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Used Car Dealers

Galesburg Honda Toyota
(309) 344-2080
2080 N. Henderson St
Galesburg, IL 61401

Galesburg Lincoln Mercury Nissan
(309) 342-4121
120 N. Broad St.
Galesburg, IL 61401
Galesburg Lincoln Mercury Nissan

Lakis Ford / Dodge
(309)342-1121
2201 W. Main St
Galesburg, IL 61401.
Lakis Ford Dodge

Yemm
Chevrolet-Buick-Pontiac-Cadillac-GMC- Chrysler-Jeep
(309) 344-2727
2195 N. Henderson St.
Galesburg, IL 61401
Yemm Chevrolet Buick Pontiac Cadillac GMC


Big E's Auto
(309)341-3623
1265 Grand Ave
Galesburg, IL 61401

City Select Motors Inc
(309)343-2121
1687 N. Henderson St.
Galesburg, IL 61401

East End Auto Sales
(309)342-9878
109 W. Main St.
East Galesburg, IL

Fremont Tire & Auto Repair
(309) 342-4296
1533 E. Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401

Galesburg Quality Cars
(309) 342-7775
1563 Grand Ave
Galesburg, IL 61401

Lincoln St. Tire Auto Sales
(309) 344-7253
1081 Lincoln St
Galesburg, IL 61401

Lovell's Automotive Service
(309) 343-1742
343 S. Chambers St
Galesburg, IL 61401

Metropolitan Entr. & Sales II
(309) 342-2222
566 W. Main St
Galesburg, IL 61401

Prairieland Motors
(309) 342-1235
2110 Grand Ave
Galesburg, IL 61401

PRESS RELEASE

Suzuki Announces Exhibits for Auto Expo 2010 in New Delhi

Suzuki Motor Corporation is pleased to announce that its Indian automobile production subsidiary, Maruti Suzuki India, will be exhibiting the following vehicles at Auto Expo 2010 in New Delhi (to be held from 5 to 11 January 2010*):
Concept model: R3

The Indian market is changing rapidly and consumer lifestyles evolving fast.
To cater to one such market need, Maruti Suzuki has developed a concept car, R3.
The Concept R3 model is a Compact Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) for such people.
Designed by Maruti Suzuki India's Research and Development Department, it combines compact dimensions with a stylish profiling.
The Concept compact MPV accommodates six people in three rows.
Reference exhibits (eco-vehicles): SX4 Hybrid and Eeco Electric Vehicle

Maruti Suzuki India is taking part in an Indian government project that promotes hybrid and electric vehicles.
It will be exhibiting two prototype vehicles that Maruti Suzuki has developed for the project: the SX4 Hybrid and the Eeco (Every+) Electric Vehicle.
Production models and other reference exhibits

Maruti Suzuki India will be showing 16 other automobiles including ten production models (13 units in total) and two reference exhibits: the Kizashi and SX4 Hatchback (three units in total).

Maruti Suzuki pavilion will also be highlighting Suzuki's two-wheel leadership by showing nine motorcycles: the Hayabusa, Intruder, and other large models; the Thai-produced Skydrive 125 scooter; and the Burgman Fuel Cell Scooter, which was last seen at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show.

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This was constructed from scratch, rather than being built on an existing chassis, and the detailing was obviously so good that the movie makers couldn’t bear to see it go to waste, hence its walk-on (or drive-on) part in The Island.  Now this black example could be yours, courtesy of eBay.
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How to Buy a Good Used Car

What enables people to be on time for a scheduled appointment, attend a social event or recreational activity, or just drive on a pleasant summer day? What machine do many people get to know as if it were almost a member of the family? What enables drivers to experience greater freedom? What else but the automobile. Or in today's terms: the automobile, sport-utility vehicle, or minivan.  More and more people are realizing that the cost of new transportation can really throw a budget into reverse. In many instances, today's new vehicle prices compare to the cost of a new home just a generation ago.
Do not despair. A two to four-year old used vehicle can be purchased at a savings of 25 to 50 percent as compared to its cost when new. The number of well-built, dependable vehicles has increased during the past decade.  When well maintained, these vehicles can be driven for many miles, and they are now available at substantial savings.  The purchase of a dependable, reasonably priced used vehicle is not a matter of chance or luck, but rather, it is a matter of knowledge and understanding. Becoming informed is one of the most important factors in successfully purchasing a dependable used vehicle at the best price.

Gathering Information
Variety is the spice of life. Certainly, the number of vehicles that are available today can add spice to one's daily travels. Hundreds of vehicles are available, but which one is the best for you? To better determine the vehicle that satisfies your needs, first take the time to carefully identify your current and future driving needs, then become aware of the many available vehicles, and finally, zero in on the vehicles that best meet your needs. 
A very dangerous frame of mind to be in is to "fall head over heels" for a particular make or model of vehicle based purely on emotion. Although some emotion is always part of life, it is wise to put them aside and focus on day-in and day-out transportation needs.

Cars.com Survey Shows More Car Shoppers Switching From New- to Used-Car Purchases

    CHICAGO, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a recent Cars.com survey,
32 percent of car shoppers who were thinking of buying a new car are now
looking for a more affordable used car as a result of the economy. That's
up 5 percent from last October, when 27 percent of in-market shoppers said
they would switch from buying new to buying used.
    Certified pre-owned and used-car shopping activity continues to be
strong on Cars.com, with consumer contact to dealers through the Cars.com
website up 18 percent year-over-year for used cars, and more than double
that for certified pre-owned cars.
    "Consumers are still focused on cost-cutting, and one way to do that is
to find a solid used car to help save on the depreciation costs that
typically come with buying a new car," said Cars.com Editor in Chief
Patrick Olsen. "Manufacturer certified pre-owned programs also offer
consumers a good value by giving them some of the benefits of a new car -
extended warranties and certified inspections - but with the price of a
used car."
    According to the survey, consumers are also showing an increased
willingness to extend the financing on their purchase. Currently, the
median length of time consumers consider acceptable for a car loan is 60
months, up from 48 months just five months ago. However, the biggest change
in the past 5 months has been the number of consumers willing to accept a
loan of either 72 or 84 months, which has jumped from 10 percent to 26
percent.
    "Obviously, the economy has consumers looking for ways to save by
extending loans and cutting monthly payments," Olsen said. "However, the
real risk with that is consumers may wind up upside-down on their loan,
owing more money on the car than it's worth. Consumers looking for these
types of loans are better off looking for cars that hold their value
longer."
    About Cars.com
    Cars.com is the leading destination for online car shoppers, offering
credible, easy-to-understand information from consumers and experts to help
buyers formulate opinions on what to buy, where to buy and how much to pay
for a car. With comprehensive pricing information, side-by-side comparison
tools, photo galleries, videos, unbiased editorial content and a large
selection of new- and used-car inventory, Cars.com puts millions of car
buyers in control of their shopping process with the information they need
to make confident buying decisions.
    Launched in June 1998, Cars.com is a division of Classified Ventures,
LLC, which is owned by leading media companies, including Belo (NYSE: BLC),
Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), The McClatchy Company (NYSE: MNI), Tribune
Company and The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO).