This book gives an up-close look at Mercedes-Benz roadsters, convertibles, and two-and four-seat coupes from the mid-1950s to present. With roadsters, starting with the 300SL's from the mid-1950 and continuing through the current SLK's - up to the 2003 model year. Coupes and Cabrios, this book details the 220SEb/300SE cars of 1960 and continues on up to the current CLK's to the 2003 model year. This approach better serves those who are in the market for "personal cars" by not spreading the book too thin to cover the entire Mercedes-Benz lineup. Explore all the traditional elements of the Buyer's Guide series, such as the basic histories of each model or model type, Garage Watch photos with inset photo callouts, tables of common replacement parts, quotes from contemporary magazine reviews, owner testimonials, rating charts, and specification tables.
Vehicle shoppers can benefit from the what they've come to expect from the Edmunds name: true market values for trade-ins, private party and dealership-highlighted yearly model changes, and in-depth advice.
Features recommendations and ratings on hundreds of small, medium, and large-sized cars based on quality, economy, performance, and comfort standards, with judgments on crash protection, and assessments of available options.
Buying a car can be a smart idea - a car loses the lion's share of its value when it is driven off the new car lot, so why let someone else take that loss? But buyer beware: A used car is likely to need more repairs and may come with a short warranty or none at all. In addition, used cars may lack the latest safety features. That is why it is so important for consumers to do extensive research so they can avoid all of the potential pitfalls of buying a used car. The auto experts at "Consumer Reports" have done the work for you and have compiled their extensive research and report their findings into the 2007 edition of USED CAR BUYING GUIDE. This fabulous tool will help steer any consumer who is in the market for a used car towards the better-performing and more reliable used car models and away from those models with a troubled past or substandard performance. Before consumers set foot on a used car lot, they should read all the valuable information provided in this book so they can be armed with as much information as possible and the knowledge to make an educated choice. "Consumer Reports" knows cars and offers the most detailed and revealing used car reliability information available anywhere including: - Unbiased reviews of every major model from 1999 - 2006- Lists of the best and worst used vehicles and how to avoid a lemon - A checklist of what to look for when inspecting a used car- Best used cars for gas mileage- Tips on negotiating the best priceReliability, recalls and crash test information- Making sense of safety information -How to get the most money when trading in your current car The majority of this book is devoted to the profiles of 264 cars, minivans, SUVs and trucks, presenting all major 1999-2006 models. Each profile contains a photo from the representative year, a write-up of the vehicle, reliability history, crash-test data, and the model years when key safety gear was added and when a major redesign was made.
Whatever your shopping style - diligent researcher, casual browser, or determined time saver - "Consumer Reports" is there with its all-new 2004 edition of "The Buying Guide," Trusted product reviews, comparisons, test results and Ratings of over 800 products combined with the expertise of "Consumer Reports" will help you in making your buying decisions for the entire year.
For more than 39 years, millions of consumers have turned to Edmunds' buyer's guides for their shopping needs. This format makes it easy for consumers to get the advice and information they need to make a wise purchase on their next used vehicle. Readers benefit from features such as: - Recommendations for the Best Bets in the used car market - Detailed histories on popular models - Certified Used Vehicle Information - Hundreds of photographs - Glossary of Used Car Buying Terms In addition to these features, vehicle shoppers can benefit from the best they've come to expect from the Edmunds name: - True Market Value pricing for trade-in, private party and dealer retail - Highlighted yearly model changes - In-depth advice on buying and selling a used car
Parker's acclaimed guide, fully revised with ratings on the latest vintages from around the world, is one of the most authoritative wine guides available and now comes with expanded sections on the popular wines of California and Italy.
Presents a collection of reviews, ratings, and advice on a wide range of consumer products, including electronics, air conditioners, cell phones, automobiles, dryers, home theaters, and more.
A full colour guide to British Fords built from 1945 to 1995. With an informative history, detailed model comparisons and technical information, it provides a comprehensive guide.
