Cheap Sports Cars And The Secret To Owning One
Are you looking for value to money spent? Buying something that has been previously owned could be just what your looking for. Cheap sports cars may only be a dream to a lot of would be sports car drivers. I can only guess how many people would really enjoy the thrill of having the driving experience of a high performance car. Of course the cost of owning a new sports car is out of the financial capabilities of most of us. Don’t forget the high cost of insurance as well.
To keep your costs down your going to need to do your homework. You need to set a budget in advance. Start your research by combing through magazines like auto trader and websites like eBay Motors. This will give you an idea of what to expect to find and how much you may have to
pay. Remember now that a sports car is a borderline racing car. They are very powerful performing, with great sleek looks.
Of course you will have ongoing running expenses. These can be costly. It would be a good idea to research the cost of parts for your future used sports car. This will be part of your budget costs. No cost cutting on the parts for these high end cars. Finding parts for your sports car could be tough. With there not being a lot of sports cars at the wreckers, you may have to have parts custom made. Increasing your costs a lot more.
Also finding a mechanic that can repair sports cars. You’re going to need specialized mechanics with specialized tools to be able to ensure that appropriate and professional repairs are carried out. Not only will such individuals be, in all probability much more expensive than your usual mechanics, you would be very fortunate if you can find one in your town. You should expect to have to do a lot of traveling in order to find suitable mechanical help. Do your do diligence ahead of time and find one before you buy.
A lot of high performance car owners will tell you that such vehicles take ’some getting used too’. Optimum performance will cost you, and will depend very largely on the skill of the driver. So, if you are relatively inexperienced, then please do not expect to get the best out of your car straight away. This in itself could prove too frustrating for many potential owners. One should also take into account the relative risk of driving a high performance car while still being inexperienced.
When considering the purchase of a used sports car, one must look past the romance and excitement of owning such a fine vehicle. There are real concerns and obstacles to be overcome before the full enjoyment and benefit of owning such a cool car can be achieved.
Car Depreciation value problem
Car Depreciation value problem
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Auto Industry’s 10 Best and Worst Cars for Depreciation
Cars, unlike parcels of land, do not appreciate in value over time. They normally depreciate. Moreover, vehicle owners have to know the cars that hold value best. Which cars do not easily depreciate? According to the Consumer Reports’ depreciation ratings, import brands lead in car resale value while the domestic models are on the adverse position.
It was found out that those affordably priced cars like the Toyota Prius hybrid, Scion vehicles and Mini Cooper hold their value better than sports and luxury vehicles in the market. The best cars are made by either Japanese or European nameplates. On the other hand, the worst cars with high depreciation are mostly domestic brands, which are commonly used by rental companies and fleets.
The best and worst cars in depreciation are rated by Consumer Reports based on the difference between the MSRP of a 2004 model when new and its present retail value. The average depreciation was approximately 45 percent over the first 3 years. Those cars that belong to the top 10 are above average while those at the bottom are below average. The Manufacturer Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) of the cars were rounded to the nearest $500.
The best car depreciating rating was given to Toyota Prius. As a fact, there is an overwhelming demand for this particular car. Toyota parts for Prius were further improved by several upgrades that include extra batteries, stealth mode, chargers and solar panels. A used Prius can be had at approximately $22,000. The top 10 best cars for depreciation are Toyota Prius, Mini Cooper ($17,500 to $25,500), Scion xB ($14,000 to $15,000), BMW M3 ($49,000 to $56,500), Lexus RX ($36,000 to $46,000), BMW 6-Series ($72,000 to $79,000), Lexus GX ($46,500), Acura TSX ($30,000), Scion xA ($13,000 to $13,500), and Honda Civic & Civic Hybrid ($14,500 to $24,500).
The worst car in depreciation is Ford Freestar, which has replaced Ford Windstar. Last year, the sales figure of the car was down by 20 percent. Now it has a depreciation value of $19,500 to $29,500 far below the average. Next to Ford Freestar are Ford Crown Victoria ($24,500 to $27,500), Buick Rainier ($31,500 to $33,500), Lincoln Town Car ($42,000 to $50,500), Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan ($18,500 to $27,500), Mercury Grand Marquis ($25,000 to $29,500), GMC Envoy ($26,500 to $37,000), Ford Explorer ($26,500-$36,000), Buick Rendezvous ($25,000 to $28,500), and Chrysler Town & Country ($21,500 to $36,000).
Some cool MGF’s
Some picture of MGF’s I found that looked rather cool!! The first one is mine!!
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Mgf is a Fun Sports Car!
