http://www.topcarviews.com Cars & Views on Cars, Trucks and Some Motorcycles Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:24:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I have often wondered how people could work at the same job all of their lives, but since I have never really found a job that I truly loved until now, I guess I just couldn’t understand.  But ever since I took the job at a car rental company, ... http://www.topcarviews.com/recreational-vehicles/working-for-a-car-rental-company/ With gas prices promising to go up again and all the emphasis right now on vehicles with high fuel efficiency, who needs a 4Runner? The answer is, more people than you might think.  Here are some good reasons to have a Toyota 4Runner: Because you live somewhere where you need 4-wheel drive.  ... http://www.topcarviews.com/recreational-vehicles/who-needs-a-4runner/ While trying to Google some popular car websites, I stumbled upon the Lexus website.  In its menu was prominently displayed "Build your own Lexus."Being an environmentally conscious person, I selected the GS 450 Hybrid 08 model whose price starts at $55,800.After having perused through the website, I have come to ... http://www.topcarviews.com/parts-accessories/build-your-own-lexus/ It is no different to buy new cars in Weatherford, the town I live in, than it is to buy them anywhere else in the country. Well that may not be entirely true. Just last month, I purchased my family a brand new vehicle. Counting this one, I've bought 7 new ... http://www.topcarviews.com/auto-dealer/buy-new-cars-in-weatherford-for-a-great-experience/ This week is totally crazy for me (which, to be honest, it's starting to feel like I say that absolutely every week).  I just finished my first year report for my PhD, which sounds totally innocuous but in fact, I have to defend it next week, which, as you can ... http://www.topcarviews.com/parts-accessories/so-much-to-do/ I know it's not the right time to get a loan, but conversely, it's the best time to buy a car.  How can that be?  And where does that leave me, because I just got a job, which I know I'm ridiculously lucky to have gotten, and it's a long, ... http://www.topcarviews.com/parts-accessories/new-car-financing/ A popular way to upgrade is to trade in an old car for a new(er) one.  However, since dealers need to turn a profit when they resell the used cars they get in trade, they usually will offer you a lower price than what you would get selling the car ... http://www.topcarviews.com/auto-dealer/getting-the-most-for-your-trade-in/ As the recession drags on and the news from Wall Street continues to cause consumers to tighten their spending habits, there are facets of the economy looking to lure customers to spend their money. The travel industry is advertising, marketing and hoping consumers will spend money on travel, especially cruises. ... http://www.topcarviews.com/recreational-vehicles/the-recessions-impact-on-travel/ Chances are pretty good that you may already own an American made, foreign owned vehicle if you drive a Toyota. With 13 manufacturing plants across the U.S., Toyota proudly makes use of "Made in America" while still being ultimately owned by its Japanese company. With the slew of restructuring the Federal ... http://www.topcarviews.com/manufacturers/will-you-buy-foreign-owned-american-made-cars/ Most people buy trucks for their utility for hauling large quantities of stuff around. Now I know there are people who live in cities and suburbs who just bought a big truck like a Ford F-150 because it looks cool and projects a macho image, but I tend to think ... http://www.topcarviews.com/parts-accessories/the-best-truck-accessories-you-can-buy/