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Orange County Based Hyundai Scores Safety Tests With The Sonata And Tucson

admin — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 19:58:53 +0000

Many makes and models are put through the ringer each year through IIHS crash tests but not all of them make the cut. Three cars which made the cut are the Tucson and Sonata from Orange County based Hyundai and the CTS from Cadillac.

Hyundai Motor headquartered in Irvine in South Orange County CA, has a top notch safe SUV on their hands with the Tucson sport utility vehicle. This SUV boasts great fuel economy and comfortable seating. The base model comes with a four cylinder 2.0 Liter engine with 176 hp while the GLS and Limited trims come with a 2.4 Liter engine with 176 horsepower. Standard features include an adjustable drivers eat, USB jacks and power locks. The SUV is priced around the $18k range.

Hyundai’s Sonata received a full five star rating in 2010 in tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. This car has it all; it’s affordable, great on gas plus also safe. It’s available with both a V4 and V6 engine and offers a ride that is comfort oriented. If you are looking for a sports oriented or more engaging drive then the Sonata would probably not be a good choice. You can even upgrade to a six cylinder engine if you want an additional boost of power. The interior is quite plush even though the Sonata is an affordable car. Seats are very comfortable and the back seats are quite roomy. The gauges are backlit by blue ambient lighting resulting in a modern and contemporary feel. Hyundai Sonata Irvine has the 2010 model in stock.

The third car to make the cut is Cadillac’s edgy CTS. In 2011 this vehicle was awarded the distinction of being named “Top Safety Pick” from the IIHS. You can easily spot the CTS a mile away by its provocative angular lines and very noticeable square behind. The 3.0 Liter V6 outputs 270 hp and 22 lb feet of torque and the 3.6 Liter V6 puts out 304 hp. The cabin is refined, spacious and very well designed. The cabin is accentuated with wooden trim throughout and as a result this car is completely upscale inside and out. When it comes to safety features, front side airbags and full length side curtain bags come standard plus Automatic Crash Response is also in place. The CTS is priced at the $34k range. CTS Cadillac Costa Mesa offers excellent deals on the CTS.

Safety thing is a very important thing to consider when buying a car, especially side impact crash tests. The difference between a safe car versus a less safer one could be your life.

Allen Hyundai has a large selection of Used Cars Orange County at excellent low prices.

Luxury Cars are Worth the Price

ColeenB — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:54:17 +0000

Luxury car sales have suffered more than sales of less expensive cars during this recession. That’s no surprise. People are watching their pocketbooks and spending less. Conspicuous consumption is out of vogue. Auto makers, too, are looking at their spending and cutting out less profitable brands, like Pontiac and Saturn. Why aren’t they trimming their luxury car brands? Because luxury cars continue to offer value.

Luxury cars offer the latest and greatest safety features. Manufacturers of luxury cars spend the extra money to research and design new safety features. Indeed, many of the safety features found in the general car market today, like air bags and anti-lock brakes were first introduced in luxury vehicles. The cost of developing these innovations drives up the price of luxury cars, but they consistently have higher safety ratings than less expensive cars.

Luxury cars come with more and better standard features. After all, buyers who are willing to pay for a luxury vehicle don’t want a stripped down model. Additionally, luxury car manufacturers offer a wider variety of options. You can get heated leather seats, headrest mounted dvd players and surround sound Bose stereo systems that work with your iPod. You can get plush interiors including soft leather and real wood trim. Keyless entry and ignition, night vision displays and integrated child booster seats are some of the newer available options.

The performance offered by a luxury car is better than other cars. The manufacturer spent more time and used better materials to make sure that their top of the line cars have superior handling and enhanced aesthetic value.

Luxury automakers offer longer and more comprehensive warranties. Coupled with better reliability, it could be said that the luxury car owner pays more upfront to save on repairs later. Dealership service departments offer a first-class experience too. You’re more likely to enjoy free wi-fi and gourmet coffee while waiting for your car. If it needs to stay in the shop for a few days, you’re likely to get a luxury car for a loaner.
Even in these difficult times, prestige and image are still valuable. People who want their car to convey their status and exemplify their success will want to be seen in a luxury car. Even those who just want the very best available, and can afford it, will always gravitate toward the luxury car market.

Like the rest of the automobile industry, luxury carmakers are seeing decreased sales and tough times. But in the long term, luxury cars will survive and thrive because they do offer real value to the consumer. Whether you’re looking for a top of the line sports car with excellent handling, a professional looking car with comfort and safety, or a combination of the two, you’ll always be able to find it.

If you live in Southern California, start at these places. Infiniti CA, Infiniti G35 Riverside and
Costa Mesa Cadillac.

Credit Crunch Starting to Uncrinkle?

ColeenB — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:44:07 +0000

Just as demand for big ticket items dropped like a rock, banks got scared and tightened their lending requirements, effectively closing the barn door after the horses had gotten out. I’m not saying that they didn’t need to rethink their lending practices – they did. They were making loans to people who couldn’t pay them back, especially in real estate, and they knew it. If they’d failed to tighten up their lending requirements sooner, they should certainly do it when they finally see the problem.

Unfortunately they panicked and overreacted. The result? Only the most well qualified buyers with stellar credit could get a loan. There were many people who could afford to pay car payments, but they couldn’t get financing at decent rates, so they didn’t buy a car. As buyers disappeared, car dealerships started offering spectacular incentives, including low and even zero interest rate loans. But those are only available to those same well qualified buyers.

The next problem in the downward spiral was about the stability of auto manufacturers who weren’t selling cars. What happens to your warranty if General Motors goes under?

On Monday, President Obama announced that the federal government would stand behind car warranties. That removes that hurdle.

Today GMAC announced that they will extend credit to car buyers with credit scores below 620. If you are one of the many people who could almost buy a car, now is your chance. GMAC has committed to making $5 billion available over the next 60 days.

Maybe this is the beginning of a recovery for the auto industry, or maybe we have a ways to go. Either way, if you’re planning to buy a car or truck any time soon, this is probably the right moment. You can even contact the Financing Department of your local GM Dealer by phone or email to see if you can get a loan on that car you’ve been thinking of.

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