Reviewing our experience with Hertz Rent2Buy, including the entire process and what we liked and did not like about it. Includes tips for getting the most out of the test drive.
Is an Extended Car Warranty Worth It?
April 6, 2010 by 4 Comments
This is part of a seven-post series discussing our journey to buy a new car. Scroll to the bottom of this post to explore the entire series. The series took a brief break while I wrapped up my transaction with Hertz, but I’m ready to wrap up the series this week with a Rent2Buy review. [...]
Should You Buy a New or Used Car?
March 26, 2010 by 18 Comments
Today’s guest post from Jason at My Money Minute explores the basic question at the heart of every car purchase–should we buy New or Used? Jason offers rebuttals to some of the most commonly quotes reasons for buying new.
Would You Buy a Rental Car?
March 23, 2010 by 109 Comments
Recently, we decided to purchase a vehicle from a rental company. Having gone through the experience, there are some definite pros and cons we learned from the experience, which we are sharing here today.
Using Consumer Reports to Select a Car
March 21, 2010 by 4 Comments
I walk you through some of the various tools available to find the perfect car on Consumer Reports. Includes screen shots of some of the tools!
How to Sell Your Car on Craigslist Quickly
March 17, 2010 by 68 Comments
A few weeks ago, I sold my aging Dodge Intrepid on Craigslist for $300 more than I wanted and in under 4 hours. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to repeat my success, including my best tips for getting the best possible price!
Our One-Car Experiment and Car Decision
March 15, 2010 by 22 Comments
As our older car broke down a few month ago, we decided to experiment with being a one-car family for a little while. With the baby, it proved to be difficult, and we ultimately made the decision to purchase a new car.
It’s Okay to Pay for Value
March 12, 2010 by 27 Comments
We recently purchased new tires for our car, and something J.D. Roth talked about recently really struck me as relevant.
Navigating The 4 Stages of New Car Ownership
October 13, 2009 by 10 Comments
Breaking down car ownership into four distinct stages, and tips for getting through each one while using your money wisely.
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