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Kia Amanti Sedan Pricing and Research

Wednesday, September 5th, 2007

Get a Price Quote on a New Kia Amanti
Get a Repair Manual for a Kia Amanti
Get an Insurance Quote For Your Kia Amanti
Vehicle Specifications

When shopping for an Kia online, it’s best to do your research first and find out the true invoice price for the car. You can find invoice pricing at websites like Edmunds.com After you know the invoice price of your Kia, the next step is to get a price quote. I use Invoice Dealers to get a price quote from a local dealer. This service puts you in touch with a dealer in your area and most of the time results in the lowest price without having to haggle on price. Once you get a price quote you can compare it to invoice price and negotiate through email. This keeps you out of the showroom and gives you the edge when negotiating.

Every owner should have a repair manual for their car, even if they never lift a wrench on their car. AllData has a cool Online Repair Manual for your Kia which has excellent indepth repair procedures, as well as Recall and TSB information. The Recall and TSB information is very valuable for all car owners and could save you tons of money when taking your Kia in for Repair.

Available Trim Levels for the Kia Amanti:
Sedan

Specifications:

Trim Level: Sedan

Pricing:

Invoice Price: $22,115 *
MSRP: $24,995 *
Destination Charge: $540 *

Dimensions:


Number of Doors: 4
Standard Seating: 5
Wheelbase:
110.20
Curb Weight (Manual Trans): No data
Curb Weight (Auto Trans): 4021
Front Leg Room: 43.70
Rear Leg Room: 37.20
Front Shoulder Room: 58.10
Rear Shoulder Room: 57.50

Warranty Information:

Basic Warranty: 60/60,000
Powertrain Warranty: 120/100,000
Rust Warranty: 60/100,000

Drivetrain Information:

Engine: Std. - 3.5L 200 hp V6(3497,200 @ 5500 RPM,220 @ 3500 RPM,24/DOHC,3.66 X 3.38,10.0:1,Gas/MPFI,No,No)
Displacement (Liters): 3.5
Horsepower: 200 @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 220 @ 3500 RPM
Valve Configuration: DOHC
Fuel Type: Gas
Turbocharger: No
Supercharger: No
Transmission: Std. - 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive

*All information is accurate for the 2004 Model Year. For current pricing please check with Manufacturer or other Research Sites online.

Nissan Armada SE 4WD Pricing and Research

Monday, November 27th, 2006

Get a Price Quote on a New Nissan Armada
Get a Repair Manual for a Nissan Armada
Get an Insurance Quote For Your Nissan Armada
Vehicle Specifications

When shopping for an Nissan online, it’s best to do your research first and find out the true invoice price for the car. You can find invoice pricing at websites like Edmunds.com After you know the invoice price of your Nissan, the next step is to get a price quote. I use Invoice Dealers to get a price quote from a local dealer. This service puts you in touch with a dealer in your area and most of the time results in the lowest price without having to haggle on price. Once you get a price quote you can compare it to invoice price and negotiate through email. This keeps you out of the showroom and gives you the edge when negotiating.

Every owner should have a repair manual for their car, even if they never lift a wrench on their car. AllData has a cool Online Repair Manual for your Nissan which has excellent indepth repair procedures, as well as Recall and TSB information. The Recall and TSB information is very valuable for all car owners and could save you tons of money when taking your Nissan in for Repair.

Available Trim Levels for the Nissan Armada:
SE 4WD

Specifications:

Trim Level: SE 4WD

Pricing:

Invoice Price: $32,820 *
MSRP: $36,100 *
Destination Charge: $650 *

Dimensions:


Number of Doors: 4
Standard Seating: 8
Wheelbase:
123.20
Curb Weight (Manual Trans): No data
Curb Weight (Auto Trans): 5289
Front Leg Room: 41.80
Rear Leg Room: 41.90
Front Shoulder Room: 65.10
Rear Shoulder Room: 64.50

Warranty Information:

Basic Warranty: 36/36,000
Powertrain Warranty: 60/60,000
Rust Warranty: 60/Unlimited

Drivetrain Information:

Engine: Std. - 5.6L 305 hp V8(5552,305 @ 4900 RPM,385 @ 3600 RPM,32/DOHC,3.86 X 3.62,9.8:1,Gas/SEFI,No,No)
Displacement (Liters): 5.6
Horsepower: 305 @ 4900 RPM
Torque: 385 @ 3600 RPM
Valve Configuration: DOHC
Fuel Type: Gas
Turbocharger: No
Supercharger: No
Transmission: Std. - 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive

*All information is accurate for the 2004 Model Year. For current pricing please check with Manufacturer or other Research Sites online.

