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Best
in class: Top 3 cars by style and price -- Recognizing
that beauty is in the mind of the beholder and individuality inspires ice cream
flavors other than vanilla, here are our selections for the model year 2005.
Top
10 coolest -- and affordable -- cars -- Some cars are
hot, some are cool. You can look absolutely chilled -- without breaking the bank
-- in these new models. It's
shocking: 2005 sticker prices rise just slightly -- Sticker
prices on 2005 models are up just 1.5 percent, a modest bump compared with the
3.5 percent boost a year earlier. 10
best car values for 2005 -- When looking for value, price
is only one part of the equation. Fuel economy, greater reliability, resale value
and cost of ownership also have to be factored in. Finding
the best car for you -- There's no best car for everyone,
but there is one for you -- and answering a few questions based on your automotive
needs will help you identify it. Good
and cheap: 5 top budget-stretching rides -- If you're looking
to buy a new car but don't have much room in your budget, check out these five
cheap-but-good cars. The
safest cars to drive -- These days, many consumers are
more interested in a car's safety than its horsepower. Here's a look at some of
the new safety features, and which cars protect you best. Least
reliable vehicles -- If you're among those who delight
in the danger of not getting to work or breaking down in the middle of the night,
you can rely on these vehicles to let you down. Top
10 auto recalls -- Few cars are perfect, but some just
never should have gotten off the assembly line. Record-breaking recalls left millions
of drivers of these cars standing at the bus stop. A
little appreciation for whopping depreciation -- Everyone
knows a new car becomes a used car once it hits the street, but some lose value
faster than their top speed. The
best cars for teens -- Teens and cars are a dangerous
mix. But you can improve the odds for your child by picking the right vehicle.
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Posted: Feb. 15, 2005 |