Government and Public Auto Auctions Buy Vehicles and Luxury Cars Cheap
Government and Public Auto Auctions Buy Vehicles and Luxury Cars Cheap
* Have you ever dreamed of owning one of those high end luxury cars but just couldn’t fit it into your budget? * Wouldn’t you like to impress your friends and neighbors when you drive up in that Lexus, BMW Mercedes, Cadillac, a customized SUV or Hummer? * Now you can. * How, you ask? * Answer: Government and Public Auto Auctions! * Each year the federal government sells billions of dollars of seized and forfeited surplus. A large chunkof this is vehicles. Here you can find the high end luxury cars (BMW, Lexus, Cadillac, Mercedes, Ferrari, just to name few) and even custom made Hummer Limousines. You can even find Motorhomes and Motorcycles. * Its an enormous cost to store these vehicles so the government will hold auctions throughout the year to get rid of theseas fast as they can even if the vehicle brings a fraction of what its worth. This is where you can grab a bargain. * These vehicles are usually seized and confiscated from illegal drug dealers and other criminal activity. As you know these people don’t drive around in cheap compact cars. They drive the expensive high end luxury cars SUV’s and custom made vehicles. * Incredible deals are waiting for buyers just like you at auctions held year round. * Auctions can consist of one to two or more lanes. They can all be auctioning off vehicles at the sametime and it gets quite noisy. There’s a lot of moving and crowding around the auction block. The auctioneer will usually have 1 or 2 assistants down on the auction block helping him pick out whose bidding. If you have a question ask one of them. They will help you. Sometimes its hard to understand the auctioneers words. * The auction goes at a fairly quick pace. Most are vehicles are sold in under 5 mins. If you plan on biddingget near the assistant or auctioneer and signal (head nod, hand movement) to indicate you want to get in onthe bidding. If someone bids against you, signal again. * Don’t jump in on the first figure the auctioneer throws out. He knows what the seller is asking for the vehicleso he’ll start asking for bids above that. If he can catch someone off guard and get the bidding started high all the more better for him. He probably gets a commission on each vehicle sold and the higher the price the more money in his pocket. * Unless a vehicle has a minimum set price you can start the bidding as low as you want. If the bidding is going lets say $100 increments and you want to bid half that or even a quarter, tell one of the assistants or auctioneer. * Some Do’s: * I : If this is your first time at a auto auction just go look around and observe the operation before buying. * II : Inspect the vehicle prior to the sale. * III : Read all the rules and regulations. * IV : Find out what fees are involved. * V : Check any warranties or guarantees. * VI : If possible buy at a day sale. You can inspect the vehicle better. * VII : Set a price you are willing to pay for a vehicle and stick to it. * Some Don’ts: * I : Buy a vehicle unless you are convinced it is reliable. You don’t want to sink money into a lemon. * II :Get into a bidding war with another buyer and bid way over your head. * III : Go over your budget. * IV : Get over anxious. * Auto auctions can be fun but they can also be stressful. To make it more fun and rewarding go prepared and stick to your plan. * Each auction has its own method of operating but the basics are pretty much the same. * We’ll look at: I : Warning signs and tips on what to look for when checking out the vehicles prior to the sale. II : General Auction Rules and Regulations: These may vary from auction to auction. III : What these terms mean: a : As Is: b : Buyers Premium: c : Minimum Bid: d : Opening Bid: e : Absolute Auction: f : Reserve Auction: g : Sealed Bid Auctions: h : Arbitrator: * There are a number of different auctions. * You have: a : Federal Government Fleet and Seizure Auctions: b : GSA (General Services Administration) Fleet Auctions: c : State and Local Government: Police, Sheriff, City and County Fleet Vehicles: d : Public Auctions: e : On-Line Auctions: * Lamar Deane is an independent auto dealer knowledgeable in car sales and auto auctions. Learn valuable tips and the terminology and phrases used at auto auctions by visiting http://www.music-mkr.com/carauction.html
Lamar Deane is an independent auto dealer knowledgeable in auto auctions. Learn valuable tips and the terminology and phrases used at auto auctions by visiting http://www.music-mkr.com/carauction.html
The People Transporter
The Volkswagen Type 2 or Transporter (or more popularly known as the Bus ) is generally considered to be the ancestor of the passenger and cargo van. Taking after the VW Beetle ( Type 1 ), the Bus was introduced in 1950. It sparked a wave of imitators like the Ford Econoline, the Dodge A100 and the Chevrolet Corvan, which even sported some utilities similar to VW bus parts like its rear-mounted engine. The Bus’ basic idea is generally credited to a Dutch VW importer, Ben Pon, who in 1947 began drawing a series of designs for the van. The first design was not aerodynamic enough, but was soon improved on the wind-tunnels of Technical University of Braunschweig. Three years later, the more aerodynamic van began to roll out of VW’s Wolfsburg production plant. The Type 2 soon assumed many variations of the basic VW bus parts configuration. Among them were: Delivery van without side windows or rear seats (Panel Van); Delivery van with raised roof (High Roof Panel Van), or Hochdach; Van with side windows and removable rear seats (Kombi, from German Kombinationskraftwagen (combination vehicle), i.e. both a passenger and a cargo vehicle combined); Van with more comfortable interior reminiscent of passenger cars (Bus; also called Caravelle since the third generation); Van with skylight windows and cloth sunroof (Samba-Bus, first generation only; also called Deluxe Microbus); Flatbed truck (Pick-up), or Single Cab, also available with wider load bed; Flatbed truck, Double Cab, with two rows of seats (Crew Cab Pick-up); Camping van (Westy; with Westfalia roof and interior); and semi-camping van that can also still be used as a passenger car and transporter, sacrificing some camping comforts (Multivan, or Weekender, available from the third generation on). During the hippie movement in the United States during the late 60s and early 70s, the Bus became a widely known symbol of the movement. Many of the counterculture sported a Bus as a means of not just transportation but expression as well, with some taking many VW bus parts to new design heights. Those with artistic bents turned the Bus into their own canvas, taking off from the traditional factory paint jobs. Soon, Busses were seen in multi-faceted colors, from the surreal to the psychedelic. Anti-war activists even replaced the VW logo in the front with a painted peace sign. From its utilitarian beginnings to its hippie generation and its present incarnation as the VW Eurovan, the Bus has proven its longevity.
