top of compact SUV class for its outstanding performance, high-quality interior, smooth ride, roomy and comfortable seats, and laudable features.
Exceptional attributes of the Nissan Pathfinder

Exceptional attributes of the Nissan Pathfinder

Buyers fond of automobiles must know that they have three top-class options available when they go to buy the Nissan Pathfinder. All the three options possess a powerful 3.5-litre engine and a robust CVT transmission. In addition to this, they can also look at the eco-friendly option available in the form of a hybrid drivetrain. The petrol version of the of the SUV has been enhanced technically and it is more fuel-efficient now than the previous variant available. There was a problem of friction earlier but the vehicle designers have tried to eliminate that problem by using cylinders which have been coated with a mirror bore. A positive impact of this is seen in many ways, but a slight flip side of this is the decline in fuel consumption, though not to a worrisome level. One significant thing remains unchanged; the power and technicality of hybrid drivetrain have been retained. The four-cylinder 2.5 continues to improve the vehicle’s performance and this evidently enhances the fuel efficiency of the vehicle. Looking at the many features with which Nissan Pathfinder has been bundled up, the cost of the vehicle is never a concerning aspect for the buyers. When a product entails incredible and handy features, it delivers value to the customers.
All about the Honda CR-V

All about the Honda CR-V

For a long time, many people remained uninformed about the term CR-V in the Honda’s new SUV. Even after gaining popularity and success in the market and becoming one of the most preferred vehicles for buyers, the meaning of CR-V remained vague. After some years, the finding was only left to automobile experts because officially, this part was not covered in the review of Honda CR-V or at other places. Initially clueless about the abbreviation, these experts later came to the conclusion that a possible meaning of CR-V can be Compact Recreational Vehicle. This was not purely a speculation and had a fair bit of ground that CR-V was built as a compact SUV. A large group of people also thought that Honda fans with an all-time inclination towards SUVs of Honda will be open to buying the vehicle. The discussion about the full form of CR-V is not over yet. Even larger than the importance of gas mileage of Honda CR-V, the number of sales letters or pamphlets read the full form as “Comfortable Runabout Vehicle.” The uncertainty prevailed but that did not stop Honda CR-V from earning the due accolades which it truly deserved. To this date, Honda CR-V continues to be the favorite of buyers and it is being identified as a vehicle that has stayed more than any other vehicle in automobile auto industry.