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8 Cars Experts Recommend the Most
May 7, 2015
With so many vehicles on the market today, car buyers often find the shopping experience overwhelming. After all, no one wants to head home with a vehicle they end up regretting.
Wouldn't it be great to know which vehicles industry experts would actually consider purchasing? Here's one such list to help you out -- Autoblog recently released a list of eight vehicles they recommend the most often. Cars on the list include the Audi A4, Ford Focus, Lexus IS 350, and Volkswagen GTI.
If you are considering any of these recommended vehicles, make sure to use TrueCar No Haggle and CarsDirect to see the lowest prices local dealers are offering.
Most Recommended Vehicles by AutoBlog
| Vehicle | MSRP | City MPG | Highway MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Soul | $15,190-$20,790 | 24 | 30 |
| Ford Focus | $18,960-$23,670 | 27 | 40 |
| Subaru Forester | $22,195-$33,095 | 22 | 29 |
| Volkswagen GTI | $24,395-$29,595 | 25 | 34 |
| Volkswagen Golf SportWagen TDI | $26,565 | 30 | 42 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | $29,995-$64,895 | 17 | 25 |
| Audi A4 | $35,500-$36,400 | 24 | 32 |
| Lexus IS 350 | $40,065-$42,300 | 19 | 28 |
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The key to getting the best deal is to gather price or lease bids from as many local dealers as possible. Then shop that best price around until no one can beat it. Here are the steps:Step 1 Get Prices From My Trusted Network
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TrueCar, and CarsDirect are my top 2 online price quote recommendations. These services show you pre-negotiated prices from dealers closest to you - and the deals are usually pretty decent. But remember, you can still negotiate further.Step 3 Complete my Checklist
Follow this up with my checklist to make sure you squeeze out every last bit of savings.- Gregg Fidan
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