When you buying a new car

The winter is an ideal time to purchase a car, according to lemon law office representatives. With an assortment of 2007 and 2008 models on the dealership lots and competitive pricing initiatives, consumers have plenty of opportunities to get behind the wheel of a shiny new car, truck or SUV that fits their lifestyle.However, drivers need to take certain precautions to make sure they aren't taken for a ride or stuck with a lemon car. "An automobile purchase is something that should not be rushed", they warn. The Lemon Lawyers offers consumers the following tips:RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH!. Make sure the car you are looking at has a strong customer satisfaction rating, provides the features that you are looking for, and is priced within your range. Consumer Reports remains an exceptional research tool. Also check out Jack Gillis' "Ultimate Car Book". For pre-owned cars, check out carfax.com and Kelly Blue Book (www.kbb.com) to insure that used car drivers don't discover problems down the road.ASK YOUR FAMILY, NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS. These people can provide useful information and recommendations. They may know someone who adores their SUV or someone whose sport car is constantly in the shop. User forums on the internet can also provide some useful perspectives and uncover common complaints consumers have with their particular vehicles.KNOW THE MSRP! The MSRP stands for the manufacturer's suggested retail price. Unless a car is in high demand, most dealers will offer their cars at a price that is lower than MSRP. Knowing the MSRP can help you when you are discussing costs. Also, don't forget to call other authorized dealerships to see if they can get a better offer for you. A little legwork can save you thousands and if you are not one who likes to haggle, take along someone who does, or consider one-price shopping offered by Saturn and other manufacturers. Remember, this is your hard-earned money and you want to get the best ride for your dollar.TRY IT BEFORE YOU BUY IT! This is a common error in judgment. We often order cars in special colors or with additional features and when they arrive, we sign on the dotted line and drive off. STOP! Before you take possession of the car, you need to check out the exact car you are buying, not one just like it. Make sure you try every feature (i.e. air conditioner, defroster, trunk latch, cruise control, sunroof, etc.) Also take it for a quick test drive before you sign any papers. If something isn't working right, don't sign anything. This is the one time you are in control. Demand perfection.DO NOT PURCHASE A USED CAR WITHOUT A MANUFACTURERS' WARRANTY. Make sure that any car you purchase is protected with a warranty from the manufacturer. This is the only way a manufacturer will stand behind a pre-owned vehicle. And make sure that if you are buying a "pre-certified" car, it is certified by the manufacturer, and not the dealership. Otherwise, you will not be protected under the State and Federal Breach of Warranty Statutes.KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! If you have purchased a new car or a car with an existing manufacturer's warranty and you have a reoccurring problem that they can't seem to fix, you do have legal rights. If a car is in the shop a significant number of days in the first year, or has a reoccurring problem under the manufacturer's original or extended warranty period, you could be entitled to a new car, or a full or partial refund. Best of all, there are State and Federal laws that provide 100% cost-free legal help. Don't be afraid to consult a specialist lemon law attorney if needed.

Cadillac XLR

2008 Cadillac XLR

This is my favorite car
The Cadillac XLR is the company's stunning flagship, a luxurious high-performance sports car based on the Corvette.
The XLR features a magnetic-fluid-based real-time damping suspension that adapts to different road conditions and is available in only one trim, Convertible. It seats two passengers and is a two door. It achieves a 50/50 weight ratio by rear-mounting the six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode. A 320 horsepower 4.6-liter Northstar V-8 engine and 18" wheels are standard on this luxury convertible roadster. Inside, two passengers sit in a luxurious leather, eucalyptus wood and aluminum interior.

