Kategoria BISAC: Transportation >> Automotive - Buyer's Guides

There are lots of books about the classic BMW Boxers; their history, performance, lineage, and the minutiae of its specification. But none of them concentrate entirely on telling you what to look for when buying one secondhand. That's what this book is about - it is a straightforward, practical guide to buying a used Boxer twin. It doesn't list all the correct colour combinations for each year or analyse the bike's design philosophy - there are excellent books listed at the end of this one that do all of that - but it will help you avoid buying a dud. Point by point, it takes the reader...

You're not most people. You know that used luxury cars are the greatest deal going.

For around $5,000, you can drive a top-of-the-line flagship luxury car that is still classier, faster, and more comfortable than new cars sold today. The only downside may be that your friends think you have too much money to spend, because no one will be able to guess you...

The 190 (W 201) was a landmark car for Mercedes-Benz: the predecessor to today's C-Class models, it was the company's first compact saloon (sedan) and combined advanced engineering with a new direction in body styling, later followed by the W124 and R129 series. Engines available included robust petrol and diesel 'fours', as well as a silky 'straight-six'. The sporting 190 E 2.3-16 and 2.5-16 models, initially developed with Cosworth, took Mercedes to new levels of performance. Altogether, nearly 1.9 million cars were produced, and today the 190 is an increasingly sought-after modern...

If you or a loved one is in the market for a used car, this straightforward and often amusing guide offers everything you need to avoid common scams, make a confident buying decision, and ultimately purchase a great vehicle at a fair price.

Relaying lessons learned over 43 years in the car business, Bob Bruckert pulls back the curtain on an intimidating world as he walks you through every step of the purchasing process. From determining the right vehicle for your needs to signing the final paperwork, it's all here and presented in a relatable and easy-to-understand format.

Looking for a new car? Feeling anxious about the negotiation process? Never fear, the Rebel Negotiator is here.

As the great boxer Mike Tyson has said, "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." How you react to that punch as a new car buyer is the difference between success and total failure once you enter the dealership. The average American will purchase nine new cars in a lifetime, according to IHS Automotive, an automotive research firm. No matter how many cars you buy, each purchase is probably stressful and anxiety-laden. It's been said that the average person...