CAPTAIN AMERICA

CAPTAIN AMERICA

Ford Mustang GT 500

Steve Rogers went through a government experiment that turned him into the super soldier known as Captain America. Rogers certainly is an all American hero, and when you think of an all American muscle car, the Ford Mustang comes to mind. The Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500 is without a doubt the perfect car for Rogers. With a supercharged 5.8 liter V-8 pumping out 662 horsepower and 631 lb-ft of torque, the Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500 is lightning on wheels. Hitting zero to sixty in 3.5 seconds, and with a top speed of 189 mph, Rogers would have a blast behind the wheel. The Mustang Shelby GT500 would serve all of Rogers’s needs both on and off duty as Captain America.

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BLACK WIDOW

BLACK WIDOW

Lotus Evora 400

As the resident spy of the Avengers, Black Widow would need a fast, sleek, exotic car to match her personality. The Lotus Evora 400 would be a perfect fit. With a chassis of bonded aluminum, supple suspension, and mid-engine layout, the Evora 400 is anything but ordinary, just like Black Widow. With a supercharged V-6 the Evora 400 makes 400 horsepower and is capable of a top speed of 186 mph. The suspension and steering are perfectly tuned to allow the vehicle to handle any twists and turns the road throws at it. Whether she’s chasing down a villain, or cruising around the city, the Lotus Evora 400 is a great fit for the Black Widow.

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ASSESS TRADE-IN VALUE AHEAD OF TIME

ASSESS TRADE-IN VALUE AHEAD OF TIME

It is surprising how many auto shoppers do not take the time to determine the trade-in value of their automobile before showing up at the car dealership. Most of the time this is simply due to laziness; however, if a car shopper simply takes a few minutes to get a good feel for the true value of their existing auto, they can get a bigger benefit when buying a new car. Most dealerships use similar resources available to consumers such as Auto Trader or Kelley Blue Book to determine the amount of credit to give shoppers when trading in a vehicle, and will quickly be able to determine if they can “low ball” the shopper on the value of their vehicle when purchasing a new car.

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KNOW WHAT THE DEALER PAID FOR THE CAR

KNOW WHAT THE DEALER PAID FOR THE CAR

In the connected world that everyone lives in today, it is a straightforward task to determine how much auto dealers pay for the vehicles that consumers see on the lot. This information used to be protected better than military secrets; however, one can use various auto valuation websites to ascertain the amount paid for the vehicle by the dealership. Current regulations in the United States require the dealer to provide this information on request as well. With this information in hand, a recommended starting point for consumer negotiations is to offer $500 more than the dealer paid for the vehicle when starting this phase of the purchase process. If the brand of auto is extremely popular, the car dealer may not be willing to sell for this price, but it is a recommended starting point for most auto purchases.

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KNOW YOUR BUDGET

KNOW YOUR BUDGET

A big mistake that many consumers make when buying a new car is not setting a budget before showing up at the dealership. Financial experts recommend that no more than 20 % of a monthly budget should be devoted to automobile related expenses. When making a budget, the cost of car insurance should also be included with the cost of the monthly car loan payment. By not taking the time to set a budget, one can quickly get themselves behind on other bills by taking on an auto loan that is not affordable. Car dealers love customers who make auto purchases based on emotion, so do not fall into this trap by picking a vehicle that does not fit the budget.

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