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Why Be Angry About Soaring Gasoline Prices? Posted By : GARKO
I met someone yesterday who is the most optimistic person about the US economy that I have met in well over a year since all the bubbles started bursting. He was quite a smart fellow who owns a print and copy shop and owns a masters degree in economics. No dummy. His viewpoint did make sense. He says that the crash of the dollar means that the US can export goods again and be competitive and that this will usher in a new era of revitalized manufacturing in America and ultimately cause a financial boom. I hope he is right. I am not so sure. But it was at least good to meet someone who has an optimistic viewpoint about the American economy and where it is headed. And this kind of viewpoint really applies to other things too including the price of gas.
The Five Best Rated Cars of 2007
Are you in the market for a new car? Here is the best piece of advice I can offer you before you make any decision. Do your homework. Every year, hundreds of Americans buy a car and later on come to regret their purchase. It s called buyer s regret and there is no excuse for it with the internet at your fingertips.
Car and Driver Magazine wants to help. Every year, they evaluate all of the new cars released by the manufacturers. They make their judgments based on three general areas. They want to know how well a car performs its intended functions. A sport car is supposed to be fast and exhilarating so they expect it to be. Next, they look at factors like its driving manners, a new and exciting body design or interior, or a powerful engine. Finally, they want to know its worth the dollar amount asked. If it an inexpensive car is fast, fun, and practical, then it will certainly be graded well above others.
- BMW 3-Series ” This gem is a 300-hp twin-turbo 3.0-liter version of the classic six. The 3-series zips to 60 in 4.8 seconds and corners at 0.89 g while offering more luxury and space. It also delivers better fuel economy and a quieter, more comfortable ride than its competition. The 3-series is the definitive sports sedan, delivering the driving satisfaction of a sports car in the body of a practical machine.
- Chevrolet Corvette - The composite body of the Corvette hearkens back to the seminal 1953 model. Newer materials, like balsa-core composite floor panels used in the floor panels, combine with a sophisticated structure to yield a car that remains light and agile, despite higher power, bigger brakes, and grippier tires. The Corvette s combination of heritage and sophistication gives it a uniquely American blend of performance, swagger, and everyday livability.
- Chrysler 300 ” The 300 is known for its styling but it s what s on the inside that keeps everyone coming back. Under its hood, there is either a mild V-6 engine for the faint of heart and then there is a wild Hemi V-8s, with up to 425 horses coupled to a five-speed automatic with manual control. The 300 has a huge back seat (even huger in the new-for- 07 long-wheelbase versions), a capacious trunk, and fold-down rear seats to provide cargo utility. The cabin is structurally rigid, free of road-induced vibrations, and impressively quiet.
- Honda Fit ” The Fit, with its 109 horsepower producing engine, won t generate any kind of acceleration like a Ferrari or Corvette, but it generate some pretty attractive fuel-economy numbers. It gets on average 33 city miles per gallon, with 38 highway mpg, according to the EPA. Now, factor that in with its relatively cheap price (anyone can afford one), room enough for four adults, exceptional cargo adaptability with sports-car agility, and you get full fledged economical car with its own unique appeal.
- Volkswagen GTI - The GTI knows how to cut like no other competitor, thanks to its high-powered, turbocharged, direct-injected 2.0-liter four engine that develops 200 horsepower of smooth feeling goodness. More importantly, this little power-packed engine is light enough to maintain excellent balance in the front-drive chassis. While it has the mentality and feel of a race car, the car s designers didn t forget about you, the driver. The GTI possesses an interior finish that belies its price, an optional navigation system, and a long list of other standard features that more expensive cars don t even offer.
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Never get tricked by used car dealers again - (Part 7) Posted By : ajcones
Yet more car selling tricks and scams block your way to buying the perfect and reasonably-priced new or used car. Read on:
