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Are You Contemplating Selling Your SUV?

If you are, you certainly aren’t alone. In a country where the average price of a gallon of unleaded fuel is $4.05, many gas guzzling SUVs are getting kicked to the curb by their owners. The only problem is once they get to the curb they often sit there for a while. Last week the General Motors plant located not far from my home announced it would be closing because of soft sales on SUVs and large trucks. Many workers there said they could see the writing on the wall, especially with the price of gas skyrocketing to record levels. … Continue reading →

SUV Rollovers

Do you drive a sport utility vehicle? If you do then you likely are familiar with the report that found SUVs to be at higher risk of rolling over than conventional passenger cars. (Studies by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the federal agency that regulates automobile safety proved as much.) Prior to the dramatic rise in gas prices I was convinced our family’s next vehicle should be a SUV. My opinion has since changed and the NHTSA’s report was only one the reasons I decided to research other vehicles. Keep in mind this was a few years ago. Now, … Continue reading →

Dodge Durango

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When my husband and I bought an SUV over a year ago, I never thought that I would drive it. I was happy in my little mid-size sedan, but family called for more room. Once I was used to driving the SUV it was okay, but just recently the engine decided to give out — that’s what we get for buying a used vehicle with almost 200,000 miles on it. Anyway, I digress. I am in no way an expert on any type of vehicle, but we recently purchased a used 2002 Dodge Durango SLT and I love it! My … Continue reading →