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4x4

4-Wheeling How To 5 Safety Tips When Going Off-Highway 5 More Safety Tips When Going Off-Highway Airing Down - Tire Deflation Methods Getting Unstuck Getting Unstuck, Part II (Winch) Preventative Maintenance Tired of Your Tires? Tire Pressure for 4-Wheeling Using the Hi-Lift Jack Whatcha Need to Getcha Back

ASTONOMY

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AWD vs 4x4 - Cars, SUVs, Trucks

In mine and other people's opinions (there are dissenters), All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) with Traction-Control does a better job of providing on-road safety in slippery conditions. This is primarily because the traction-Control (really brakes), controls each of the four wheels individually, giving better control than 4x4 (without traction-control). The only true 4x4 that I've heard about with Traction-control is the AM Hummer (at least the original Hum-Vee - I don't know about the H2 nor the H3). I admit that I have not really looked for 4x4's with traction control, and I see that Jeep calls their Quadra-Trac (I, II & III) a 4x4, although it sound more like AWD to me. Not being a jeep person, I won't try to compare the Quadra-Trac to either 4x4 or AWD - Caveat Emptor. AWD is not normally suited for real off-road driving. All things equal, AWDs get better milage than real 4x4s.4-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel-Drive Systems: Know Your Options All-Wheel-Drive Versus Four-Wheel Drive What's the difference between "all-wheel drive" and "four-wheel drive"? What is the difference between Four Wheel Drive (4WD) and All Wheel Drive (AWD)? Driveline Options: Transmissions ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) - Definition of How Four-whel Drive Works BEST AWD (All Wheel drive) CARS What car company has the best AWD system - CarSpace Automotive Forums Top 10 AWD/4WD Vehicles for 2005 Best AWD Performance Wagon under $40k - CarSpace Automotive Forums Best AWD car [Archive] - PbNation

Automobile / Car / Truck BUYING / SELLING / VALUE

RESEARCH THAT CAR BEFORE BUYING

Find car dealers by state - DARN - "They" broke that link - I'll look for it.

Maintenance, costs & repairs - Clark Howard About Cars Guide for Automobiles New & Used Auto123 Autopedia - the Automotive Encyclopedia Autoweb Dot Com - research, reviews, pics,... Buying a New Car - BBB Buying a Used car - US Gov Buying a Used car - Maryland AG Candian Driver Car & Driver's Car Buyers Info Car & Driver - User's Road Tests Car Smart Car Talk - Car Information Consumer Guide Consumer Reports

VEHICLE REVIEWS:

News flash: Honda tops Toyota Cars! Cars! Cars!: Who owns whom Remember that the 2008 EPA fuel consumption estimates has changed, and most 2008 cars will have lower EPA estimates. The EPA has published charts to convert 2007 EPA estimates to the new 2008 standards. FUEL ECONOMY FAQ - US Dept of Energy FUEL ECONOMY - EPA GAS GUZZLER TAX TABLE (Only Cars Pay) Truck tailgate down burns MORE gasoline than tailgate up - LEAVE IT UP NOTE: You can get better deals on new cars by going the the Dealer's INTERNET site and looking for a link to the Dealer's INTERNET salesperson. YOU MUST START THE BUYING PROCESS WITH AN INTERNET REQUEST FOR A QUOTE - YOU CAN NOT WALK INTO THE DEALER'S OFFICE AND GET THE SAME DEAL. Once you have started talking to the Dealer's Internet salesperson, you can then ask for an appointment and GO to the Dealer and check out the car - BUT USE EMAIL TO START the process. We checked out ALL car dealers in six states via the Internet, and saved $ 2,500 on our CR-V. These days, most dealers seem to have about the same Internet discount, as far as I can tell. The Internet discount BEAT ALL credit Union and other discounts that I ever saw. Edmund's Automotive Buyer's Guide Kelley Blue Book values | Used Edmund's - Future Vehicles EDMUND'S TOP TEN LISTS & TCO - Carmax Edmund's Top 10 CARS With the Lowest TCO (Total Cost of Owneership) Edmund's Top 10 SUVs With the Lowest TCO (Total Cost of Owneership) NEW CAR REVIEWS & Research - automotive.com NEW CARS by PRICE Range, MPG, CLASS, etc - SCROLL DOWN - automotive.com

BBB - Check out that Car Dealer

Is there a Better Business Bureau Complaint against that Dealer

CRASH TEST INFORMATION - Get Information from the Source

Look up the details on how your car was equipped when crash-tested: Did they test my desired car with the optional side air bags? 5 Star Rating image CRASH TEST & ROLLOVER RATINGS - safercar.gov Insurance Institute for Highway Safety - Front Offset crash ratings - IIHS
BEST AWD (All Wheel drive) CARS
What car company has the best AWD system - CarSpace Automotive Forums Top 10 AWD/4WD Vehicles for 2005 Best AWD Performance Wagon under $40k - CarSpace Automotive Forums Best AWD car [Archive] - PbNation USED CAR REVIEWS & Research - automotive.com Road Tests - Old and New - Motor Trend New Car Reviews - newcartestdrive New Car Reviews & Used Car Reviews - Cars, SUVs, Trucks, Minivans ... Car information, new car prices, used car values, used car reviews ... - MSN Consumers' Most Wanted Vehicles for 2007 - Edmunds Consumers' Most Wanted Vehicles for 2006 - Edmunds Consumers' Most Wanted Vehicles for 2005 - Edmunds Consumers' Most Wanted Vehicles for 2004 - Edmunds Consumers' Most Wanted Vehicles for 2003 - Edmunds Consumers' Most Wanted Vehicles for 2002 - Edmunds FreshAlloy **
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Our 2008 car buying research & opinions
CHEVROLET
Chevrolet COBALT: 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Review Chevrolet Cobalt Overview - Edmunds.com 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt Review 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt - Chevrolet - Ratings & Reviews | J.D. Power Chevrolet Cobalt Reviews - user reviews for the Chevrolet Cobalt ... 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt Review New Chevrolet Cobalt WEB Price Quotes
HONDA
