2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Review – 26 MPG Over 900-Mile Road Trip

Posted by Michael Waterman on April 9th, 2012

The Dodge Grand Caravan minivan is easily one of the best options for a long road trip. With comfortable seating for seven, a rear-entertainment system, and enough space behind the rear seats to stow gear for a five-day jaunt to Southern Utah, we loaded up the car and headed for Moab for an annual spring break adventure.

We’ve reviewed the 2012

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5 Best Family Sedan Deals for March 2012 – Family Sedan Incentives and Rebates

Posted by Michael Waterman on March 16th, 2012

Three Ford sedans and one sedan each from Chevrolet and Dodge represent the biggest family sedan discounts this month. American car companies continue to use incentives and rebates to pull buyers into showrooms and the five vehicles we’ve highlighted below are all worth your attention.

All of these vehicles offer zero-percent financing for qualified buyers and up to $3,000 in cash

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4 Best Minivan Deals for March 2012 – Minivan Incentives and Rebates

Posted by Michael Waterman on March 14th, 2012

The four minivans we’re featuring this month have many good reasons why they’re also four of the most popular minivans you can buy. They’re comfortable. They’re roomy. They’re available in a variety of trims and styles that allow buyers to find the right van for their budget and needs.

Here’s one more reason to consider all of the following four minivans:

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Best Coupe Deals for March 2012 – Coupe Incentives and Rebates

Posted by Michael Waterman on March 13th, 2012

We like a two-door car as much as the next driver. Why not, since coupes look so, well, cool.

Sure, coupes aren’t practical if you have kids. But life isn’t always about practicality, is it? Do you really need to trade-in your less-than-one-year-old iPad 2 for the New iPad? Of course not, but plenty of people are planning to complete that

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Top 3 Sports Car Deals for March 2012 – Sports Car Incentives and Rebates

Posted by Michael Waterman on March 13th, 2012

The three affordable sports cars we’re highlighting this month are also iconic enough they can make grown-men drool like babies.

Each car has its die-hard fans who will argue at length that their choice is the best choice. We’ll let you debate among yourselves.

What isn’t debatable this month is that the three biggest incentive and rebate discounts on affordable sports cars

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Best Minivan Deals for February 2012 – Minivan Incentives and Rebates

Posted by Michael Waterman on February 16th, 2012

Minivans will never be cool. But they will always be the absolute right choice of vehicle for many families.

Minivans are practical, spacious, and in the case of the three vehicles we’re highlighting this month, Top Safety Picks according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

We’ve identified the best minivan deals for January 2012 and included links to minivan incentives

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Best Wagon Deals for February 2012 – Station Wagon Incentives and Rebates

Posted by Michael Waterman on February 15th, 2012

What’s the difference between a crossover and wagon these days? Not so much in many cases.

Take the Ford Flex and the Lincoln MKT. Are these six- or seven-person haulers wagons or crossovers? We think they’re both and we’re actually quite fond of these vehicles.

The Flex is definitely the more common of the two. If you live in California or Michigan,

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5 Best Three-Row SUV Deals for February 2012 – Three-Row SUV Incentives and Rebates

Posted by Michael Waterman on February 15th, 2012

Gas prices are projected to reach $4 or possibly $5 later this year. That may make some buyers second-guess their desire to own a three-row SUV due to their lower fuel efficiency. But frankly, if you need a three-row SUV to drive neighborhood carpool, ferry kids to dance or swim team practice, sometimes a three-row SUV can become

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Top 3 Sports Car Deals for December 2011 – Sports Car Incentives and Rebates

Posted by Michael Waterman on December 12th, 2011

It’s the holiday season. What better time to purchase the sports car you’ve always wanted? The Corvette, Challenger and Mustang are so well known and beloved by their fans, you don’t even have to include the manufacturer’s name before the model when discussing these cars in casual conversation. That says something for the lasting appeal of

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Best Coupe Deals for December 2011 – Coupe Incentives and Rebates

Posted by Michael Waterman on December 9th, 2011

Two-door cars look sleek and stylish though they’re never quite as easy to live with as their sedan counterparts. But who cares, right? If you’re buying a coupe, chances are very good you’re buying an iconic car like a Mustang or a Corvette or a Camaro. So who’s really worried about practicality at this point? Not you.

But when it comes

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