Nissan Altima 2.5 Pricing and Research

Friday, November 24th, 2006

Get a Price Quote on a New Nissan Altima
Get a Repair Manual for a Nissan Altima
Get an Insurance Quote For Your Nissan Altima
Vehicle Specifications

When shopping for an Nissan online, it’s best to do your research first and find out the true invoice price for the car. You can find invoice pricing at websites like Edmunds.com After you know the invoice price of your Nissan, the next step is to get a price quote. I use Invoice Dealers to get a price quote from a local dealer. This service puts you in touch with a dealer in your area and most of the time results in the lowest price without having to haggle on price. Once you get a price quote you can compare it to invoice price and negotiate through email. This keeps you out of the showroom and gives you the edge when negotiating.

Every owner should have a repair manual for their car, even if they never lift a wrench on their car. AllData has a cool Online Repair Manual for your Nissan which has excellent indepth repair procedures, as well as Recall and TSB information. The Recall and TSB information is very valuable for all car owners and could save you tons of money when taking your Nissan in for Repair.

Available Trim Levels for the Nissan Altima:
2.5

Specifications:

Trim Level: 2.5

Pricing:

Invoice Price: $16,464 *
MSRP: $16,850 *
Destination Charge: $560 *

Dimensions:


Number of Doors: 4
Standard Seating: 5
Wheelbase:
110.20
Curb Weight (Manual Trans): 3001
Curb Weight (Auto Trans): 3049
Front Leg Room: 43.90
Rear Leg Room: 36.40
Front Shoulder Room: 56.70
Rear Shoulder Room: 56.10

Warranty Information:

Basic Warranty: 36/36,000
Powertrain Warranty: 60/60,000
Rust Warranty: 60/Unlimited

Drivetrain Information:

Engine: Std. - 2.5L 175 hp I4(2488,175 @ 6000 RPM,180 @ 4000 RPM,16/DOHC,3.50 X 3.94,9.5:1,Gas/SEFI,No,No) | Opt. - 2.5L 170 hp I4(2488,170 @ 6000 RPM,175 @ 4000 RPM,16/DOHC,3.50 X 3.94,9.5:1,Gas/SEFI,No,No)
Displacement (Liters): 2.5
Horsepower: 170 @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 175 @ 4000 RPM
Valve Configuration: DOHC
Fuel Type: Gas
Turbocharger: No
Supercharger: No
Transmission: Std. - 5-Speed Manual Overdrive | Opt. - 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive

*All information is accurate for the 2004 Model Year. For current pricing please check with Manufacturer or other Research Sites online.

Nissan Altima 2.5 Pricing and Research

Thursday, November 23rd, 2006

Get a Price Quote on a New Nissan Altima
Get a Repair Manual for a Nissan Altima
Get an Insurance Quote For Your Nissan Altima
Vehicle Specifications

When shopping for an Nissan online, it’s best to do your research first and find out the true invoice price for the car. You can find invoice pricing at websites like Edmunds.com After you know the invoice price of your Nissan, the next step is to get a price quote. I use Invoice Dealers to get a price quote from a local dealer. This service puts you in touch with a dealer in your area and most of the time results in the lowest price without having to haggle on price. Once you get a price quote you can compare it to invoice price and negotiate through email. This keeps you out of the showroom and gives you the edge when negotiating.

Every owner should have a repair manual for their car, even if they never lift a wrench on their car. AllData has a cool Online Repair Manual for your Nissan which has excellent indepth repair procedures, as well as Recall and TSB information. The Recall and TSB information is very valuable for all car owners and could save you tons of money when taking your Nissan in for Repair.

Available Trim Levels for the Nissan Altima:
2.5

Specifications:

Trim Level: 2.5

Pricing:

Invoice Price: $16,464 *
MSRP: $16,850 *
Destination Charge: $560 *

Dimensions:


Number of Doors: 4
Standard Seating: 5
Wheelbase:
110.20
Curb Weight (Manual Trans): 3001
Curb Weight (Auto Trans): 3049
Front Leg Room: 43.90
Rear Leg Room: 36.40
Front Shoulder Room: 56.70
Rear Shoulder Room: 56.10

Warranty Information:

Basic Warranty: 36/36,000
Powertrain Warranty: 60/60,000
Rust Warranty: 60/Unlimited

