Cars
Yes, price hikes on the models you know and love (and hate) are popping up everywhere. But it's not all bad news. Think percentages and it's unlikely to upset you. Spread out the increase over the five years you pay for the new car and you'll not even notice the difference versus 2007 models. The personal transportation available to us as of August 31st/2007 is pretty impressive, so please abstain from anything that sounds like, "I remember when I first got my license, well.... MSRP's sure didn't look like that."
Chevrolet's compleeeeeeeeetely redesigned Malibu costs around $2,100 more than the old Malibu, the not-so-classy Malibu Classic. Hold your horses (Chevy is offering plenty more of those, speaking of equines), the base Malibu is a very-well equipped car. ABS, air-con, six airbags, XM satellite radio, and 169 horsepower. The optional V6 is one of the General's better engines, too. 252 horses from a 3.6L paired to a 6-speed auto. Chevy's new Malibu Hybrid is 2mpg better than the 4-cylinder on city roads and the highway, but costs more than two grand more than the basic Malibu.
How much should the price increase bother you? Bother-be-gone, the new Malibu is light years ahead of the last.
Some '08 Nissan Frontier's see a modest price increase; the rear-wheel drive King Cab might nab $1.60 more out of your wallet each month. Nissan's Xterra sees a larger increase at $1,080 on the base model. In addition to the rising price comes rise in standard equipment.
Volvo's Cross Country, aka XC70, is totally new for 2008. A new six-cylinder replaces the older, less powerful 5-cylinder in addition to a new six-speed automatic and, most obviously, a new look. Pay $405 extra bucks for the privilege. Right on, brother Gustaf. Take my money. Give me a better car.
When once a Maserati Coupe was available to you without a six-digit price tag, its achingly gorgeous replacement, the GranTurismo, demands $114,650 USD. Only recently a BMW M3 could be your's for not-terribly-more than $50,000. Estimated base price in America for the new V8 M3? $63,000.
Then there's the good news. Chrysler's new minivans (Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country) are fairly innovative people carriers. Optional mid-row seats can do a full swivel, meeting around a pop-up table for Travel Scrabble with the third-row occupants. Add side-curtain airbags, electronic stability control, self-leveling shocks, standard V6 contrasting last year's base 4-cylinder, bigger wheels, better handling and more modern looks cost..... less money than the old Grand Caravan.
Build configurations are down from 11,000 to 1,300 aiding Chrysler in its quest to create an even higher-value vehicle. $22,470 or $27375 for an SXT. Honda's Odyssey may be better, but it'll cost you.
- Toyota Usa Increases Prices On Certain Models
Toyota has revised its price list for most of its models, with increases ranging between 0.3 and 1.7%. The only models that remain unaffected from price changes are the 2008 Sequoia SUV, the 2008 Tacoma pickup truck, the 2009 Corolla and the 2009 Matrix...
- Chevy Introduces New Malibu Ltz With 4-cylinder Engine
Equipped with GM’s 2.4L 4-cylinder Ecotec engine, the LTZ is the newest member to join the Malibu family. The 169Hp strong 2.4L unit is partnered with a 6-speed automatic transmission and according to Chevy, EPA-estimated fuel economy for this...
- 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Prices Announced
Chevy came out today with the price list for its all-new 2008 Malibu sedan lineup that will arrive in dealerships this November. Prices kick off at $19,995 for the base LS that’s equipped with a 169Hp 4-cylinder 2.4L and go all the way up to $26,995...
- 6 American Cars With Big Incentives Now
Showcasing eight new car deals, CNNMoney.com is paying particular attention to American-branded automobiles. Ranked below in terms of their goodness; not just the $ amount in the commercials you see, these six cars are a lot cheaper than what manufacturer...
- Malibu Ltz - Four Cylinders, Six Speeds, 32mpg
Five years ago, the introduction of a more fuel efficient and very well-equipped Chevrolet Malibu would not have garnered a mention. Anywhere. Now, the Malibu is a North American Car of the Year and multiple award-winning product of the General Motors...