Maryland Honda Dealers North Carolina Honda Dealers South Carolina Honda Dealers Virginia Honda Dealers West Virgina Honda Dealers Honda Dealers Near Washington, DC The following HONDA dealers were found near 27615 (Northridge, NC) Honda ACCORD: Honda Accord Reviews - Carsurvey.org Honda Accord Reviews at CarReview.com Honda Accord Overview - Edmunds.com Howstuffworks "2008 Honda Accord Review and Prices" 2007 Honda Accord Sedan | New Honda Sedans — Yahoo! Autos ZDNet 2007 Honda Accord Review & Comparison 2007 Honda Accord Reviews, Prices, Pictures, Performance, and ... 2007 Honda Accord Reviews. Sedan Reviews by CNET. 2006 Honda Accord Reviews at DealTime Honda Acord - 2006 Handa Accord Review by autoMedia.com 2006 Honda Accord - Reviews - At a Glance - MSN Autos Compare Prices and Read Reviews on 2006 Honda Accord at Epinions.com 2005 Honda Accord Reviews | Used 2005 Honda Accord Review ... 2004 Honda Accord Prices and Review 2004 Honda Accord Coupe EX - Test drive and new car review - 2004 ... Honda Accord 1998-2002; review, buying, maintenance tips Honda CIVIC: 2008 Honda Civic Review and Specs - Edmunds 2008 CIVIC EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS 2008 Honda Civic Consumer Review - Edmunds 2008 Honda Civic Reviews, Photos, Options and Pricing - Best Cars ... 2008 Honda Civic Reviews - AOL Autos 2008 Honda Civic Reviews At a Glance - AOL Autos 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid | New Honda Sedans — Yahoo! Autos 2008 Honda Civic-Coupe Reviews, Photos, Options and Pricing - Best ... - US Nes 2008 Honda Civic Review Pricing - 2008 Honda Civic - Full Review- Consumer Guide Automotive Honda Civic Reviews - Carsurvey.org Honda Civic Reviews at CarReview.com Honda Civic Reviews and Ratings Honda Civic review, what to look for buying a used Honda Civic ... 2007 Honda Civic Reviews, Prices, Pictures, Performance, and ... 2007 Honda Civic Review, Prices, Photos: New Car Test Drive 2007 Honda Civic Si Review at carREVIEW .com 2006 Honda Civic Reviews at DealTime 2006 Honda Civic Review, Prices, Photos: New Car Test Drive Compare Prices and Read Reviews on 2006 Honda Civic at Epinions.com 2006 Honda Civic Coupe First Drive 2005 Honda Civic Reviews | Used 2005 Honda Civic Review & Research ... First Drive: 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid: Page 1 Honda Civic 2001-2005; expert review, buying, maintenance tips 2002 Honda Civic Prices and Review 1996-2000 Honda Civic Prices and Review Honda CR-V 2007 Honda CR-V - the Official Honda Web Site Honda CR-V Review - Edmunds.com Honda CR-V new car prices at Edmunds Automobiles - Review - 2007 Honda CR-V - Test Drive - New York Times Honda CR-V information, specifications, history, and images Honda CR-V - Wikipedia 1997-2001 Honda CR-V Prices and Review 1997-2001 Honda CR-V Reliability Honda CR-V review, what to look for buying a used Honda CR-V ... Honda CR-V review, 2002-06 model, links, buying and maintenance tips. CanadianDriver: Used Car Review - 1997-2001 Honda CR-V HONDA 2003 CR-V EX:WIDTH 70.2 LENGTH: 178.6 MY 2003 Honda CR-V -EX has Goodyear Assurance TripleTred 215/70R16s 2003 Honda CR-V Review - 2003 CR-V MSRP, Specifications, Drive ... 2003 Honda CR-V - Consumer Guide Automotive 2003 Honda CR-V Review - AutoChannel 2003 Honda CR-V | Overview of Used 2003 Honda CR-V Cars at ... - HONDA ELEMENT: honda element EX/LX/SC TIRES: P215/70R16 P215/70R16 P225/55R18 HONDA ELEMENT - EX LENGTH: 170.3" WIDTH: 71.5" <<<< FOUR INCHES MORE THAN SUNFIRE HONDAY ELEMENT: Fuel Tank Capacity: 15.9 gal. Honda ELEMENT - Kelly Blue Book Honda Element Review - Edmunds Honda ELEMENT - wikipedia 2008 Honda Element - the Official Honda Web Site Honda Element - Choose an Element Model Honda Element Review Honda ELEMENT - Honda.com Honda Element | Pricing Guides and research information available ... 2008 Honda Element Review by thecarconnection 2008 Element Specifications - Honda 2008 Honda Element Review Pricing Honda Cars | New 2007 & 2008 Honda Car Models — Yahoo! Autos Honda Element Reviews at CarReview.com 2008 Honda Element Review Pricing Honda ELEMENT ACCESSORIES: 2008 Honda Element - Accessories - the Official Honda Web Site 2008 Honda Element - Interior Accessories - the Official Honda Web ... 2003-2008 Honda Element Accessories : Genuine Honda Accessories at ... Honda Element Accessories - Bernardi Parts 2007-2008 Honda Element Audio and Video Accessories - Bernardi Parts Honda Element Audio and Electronic Accessories - Genuine Factory ... Honda ELEMENT OWNERs CLUB: Honda Element Owners Club Forums - Powered by vBulletin HONDA FIT: GOVERNMENT FIVE STAR CRASH TEST RESULTS 2008 FIT 4-door wagon WITH Side Airbags FRONT DRIVER: FIVE Stars FRONT PASSENGER: Five Stars SIDE DRIVER: FIVE Stars SIDE REAR PASSENGER: Three Stars ROLLOVER (2WD): Four Stars 40 mph frontal offset crash tests - IIHS = Good Side impact crash tests - IIHS = Good Insurance Institute for Highway Safety - Front Offset crash ratings - IIHS LENGTH: 157.4 inches WIDTH: 66.2 inches Honda FIT - honda.com Economy Car Comparison: Honda Fit vs. Nissan Versa vs. Toyota Yaris 2008 HONDA FIT EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS 2008 Honda Fit Review - U.S. News 2008 Honda Fit Review - car and driver 2007 Honda Fit Base test drive - about.com 2007 Honda Fit Review - MotorTrend 2007 Honda Fit Reviews. Coupe/Hatchback Reviews by CNET. 2007 Honda Fit Review - howstuffworks 2007 Honda Fit Review and Specs Honda Fit Review - Edmunds.com Compare Prices and Read Reviews on 2007 Honda Fit at Epinions.com 2007 Honda Fit Reviews | 2007 New Honda Fit Review & Research at ... Honda Fit Reviews - Carsurvey.org 2007 Honda Fit Expert Reviews 2007 Honda Fit Similar Vehicles 2007 Honda Fit - Test drive and new car review - 2007 Honda Fit Consumer Guide, Edmunds review Honda Fit - Autoblog 2007 Honda Fit Editors' Rating Explained. Coupe/Hatchback Reviews ... New Honda Fit reviews and comparisons at NewCars.com 2007 Honda Fit - Reviews - At a Glance - MSN Autos 2007 Honda Fit Review ZDNet 2007 Honda Fit Review & Comparison 2007 Honda Fit Review - hybrid.autobytel Honda Fit Reviews - New Honda Fit Review & Research – New York Times
HYBRID CAR NEWS & PROBLEMS
CHECK THE FACTS - THIS INFORMATION BE INACURRATE OR OUT-OF-DATE. Hybrids are being continually being improved. As far as I know, all government incentives for Hybrids have ended? Edmunds estimates that Hybrids will depreciate at 2 to 3% more per year than non-Hybrid vehicles (the truth is not yet known). Studies that I've seen that say Hybrids save money, seem to rely on: 1] government rebates, which I believe have no ended. 2] Five year ownership periods - what about the the eventual cost of replacing all of the batteries. 3] They assume equal depreciation (which could be correct). I'm not saying that Hybrids do not save the buyer money, but I am skeptical at this point - this is an opinion based on what I read and hear. Hybrids may be a very good deal. New Ion battery technology, such as in the 2009 Mercedes S400, may be the key to real Hybrid efficiency. Hybrid Cars and What You Should Know The Truth About Cars - The Truth About Hybrids The Worst of the Hybrids - 9/20/2007 The Greening of America: Ready or not, high-efficiency cars are coming Hybrid Car Recalls | 2008 New Hybrid Car Recalls, Defects ... Toyota Delays Next Generation Prius Over Battery Problems ~ Hybrid ... Hybrid Perks May Become Problems Hybrids: Save gas, lose money - May 2006 The costly secrets of hybrid cars - MSN Money Detroit's problems with hybrid cars Hybrid Car Problems Hybrid Cars owner comments Hybrid Car Recalls, Safety Reports, & New Hybrid Car Problems at ... Problems With Hybrid Cars And Service Considerations | Information ... Hybrids: Seven worries, seven answers - Sep. 27, 2006 Hybrid Car Recalls, Problems & Defects, & Hybrid Car Recall ... Honda Accord Hybrid Engine Problems | Hybrid Cars 2006 Civic Hybrid Problems (already) | Hybrid Cars hybridcars.com
HYBRID RECALLS (I've probably missed most of the recalls)
Hybrid Car Recalls - automotive.com 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid Sedan Recalls, Defects, Recall Reports ... 2005-2006 Honda Civic Hybrid recalls in 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid Brake Problems - CarSpace Automotive Forums Ford Motor Co. will recall 6164 Escape hybrid sport utility vehicles built at ... 2008) HONDA ACCORD HYBRID RECALLS Diesel-Hybrid Pickup Coming to U.S 2006 Chevy Silverado Hybrid problems 2007 Toyota Camry - Recall: air bags 2007 Nissan Altima - Recall: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Recalls, Defects, & Problems Hybrid-engine glitch forces Toyota to recall 75000 Priuses - 10/15/05 - OLD NEWS VIEW RECALLS FOR YOUR 2006 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 2008 Saturn Vue Hybrid Green Line Voluntary Emission Recall - GreenHybrid - Hybrid Cars
HYBRID REVIEWS
2008 Toyota Prius Hybrid Touring Edition test drive new hybrid cars 2008 & 2009 - Motortrend New Hybrid Cars - View All 2009 2008 Hybrid Car Models at ...
HYUNDAI
Hyundai ACCENT: 2008 Hyundai Accent Reviews, Photos, Options and Pricing - Best ... Hyundai Accent Overview - Edmunds.com 2008 Hyundai Accent Review and Specs 2008 Hyundai Accent - Consumer Guide Automotive 2008 Hyundai Accent Full Review - Consumer Guide Automotive 2008 Hyundai Accent Review Pricing - allautoreviews. 2008 Hyundai Accent Model Overview - AOL Autos Comprehensive Hyundai Accent reviews at CarsDirect.com 2008 Hyundai Accent Reviews & Ratings — User Reviews — Yahoo! Autos Hyundai Elantra: 2006 seems to be the first very good rated year - Consumer Reports. Fourth-generation update was made in 2007. Hyundai Elantra Review - Edmunds.com 2008 Hyundai Elantra Review and Specs - Edmunds 2008 Hyundai Elantra Reviews, Photos, Options and Pricing - Best ... - US News 2008 Hyundai Elantra Review Pricing - allautoreviews 2008 Hyundai Elantra - Consumer Guide Automotive 2008 Hyundai Elantra Full Review - Consumer Guide Automotive Comprehensive Hyundai Elantra reviews at CarsDirect.com 2008 Hyundai Elantra info, car review, pricing - Carseek.com 2008 Hyundai Elantra Reviews - AOL Autos 2008 Hyundai Elantra Reviews & Ratings — User Reviews — Yahoo! Autos Hyundai Motor America - 2007 Hyundai Elantra Sedan Hyundai Motor America - vehicle, elantra, exterior, color 2007 Hyundai Elantra Summary Hyundai Elantra - Wikipedia Hyundai Community Site 2007 Hyundai Elantra | New Hyundai Sedans — Yahoo! Autos 2007 Hyundai Elantra - Hyundai - Ratings & Reviews | J.D. Power
KIA
Kia RIO: 2008 Kia Rio Reviews, Photos, Options and Pricing - Best Cars ... Kia Rio Overview - Edmunds.com 2008 Kia Rio Review and Specs - Edmunds 2008 Kia Rio Review Pricing - allautoreviews 2008 Kia Rio - Consumer Guide Automotive 2008 Kia Rio Full Review - Consumer Guide Automotive 2008 Kia Rio Model Overview - AOL Autos 2008 Kia Rio Review Including Cinco Performance Specs, Aftermarket ... Comprehensive Kia Rio reviews at CarsDirect.com 2008 Kia Rio Reviews & Ratings — User Reviews — Yahoo! Autos 2008 Kia Rio Exterior Review - Best Cars & Trucks - U.S. News ... - US News 2008 Kia Rio: What’s New Car Reviews - The Car Connection 2008 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M) Sedan reviews - CNET Reviews
MAZDA
MAZDA 3: GOVERNMENT CRASH TEST RESULTS Legend for vehicle ratings: G=Good A=Acceptable M=Marginal P=Poor Insurance Institute for Highway Safety - Front Offset crash ratings - IIHS 2008 Mazda MAZDA3 Reviews & Ratings — User Reviews — Yahoo! Autos Mazda 3 Overview - Edmunds.com 2008 Mazda MAZDA3 Review and Specs 2008 Mazda Mazda3 Reviews, Photos, Options and Pricing - Best Cars ... - US News Compare Prices and Read Reviews on 2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 at ... - epinions User Reviews — 2008 Mazda MAZDA3 s Touring 5-Door — Yahoo! Autos MAZDA MAZDA3 - Car and Driver Comprehensive Mazda Mazda3 reviews at CarsDirect.com Mazda Mazda3 sedan/5-door hatchback Reviews - CarReview 2008 Mazda 3 Review Pricing - allautoreviews.com 2008 Mazda Mazda3 Model Overview - AOL Autos 2008 Mazda 3 - Consumer Guide Automotive New Mazda Mazda3 reviews and comparisons at NewCars.com 2008 Mazda MAZDA3 - Mazda - Ratings & Reviews | J.D. Power 2008 Mazda3 4-Door Review 2007 Mazda 3 S Touring sedan - Test drive and new car review ... Mazda 3 | Driver Power 2007 | Car Reviews | Auto Express MAZDA 6: 2008 Mazda MAZDA6 Specifications 2006 Mazda 6 - Review - IntelliChoice Mazda 6 Overview - Edmunds.com 2008 Mazda MAZDA6 Reviews, Photos, Options and Pricing - Best Cars ... - US News 2007 Mazda 6 Review - Edmunds.com Used Mazda MAZDA6 Reviews | Read Used Mazda MAZDA6 Car Review ... Comprehensive Mazda Mazda6 reviews at CarsDirect.com Mazda 6 Reviews - Carsurvey.org Mazda 6 Car Review - MotorPoint 2007 Mazda Mazda6 Model Overview - AOL Autos Mazda6 Information: multiple Reviews of the Mazda6 Mazda 6 Car Review | New Mazda 6 Reviews | Used Mazda 6 Car ... - autoexpress
NISSAN
Nissan VERSA: I believe that this (2008) is the second year for the Versa. As far as I can tell, there is not sufficent data do determine the reliability (which could be good) of the Versa. 2008 Nissan Versa Ranked #15 - U.S. News & World Report KickingTires: Cars.com Reviews the 2008 Nissan Versa Sedan 2008 Nissan Versa Full Review - Consumer Guide Automotive 2008 Nissan Versa Review - Edmunds.com 2008 Nissan Versa Consumer Review 2008 Nissan Versa Expert Reviews 2008 Nissan Versa Awards, Reviews, Safety Ratings - Nissan USA 2008 Nissan Versa Hatchback | New Nissan Wagons — Yahoo! Autos 2008 Nissan Versa Review 2008 Nissan Versa Sedan Review | Mother Proof User Reviews — 2008 Nissan Versa Sedan 1.8 SL — Yahoo! Autos 2008 Nissan Versa 1.8S Sedan - Short Take Road Test/Budget Rides ... 2008 Nissan Versa - Consumer Guide Automotive 2008 Nissan Versa Exterior Review - Best Cars & Trucks - U.S. News ... Kelley Blue Book - Reviews & Ratings - Nissan Versa 2008 Nissan Versa User Reviews - MSN Autos 2008 Nissan Versa S Review and Specs http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/2008-nissan-versa-sedan---/stor y.aspx?guid=%7B50E4648B-DBC9-4BA3-8CD1-ABBF9626443D%7D KickingTires: Reader Review of the Week: 2008 Nissan Versa SL ... 2008 Nissan Versa 1.8 SL HB Review 2008 Nissan Versa Model Overview - AOL Autos Comprehensive Nissan Versa reviews at CarsDirect.com Tested: 2008 Nissan Versa 1.8S Sedan - Short Take Road Tests - Car ... - caranddriver 2008 Nissan Versa Review 2008 Nissan Versa Exterior Review - Best Cars & Trucks - U.S. News ... Full Test: 2007 Nissan Versa review 2008 Nissan Versa Prices, Reviews, and Specs, at CarsDirect.com Kelley Blue Book - Reviews & Ratings - Nissan Versa
PONTIAC
Pontiac VIBE (based on Toyota Corolla): The Pontiac Vibe is a twin to the Toyota Matrix (rebadged). Pontiac Vibe Overview - Edmunds.com Pontiac Vibe Reviews and Ratings - autobytel.com Pontiac Vibe Reviews. Wagon Reviews by CNET 2006 Pontiac Vibe Review - howstuffworks 2006 Pontiac Vibe - Review - Intellichoice 2005 Pontiac Vibe review - automotive.com 2004 Pontiac Vibe Review - automotive.com 2003 Pontiac Vibe Review - automotive.com 1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE: SUNFIRE: Length/Width/Height 182.0 / 67.4 / 53.2 INCHES 2,189 cc 2.2 liters 4 in-line front transverse engine with 89 mm bore, 88 mm stroke, 9 compression ratio, cast iron block, light alloy head, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder. THREE SPEED AUTOMATIC SEDAN. P195/70R-14 ??? WHAT SIZE TRIPLETRED DID I PUT ON IT ???? Unleaded fuel Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 6.5 Tank (US gallons) 15.20 15.20 Power: 90 kW , 120 HP @ 5,200 rpm; 130 ft lb @ 4,000 rpm 1996 Pontiac Sunfire Specifications - Complete Specs & Data at ... 1996 Pontiac Sunfire - MSN 1996 pONTIAC sUNFIRE REVIEW - AUTOMOTIC.COM
SCION
SCION xD: 155 inches long, 67.8 inches wide What is a Scion? - Toyota Owns Scion Scions share some existing Toyota parts, such as the Echo's 1.5L 108 hp engine and the Celica's 5-speed manual transmission. Standard CD player with regular auxillary input jack and a dedicated iPod port. The xD is based on the Toyota Yaris chassis, but with a stronger, yet economical engine and side curtain air bags. You can get stability control and trqaction control. The Yaris did not get really good ratings, but it lacked side air bags, stability control and had a weaker engine. The 2008 Scion xD comes with these standard safety features: antilock brakes with brake assist, front seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags and front active head restraints. Safety Options include stability control and traction control. EPA estimates 27 mpg city/33 mpg highway with the five-speed manual and 26/32 mpg with the four-speed automatic. (remember that the 2008 EPA fuel consumption estimates has changed, and most 2008 cars will have lower EPA estimates. The EPA has published charts to convert older EPA estimates to the new 2008 standards). Compare Old and New (2008) MPG Estimates 2008 and earlier EPA MPG estimates xD - Scion.com - VERY SLOW 2008 Scion xD - Consumer Guide Automotive 2008 Scion xD Review - Edmunds.com 20 08 Scion xD - First Drive Review/Budget Rides/Car Shopping/Hot ... 2008 Scion xD Road Test Car Reviews - The Car Connection 2008 Scion xD Reviews & Ratings — User Reviews — Yahoo! Autos 2008 Scion xD Coupe/Hatchback reviews - CNET Reviews KickingTires: First Drive: 2008 Scion xD ZDNet 2008 Scion xD Review & Comparison 2008 Scion xD Review 2008 Scion xD Detailed Pricing and Specifications - MSN Autos New Car Reviews : 2008 Scion xD Review | New xD Reviews | Scion ... Review 2008 Scion XD Safety Ratings - AOL Autos 2008 Scion xD Model Overview 2008 Scion xD Expert Reviews KickingTires: Cars.com Reviews the 2008 Scion xD 2008 Scion xD Reliability Review - Best Cars & Trucks - U.S. News ... 2008 Scion xD and xB - Test Drive - Road Test - Cars So Hip That ...
SUBARU
Subaru FORESTER - redesigned in 2006: 1998 - 2002 Subaru Forester Prices and Review Subaru Forester information, specifications, history, and images ... Subaru Forester (97-03) Review - Parker's Subaru Research Site: Outback, Legacy, Forester, Impreza, Tribeca ...
SUZUKI
Suzuki SX4: 2008 Suzuki SX4 Reviews, Photos, Options and Pricing - Best Cars ... 2008 Suzuki SX4 Review, Prices, Photos: New Car Test Drive Suzuki SX4 Review - Edmunds.com 2008 Suzuki SX4 Review and Specs - Edmunds 2008 Suzuki SX4 - Consumer Guide Automotive 2008 Suzuki SX4 Full Review - Consumer Guide Automotive 2008 Suzuki SX4 Expert Reviews KickingTires: Cars.com Reviews the 2008 Suzuki SX4 Sport Comprehensive Suzuki SX4 reviews at CarsDirect.com 2008 Suzuki SX4 Reviews At a Glance - AOL Autos 2008 Suzuki SX4-Wagon Reviews, Photos, Options and Pricing - Best ... - US News CarTalkCanada is Canada's automotive forum, the source for ... 2008 Suzuki SX4 Crossover | Overview of New 2008 SX4 Crossover ... User Reviews — 2008 Suzuki SX4 Sport Base — Yahoo! Autos
TOYOTA
COROLLA: 2009 COROLLAs WERE AVAILABLE FEBRURARY 7, 2008 First Drive: 2009 Toyota Corolla - Motortrend 2009 COROLLA EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS 2009 Toyota Corolla - Car News/Budget Rides/Car Shopping/Hot Lists ... 2009 Toyota Corolla Matrix Road Test Car Reviews - The Car Connection Reviews: 2008 - 2009 Toyota Corolla Unveiled Goodyear Assurance TripleTred come size 195/65R15 rated 89H for our 2009 Corolla Sport Toyota Corolla Overview - Edmunds.com 2008 COROLLA EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS 2008 Toyota Corolla Review - Edmunds.com 2008 Toyota Corolla | Concept Photos, Reviews, & More at automotiv.com 2008 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix Prices Posted - Daily Auto 2008 Toyota Corolla Reviews - AOL Autos 2008 Toyota Corolla Review Featuring Compact Sedan Specs, Photos Comprehensive Toyota Corolla reviews at CarsDirect.com 2008 Toyota Corolla Reviews, Photos, Options and Pricing - US News Toyota MATRIX (twin to Pontiac Vibe): Toyota Matrix Overview - Edmunds.com Toyota Matrix Reviews - Carsurvey.org Used Toyota Matrix Reviews | Read Used Toyota Matrix Car Review ... Toyota Matrix Reviews at CarReview.com Toyota Matrix Reviews and Ratings - autobytel 2006 Toyota Matrix Review, Prices, Photos: New Car Test Drive 2005 Toyota Matrix Review, Prices, Photos: New Car Test Drive 2005 Toyota Matrix Reviews | Used 2005 Toyota Matrix Review ... 2005 Toyota Matrix AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A) - C/Net 2004 Toyota Matrix Prices and Review Toyota Matrix; review by automobile expert, links, buying and ... Toyota RAV4: LENGTH: 181.1 inches WIDTH: 71.3 and 73.0 with overfender RAV4 Size and Horsepower increased in 2004. Redesigned in 2006 Each 2008 Toyota RAV4 trim comes with a different set of tires and wheels: The base model has 16-inch tires with steel wheels, the Sports tires are 18-inch tires with five-spoke aluminum alloy wheels and the Limited trim's tires are 17-inch, with six-spoke aluminum alloy wheels. RAV4 History RAV4 - wikipedia Toyota RAV4 Reviews at CarReview.com Toyota RAV4 Overview - Edmunds.com Toyota Reviews and Ratings Toyota RAV4 Reviews - Carsurvey.org Used Toyota RAV4 Reviews | Read Used Toyota RAV4 Car Review ... 2008 RAV4 - Toyota.com 2008 RAV4 SPECIFICATIONS - Toyota.com 2008 Toyota RAV4 Review - US News 2008 Toyota RAV4 Review - A Review Of The 2008 Toyota RAV4 SUV - ezine 2008 Toyota RAV4 | New Toyota SUVs — Yahoo! Autos 2007 Toyota RAV4 | New Toyota SUVs — Yahoo! Autos Toyota Reviews - New 2007 Toyota Reviews, Used Toyota Reviews and ... 2007 Toyota RAV4 Expert Reviews 2007 Toyota RAV4 Summary New Toyota Reviews | 2008 2007 Toyota Car Review & Research at ... 2007 Toyota RAV4 Reviews | 2007 New Toyota RAV4 Review & Research ... 2007 Toyota RAV4 Consumer Review 2007 Toyota RAV4 Review - Edmunds.com 2007 Toyota RAV4 | New Toyota SUVs — Yahoo! Autos 2007 Toyota RAV4 - Consumer Guide Automotive Full Test: 2006 Toyota RAV4 - Edmunds Toyota RAV4 - 2007 Toyota RAV4, 2008 Toyota RAV4 - autofigures Compare Prices and Read Reviews on 2006 Toyota RAV4 at Epinions.com 2006 Toyota RAV4 - Toyota - Ratings & Reviews | J.D. Power CanadianDriver: First Drive - 2006 Toyota RAV4 2006 Toyota RAV4 - Road Test & Review - Automobile Magazine 2006 Toyota RAV4 Reviews, Pictures, Specifications, Pricing 2006 Toyota RAV4 Test Drive - RAV4 Review - About the 2006 Toyota RAV4 2006 Toyota RAV4 Reviews | Used 2006 Toyota RAV4 Review 2006 Toyota RAV4 Car Reviews - The Car Connection 2006 Toyota RAV4 Review, Prices, Photos: New Car Test Drive 2001-2005 Toyota RAV4 Prices and Review 2005 Toyota RAV4 Reviews RAV4 Size and Horsepower increased in 2004. 2004 Toyota RAV4 Review 2004 and More Toyota Rav4 SUVs - Sport Utility Vehicle News & Reviews Toyota RAV4 (2000-2006) Review - Parker's 2003 Toyota RAV4 Review - 2003 Toyota RAV4 Road Test & Research Compare Prices and Read Reviews on 2003 Toyota RAV4 at Epinions.com 2003 Toyota RAV4 Reviews | Used 2003 Toyota RAV4 Review & Research ... 2003 Toyota RAV4 | Overview of Used 2003 Toyota RAV4 Cars at ... 2003 Toyota RAV4 Review - 2003 RAV4 MSRP, Specifications, Drive ... 2003 Toyota RAV4 Review 2002 Toyota RAV4 Reviews at Shopping.com 2002 Toyota RAV4 Review - Carsurvey.org 2001 Toyota YARIS: Economy Car Comparison: Honda Fit vs. Nissan Versa vs. Toyota Yaris 2008 YARIS Consumer Ratings & Reviews - Edmunds First Drive: 2007 Toyota Yaris - Edmunds 2007 Toyota Yaris S Sedan test drive
