Phil Edmonston Lemon-Aid New Cars and Trucks 2012

by Edmonston, Phil

• ISBN13: 9781459700468
• ISBN10: 1459700465
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-12-27
• Publisher: Ingram Pub Services

Summary

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" vehicles: Jaguar, Land Rover, Saab, and Volvo. Mercedes-Benz - rich cars, poor quality. There's only one Saturn you should buy. Toyota - enough apologies: "when you mess up, 'fess up."

Author Biography

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.

Table of Contents

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
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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