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Lemon-Aid New Cars and Trucks 2012
ISBN: 9781459700468 | 1459700465
Format: PaperbackPublisher: Ingram Pub Services
Pub. Date: 12/27/2011
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As U.S. and Canadian automakers and dealers face bankruptcy and Toyota battles unprecedented quality-control problems, Lemon-Aid guides steer the confused and anxious buyer through the economic meltdown unlike any other car-and-truck books on the market. Phil Edmonston, Canada's automotive "Dr. Phil" for more than 40 years, pulls no punches. In this all-new guide he says: Chrysler's days are numbered with the dubious help of Fiat. Electric cars and ethanol power are PR gimmicks. Diesel and natural gas are the future. Be wary of "zombie" vehicle... MORE
| Key Documents | p. viii |
| Introduction More Profit, Less Car | p. 1 |
| "Hot" Wheels and Good Deals | p. 6 |
| Best Buy Tips | p. 9 |
| Whom Can You Trust? | p. 10 |
| Credible Auto Info | p. 15 |
| When and Where to Buy | p. 20 |
| Buying a New Car, Truck, SUV, or Van | p. 23 |
| Leasing without Losing | p. 29 |
| Buying the Right Car or Truck | p. 31 | ... MORE
| Safety and Comfort | p. 32 |
| Safety Features That Kill | p. 40 |
| Vehicles for Older Drivers | p. 42 |
| Other Buying Considerations | p. 45 |
| Choosing a Reliable, Cheap Vehicle | p. 52 |
| Cutting Costs | p. 58 |
| "Hidden" Costs | p. 64 |
| Surviving the Options Jungle | p. 67 |
| Smart Options | p. 68 |
| Unnecessary Options | p. 77 |
| Cutting the Price | p. 82 |
| Getting a Fair Price | p. 83 |
| Cash versus Financing | p. 88 |
| The Contract | p. 91 |
| Selling Your Trade-in | p. 93 |
| Summary | p. 96 |
| "I Want My Money Back" | p. 98 |
| Four Roads to a Refund | p. 100 |
| Warranties | p. 103 |
| How Long Should a Part or Repair Last? | p. 111 |
| Nailing Down a Refund | p. 115 |
| Getting Outside Help | p. 119 |
| Paint and Body Defects | p. 122 |
| Safety-Related Failures | p. 125 |
| Using the Courts | p. 129 |
| Key Court Decisions | p. 135 |
| The Best for Less | p. 157 |
| What Makes a Good Car or Truck? | p. 159 |
| Definitions of Terms | p. 162 |
| 2011 and 2012 Winners and Losers | p. 166 |
| Warranties | p. 168 |
| American Vehicles | p. 170 |
| Chrysler/Fiat | p. 177 |
| 200/Avenger | p. 180 |
| Challenger, Charger | p. 182 |
| 300,300C | p. 185 |
| Grand Caravan, Town & Country | p. 187 |
| Ram 1500, 2500, 3500 Pickup | p. 191 |
| Wrangler | p. 196 |
| Grand Cherokee | p. 200 |
| Ford | p. 204 |
| Fiesta | p. 209 |
| Focus | p. 213 |
| Fusion, MKZ | p. 216 |
| Mustang | p. 220 |
| Escape, Tribute | p. 224 |
| Explorer | p. 227 |
| F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 Pickup | p. 230 |
| General Motors | p. 234 |
| Aveo, Sonic | p. 238 |
| Craze | p. 239 |
| Malibu | p. 244 |
| Impala, LaCrosse | p. 247 |
| Lucerne | p. 251 |
| Camaro | p. 253 |
| Corvette | p. 256 |
| CTS | p. 259 |
| Equinox, Terrain | p. 261 |
| Enclave, Traverse, Acadia | p. 264 |
| Escalade, Tahoe, Yukon | p. 267 |
| Silverado 1500, 2500, Sierra, HD | p. 269 |
| Asian Vehicles | p. 276 |
| Acura | p. 280 |
| CSX | p. 280 |
| TL | p. 282 |
| TSX | p. 284 |
| RL | p. 285 |
| MDX | p. 287 |
| RDX | p. 289 |
| ZDX | p. 291 |
| Honda | p. 292 |
| Fit | p. 294 |
| Civic | p. 297 |
| Insight | p. 302 |
| CR-V | p. 304 |
| Accord, Crosstour | p. 308 |
| Odyssey | p. 313 |
| Element | p. 317 |
| Pilot | p. 319 |
| Ridgeline | p. 321 |
| Hyundai | p. 323 |
| Accent | p. 325 |
| Elantra, Touring | p. 327 |
| Sonata | p. 330 |
| Genesis Coupe, Sedan | p. 335 |
| Tucson | p. 338 |
| Santa Fe | p. 340 |
| Veracruz | p. 342 |
| Infiniti | p. 344 |
| G25, G37 | p. 344 |
| EX35 | p. 348 |
| FX35, FX50 | p. 350 |