USED VEHICLES FOR SALE
I know Nothing about these sites
CRAIG's LIST - RALEIGH, NC RALEIGH Craig's List - AUTOMOBILES CRAIG's LIST Auto Trader dot com CAR MAX TRIANGLE AUTOLINK - I don't know them Triangle Trader Used vehicles, used car prices, used car values at Edmunds Consumer Guide Automotive Motor Trend's Used Cars (for sale) Car information, new car prices, used car values, used car reviews ... - MSN
FUEL / GASOLINE
AAA will Calculate the fuel cost of your driving trip with always current gas rates FUEL ECONOMY FAQ - US Dept of Energy FUEL ECONOMY - EPA GAS GUZZLER TAX TABLE (Only Cars Pay) Truck tailgate down burns MORE gasoline than tailgate up - LEAVE IT UP
BG 44K Fuel Injector Cleaner
In my personal opinion, BG 44K Fuel Injector Cleaner is the best fuel injector cleaner that can be purchased. Many new car dealers use BG 44K to clean your fuel injectors. Some new card dealer parts departments will sell the product to the average citizen. If you buy BG 44K, GET THE CAN that you pour into the gas tank - do NOT get the complete kit. Some dealers will only sell you the kit, which costs too much and does the typical person no good, as the product can not be dumped into the gas tank. The "K" (BG 44K) might be the kit, rather than the can that pours into your gas tank. I'll check. BG products, Inc. Best Fuel Injection Cleaner (he thinks) Fuel system and injector tune up? - Automotive Message Forums bg44 - explorer forum - search for "bg" autobahn - internet -BG 44K
ALTERNATE AUTOMOBILE FUEL
NOTE: ETHANOL yields only 80% of the energy of gasoline, So while cheaper, you milage will DECREASE when using ethanol. E15 = 15% Ethanol, 85% gasoline - most cars can NOT use this. Only FLEX-FUEL vehicals can safely use E15. Can your (fairly new) vehicle use FLEX-FUEL? - PDF New E15 "gasoline" stationopening in Durham E10 = 10% Ethenol, 90% gasoline
MORE AUTO INFORMATION
How to Buy a Car Infinityhelp dot com J D Power & Associates J D Power Consumer Center Kelly Blue Book LEMON-AID Car Guides RECALLS & SAFETY NOTICES - Autopedia/NHTSB *** Microsoft Carpoint Money Mechanics - Owning a Car Motor Trend Motor Trend's New Car/Truck Evaluation Tools Motor Trend's Road Tests ** New Car Test Drive NTSB Popular Mechanics New Car & Truck Guide Road & Track SkyReport So You Wanna Buy A Used car? Vehicle Inspection Reports - Edmunds Wheels24
Automobile / Truck Info
FUEL ECONOMY - EPA How Cars Work Fuel Efficiency Review (how to save) Anti-lock braking system - Wikipedia AUTO *** Auto dot com AUTOPEDIA AutoRepair, About Understanding Fuel Economy Ratings Car Brakes, How Do They Work? Cartalk Home Page Car Talk Column Directory Click & Clack Talk cars Consumer Information Links Crash Test Ratings Databases Diagnose car problems online Drivers EDS Consumer Guide Environment Family Car - Info Gasoline, EVERYTHING You Ever Wanted to Know Inspections FAQ ** Links to Magazines & other online auto resources ** Loan Calculator MEL - Michigan Electronic Library - Automotive Information Center Motor Trend ONLINE Oil, EVERYTHING You Ever Wanted to Know Ranks What's that noise - Diagnose car problems online
Automobile/Truck Magazines
Candian Driver Car & Driver Motor Trend Road & Track
CRUISE CONTROL
Do NOT use Cruise Control in wet or icy weather. If your tires slip, cruise control may cause you to loose control of your car.
DIESEL FUELS - normal, biodegradable, green & ULSD
B2: - 2% Biodiesel B5: - 5% Biodiesel B20: - 20% Biodiesel B100: - 100% Biodiesel SVO = Straight vegetable oils. ULSD - Ultra-low sulfur diesel - available in 2006. WVO = waste vegetable oils. Most vehicle manufacturers do not recommend using blends greater than 5% FOR NEWER VEHICLES — using higher blends will void some engine warranties. Note: You should never fuel your vehicle with clean or used grease or vegetable oil that has not been converted to biodiesel. It will damage your engine. Biodiesel - PROs/CONs - fueleconomy.gov Biodiesel 101 - PBS Hydrocarbon Processing: Biodiesel: A Renewable and Biodegradable Fuel - PDF Just the Basics: Biodiesel Biodiesel is an obvious candidate for use in marine applications - biodiesel.org Biodiesel: The Clear Choice - Brittany Ekre U of S News Releases: Bio-diesel Fuel Additive Made from Vegetable ... Topic: Biodegradability Biodiesel, alternative energy, energy conservation, Bioethanol ... Bio-Diesel - green-trust.org Application of a Biodegradable Lubricant in a Diesel Vehicle A comparison of the short term effects of diesel fuel and ... Diesel Vehicles - carmax Campa as fuel - Campa and the environmen San Diego Regional Energy Office : Biodiesel Biodiesel Basics - orcas.orau.org GREEN DIESEL: Green Diesel Technology ScienceDaily: Green Diesel: New Process Makes Liquid ... New Way to Make ‘Green Diesel’ from Coal - LiveScience Green Diesel From Plants to Power Cars Honda's Green (Diesel) Machine International : Green Diesel Diesel to Vegetable Oil engine conversions - DieselVeg E90 DIESEL FUEL: Coming Soon
SEE BETTER IN FOG
While I do not believe that amber glasses help you see further in foggy weather, I do believe that amber colored glasses increase the contrast of what you view, allowing you to more quickly see and identify objects. WWII pilots used amber lenses in their flying gogles in foggy weather. Polarized lenses should also help.
