Category Archives: Chevrolet

Used Chevrolets in New Jersey enjoy Leno’s fame

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The Jay Leno edition Camaro that appeared at this year’s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) auto show in Las Vegas could get car buyers interested in other Chevy muscle cars like used Corvettes in New Jersey.

Most Americans know who Jay Leno is because he has been on TV for over a decade and has an impressive car collection. A special edition Camaro bearing his name was at SEMA this year, according to TopSpeed.com. This Chevy has a pair of T-3 turbos and 3.6-liter that delivers a total of 425 horsepower – 40 percent more muscle than stock.

But the Camaro isn’t Chevrolet‘s only powerhouse. The 2002 Corvette ZO6 made 405 horsepower without any modifications, according to ZO6Vette.com. A 2002 ZO6 normally sells for about $18,000, reports Edmunds.com.

While Jay Leno might like the new Camaro, car shoppers looking for a vehicle that is more than fast enough and considerably less expensive should consider checking out used Corvettes in New Jersey and elsewhere because the ZO6 is a classic example of American muscle.

Good news for GM could inspire buyers to look for used Chevrolets in New York

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GM recently reported that its four core brands performed well in October – a detail that might get people to think about buying used Chevrolets in New York.

GM’s core brands include Buick, Cadillac, GMC and Chevrolet. In October, at total of 177,603 vehicles were sold, which is 4 percent more than in October of 2008, and constitutes GM’s first year-over-year gain since January of 2008. Compared to September, GM’s sales number was 13 percent higher last month.

“We’re very pleased with consumer acceptance to our newest cars, crossovers and trucks,” said Susan Docherty, GM’s vice president of sales. “While we have more work to do, we are making progress and will continue our focus on delivering vehicles and a sales and service experience that brings consumers to Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac – and keeps them coming back.”

Used Chevrolets in New York might not be the only cars that become more popular thanks to GM’s performance last month. Pre-owned models of its other brands might start to sell fast too since consumer confidence could increase because of the company’s sales performance.

Brad Pitt spotted in updated version of used Chevrolet Camaros in New York

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He may be looking more like his character in True Romance with a scruffy beard, but it was Brad Pitt who celebrity photographers spotted checking out a new Camaro SS. Buyers could find a cheaper counterpart with some used Chevrolets in New York, however.

The paparazzo from X17.com didn’t find out why Pitt was checking out the classic looks of the Camaro SS, although it intimated that a recent motorcycle crash might have been the reason to go from two wheels to four.

But while a new SS can top out at more than $30,000, used Chevrolet Camaros in New Yorkcould offer similar performance without the hit to the wallet. It cradles the driver in “position for hard driving” with the capability of the powerful V8 engine, according to a Cars.com review of the 2002 model in SS trim.

“On straighter pavement, the thick tires cling as if they have claws,” notes the website. “Acceleration appears more vigorous from a standstill than at highway speeds, and automatic-transmission shifts are crisp and positive.”

Discontinued models could provide value to buyers of used cars in New York

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Posted in Auto Industry News, Cadillac - DO NOT USE, Chevrolet

As automakers struggle to control costs, models are being dropped and that could mean savings forr buyers considering used cars in New York, according to an Edmunds.com report.

Two losses include the Cadillac CTS-V and the Chevrolet Cobalt SS, two sportier versions of other cars that the reviewers loved, especially the CTS-V whose “handling is exceptional and thankfully, its pricing is more down-to-earth than that of its Teutonic rivals.”

It may also benefit buyers to look at a used Cadillac CTS-V in New York, as well as other discontinued models, because used car values depreciate more rapidly when there are no new cars in the line.

“The CTS makes you feel like you’re piloting a Corvette or a Viper,” noted the Chicago Tribune of the 2005 model, adding, “the V-Series CTS does things you don’t expect from a sedan, and certainly not from a Cadillac.”

For those looking for a more affordable option, used Chevrolet Cobalts in New York that come in the SS trim offer a 260-horsepower engine that helps 0-60 times of less than 60 seconds with 25 mpg combined.

Jessica Alba’s ride could prompt sales of used Chevrolet Tahoes in New Jersey

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Posted in Celebrity Auto News, Chevrolet, GMC - DO NOT USE

No one watched the Fantastic Four to see Jessica Alba compete for an Oscar, but for the body beneath the skintight suit. Likewise, those who have seen her alight from a GMC Yukon could opt for a more affordable used Chevrolet Tahoe in New Jersey, as both SUVs share the same underpinnings.

The A-list star was recently seen exiting her new jet-black Yukon, which allowed the focus to remain on her new ruby-red tresses and figure that couldn’t be hidden by a nondescript black tanktop and skinny jeans. The reporters weren’t able to find out Alba’s rationale for the full-size SUV, but buyers looking for a vehicle that can carry more than the star’s tiny pooch may be attracted to used Chevrolet Tahoes in New Jersey.

That’s because like her Yukon, a Tahoe shares much of the same frame and chassis work that powers the GMC version. Unlike luxury versions of some makes, like Toyota and Lexus, a GMC and Chevrolet SUV pair are more closely linked and look a lot alike on the outside as well.

