Used Car Comfort

Finding Comfortable Used Cars

Most people know to look for any mechanical problems when they are shopping in Reno for a used car, but few people actually put that much thought into the comfort of the vehicle until after they have made the purchase.

If you are going to be driving this vehicle a lot, you have to make sure it fits your body properly after you have adjusted it. This means that you should have enough room to sit up straight in the seat, and still see out the windshield without a problem.

The steering wheel should be at a comfortable position after you have adjusted it as much as you can. You also have to pay attention to whether or not the steering wheel blocks either the gauges or the windshield when you have it adjusted to the right spot for your personal comfort.

Finally you have to think about how comfortable the seat is. Minor problems such as a seat that is noticeably too hard, or a seat that doesn't support your back, can become major issues after driving for an extended period of time. Pay attention to how your body feels while you are sitting in the seat and you will know whether or not the vehicle is something you could be comfortable sitting in for a longer trip.

It's vital to find a car that is going to run well throughout the year, but a car that is comfortable is also very important, and you should be taking your time to make sure that you are getting something that you will actually enjoy driving. When you drive a car that actually fits your body it makes the experience much more enjoyable. You will be thankful that you took the time to assess the comfort of the vehicle, before making the decision to buy it.

Silent Walk Around?

Choose Cars Known for Being Undervalued

If you take your time and figure out which vehicles are really being undervalued in Las Vegas before making a used car purchase, you are going to save some serious money. There are always vehicles that aren't very popular with the general public, but that are still great cars. If you aren't worried about your public image, and you just want a great car, getting one of these less popular options can really pay off.

Look around online to see which cars have been listed for the longest period of time. You will see that some cars just aren't selling very well, and this changes depending on where you live at the time. If a car is priced affordably and people just aren't interested in it, it could be a good candidate for you.

Head over to your local used car dealership and see if they have any of those models hanging around the lot. If you have found the right car they are going to be eager to sell this vehicle to you. They will be willing to negotiate the price, and it will probably already be more affordable than the more popular options on the lot.

Rental Cars

Rental cars take a fair amount of abuse, but not nearly as much as the public perceives. Since most people won't go near these vehicles out of fear that they are going to fall apart, they tend to depreciate very quickly. Look for a lower mileage vehicle that is advertised as once being a rental car. If you find any of these vehicles available there is a good chance that you will get them cheaply. Go to the deal ready to bargain with them, and don’t offer any more than you think the vehicle is worth. The dealership may realize that they are pricing their ex-rental too highly and be willing to drop down the price when they are called out on it, but they won't drop that price down voluntarily.

By tapping into the beliefs, and desires of the used car market, you can find great vehicles that the general public just doesn’t want. Sure many of these cars may be ugly, but they will get you back and forth to work for years at half the price of something more popular, and that is where the true value lies for those who aren't concerned with aesthetic appeal.

TOYOTA VS. NISSAN

The Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab Compared to the Nissan Frontier King Cab

When you are shopping around for a small pickup truck you will probably have trouble deciding between the 2013 Toyota Tacoma regular cab and the 2013 Nissan Frontier King Cab. Both vehicles have their benefits and drawbacks, and it is up to you to look at the facts to decide which is the best option.

Price

The price of vehicles is always a concern for buyers, but in the case of the Tacoma versus the Frontier the price difference is relatively small. The Tacoma is the cheaper option with an MSRP of $18,470 while the Frontier is listed at $18835, but when going to local dealerships there is a good chance that prices will fluctuate between the two.

Payload Capacity

Many people purchase trucks for their ability to bulky and heavy items around. When you are getting a truck it makes sense to look for the option that will carry the heaviest items in case you need that extra carrying power later on. The Tacoma has a maximum payload capacity of 1335 lbs, while the Frontier maxes out at 971 lbs. It is important to note that both vehicles can tow up to 3500 lbs behind them.

Fuel Economy

 With fuel prices constantly going up, fuel economy is always an issue to those looking at vehicles. The Tacoma gets 21 mpg in the city and 25 on the highway. The Frontier gets 19 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway. With a combined mpg of 23 versus the Frontier's 21 the Tacoma will cost you less in gas to drive around.

Although both the Tacoma and the Frontier are close to one another on nearly everything there are a few major differences between the two. The Frontier sits four people while the Tacoma only sits three, the Tacoma carries much more weight in the bed of the truck than the Frontier, and the Tacoma is better on gas than the Frontier.