Introduction: A Year Of Living Dangerously |
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Henry Ford: Auto Consumer Advocate? |
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What You Don't Know Can Hurt You |
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Part One CHEAP GAS AND COSTLIER CARS |
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More Choice, Better Deals |
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Which New Car, Truck, SUV, or Van |
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Buying the Right Car or Truck |
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High Tech Takes the Wheel |
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Safety Features that Kill |
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Other Buying Considerations |
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Choosing a Reliable, Cheap Vehicle |
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Surviving the Options Jungle |
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Part Two OLD WHEELS: WHAT'S HOT, WHAT'S NOT |
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2015 Used Cars -- A "Bumper" Crop |
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Five Decades of Hits and Misses |
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Summary: Be Tough and Fair |
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Part Three RECOURSES AND REFUNDS |
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Supplementary Warranty Scams |
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Supreme Court Tackles "Fine Print" |
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Using Government Agencies |
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15 Legal "Tips" Lawyers Know |
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Part Four 1990-2016 RATINGS "WHEN GOOD CARS GO BAD" |
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2015-16: A "Perfect Storm" for Buyers |
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Five Ways to Get a "Good" Car |
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Narrowing Down the Choices |
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South Korea: Soaring; Japan: Snoring |
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Don't Believe in the "Fuel Fairy" |
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Take Advantage of Depreciation |
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How Lemon-Aid Picks the "Best" and "Worst" |
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Fiat Chrysler/Jeep: Mama Mia! |
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles |
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Caravan, Grand Caravan/Town & Country |
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Impala/Allure, Lacrosse/Lucerne |
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Escalade/Suburban/Tahoe/Yukon/Hybrid |
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Forester/Impreza/WRX, STI |
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Appendix I 1990-2017 REVIEWS AND PREVIEWS |
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Best Vehicles for Students, Families, and Seniors |
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Choosing the Right Car or Truck |
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660 | (1) |
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661 | (1) |
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Not Recommended/Unrated European Models |
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Chevrolet Colorado/Canyon |
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Tesla Model S and Model X |
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Volkswagen The "New" New Beetle |
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Phil's "Beater" Beat 1970+ |
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Chrysler Dart, Valiant, Duster, Scamp, Diplomat, Caravelle, Newport, Rear-Drive New Yorker Fifth Avenue, and Gran Fury |
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Ford Maverick, Comet, Fairmont, Zephyr, Tracer, (1964-2004) Mustang, Capri, Cougar, Thunderbird V6, Torino, Marquis, Grand Marquis, LTD, and LTD Crown Victoria |
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General Motors 1982-96 Caprice, Impala SS, and Roadmaster |
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General Motors Brougham and Fleetwood |
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General Motors Sunbird and Cavalier |
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Honda Prelude (1985-2001) |
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Toyota Celica (1999-2005) |
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Toyota (1991-99) Tercel and Paseo |
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New and Used Car Checklist |
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Appendix II HOMEMADE LEMON-AID |
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Appendix III INFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS |
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Model Index |
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