By Mike Cain
The MGF, designed and produced by Rover, is a small mid-engined sports car, with a soft top roof and plenty of boot space. Despite this, it is not renowned for its practicality, but if that is what you are looking for then you are missing the point of the MGF – it is intended to be fun to drive and something of a head turner. The driving position is quite low to the ground, which means when the top is down you get a unique driving experience, it is ideal for the summer months. It grips the road well and has good balance when driving, which is just as well with a 0-60 time of just 8.5 seconds. It responds immediately to the slightest touch on either the accelerator or the break, roaring into life with a great burst of energy, yet slowing quickly without much effort.
However, the slightly cramped cabin (especially when the roof is up) and hard body styling makes for an uncomfortable time when taking in long journeys or negotiating bumpy roads and sharp corners. The plastic rear windscreen means is liable to cloud up, and can become creased and folded where the roof has been put up/down many times. Frequent problems have also been reported with head gaskets on the older models, and this is a common cause of breakdowns.
Second hand values have stayed quite strong, due to Rover restricting the supply, and cars can be picked up from around £3,500 for a 1995 model and upwards, and it proves relatively cheap to run. Fuel consumption is good, at around 38.4 mpg, and with an insurance group of 9/10 cover is cheap as well.
Production is due to begin once more in 2008, courtesy of Nanjing Automobile, at the old Longbridge plant in West Midlands, as well as in their yet to be completed Chinese factory. The MGF is expected to go back on sale in 2009.
All in all the MGF is a fun sports car, with great style and personality, suitably cosy and enjoyable during the winter, and a fast, thrilling ride in the summer sun.
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Geneva 2007: Audi A5
The curtain falls and unveils the Audi A5 at the Geneva motor-show 2007
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RA! RA! RA! for Mitsubishi’s New Diesel Sports Car Concept
If someone – anyone – produced a high performance sports car with a diesel powertrain capable of producing fuel economy equal to that of a little 4 cylinder economy car…well that automaker would have a hit on his hands, guaranteed! Mitsubishi could be one of the first out of the gate if they take their new concept into production. The Mitsubishi RA is not only gorgeous, not only fast, and not only exotic, it’s a diesel. C’mon Mitsubishi, get this baby into production! David Barrett spoke with Chief Designer David O’Connell about his breakthrough concept and got a tour of the new Ra.
Host: David Barrett
Guest: David O’Connell, Mitsubishi Chief Designer
Producer/Editor/Videographer: Cameron Barrett
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America’s sports Cars
A slide show of American sports Cars. Includes a twin turbo C6 Z06 And a short Corvette timeline.
if you don’t like hip-hop then fast foward to 02:51.
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2008 LAAS: Honda FC Sport Concept
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You might recall that Honda has been testing a fuel-cell car in the real world for quite some time now. It’s called the FCX, and it’s not exactly the most attractive car on the road. In fact, if you close your eyes and imagine what a fuel-cell car looks like, you’ll probably imagine something much cooler-looking than the homely FCX.
More recently, Honda rolled out the FCX Clarity. It’s a shapelier fuel-cell sedan, but unless you’re into its technology, there’s still not much to love. With that in mind, Honda’s recently established Advanced Design Studio in Pasadena, California, dreamed up the FC Sport.
As its name implies, the FC Sport is a more extreme version of the typical fuel-cell vehicle. It’s designed to not only attract attention, but also exploit the advantages of hydrogen power for improved performance. Although it uses roughly the same drivetrain components as the FCX Clarity, it strategically places them to help achieve a very low center of gravity and improved weight distribution.
A custom-formed fuel-cell stack sits up front, while the battery pack resides somewhere near the middle, just ahead of the electric motor. Behind that motor sit two storage tanks for the hydrogen fuel. They’re visible through tinted windows and look as if they could have been pulled off a movie prop for Star Wars.
Then again, the whole vehicle has a certain otherworldly look to it. From the abrupt nose up front to the hexagonal, rocket-thruster rear end, the FC Sport is part exotic sports car, part spaceship. Details like Formula 1-style barge boards behind the front wheels and external cooling vents in back add to the effect, along with the 19-inch wheels and low-profile Pirelli P Zero tires.
Honda says the white exterior color was used to convey the vehicle’s environmental friendliness, while the dark windows and wheels hint at its performance personality. Those dark-tinted windows also perform another role by concealing the fact that the interior is nonexistent. Honda says the theoretical setup would be similar to a McLaren F1, with a driver in the middle and two passengers on each side. Given the size of the FC Sport, we’re guessing three adults would be a tight fit no matter how they’re arranged.
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Top 10 best cars at the British Motor Show 2008
http://cars.uk.msn.com – We look at some of the finest cars featured at the British Motor Show 2008
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