Thoughts on Cars: How to Buy One and What They Cost

Need a good financial resource for buying a car?

Of course, there are ways to save on cars. Here are some thoughts from Free Money Finance..

A Revolution in Swede Speed

In case you are looking for a new vehicle....

Whether for sheer speed or relative value, the response to the CCX at this year's Geneva Auto Show has been impressive. The U.S. road-worthy model is in such high demand that there's currently a nine month waiting period. The first model will roll off the

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Grass Roots BMW Motorcycles

Grass Roots BMW, Inc. is owned and operated by Herb and Reno Anderson. This is an exciting time in the history of Grass Roots BMW Motorcycles. Herb, rider extraordinaire, is coming on board to bring fresh ideas to the business and to add his extensive knowledge of the motorsports world. His wife, Reno, brings marketing and writing expertise.

How to Avoid Buying Flooded cars [Source: Google Video]

This year, thousands of cars that were flooded by the recent hurricanes may find themselves in the garages of unknowing car buyers. This can happen when unscrupulous people fraudulently "retitle" a car so it hides the fact that it's been flooded. So how can you avoid falling for an elaborate fraud?

Experts say always have a trusted mechanic examine the car.

Look underneath the dashboard of the vehicle and check the wiring. Feel if it's wet and look for signs of rotting around the wiring. Also, look along the carpeting of the vehicle for discoloration. A single line or flat line could be an indication of a watermark in the vehicle.

Be sure to check the trunk for water damage and shoddy repairs. Turn the lights on to make sure that they work. One of the biggest indicators can also be the smell of the car. If the interior smells musty or too much like a strong deodorizer you should be suspicious that car has been wet or damaged.

Take advantage of services such as carfax.com which can trace the car's history and can alert you of any problems with its past.

Wired News: World's Most Expensive Cars, 2006

These kinds of cars make Ferraris and Aston Martins look like relative bargains; despite their fame, they are much cheaper than the cars on our list. Of the 10 most expensive cars, only two are made by brands with household names -- Porsche and Mercedes-Benz -- although I guess it depends on what your household is like.

Found via Wired News.

HAND CARVED GIFTS - Take Five at MonsterCommerce

As featured previously here at Mudhorny, Hand Carved Gifts was featured in MonsterCommerce's monthly newsletter.

Each month, we ask a different MonsterCommerce merchant the same five questions regarding their online business and its success.

This month's featured merchant is HandCarvedGifts.com who offers a variety of fine wood hand-crafted replicas of classic American cars and motorcycles.

Read more about them at MonsterCommerce Newsletter | March 2006.