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Incepted its journey in 1916, BMW a short form for Bayerische Motoren Werke AG or, in English, Bavarian Motor Works is one of the most admired car manufacturers in an automotive industry. This German-based company is one of the world’s most esteemed automakers and renowned for making some of the most brilliant comfort cars and SUVs that offer better-quality levels of driving enjoyment. If we talk in terms of performance and mechanically sound vehicles, BMW is one of the few brands that have constantly set paradigms for others to follow. For years, the brand has enjoyed the great record of designing and delivering some of the best well-built quality cars and in the next year, this company is yet again planning to launch new car models at the most competitive rates. Thus, if you are one of those car lovers and planning to purchase a brand new BMW car, here are some of most idyllic models that you can find in the market and enjoy driving in the year 2010 –

BMW 5-SERIES (Gran Turismo): A brand new hatchback version of the 5-series called the Gran Turismo (GT for short), will be introduced towards the beginning of 2010. The key feature that makes this model worth driving is it has got the brand new version of the iDrive dial controller along with M-Sport package, which further adds to an exceptional interior and exterior trim. Moreover, the model will also have an aerodynamic body kit, unique steering wheel, M-series wheels and an optional Sport Automatic transmission, which is generally meant for crisper shifts and also offers steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles.

BMW X6: In 2010, two more exclusive and new versions of the X6 will be introduced in the global car market- the X6 ActiveHybrid and 555 horsepower. The major feature that makes ActiveHybrid much awaited model for the year 2010 is that it will combine a twin-turbocharged V8 engine and an electric motor. Besides this, the hybrid X6 model will be another model that will be able to run in electric-only mode up to 37 MPG. Moreover, X6 models will also have a power-operated tailgate, a new iDrive controller and an updated navigation system as standard.

BMW X5-Series: In coming year 2010, the X5 Series model will have a new level of flair and huge air intakes and large wheels. The key feature that will be the major highlight of this series will be the standard features like remote operating one-touch power windows, dual-zone automatic climate control and AM/FM/CD/MP3 12-speaker audio with auxiliary input.

BMW 6 Series: In the coming year 2010, the BMW 6 series will be introduced in the international market with more styling features such as aerodynamic front end, elegant cabins and forged 19-inch wheels. Besides this, the BMW 6 series will have great performance output. Moreover, the BMW 6-Series will have stability and traction control systems that will make the car extremely steady on low-adhesion surfaces.  In terms of safety, there are also no compromises in the 2010 BMW 6-Series. Rollover Protection System and a full complement of airbags, traction control along with a contemporary safety cell are few features that will make this series different from earlier models.

These are some of the popular BMW car models that you will see in market in the next year 2010. Thus, in case if you are looking forward to have any of these models, it is advisable that you perform a proper research regarding the authenticate dealers. These days, many dealers offer effective after-sales service. Therefore, you can also ensure whether the dealer provide any after-sales service after you purchase the car. Today certainly owning a BMW car really matters and can be considered as the best selection at a reasonable price.

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Source by Tis Amit

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Nearly everyday law enforcement agencies across the country seize various properties that are connected to criminal activities. Once this property has been processed and used as evidence during the criminal trial phase the government no longer needs to keep this property. To offset storage and processing costs these properties are then offered for sale at a seized property auction.

There is no cost associated with attending a government auction as they are open to anyone who is at least eighteen years old who has a valid driver’s license or ID. Just be sure to do some up front research so as to familiarize yourself with how property auctions work. One thing is for sure, there will be no shortage goods and items to bid on. Here’s a short list of what you can expect to find.

1. Vehicles – Cars, trucks, and SUVs are probably the most common items to be found. You will also find RVs, boats, ATVs, motorcycles, and in some cases even aircraft. Most of these vehicles have low starting bids and can be successfully purchased for much less then their market value.

2. Real estate property – The government and local law enforcement agencies seize all forms of real estate. Homes, businesses, undeveloped land, commercial property can all find its way to government seizure auctions. And much like vehicles it can be had for well below market value.

3. Furniture and household items – When real estate is seized everything inside the building has to be dealt with as well. This can be a great way to furnish your home for pennies on the dollar. Plasma TVs, Xbox’s, Playstations’s, stereo equipment, couches, dining room sets, and just about any other household item you can think can be purchased at big discounts.

4. Art work, antiques, jewelry, and designer clothing – There is no shortage of stuff to bid on at an auction. People who run afoul of the government soon find all their stuff being auctioned off to the highest bidder, including the clothes off their backs. It is the government’s way of recouping money that otherwise would fall on the tax paying public.

A great way to find out what you can bid on is using an online government seized property auction website. They keep up to date on all government auctions occurring all across the country as well as all the items that will be up for bid. This can give you a head start on other auction goers as you prepare your list of items that you wish to purchase.

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Source by Andrew Bicknell

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One prominent name in the horse trailer manufacturing business is the Featherlite Corporation. Since the early 1970’s they have been engineering their quality brand of horse trailers in El Reno, Oklahoma. By 1988 the company had successfully achieved sales of twenty million dollars annually with a workforce of seventy two people. The company of today has evolved into an industry leader with sales in the US, Canada and other parts of the world.

Recognizing the company’s potential the Clement family purchased it in 1988. Conrad Clement became CEO and he along with two sons, Eric and Tracy moved the business to Grand Meadow, Minnesota. They continued the production of excellent quality horse trailers. Over the last twenty years the company expanded its line and currently produces horse trailers in standard models and also takes custom orders. They have an extensive line of other kinds of trailers too. They next moved the headquarters to Nashua, Iowa where the main manufacturing plant is located. They employed 460 workers at the time of that move.

When horse trailers were all made of steel it became obvious visually that after years of wear, they were no longer “a pretty sight.” The steel would eventually corrode and rust. While still functional, they did not adequately represent the quality of the show horses they transported. From the late 70’s into the early 80’s Featherlite substituted aluminum for the building of horse trailers.

Aluminum has many advantages over steel such as lighter weight for easier towing and saving on fuel. No painting required and no rust are other appealing factors. Although the sale price was higher, people welcomed the change. Then over a decade the negatives of using all aluminum began to appear. Parts of the horse trailers deteriorated faster than with steel. The separators could shear in even a minor accident and injure your horses. Now Featherlite is using a combination of steel and aluminum.

The available models include bumper pull, gooseneck and those with living quarters. One model is specifically built for tall horses. The basic two horse model seems perfect for a newcomer to the show circuit. The hitch type is bumper pull, it stands 6’7″ wide by 10′ high with 40″ wide and 7’6″ high stalls. Each has a drop down feed door and an outside window. It is covered by an 8 year limited warranty. Additional safety features include rubber material on the walls and rubber floor mats 3/4″ thick in the horse area.

At the other end of the spectrum is model 8581 which includes living quarters with amenities too numerous to list. It has a gooseneck hitch, is 8′ wide and comes in various lengths. There are from 2 to 6 horse options with stalls being 40″ wide. Each stall provides the drop down feed door and windows. The walls are covered with rubber and the rubber floor mats are 3/4″ thick. Slant loading with optional hydraulic lift and an 8 year limited structural warranty are a few of the other features. In all Featherlite horse trailers safety is the first concern and appearance is secondary. You will note that these are high quality trailers both functionally and aesthetically. You can be as proud of your Featherlite trailer as you are of the horses inside as you drive into the showgrounds at any event. Family or employees and horses arrive in excellent condition, relaxed and ready for the competition.

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Source by Ruby G. Mason

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I went camping a few weeks ago and noticed the amount of pulled behind campers as opposed to tents. They were divided about 50/50 along the camp ground, but it got me to thinking about the advantage of having a pull behind camper instead of using a tent and here is what I can up with.

When camping with a tent you can setup almost anywhere as long as you have a clear area big enough to place your tent. In some areas on the campground people had two tents where only one camper could be placed. A pull behind camper requires a space large enough for your truck and camper and you must have a level place to park. And speaking of your truck it has to be large enough to pull the camper. With tent camping, you can drive anything you want because your tent isn’t going to take up much space. A new Pulled behind camper cost somewhere around $12000, but it has a nice bed to sleep in and you can store some of your camping supplies in the camper. At www.qualitytentsforyou.com you can buy a Chinook Tornado fiberglass 6 person tent and full size air bed with electric pump for around $250 and camp in comfort without having to pull a camper wherever you go. A disadvantage of having a pulled behind camper is the maintenance it requires and winterizing to keep the pipes from freezing. With a tents all you have to do is pack it up and put it in storage until your next trip. There is very little maintenance with a tent. 

After looking at the advantages and disadvantages between tents and pull behind camper, I’ve come to the conclusion that either one is good as long as your spending time with your family. It all depend on whether you want to spend $12,000 on a camper and possibly having to buy a new truck for $30,000 to pull the camper or $250 on a tent and air bed with electric pump from www.qualitytentsforyou.com and having enough money to buy other camping supplies to use on your camping trip. The most important thing is that you go camping and enjoy the world that God created.

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Source by Joe Landers

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Car Salvage is a huge business and presents many opportunities for someone looking for a cheap car or cheap spare parts for their cars. If you cannot afford to buy a brand new car from a showroom or do not wish to buy a 20 year old used car, or wish to buy a second car for the family, buying a car from Car Salvage is the best option. You may be lucky and find your dream car within your budget at Car Salvage.

A Car Salvage company may have many cars of many brands and models, for sale, including crash damaged cars, bikes, vans, and many other types of vehicles. You can also find listings for slightly damaged or rain damaged cars that come directly from insurance companies.

A registered Car Salvage company has listings and auctions for the damaged cars that are offered by insurance companies after settling claims, and to compensate for the insurance write offs. Some people are just put off by Car Salvage Auctions, thinking that the cars must be scrap. But not all cars in a Car Salvage listing and auction are crash damaged and good only for scrap metal. Only those cars that are deemed repairable are listed. Many of them are rain damaged or damaged in some other way, or a stolen and recovered vehicle. There are varying degrees of damage to a car that come up for auctions. You can take the advice of your local garage owner and view the listings, with the details, in a Car Salvage auction, along with the prices, and discuss the cost of repair with the garage owner. You can get a fair idea of what you should bid and the final cost after repairs. You may be lucky and find a car in very good condition, with very little damage, and low cost of repair. You should also take into account the charges levied by the Car Salvage Company.

The process is simple enough and most Car Salvage Companies have websites with listings and registration process being conducted online. You do not even have to shell out all the money at once, and just have to pay a deposit, but you do have to register first. You can then request the Car Salvage Company to bid on your behalf in the auction, for the car that you have selected. If your bid wins, you pay the balance and complete the paperwork and you own the car. If you lose the bid, the deposit can be retained with the Car Salvage Company for a bid on another car. Whichever way it goes, buying a car from an auction is not all bad if you are careful.

Besides cars, you can also find motorcycles, vans, and other types of vehicles of many brands, makes, and models in Car Salvage listings and auctions. Besides vehicles, you can also find spare parts for your vehicles. You can find spare parts cars, bikes, vans, and other vehicles in the listings. You will just have to spend time looking through the listings or search for a specific brand, make, and model within your budget and price range. The market is huge with hundreds of vehicles and spare parts with the best prices and few hassles. If you are knowledgeable about cars and spare parts, it should not be a problem in selecting a car or looking for a spare part. But if you have very little knowledge about cars, parts, and repairing costs, etc, it would be better to take the advice of a garage owner you know, who will not only advice you, but also repair the car.

Please do visit our website or write to us for more information on http://www.salvagesparefinder.co.uk/ or
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Source by Sunil Punjabi

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Car dealerships make money from three primary revenue streams within a dealership. This article will explain the basics and provide you with general information that pertains to most all car lots.

Front End Profits

This is profit made on the sale of a vehicle. Whether a vehicle is financed through a loan company or if you pay cash, the dealership’s front end profit is unaffected.

Front end profit is the difference between the sale price of a vehicle and the dealers actual cost. In addition, dealers make money from manufacturer’s incentives, dealer “holdback” (a percentage of the invoice cost, paid to the dealer by the manufacturer) and rebates, if retained by the dealership.

The front end profit is what car salesman are paid their commissions from, which is commonly 25%, referred to in the industry as “gross”.

Back End Profits

This is profit that is made from brokering the financing for a vehicle sale in addition to various finance products.

These include the sale of Gap Insurance, Extended Car Warranties, Credit Life Insurance, Extended Service Contracts and Prepaid Service Plans. Interest rates as well as these other financial products have a cost. The dealer marks up the price of each and the difference equates to profit for the dealer finance department. Finance managers are generally paid a salary plus a commission rate of 5% to 10% on the sale of backend financial products.

Service Department Profits

If a new vehicle is covered under warranty and is brought in for a warranty repair, the dealership is paid by the manufacturer for labor and part costs.

Also, when used vehicles are cycled through the dealership and are prepared for sale, those expenses are charged to the used car department and paid to the service department. Those charges become a part of the used car departments “cost” for the vehicle. Service department profits easily exceed front end and back end profits in many new car dealerships.

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Source by Jason Lanier

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One of the better selling American compact pick up trucks year in and year out is the Dodge Dakota, which has been produced by Chrysler under the Dodge brand since 1987.  The 2010 Dodge Dakota is sure to continue the trend of being a top selling pickup truck.  The 2010 Dodge Dakota comes with two different engine options.  With the exception of the Dodge Dakota Laramie, every trim comes standard with a 3.7 liter, six cylinder engine which produces 210 horsepower and up to 235 pound feet of torque.

For many pick up truck purchasers, the V6 engine is fine for everyday travel, but is not powerful enough for larger towing needs.  For those who need more power and towing capacity, two V8 options are available.  The top of the line V8 engine which comes standard in the Dodge Dakota Laramie, but is an upgrade in all other trims is a 4.7 liter engine.  This engine, which comes as a flexible fuel engine, generates up to 302 horsepower and 329 pound feet of torque. 

Most of the Dodge Dakota trims come standard with 2 wheel drive, but an all wheel drive option can be selected for an additional cost.  The 2010 Dodge Dakota gets typical fuel efficiency for a pick up truck.  The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) projects that the 3.7 liter V6 will get 16 miles per gallon in the city and 20 miles per gallon on the highway.  The V8 engine option yields more power, but lowers fuel efficiency.  The EPA estimates the Dakota with a V8 gets 14 miles per gallon in the city and 19 miles per gallon on the highway.

All of the trims within the 2010 Dakota come standard with an automatic transmission.  The engines in the 2010 Dakota are similar to the 2009 options, which were upgraded from the options available in the 2009 Dakota.

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Source by Ronnie Tanner

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In today’s economy, start up and seasoned businesses have an unique opportunity to acquire an attractive financing deal for semi trucks, big rigs and over the road, tractor trailer and sleeper cab trucks.

 The first option, for the buyer, is to visit their local dealer and find his truck there. This is great place to start and obtain pertinent information that will be used later in the data gathering process. From there, it is recommended searching the internet and its mass volume of data that is available. The potential buyer can visit such sites as truck paper and truck trader etc to view thousands of listings of trucks available across the United States. He is able to sort and sift through this vast data and should be able to find a truck, in any city and/or state across the U.S, that meets his acquisition requirements.

Once he has located a source of semi trucks available to him, he is able to contact these sellers and negotiate a deal that might be able to meet his needs. Once he is agreed to a price and its particulars, his next hurdle is to find adequate financing in today’s complex lending world of this commodity.

Today, the semi truck, sleeper cab, over the road truck financing arena has become much smaller. Lenders, in the past, that use to finance this niche market have either pulled their portfolio funds out of this area or have modified its’ lending requirements. It is not unheard of today that a start up business must commit to a down payment of between 10% – 30% of the acquisition cost of the truck to enter this market.

 The seasoned business with good credit might be able to get in as little as one payment down plus documents fees but must have either A or B Credit. Other seasoned businesses that don’t meet these credit requirements, may be required to put up 10-30% down or either put up additional collateral as their credit scores fall below 600.

Most buyers don’t enjoy these tightening financial requirements, are locked out of this market, and will start looking for alternatives that are available due to market conditions. In addition to the market requirements of substantial monies due upfront, the conventional lender has modified his risk/reward factor for the failure and possible repossession of these trucks. Therefore, the rate and/or interest factor that the lender charges has gone up making it a bigger challenge to complete the financing end once the want to be buyer locates his acquisition….

As the economy has weakened due to market conditions, conventional financing has changed as we know it. The lender has acquired another problem that makes their equation a little more complicated. In the past year as the price of food has gone up, the real estate markets have taken a toll for the worse and other world factors have caused the banks to be more unstable, the trucking industry has become more volatile. As the increase of defaults on the payments of over the road trucks, semis etc have risen to all time levels, the lenders have been taking back these trucks by the droves that are earmarked as repossessions.

 This has caused a problem with normal lending practices and trying to balance it with a non producing income portfolio. If these lenders don’t act swiftly and prudently, the combination of these two type of portfolios can be devastating to the lenders’ bottom line. A third factor to consider is the off lease truck. These trucks are being returned to the lender and they must act accordingly with this third factor.