“It maneuvers better than its external dimensions suggest,” Cars.com reviewers said of the 2005 model, adding that “performance is abundant and the ride is reasonably smooth.”

Executive: Used cars in New York make more sense than new Chevy Volt

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The Chevrolet Volt has received a lot of press attention for the way General Motors marketed the new electric vehicle, but one competing automaker has said that the price and relative economy don’t match up against diesel-power used Audi cars in New York.

“No one is going to pay a $15,000 premium for a car that competes with a (Toyota) Corolla,” Johan de Nysschen, Audi of America president, told MSN Autos. “So there are not enough idiots who will buy it.”

He adds that while electric vehicles represent the future of the automotive industry, they are currently targeted at the “intellectual elite,” while clean diesel vehicles may already be able to offer improved fuel mileage compared to regular gasoline and reduce carbon emissions.

Mr. de Nysschen does have a vested interest in advocating diesel technology, as his Audi cars are available with engines that run on the alternative fuel, but other industry officials have also advocated the use of diesel-powered vehicles.

Although older Audis were not available in the U.S. with diesel engines, parent company Volkswagen has several models that use the engine, and buyers could be interested by used Volkswagen Jettas in New York.

The 2005 model can cost one-fourth the sticker price of a new Volt, and “with wholly predictable handling, it’s simply masterful through curves,” according to a Cars.com review.

Chevy Volt realities could point buyers to used Volkswagen Golfs in New Jersey

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They may be working together on a separate educational program to develop hybrid technologies, but buyers considering used cars in New Jersey may be interested in learning that the Environmental Protection Agency is distancing itself from General Motors’ claim that its new Chevrolet Volt hybrid could get 230 miles per gallon in certain situations.

“The EPA has not tested a Chevy Volt and therefore cannot confirm the fuel economy values claimed by GM,” an administration spokesperson said in a statement. The official did go on to say that the EPA was glad that the automaker was making efforts to develop fuel efficient technology.

There may be one other problem for buyers looking at the Volt, slated to go on sale later next year: it’s expected to cost $40,000, and is not much more efficient than some diesel cars after 200 miles.

For example, used Volkswagen Golfs in New Jersey can get more than 50 miles per gallon, dependent on driving style, not far off from the Volt’s estimated mileage over 200 miles and many are priced at less than half of the price of a new Volt, reported the Atlantic.

Guerilla advertising campaign could inspire purchases of used hybrid cars in New Jersey

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Users of some online video watching services like Hulu and other media may have recently seen an advertisement where an anthropomorphic electric outlet smiled at a 23, with 8-11 flashed underneath. The company behind the commercial recently revealed the explanation, and it could spur interest in used hybrid cars in New Jersey.

General Motors said that the 23 and the plug actually represent 230, the miles per gallon that the 2011 Chevrolet Volt is expected to get when it is tested by the EPA.

There happens to be a slight catch for anyone looking to drive the car for any great distances, however.

“The key to high-mileage performance is for a Volt driver to plug into the electric grid at least once each day,” said Fritz Henderson, GM’s CEO.

What that means is that the car will have to be charged every night, and can only run 40 miles before the gasoline generator kicks in, according to the company.

Buyers looking for a fuel efficient car that maintains efficiency over a longer period may want to take a look at a used Toyota Prius in New Jersey, instead, with models offering better than 50 MPG and no tethering to outlets.

Used Chevrolet Camaros in New Jersey as safe as 2010 models

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Car enthusiasts who have seen crashes involving the new Chevrolet Camaro have seen that it tends to crumple upon impact according to news photos, and now the government finds that in terms of frontal crash ratings, the new model may have similar safety characteristics to used Chevrolet Camaros in New Jersey.

Cars.com reported that unlike other entry-level sports cars, the 2010 model only received four-star ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the effect of frontal crashes on both the driver and passenger, even though “cars have become so advanced that they easily pass the government’s current tests.”

The 2002 model, which was the last Camaro made before the update, received a four-star rating for the driver in similar tests by the government, but received a five-star rating for front passenger safety.

Buyers considering a used Chevrolet Camaro in New Jersey may like the idea of buying a sports car that’s as safe as newer models, with options for a V6 or V8 engine making up to 275 horsepower.

Owners may find poor crash tests for new vehicles reason to buy used cars in New Jersey

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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently crash tested a set of midsize sedans at low speed, and the sticker shock of repair costs could lead buyers to consider used cars in New Jersey.

Bumpers on the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu and 2010 Ford Fusion performed poorly compared to earlier models, and none of the six cars tested attained the institute’s top rating of good.

At speeds of three to six miles per hour, the tests are designed to simulate minor mishaps like backing into another vehicle in a parking lot.

The IIHS reports that construction choices in the Fusion would cost more than $2,500 to repair in tests of the front bumper, while owners of a new Malibu could expect a bill over $2,000 if they backed up into something accidentally based on test results.

“Consumers buy midsize cars for practical reasons,” said Joe Nolan, IIHS senior vice president. There’s nothing practical about a $1,000-plus repair bill after a minor bump in commuter traffic.”