Drivetrain Information:

Engine: Std. - 2.5L 175 hp I4(2488,175 @ 6000 RPM,180 @ 4000 RPM,16/DOHC,3.50 X 3.94,9.5:1,Gas/SEFI,No,No) | Opt. - 2.5L 170 hp I4(2488,170 @ 6000 RPM,175 @ 4000 RPM,16/DOHC,3.50 X 3.94,9.5:1,Gas/SEFI,No,No)
Displacement (Liters): 2.5
Horsepower: 170 @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 175 @ 4000 RPM
Valve Configuration: DOHC
Fuel Type: Gas
Turbocharger: No
Supercharger: No
Transmission: Std. - 5-Speed Manual Overdrive | Opt. - 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive

*All information is accurate for the 2004 Model Year. For current pricing please check with Manufacturer or other Research Sites online.

Audi allroad quattro 2.7 T Pricing and Research

Thursday, November 16th, 2006

Get a Price Quote on a New Audi allroad quattro
Get a Repair Manual for a Audi allroad quattro
Get an Insurance Quote For Your Audi allroad quattro
Vehicle Specifications

When shopping for an Audi online, it’s best to do your research first and find out the true invoice price for the car. You can find invoice pricing at websites like Edmunds.com After you know the invoice price of your Audi, the next step is to get a price quote. I use Invoice Dealers to get a price quote from a local dealer. This service puts you in touch with a dealer in your area and most of the time results in the lowest price without having to haggle on price. Once you get a price quote you can compare it to invoice price and negotiate through email. This keeps you out of the showroom and gives you the edge when negotiating.

Every owner should have a repair manual for their car, even if they never lift a wrench on their car. AllData has a cool Online Repair Manual for your Audi which has excellent indepth repair procedures, as well as Recall and TSB information. The Recall and TSB information is very valuable for all car owners and could save you tons of money when taking your Audi in for Repair.

Available Trim Levels for the Audi allroad quattro:
2.7 T

Specifications:

Trim Level: 2.7 T

Pricing:

Invoice Price: $36,192 *
MSRP: $39,950 *
Destination Charge: $720 *

Dimensions:


Number of Doors: 4
Standard Seating: 5
Wheelbase:
108.50
Curb Weight (Manual Trans): 4178
Curb Weight (Auto Trans): No data
Front Leg Room: 41.30
Rear Leg Room: 37.30
Front Shoulder Room: 58.60
Rear Shoulder Room: 56.90

Warranty Information:

Basic Warranty: 48/50,000
Powertrain Warranty: 48/50,000
Rust Warranty: 144/Unlimited

Drivetrain Information:

Engine: Std. - 2.7L 250 hp V6(2671,250 @ 5800 RPM,258 @ 1850 RPM,30/DOHC,3.19 X 3.40,9.3:1,Gas/SEFI,Yes,No)
Displacement (Liters): 2.7
Horsepower: 250 @ 5800 RPM
Torque: 258 @ 1850 RPM
Valve Configuration: DOHC
Fuel Type: Gas
Turbocharger: Yes
Supercharger: No
Transmission: Std. - 6-Speed Manual Overdrive

*All information is accurate for the 2004 Model Year. For current pricing please check with Manufacturer or other Research Sites online.

Oldsmobile Alero GL2 Sedan Pricing and Research

Sunday, November 5th, 2006

Get a Price Quote on a New Oldsmobile Alero
Get a Repair Manual for a Oldsmobile Alero
Get an Insurance Quote For Your Oldsmobile Alero
Vehicle Specifications

When shopping for an Oldsmobile online, it’s best to do your research first and find out the true invoice price for the car. You can find invoice pricing at websites like Edmunds.com After you know the invoice price of your Oldsmobile, the next step is to get a price quote. I use Invoice Dealers to get a price quote from a local dealer. This service puts you in touch with a dealer in your area and most of the time results in the lowest price without having to haggle on price. Once you get a price quote you can compare it to invoice price and negotiate through email. This keeps you out of the showroom and gives you the edge when negotiating.

Every owner should have a repair manual for their car, even if they never lift a wrench on their car. AllData has a cool Online Repair Manual for your Oldsmobile which has excellent indepth repair procedures, as well as Recall and TSB information. The Recall and TSB information is very valuable for all car owners and could save you tons of money when taking your Oldsmobile in for Repair.