By definition, an off lease semi truck, over the road truck, big rig etc has been returned to the lender as the lease has expired. The lessee has made a decision to return the item in lieu of exercising the buyout option. A repossession is different than an off lease because it has arisen due to a default of the lessee for non payment terms or a violation of the terms of the lease. Either way, the lender has taken these trucks back and/and now must recondition these trucks and either sell these trucks or re-lease them.

The lender can either advertise their off lease and repo inventories through their internal sales force, trade journals such as truck paper, truck trader etc or utilize outside professionals such as brokers to move their inventories as quick as possible. Sometimes, as these inventories either sit or whatever reasons aren’t moving, the lender will put these items up for auction.

At the present time, the lenders have two different types of financing portfolios to consider and must act accordingly. Normal lending on new business deals still require stringent lending practices based upon the credit markets and the risk/reward factors lenders perceive out there in the financial markets. The second type of portfolio, for the off lease and repos, require possibility a more lenient approach to liquidating their inventories prudently and recreating the income stream for the lenders. This will be discussed below.

Today, some of the lenders in the financial market have advertised personal credit qualifications as low as 500, prior bankruptcy rules amended or ignored, and start up businesses welcome. Additionally, the front money to commence a lease can start as low as first payment only to whatever you might able to agree upon.  T

 The buyout clauses on these over the road trucks can range from a $1.00 buyout to 10% to 20%, Trac leases to possible fair market value buyouts. One should understand these clauses because they have an impact on the passing of title.

 These favorable financial arrangements by the lender has stimulated the buyers wants and needs to either enter the trucking industry as an owner operator and/or possibility an expansion of a existing business. First Time buyers, whom were locked out of this market in the past, now has an unique opportunity to earn more revenue by acquiring a truck for himself.     .

 Other lenders that might have required up to 30% down in the past might accept as little as 3% down  to acquire one of their repos and/or off leases…..Additionally, some lenders may offer favorable monthly payment terms vs standard lending to acquire their off lease and repos vs. the buyer looking to acquire a truck at a dealership..

For this article, potential deals for over the road trucks, semi trucks and big rigs for the customers relate to the following manufacturers: Petebilt, Mack, Kenworth, International, Freightliner, and Volvo.

In conclusion, this is a buyer’s market for semi trucks, big rigs and over the road trucks, sleeper cabs, tractor trailers etc. One should evaluate all the factors relating to this acquisition including gas costs, air emissions, environmental type requirements., buyout clauses acquisition costs and its related financing.

 Additionally, there are two distinct financing markets out there, one for the normal acquisition from the dealership and the possibility of acquiring a repo and off lease from a lender at favorable market and financing terms. As always it is advisable, if possible, to locate financing prior to truck shopping, it could save a lot of time and stress.

Happy hunting for your semi truck, big rig truck, over the road truck, sleeper cab acquisition and  its related financing…

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Source by Rick Reed

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2001 Porsche Boxter S for Sale at
Del Mar Motor Cars in San Diego
$13,997

There are a lot of great cars to drive in California and along the California coastline but few can rival the performance you get from a Porsche. Not only do the cars hug the road and get attention but they also provide one of the most popular convertible styles on the beach. Del Mar Motor Cars in beautiful Del Mar California is a used and pre-owned car dealer in San Diego that sells to a growing audience of San Diego area residents who love sports cars and convertibles. Currently they have well over a dozen of various convertibles and exotic cars for sale including a 2001 Porsche Boxter S that has some custom wheels and detailing.

Del Mar Motor Cars is a San Diego based car dealership that has seen a huge growth in their business ever since banks have tightened their credit and loans for new and used cars. As many traditional lenders starting tighting their lending requirements many auto buyers were pushed out of the market. This has created a huge market for companies that can provide their own in house financing for clients with dings in their credit score.

With over 50 used and pre-owned cars in their inventory Del Mar Motor Cars is not only able to deliver Car Fax certified vehicles but also help with the loans and financing. In a day where credit scores have taken a hit with the drop in the economy Del Mar Motor Cars is able to help many people drive away in their new dream cars. The company has earned a reputation for being the San Diego used car lender friends for those looking to get a new car but knowing their credit scores do not allow them many options.

San Diego’s best car dealers all of have some great cars, but few if any have the ability to work with their clients one on one to make sure they get a car that fits within their budget and also provide an in house bank to keep all decision making in house.

If you are looking for a Porsche, Mercedez Benz, BMW or other sports car call or visit the Del Mar Motor Cars used car showroom at 3444 Tripp Court in San Diego Ca., 92121.
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Source by Sean Callahan

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Source by Adolph Collins