| M37, M56 | p. 351 |
| QX(QX56) | p. 353 |
| Kia | p. 356 |
| Rio, Rio5 | p. 356 |
| Soul | p. 358 |
| Forte, Forte Koup | p. 360 |
| Optima (Magentis) | p. 362 |
| Sedona | p. 365 |
| Sportage | p. 367 |
| Sorento | p. 369 |
| Lexus | p. 372 |
| ES 350 | p. 373 |
| IS 250, IS 350, IS F | p. 375 |
| GS 350, GS 450h, GS 460 | p. 377 |
| RX350, RX45oh | p. 379 |
| Mazda | p. 382 |
| Mazda3 | p. 383 |
| Mazda5 | p. 385 |
| Mazda6 | p. 387 |
| MX-5 | p. 389 |
| CX-7, CX-9 | p. 391 |
| Mitsubishi | p. 393 |
| Nissan | p. 396 |
| Versa | p. 396 |
| Sentra | p. 398 |
| Altima, Altima Hybrid | p. 400 |
| Maxima | p. 403 |
| Rogue | p. 404 |
| Murano | p. 407 |
| Nissan/Suzuki | p. 409 |
| Frontier/Equator | p. 409 |
| Subaru | p. 411 |
| Forester, Impreza, WRX, STI | p. 411 |
| Legacy, Outback | p. 414 |
| Suzuki | p. 417 |
| SX4 | p. 418 |
| Toyota | p. 420 |
| Yaris | p. 424 |
| Corolla | p. 426 |
| Camry, Camry Hybrid | p. 428 |
| Prius | p. 433 |
| Avalon | p. 436 |
| Sienna | p. 438 |
| RAV4 | p. 441 |
| Venza | p. 443 |
| Highlander | p. 445 |
| Tacoma | p. 447 |
| Tundra | p. 449 |
| European Vehicles | p. 452 |
| Audi | p. 456 |
| A3 | p. 457 |
| A4, S4, A5, S5 | p. 459 |
| A6, S6, R8 | p. 463 |
| TT, TTS, TT RS Coupe | p. 466 |
| Bmw | p. 468 |
| 3 Series | p. 469 |
| X3, X5, X6 | p. 473 |
| Jaguar | p. 477 |
| Mercedes-Benz | p. 478 |
| B-Class | p. 481 |
| C-Class | p. 482 |
| E-Class | p. 484 |
| Volkswagen | p. 486 |
| Golf, Jetta, CC | p. 488 |
| Eos | p. 493 |
| Passat, Passat CC | p. 495 |
| Tiguan | p. 497 |
| Mini-Review and 2013 Previews | p. 499 |
| 2012-13 Model Changes | p. 501 |
| 2011-13 Models | p. 501 |
| Audi Q5 | p. 502 |
| Audi Q7 | p. 503 |
| BMW 1 Series | p. 503 |
| BMW Mini Cooper | p. 504 |
| Fiat 500 | p. 504 |
| Ford Econoline, E-Series | p. 504 |
| Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX | p. 505 |
| Ford Expedition | p. 505 |
| Ford Flex | p. 506 |
| Ford Taurus | p. 506 |
| Ford Transit Connect | p. 506 |
| Cadillac DTS | p. 507 |
| Cadillac STS | p. 508 |
| Cadillac SRX | p. 508 |
| Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana | p. 509 |
| Chevrolet HHR | p. 509 |
| Chevrolet Orlando | p. 510 |
| Chevrolet Spark | p. 510 |
| Honda CR-Z Hybrid | p. 511 |
| Hyundai Veloster | p. 511 |
| Kia Borrego | p. 512 |
| Land Rover models | p. 512 |
| Mazda2 | p. 512 |
| Mercedes-Benz ML 350 | p. 514 |
| Mercedes-Benz Smart | p. 513 |
| Nissan Cube | p. 514 |
| Nissan Juke | p. 514 |
| Nissan Leaf | p. 515 |
| Nissan NV | p. 515 |
| Nissan 370Z, GT-R | p. 516 |
| Porsche Boxster, 911, Cayenne, Cayman, Panamera | p. 516 |
| Saab 9-3, 9-4X, 9-5, 9-7X | p. 517 |
| Suzuki Kizashi | p. 517 |
| Toyota FJ Cruiser | p. 518 |
| Volkswagen New Beetle | p. 518 |
| Volkswagen Touareg | p. 519 |
| Volvo models | p. 519 |
| Some Final Precautions | p. 520 |
| Internet Info | p. 521 |
| Getting the Lowest Price | p. 521 |
| Real Trade-in Values | p. 522 |
| Confidential Reliability Info | p. 522 |
| Cross-Border Shopping | p. 523 |
| Model Index | p. 525 |
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Phil Edmonston, Canada's toughest customer, is the founder of the Automobile Protection Association and a former Member of Parliament. He's been writing this bestselling Canadian consumer guide for almost 41 years! It's packed with feedback from Canadian drivers, insider tips, and internal service bulletins, to help you select what's safe, reliable, and frugal. Phil also warns you about Honda's Civic problems and Ford's Fiesta and Explorer glitches. And, if things go wrong, Lemon-Aid's complaint tactics, sample letters, and winning jurisprudence will get you respectand a refund.
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