Available Trim Levels for the Oldsmobile Alero:
GL2 Sedan

Specifications:

Trim Level: GL2 Sedan

Pricing:

Invoice Price: $20,116 *
MSRP: $21,985 *
Destination Charge: $625 *

Dimensions:


Number of Doors: 4
Standard Seating: 5
Wheelbase:
107.00
Curb Weight (Manual Trans): No data
Curb Weight (Auto Trans): 3088
Front Leg Room: 42.10
Rear Leg Room: 36.30
Front Shoulder Room: 53.60
Rear Shoulder Room: 52.40

Warranty Information:

Basic Warranty: 36/36,000
Powertrain Warranty: 36/36,000
Rust Warranty: 72/100,000

Drivetrain Information:

Engine: Std. - 3.4L 170 hp V6(3350,170 @ 4800 RPM,200 @ 4000 RPM,12/OHV,3.62 X 3.31,9.5:1,Gas/SEFI,No,No)
Displacement (Liters): 3.4
Horsepower: 170 @ 4800 RPM
Torque: 200 @ 4000 RPM
Valve Configuration: OHV
Fuel Type: Gas
Turbocharger: No
Supercharger: No
Transmission: Std. - 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive

*All information is accurate for the 2004 Model Year. For current pricing please check with Manufacturer or other Research Sites online.

Suzuki Aerio SX AWD Pricing and Research

Thursday, November 2nd, 2006

Get a Price Quote on a New Suzuki Aerio SX
Get a Repair Manual for a Suzuki Aerio SX
Get an Insurance Quote For Your Suzuki Aerio SX
Vehicle Specifications

When shopping for an Suzuki online, it’s best to do your research first and find out the true invoice price for the car. You can find invoice pricing at websites like Edmunds.com After you know the invoice price of your Suzuki, the next step is to get a price quote. I use Invoice Dealers to get a price quote from a local dealer. This service puts you in touch with a dealer in your area and most of the time results in the lowest price without having to haggle on price. Once you get a price quote you can compare it to invoice price and negotiate through email. This keeps you out of the showroom and gives you the edge when negotiating.

Every owner should have a repair manual for their car, even if they never lift a wrench on their car. AllData has a cool Online Repair Manual for your Suzuki which has excellent indepth repair procedures, as well as Recall and TSB information. The Recall and TSB information is very valuable for all car owners and could save you tons of money when taking your Suzuki in for Repair.

Available Trim Levels for the Suzuki Aerio SX:
AWD

Specifications:

Trim Level: AWD

Pricing:

Invoice Price: $16,120 *
MSRP: $17,149 *
Destination Charge: $500 *

Dimensions:


Number of Doors: 5
Standard Seating: 5
Wheelbase:
97.60
Curb Weight (Manual Trans): No data
Curb Weight (Auto Trans): 2932
Front Leg Room: 41.40
Rear Leg Room: 35.20
Front Shoulder Room: 53.70
Rear Shoulder Room: 52.90

Warranty Information:

Basic Warranty: 36/36,000
Powertrain Warranty: 84/100,000
Rust Warranty: 36/Unlimited

Drivetrain Information:

Engine: Std. - 2.3L 155 hp I4(2294,155 @ 5400 RPM,152 @ 3000 RPM,16/DOHC,No data,No data,Gas/MPFI,No,No)
Displacement (Liters): 2.3
Horsepower: 155 @ 5400 RPM
Torque: 152 @ 3000 RPM
Valve Configuration: DOHC
Fuel Type: Gas
Turbocharger: No
Supercharger: No
Transmission: Std. - 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive

*All information is accurate for the 2004 Model Year. For current pricing please check with Manufacturer or other Research Sites online.

Dodge Dakota Sport Plus Quad Cab 4WD Pricing and Research

Sunday, October 22nd, 2006

Get a Price Quote on a New Dodge Dakota
Get a Repair Manual for a Dodge Dakota
Get an Insurance Quote For Your Dodge Dakota
Vehicle Specifications

When shopping for an Dodge online, it’s best to do your research first and find out the true invoice price for the car. You can find invoice pricing at websites like Edmunds.com After you know the invoice price of your Dodge, the next step is to get a price quote. I use Invoice Dealers to get a price quote from a local dealer. This service puts you in touch with a dealer in your area and most of the time results in the lowest price without having to haggle on price. Once you get a price quote you can compare it to invoice price and negotiate through email. This keeps you out of the showroom and gives you the edge when negotiating.

