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2002 - 2003 Buyer's Guide
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Jun 10, 2004 22:10:26 |
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2003 Automaker Guides
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What's New in 2003
From the A4 Cabriolet to the Nissan 350Z.
2002 vs. 2003
New car...or newer car?
All About Rebates
Understanding rebates is the first step to getting a great deal.
Teen Buying Guide
Figure out the best, and safest, first car purchase.
Shop Smart
From reviews to configurators, everything you need is at your fingertips.
Safety Guide
New cars are getting safer every year.
Car Reviews
Read what the experts and consumer have to say about the newest new cars.
Auto Shows
Check out the latest and greatest, straight from the Auto Shows
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Have a question? Ask the editor...
Years from now, when scribes and scholars look back at the industry of automaking, they will point to this time as a golden age, an era of advancement in technology, safety, styling and emissions. In just the past few years, we have witnessed the introduction of vehicles and components that have dramatically improved the most important things a car must do:
1. Braking:
Today, almost all automakers include "ABS" braking systems as standard equipment. And though General Motors recently decided to pull back from that policy, competitive pressure will hopefully make them reconsider.
2. Accidents:
True, air bags are not the cure-all we once thought they would be -- but as technology has improved, so have air bags. We've also learned that air bags aren't enough. Along with advanced air bag technology, all cars should have available traction control systems. At the very least, front and side air bags should be mandatory as standard equipment for
all
new vehicles.
3. Performance:
Technology, such as the Subaru all-wheel-drive, has made driving more fun -- and safe-- than ever before.
4. Styling:
Technological advancements in the way automakers build cars have made it less expensive and more creative than ever. Today, even people shopping for new cars at a price tag of less than $10,000 can get a vehicle that looks nice, rides nice and is solidly dependable.
5. Quality:
Again, technology has played a role in making cars more dependable. But so to have the automakers, by shifting focus from quick and easy marketing ploys to product-led efforts. The premise of "if you build good cars, they will come" has been proven by the likes of Bob Lutz at General Motors, Honda, and Nissan.
6. Information:
Today's emphasis on up-front information has been especially significant to the auto industry. Now, new car shoppers can log onto the Internet and find out everything there is to know about a car. In the old days, you'd walk onto the lot and hope for the best. Now, chances are you'll know as much or more than the salesperson you speak with. That's the power of the Internet.
It is, indeed, a good time to drive a car, and a great time to buy one, what with quality vehicles on the lots and automakers offering incredible incentives. Some are still offering 0% financing -- many up to five years, and others with no payments for a year. But that shouldn't cause anyone to rush into a purchase. Before you buy, check out our 2003 Buyers Guide. It's full of information about new and redesigned cars, rebates, and safety information. There's even a comparison between buying a "new" 2002, or a "newer" 2003, and every major automaker's changes are noted under "Automaker Guides". If you don't find an answer to your questions,
send us an e-mail
and we'll do our best to get back to you with an answer. |
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