FOGGY WINDSHIELDS
I use Rain-X Anti-Fog to combat fog on glass inside our cars. Headlight Information HID - High Intensity Discharge Headlights LED - Light Emitting Diode Headlights More information about LEDs
HALOGEN HEADLIGHTS
Halogen Headlights dim with age - replace them. Plastic headlight lenses dim with age - repair them. HOW Halogen works Headlight product comparison - Sylvania Sylvania Halogen headlight Types Silver Star & Silver Star Ultra Halogen Products - THE BRIGHTEST HALOGEN - Sylvania Sylvania Standard Halogen Products Cool Blue Halogen Products - Sylvania Xtravision Halogen Products - Sylvania
PLASTIC HEADLIGHT LENS CLEANING
Don't put up with cloudy/glazed plastic car headlight lens - they can be cleaned. While they might not look or work like they are new, they make an amazing difference to how much light your headlights can put on the road. Without proper care, plastic headlight lens degrade (mostly due to UV light) and become glazed/murky, evetually turning opaque - just look at cars in a parking lot. Cloudy Lens can cause a severe loss of ability to put light on the road, in as little as three years in Southern states. I got tired of the poor night visability in my wife's 1996 Pontiac Sunfire, so I went to Advance Auto parts and purchased one of the many brands of plastic headlight lens cleaner/rubbing compund. These are specifically formulated for cleaning the glazed plastic headlight lens used on many cars, such as some Chrysler Neons, Fords and General motors cars. I used Meguiars PlasticX on mine. Here are some popular brands: I suggest that you ask your auto parts dealer for a recommendation. (NOTE I have not used these products - use at your own risk): Wolfgang Plastik Lens Cleaner - COMPLEX, BUT MORE COMPLETE SOLUTION Meguiars Plastic Care ken-co - shows a mild example, I've seen MUCH worse Club Avalanche -> Headlight lens cleaning? How to clean headlight lens?? - Club Lexus Headlight lens cleaner, polish, and abrasives are not alike! BLACKFIRE One Step, Plastic Cleaner, Polish & Glaze (Aerosol)
OVER-HEATING - AUTOMOBILE
Coming soon...
PROLONG LIFE of YOUR CAR - AUTOMOBILE
Coming soon...
RADIATOR / LEAK PROBLEMS - AUTOMOBILE
BAR's RADIATOR STOP LEAK Aluminum powder (looks like) radiator leak sealer. I recommend that you do NOT flush your radiator, but slowly run water through the cooling system. The reason I say this, is EVERY time I had the radiator flushed, I had to have it reparied. I think that the reason for this is that if the radiator is so rusted that you have leaks, flushing seems to dislodge more particles, which then clog the radiator. In my experience, if you need to use a radiator stop-leak product, you may soon have to repair the radiator anyway.
REMOTE DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK DEVICES
If you have an aftermarket car door remote control whose remote no longer functions correctly, you may be able to order a replacemnt part. I ordered a repalcement part for my wife's after market Ratler from DR DETAIL SHOP - http://www.drdetailshop.com/REMOTES.htm
Repair Manuals / Service Bulletins / Shop Manuals
free on-line Vehicle repair guides online Factory Repair Manuals (yearly subscription) Can often get a copy of a service bulletin on the domestic forum here Honda-Tech.com
WHEN TO LOCK OUT OVERDRIVE
Note: locking out overdrive (the use of your highest gear) will cause the engine to rotate slightly faster, causing a slight increase in engine wear. You generally don't want to lock out overdrive (other than short periods of time), if that causes your vehicle to exceed, let's say, 4,000 RPM (adds more wear to your engine). This 4,000 RPM is an arbitrarly number that I just came up with. You might want a different value. I accept no liability. That said, I lock out overdrive under any of these conditions: 1] Climbing a long steep hill. With overdrive engaged, the gear is too high to give me good speed. The only way I can achieve the speed that I want is to [1] either push the accelerator to the floor, going into passing gear (this then burns too much gas, and causes me to go to fast, having to hit the brakes), or [2] locking out the top gear (locking out overdrive). 2] Others may not agree, but I use it in high traffic conditions in either rain, snow or ice, to allow me to accelerate more quickly in emergencies and to allow the engine to instantly start slowing the car when I need to stop in a hurry (when I take my foot off of the gas pedal). 3] Heavy freeway traffic, 25-50 MPH. This allows faster acceleration and deceleration if needed (as soon as I take my foot off the accelerator, and start to put it on the brake, the compression of the engine has already started to (mildly) slow my car down.
STUCK GAS PEDAL?
While a stuck gas pedal can be disconcerting, there is NO reason to allow a stuck gas pedal to cause you to crash into something. ANY OF THESE ACTIONS MENTIONED BELOW, MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR CAR, OR MAY CAUSE THE CAR TO BECOME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER, OR TO STOP - MACHINERY RUNNING FASTER THAN DESIGNED, MAY EXPLODE. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK - I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENCES. I am not a mechanic, not a physicist, nor do I have any training in these fields. 1] In an emergency ONLY, and remembering that you probably have both power brakes and power steering, you can SHUT OFF THE MOTOR (don't forget that you probably have to bypass (manipulate) the safety switch that is supposed tro prevent your child from accidentally turning off your car while you are driving. Leave the car in gear, so that the motor helps slow you down. YOU DO THIS ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK - IT IS DANGEROUS YOU WILL THEN PROBABLY HAVE A TERRIBLE TIME STEERING THE CAR (no power assist). YOU WILL THEN PROBABLY HAVE A TERRIBLE TIME STOPPING THE CAR (no power assist).
FAILED BRAKES
ANY OF THESE ACTIONS MENTIONED BELOW, MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR CAR, OR MAY CAUSE THE CAR TO BECOME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER, OR TO STOP - EQUIPMENT THAT RUNS TOO FAST MAY EXPLODE. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK - I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENCES. I am not a mechanic, not a physicist, nor do I have any training in these fields. 2] If your brakes fail, TRY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, it may work even when the brake pedal does not. NOTE that the Emergency brake usually only tries to stop two tires, usually the rear tires, so your car may handle differently than you expect - be expecting unusal braking behavior. 3] Downshifting (Your transmission may allow you to put, the car in Second, of even First gear - WHICH MAY DAMAGE YOUR MOTOR AND/OR TRANSMISSION, (do so at your own risk) may slow the car down. 4] You can attempt to put the car into Reverse, or even better, into Park - THIS WILL CAUSE EXTREME DAMAGE TO YOUR CAR, but it might be better than driving off of a cliff. 5] A final thought FOR A STUCK GAS PEDAL (NOT for brake failure) is to take your car OUT OF GEAR (put it in neutral or depress the clutch) - THIS MAY EASILY BLOW YOUR ENGINE UP, which might be preferable to hitting a bridge at a hundered miles per hour - THIS IS YOUR DECISION. I ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY. CHECK WITH OTHER SOURCES FOR OTHER SUGGESTIONS.