Every owner should have a repair manual for their car, even if they never lift a wrench on their car. AllData has a cool Online Repair Manual for your Dodge which has excellent indepth repair procedures, as well as Recall and TSB information. The Recall and TSB information is very valuable for all car owners and could save you tons of money when taking your Dodge in for Repair.

Available Trim Levels for the Dodge Dakota:
Sport Plus Quad Cab 4WD

Specifications:

Trim Level: Sport Plus Quad Cab 4WD

Pricing:

Invoice Price: $24,012 *
MSRP: $26,340 *
Destination Charge: $645 *

Dimensions:


Number of Doors: 4
Standard Seating: 5
Wheelbase:
131.10
Curb Weight (Manual Trans): 4424
Curb Weight (Auto Trans): 4466
Front Leg Room: 41.90
Rear Leg Room: 36.00
Front Shoulder Room: 57.20
Rear Shoulder Room: 57.40

Warranty Information:

Basic Warranty: 36/36,000
Powertrain Warranty: 84/70,000
Rust Warranty: 60/100,000

Drivetrain Information:

Engine: Std. - 3.7L 210 hp V6(3701,210 @ 5200 RPM,235 @ 4000 RPM,12/SOHC,3.66 X 3.57,9.1:1,Gas/SEFI,No,No) | Opt. - 4.7L 230 hp V8(4701,230 @ 4800 RPM,295 @ 3200 RPM,16/SOHC,3.66 X 3.40,9.3:1,Gas/SEFI,No,No)
Displacement (Liters): 3.7
Horsepower: 210 @ 5200 RPM
Torque: 235 @ 4000 RPM
Valve Configuration: SOHC
Fuel Type: Gas
Turbocharger: No
Supercharger: No
Transmission: Std. - 5-Speed Manual Overdrive | Opt. - 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive

*All information is accurate for the 2004 Model Year. For current pricing please check with Manufacturer or other Research Sites online.

GMC Canyon Pricing and Research

Sunday, September 17th, 2006

Get a Price Quote on a New GMC Canyon
Get a Repair Manual for a GMC Canyon
Get an Insurance Quote For Your GMC Canyon
Vehicle Specifications

When shopping for an GMC online, it’s best to do your research first and find out the true invoice price for the car. You can find invoice pricing at websites like Edmunds.com After you know the invoice price of your GMC, the next step is to get a price quote. I use Invoice Dealers to get a price quote from a local dealer. This service puts you in touch with a dealer in your area and most of the time results in the lowest price without having to haggle on price. Once you get a price quote you can compare it to invoice price and negotiate through email. This keeps you out of the showroom and gives you the edge when negotiating.

Every owner should have a repair manual for their car, even if they never lift a wrench on their car. AllData has a cool Online Repair Manual for your GMC which has excellent indepth repair procedures, as well as Recall and TSB information. The Recall and TSB information is very valuable for all car owners and could save you tons of money when taking your GMC in for Repair.

Available Trim Levels for the GMC Canyon:
SLE Z71 Ext. Cab 4WD

Specifications:

Trim Level: SLE Z71 Ext. Cab 4WD

Pricing:

Invoice Price: $22,159 *
MSRP: $24,485 *
Destination Charge: $635 *

Dimensions:


Number of Doors: 4
Standard Seating: 4
Wheelbase:
125.90
Curb Weight (Manual Trans): 3802
Curb Weight (Auto Trans): 3910
Front Leg Room: 44.00
Rear Leg Room: 23.10
Front Shoulder Room: 57.10
Rear Shoulder Room: 57.20

Warranty Information:

Basic Warranty: 36/36,000
Powertrain Warranty: 36/36,000
Rust Warranty: 72/100,000

Drivetrain Information:

Engine: Std. - 2.8L 175 hp I4(2770,175 @ 5600 RPM,185 @ 2800 RPM,16/DOHC,3.66 X 4.00,10.0:1,Gas/SEFI,No,No) | Opt. - 3.5L 220 hp I5(3460,220 @ 5600 RPM,225 @ 2800 RPM,20/DOHC,3.66 X 4.00,10.0:1,Gas/SEFI,No,No)
Displacement (Liters): 2.8
Horsepower: 175 @ 5600 RPM
Torque: 185 @ 2800 RPM
Valve Configuration: DOHC
Fuel Type: Gas
Turbocharger: No
Supercharger: No
Transmission: Std. - 5-Speed Manual Overdrive | Opt. - 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive

*All information is accurate for the 2004 Model Year. For current pricing please check with Manufacturer or other Research Sites online.