2009 Hyundai Sonata

It’s not surprising that sales have seen a sharp decline for the past several weeks.  That’s good news for you, the consumer.  Marketing departments are digging deep into their think tanks to unveil new campaigns aimed at bolstering sales in the post-Cash for Clunkers era, which means better deals right now.

Hyundai’s one of the main auto manufacturers to utilize aggressive incentives to increase their market share.  For a limited time, they are offering $1,000 on top of the value of your trade-in. If your car is worth $3,000, then you’ll get $4,000 for it. This extra $1,000 is in addition to other factory rebates or special financing rates that apply.

With the right trade-in, these offers could match or even beat the Cash For Clunkers government rebates. What makes this deal even sweeter is that there are no requirements for fuel economy, so any trade-in (and any replacement vehicle you choose) is eligible.

Using the above example of a trade-in vehicle valued at $3,000, you could get a 2009 Hyundai Sonata minus the $4,000 of your trade-in and  the $3,000 factory rebate for a whopping $7,000 off!

You don’t have much time to take advantage of these incredible savings though, as the offer ends September 30, 2009.

2009 Volvo S60

Volvo has always had their customers’ best interests in mind, and that might be true now more than ever with their Safe + Sound plan. This extensive coverage plan includes a 5-year/60,000-mile warranty that covers complimentary factory scheduled maintenance, normal wear and tear item replacement and their class-leading “Volvo on Call” roadside assistance program.

A few of the most notable models that qualify for this plan are the compact yet stylish S40, the sporty S60 and the ultra-luxurious S80. Just think that you could be driving one of these fine European machines and not pay a dime for standard maintenance or brake jobs for five whole years! The thought of it is almost enough to get our rear ends out of these chairs and down to the nearest Volvo dealership.

You could take home a sporty S60, with its 257-horsepower turbocharged T5 engine and superior handling with its Dynamic Chassis load distributing system. Or you could experience ultimate luxury and safety with the S80, with its available 311-horsepower V8 and all-wheel drive, high-performance audio system and onboard refrigerator complete with two crystal wine glasses.

Bottom line: Volvo is offering one of the best coverage plans we’ve ever seen and they also make some of the safest, most exciting and luxurious cars available. How can you go wrong? Hurry to your Volvo dealership, as this offer won’t last forever.

Click here to see instant pricing on the Volvo S40, S60 and S80.

With a new President, new lease on life for U.S. automakers and some of the most amazing deals on new cars in decades, we at CarsDirect are optimistic about the auto industry for 2009. And with deals like these, it’s easy to see why.  Right now, Chrysler is offering huge rebates on all remaining 2008 dealer stock in addition to 2009 Town & Country models.

What better way to start off the New Year than in an affordable, American-made minivan? Not only is the Town & Country affordable, but it’s also very well equipped. Outfitted with your choice of the three available V6 power trains—a 3.3-, 3.8-and 4.0-liter engine are all available.  

The optional MyGIG integrated entertainment system provides younger [read: impatient] passengers with hours of entertainment, a feature that’s priceless on during those long winter road trips. Storage capacity is also exceptional.   There’s still plenty of time to take advantage of this deal, but hurry because the 2008 models being sold at a record pace.  

To read the full 4-page road test on the Chrysler Town & Country minivan, please click here. 

Click the links below and type in your zip code to find the lowest prices in your area. 

Click here for 2009 Chrysler Town & Country LX Pricing
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Click here for 2009 Chrysler Town & Country Touring Pricing
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Even though the GM Employee Pricing event is over, now is still a great time to buy a 2008 Saturn Aura. We’ve talked about the benefits of shared platforms before, and the Aurais a great example of how joint design and engineering can result in a great car. Based on the European market Opel/Vauxhall Vectra, the Aurais truly a “world car” and one that has the potential to steal some of the well-earned thunder produced by the enegmatic stallworths in the midsize car class, the Camry and Accord.

From the start, the Aura was clearly built with fuel efficiency in mind as there are several available engines options, each with solid MPG ratings:

• 3.5-liter V6 224 horsepower and 220 lb-ft of torque with 20/29 mpg
• 3.6-liter V6 252 horsepower and 251 lb-ft of torque with 20/28 mpg
• 2.4-liter I4 169 horsepower and 160 lb-ft of torque with 22/33 mpg
• 2.4-liter I4 Hybrid 164 horsepower and 159 lb-ft of torque with 26/34 mpg

The Aura is definitely a car you should consider if you’re looking for something spacious and economical. The Aura excels in its cavernous interior and trunk space. Easily capable of transporting passengers and cargo, the Aura makes short work of both daily commutes and long distance trips alike. Even the Hybrid model, with batteries sunk deep in the trunk, has an impressive cargo area which has more room than its main competitor, the Camry Hybrid.

And now the closer: Saturn is offering 0% APR financing for up to 48 months for qualified buyers as well as HUGE rebates on all Aura models. Don’t miss this opportunity to pick up one of the most fuel-efficient sedans available.

Click HERE and type in your zip code to see how much you could save.

Are you in the market for a midsize 4-door sedan that gets 29 mpg on the highway?  Ford thinks so, and is offering big rebates on all 2009 Fusions. Or, take advantage of their offer of 0% APR for up to 36 months on all 2009 Fusions. Either way, you’ll save a lot of money.  Add to the fact that the Fusion offers a lot of car for the money right off the bat, and you have the perfect fusion of timing and availability. Have you driven a Ford lately?

2009 Ford Fusion S 4-cyl Front-wheel Drive Sedan
2009 Ford Fusion SE 4-cyl Front-wheel Drive Sedan
2009 Ford Fusion SEL 4-cyl Front-wheel Drive Sedan
2009 Ford Fusion SE V6 Front-wheel Drive Sedan
2009 Ford Fusion SEL V6 Front-wheel Drive Sedan
2009 Ford Fusion SE V6 All-wheel Drive Sedan
2009 Ford Fusion SEL V6 All-wheel Drive Sedan