Archive for October, 2009

There’s no getting around it. When you’re talking about the most fuel-efficient used SUVs, you’re looking at hybrids first. After hybrids, there are a slew of almost-there choices, but this is, after all, an article about the most fuel efficient. This also means that the SUVs are compact in size. So, fuel economy leader and [...]

Looking to buy a used Chevy SUV? The volume leader from General Motors has some very attractive choices that can reasonably accommodate every buying requirement. Here are the Top 3 Best Used Chevy SUVs to consider. Chevrolet Traverse (2009) – It’s an all-new model for 2009, and if you can get a used Chevrolet Traverse [...]

Talk about a 7-passenger SUV and you’re looking at a third-row seat, for starters. But that’s not the only requirement for most families who want room, space, comfort and a decent value for the money. Fortunately, there are a number of good values out there – even though you may need to scour the market [...]

Crossover SUVs combine the best of passenger cars and sport utility vehicles. The best ride more like a car and have the versatility and capability of an SUV – or truck, for that matter, since many are built on truck platforms. The trick, as always, is to finesse the attributes so that the crossover buyer doesn’t [...]

Specify 8-seat or 8 passenger SUV and you’re up into the full-size category. These are the big, powerful carryalls that can also tow a fairly good load. With new, more fuel-efficient engines, they’re getting better gas mileage than ever, and some are even available in hybrid configurations. But you don’t buy one of these because [...]

With automakers adding more hybrids to the lineup in 2010, consumers looking to go green have plenty of choices. What it comes down to depends on your needs for passenger seating, space, power, luxury, warranty and price. Only you can decide which hybrid SUV is right for you – or whether you’d prefer to stick to [...]

Confused about which used car to buy for your family? Don’t be. There are lots of great choices out there. First, however, determine exactly what you need in terms of passenger seating, spaciousness, cargo-carrying capability, power and performance, fuel economy, amenities and safety features. Another consideration is your budget. Remember that you can buy more [...]

By Suzanne Kane Top down, wind riffling your hair, tunes blaring as you take corners with ease, supremely confident in your convertible’s sure-footedness, powerful engine, and fairly respectable fuel economy – what a picture! Trying to put you behind the wheel of a brand new convertible, however, might just be out of the picture. There is [...]