Cars
PRICE HIKES ARE EVERYWHERE
Yes, price hikes on the models you know and love (and hate) are popping up everywhere. But it's not all bad news. Think percentages and it's unlikely to upset you. Spread out the increase over the five years you pay for the new car and you'll not even notice the difference versus 2007 models. The personal transportation available to us as of August 31st/2007 is pretty impressive, so please abstain from anything that sounds like, "I remember when I first got my license, well.... MSRP's sure didn't look like that."Chevrolet's compleeeeeeeeetely redesigned Malibu costs around $2,100 more than the old Malibu, the not-so-classy Malibu Classic. Hold your horses (Chevy is offering plenty more of those, speaking of equines), the base Malibu is a very-well equipped car. ABS, air-con, six airbags, XM satellite radio, and 169 horsepower. The optional V6 is one of the General's better engines, too. 252 horses from a 3.6L paired to a 6-speed auto. Chevy's new Malibu Hybrid is 2mpg better than the 4-cylinder on city roads and the highway, but costs more than two grand more than the basic Malibu.
How much should the price increase bother you? Bother-be-gone, the new Malibu is light years ahead of the last.
Some '08 Nissan Frontier's see a modest price increase; the rear-wheel drive King Cab might nab $1.60 more out of your wallet each month. Nissan's Xterra sees a larger increase at $1,080 on the base model. In addition to the rising price comes rise in standard equipment.
Volvo's Cross Country, aka XC70, is totally new for 2008. A new six-cylinder replaces the older, less powerful 5-cylinder in addition to a new six-speed automatic and, most obviously, a new look. Pay $405 extra bucks for the privilege. Right on, brother Gustaf. Take my money. Give me a better car.
When once a Maserati Coupe was available to you without a six-digit price tag, its achingly gorgeous replacement, the GranTurismo, demands $114,650 USD. Only recently a BMW M3 could be your's for not-terribly-more than $50,000. Estimated base price in America for the new V8 M3? $63,000.
Then there's the good news. Chrysler's new minivans (Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country) are fairly innovative people carriers. Optional mid-row seats can do a full swivel, meeting around a pop-up table for Travel Scrabble with the third-row occupants. Add side-curtain airbags, electronic stability control, self-leveling shocks, standard V6 contrasting last year's base 4-cylinder, bigger wheels, better handling and more modern looks cost..... less money than the old Grand Caravan.
Build configurations are down from 11,000 to 1,300 aiding Chrysler in its quest to create an even higher-value vehicle. $22,470 or $27375 for an SXT. Honda's Odyssey may be better, but it'll cost you.
- Toyota Usa Increases Prices On Certain Models
Toyota has revised its price list for most of its models, with increases ranging between 0.3 and 1.7%. The only models that remain unaffected from price changes are the 2008 Sequoia SUV, the 2008 Tacoma pickup truck, the 2009 Corolla and the 2009 Matrix...
- Chevy Introduces New Malibu Ltz With 4-cylinder Engine
Equipped with GM’s 2.4L 4-cylinder Ecotec engine, the LTZ is the newest member to join the Malibu family. The 169Hp strong 2.4L unit is partnered with a 6-speed automatic transmission and according to Chevy, EPA-estimated fuel economy for this...
- 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Prices Announced
Chevy came out today with the price list for its all-new 2008 Malibu sedan lineup that will arrive in dealerships this November. Prices kick off at $19,995 for the base LS that’s equipped with a 169Hp 4-cylinder 2.4L and go all the way up to $26,995...
- 6 American Cars With Big Incentives Now
Showcasing eight new car deals, CNNMoney.com is paying particular attention to American-branded automobiles. Ranked below in terms of their goodness; not just the $ amount in the commercials you see, these six cars are a lot cheaper than what manufacturer...
- Malibu Ltz - Four Cylinders, Six Speeds, 32mpg
Five years ago, the introduction of a more fuel efficient and very well-equipped Chevrolet Malibu would not have garnered a mention. Anywhere. Now, the Malibu is a North American Car of the Year and multiple award-winning product of the General Motors...