Automobile/Truck TIRE Info
TripleTred - Highest Rated Ice, Snow, Wet & Dry Tire - 2004/2008 6-ply 50 PSI Bridgestone Dessert Duelers (there are 4 types of Duelers) Everything you need to know about tires Sidewall Markings, Understanding Speed Ratings & Load Indices Tire Replacement/Inspection Guide Tire Rack - Online Ordering OnlineTires.com Edge Racing TISC - Tire Industry Safety Council Uniform Tire Quality Grade LabelingUTQG ratings
(electronic)CARDS - In-order-of popularity
Birthday Alarm - reminds you of birthdays BlueMountain E-Cards E-Cards 123Greetings Hallmark free eCards Webshots Ecards yahoo.americangreetings ECards4Free FUNNY ECards All 4 Love Care2 All-Ecards Free-E-Cards
Ecards Dot Org over 25000 free ecards from Care2 Funny eCards Christian eCards - not for me, thanks
Chinese/Japanese Computing
NJSTARChinese / Japanese Software
DEER, Hitting with Your Vehicle
According to WRAL (?), if you realize that you will hit a deer wiht your vehicle (happens 1.6 million times a year in the US): 1] Brake as hard as you reasonably can 2] Just before your vehicle will hit the deer, LET UP ON THE BRAKES! It is hoped that the deer will then go under your vehicle, rather than over the hood and through windshield.
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS & SUPPLIES
I like to be prepared, but some of this is way beyond my needs. WEATHER - web sites often not up-to-date during a crisis - do NOT depend on them for accuracy See also: HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS NC Govenor Easly's Hurricane Disaster Supply Kit Recommendations ASPCA: Disaster Preparedness for PETS Survival Guide and Tips How to Prepare for an Emergency Preparedness Links Recreational Vehicle Vacation Checklist Are you prepared? Preparedness - An everyday task for everyday life - Red Cross Emergency preparedness: FPRI Terrorism SitRep Memorandum - PDF Disaster Preparedness - SBA - Small Business Administration CARBON MONOXIDE - Detecting & Poisoning FIRE DETECTORS FIRE EXTINGUISHERS FLASHLIGHTS - Emergency FLU WIKI Generators, Natural Gas RADIOS - Emergency SMOKE DETECTORS WIND-UP Emgergency Flashlights & Radios I know nothing about these companies - Caveat Emptor: C Crane Company Inc Preparedness Center RVupgrades.com Quake Kare (all types of emergency gear) EQUIPPED TO SURVIVE - Disaster Preparedness
SAVE MONEY - DISCOUNT, SO THEY SAY
I neither recommend, nor, not recommend these stores
CRAIG's LIST - RALEIGH, NC Triangle Trader
AUTO PARTS
Advance Auto Parts - includes Capitol Blvd, Raleigh AutoZone - includes Capitol Blvd, Raleigh - free battery test/replace Batteries Plus (batteries only)- Includes Atlantic Ave., Raleigh - free test/replace Pep Boys
BOOKS, DISCOUNT - So they say
Amazon
CAMERA DISCOUNTS - just personal opinions
Peace (Street) Camera - Raleigh & other places - 836 - 2222 M-F 9-6 SAT 1-4
PriceRunner Databazaar - charges NO shipping B and H Photo - Video - Pro Audio Adoroma
Broadway Photo A&M Photo World Abes of Maine Beach Camera Focus Camera Inc Video Guys Wholesale Connection Fry's Electronics Outpost (Web) - (high?) Google's Photography Shopping - prices? Canoga Camera - CHECK SHIPPING COST
CD / DVD - BLANK MEDIA - Discount?
Cascade Media - Professional audio, digital recording equipment and blank media American-Digital - Blank media, hardware and accessories Note: lately (10/2007), some brick-and-motar store prices for name brand media has been lower than Internet prices for no-name media. I have no idea if this is a good DVD media, or not: MAM-A (Mitsui) 4.7GB Gold Archive DVD
CELL PHONE STUFF - DISCOUNTS
Cell Phone Shop dot Net - Tom says: good, cheap & fast
CLOSEOUTS
eCost Overstock Woot SmartBargains Big Lots
COMPARISON SHOPPING
CHECK THE MERCHANT's RATING - IS SHIPPING INCLUDED? ANY TAX? PriceScan Price Watch PriceRunner Yahoo Shopping Shopzilla (was BizRate) PriceGrabber NexTag MSN StealDeals Techbargains Shopping Smarter Become - prices, review, etc
COUPONS - Discounts
Tech Bargains FatWallet - Sometimes has some coupons Amazing-Bargins Black Friday dot com Ebates Got | Apex? Slickdeals Net
ELECTRONICS (check the weekly bargains)
Best Buy - Glenwood: 881 - 4388 540/Capitol: 876 1003 BJ's Wholesale Club - Briar Creek, Raleigh - (919) 806-5000 Bose Showcase Store - The Streets at South Point, Durham, NC 27713, Tel: 919-806-5115 Circuit City - 420 - 0488 Comp(uters) USA - ONLINE ONLY Costco - Raleigh - Six Forks & Falls of Neuse || Durham - Broad & Leon St Garner TV & Appliances, Inc. - 875 Hwy 70 West - (919) 772 - 3757 Hhgreg's Raleigh Two stores are now open: T.W. Alexander (Glennwood and Briar Creek)- also 6180 Capital Blvd near Kmart. H. H. Gregg [TWO 'G's] Company Appliances/Electronics - two Raleigh stores - Glennwood & Capitol Blvd - 1-866-WSGREGG Intrex Computers, Repairs & Parts - lots of RTP locations Radio Shack - Falls Village - 847 - 1489 Stay-on-Line - 1-888-346-4688 Tiger Direct - Raleigh - 790-6100 - Capitol Blvd & Trawick, same center as the OUTBACK resteraunt Tiger Direct Overstock Center Tweeter - high end, but I don't know about their prices SOMETIMES THESE OFFICE SUPPLY GUYS HAVE COMPUTER ACCESSORY BARGAINS: Office Depot Staples Office Max
ELECTRONICS ON THE INTERNET - personal choices, but I didn't pick them The Cable Game - PC World Bizrate - USE them to Check satisfaction rating of other companies Monoprice - CHEAP - Jonathan got a Certified HDMI DVI Cable 28AWG - 15ft (Gold Plated) $9.68 bestcableforless.com - good prices - NO one I know has bought from them CableWholeSale - mentioned by PC World Mouser Electronics StarTech - mentioned by PC World ZipZoomFly Mwave FatWallet - Sometimes has some coupons Focus Camera Inc Cascade Media - Professional audio, digital recording equipment and blank media American-Digital - Blank media, hardware and accessories Addonics - computer storage, etc - Internet BananaPC - Internet Amazon MarkerTek - America's Broadcast Supply House NewEgg PriceWatch
Tech Bargains Dell J&R Music / Computer World Black Box - exvcellent, not usually cheap [an opinion] B&B Electronics Manufacturing Company
IBM EMPLOYEES ONLY
IBM EMPLOYEES Discount Site
OTHER
ALDI (CHEAP groceries) - 4241 Louisburg Road, Raleigh (off Capital & 64) ***** Bed Bath & Beyond