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New Jaguar XF

Jaguar Cars Announces the New Jaguar XF

November 28, 2006 — Jaguar Cars today announces that a new sports sedan, the Jaguar XF, will make its public debut next fall. Positioned in the luxury mid-size segment, the new Jaguar XF will replace the S-TYPE sedan in the Jaguar model line-up.
Designed and developed at Jaguar's Product Development Center at Whitley in Coventry, UK, the new Jaguar XF will be built at Jaguar's Advanced Manufacturing Center at Castle Bromwich in Birmingham, UK.
"The Jaguar XF is a new sports sedan that will challenge people to think again about Jaguar as daring and different," commented Bibiana Boerio, managing director of Jaguar Cars. "Our new XK sports car has been very well-received and is enjoying great success. We are now moving on to the next stage of Jaguar's exciting new design era – and if you like the new XK, just wait until you see the new Jaguar XF!"
Customer deliveries of the new Jaguar XF will commence in spring 2008, dependent on market.

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Mercedes Bens C300

The 2008 C300 Luxury Sedan

The C300 Luxury Sedan takes you where you want to go: the next level. And it begins with an elegant 4-spoke steering wheel and an interior upholstered in available Cashmere/Savanna and trimmed with Burl Walnut wood. The available 8-way power front seats feature lumbar support for the driver, and the expanded cabin offers more shoulder room for driver and passengers. Up front, there's dual-zone climate control, and throughout, the superior sounds of an optional 450-watt audio system. Beyond the classic Mercedes-Benz grille and hood ornament and distinctively redesigned headlamps, taillamps, and roofline, the new silhouette communicates unmatched power and elegance. 4MATIC™ 4-wheel drive option available.

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Murciẻlago LP640

This is specifications of the car

CHASIS :

FRAME
Tubular frame made from high-strength steel alloy with carbon fibre structural parts

BODY
Carbon fibre with door and roof in steel; transparent engine bonnet (optional)

SUSPENSIONS
Independent front and rear double wishbones, anti-roll bars; anti-dive and anti-squat

BRAKES
Power vacuum, aluminium alloy callipers:
8 pistons front callipers and 4 pistons rear callipers
Ventilated discs: Ø 380 x 34 mm - Ø 355 x 32 mm
Carbon Ceramic Brakes (optional)
Ø 380 x 36 mm and 6 piston brake callipers (front - rear)

STEERING
Power-assisted rack and pinion

TYRES (front-rear)
Pirelli Pzero 245/35 ZR 18 - 335 /30 ZR 18

WHEELS (front-rear)
Aluminium alloy, 8.5"x Ø 18"-13"x Ø18"

KERB-TO-KERB TURNING CIRCLE
12.55 m

MIRRORS
External mirrors with electrical closing system and heating system, internal mirror with anti-blinding system
REAR SPOLILER
Electronically controlled
First step: 130km/h and closure 180km/h,
Second step: 220 km/h and returning to the first step under 180 km/h
AIR FLAPS
Opening:
1. Water temperature > 95 °C and speed <>

2. 65 °C <>

3. external air temperature > 30 °C and speed <>

ENGINE :

TYPE

12 cylinders V 60º

DISPLACEMENT

6496 cc

BORE AND STROKE

Ø 88 mm x 89 mm

INTAKE SYSTEM

Variable geometry, 3 modes

VALVE GEAR

chain driven, intake and exhaust continuously variable valve timing, electronically controlled

COMPRESSION RATIO

11:1

MAXIMUM POWER

471kW (640 PS) at 8000 rpm

MAXIMUM TORQUE

660Nm at 6000 rpm

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

Catalytic converters with lambda sensors

COOLING SYSTEM

Two water radiators + oil cooler, electronically controlled variable geometry air inlet system (Lamborghini VACS)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Lamborghini L.I.E., with individual static ignition, multipoint sequential fuel injection, drive-by-wire system, traction control system, OBD system

DRIVETRAIN :

TYPE OF TRANSMISSION

Permanent 4-wheel drive (viscous traction system) and electronic traction control system

GEARBOX

Manual 6 speed + reverse; robotized gear shifting system (e-gear; optional)

CLUTCH

Dry single plate Ø 272mm with reduced pedal load

GEAR RATIOS

I = 1:3.091;

II = 1:2.105;

III = 1: 1.565;

IV = 1: 1.241;

V = 1.065;

VI = 1:0.939;

reverse = 1:2.692

PERFORMANCE :

TOP SPEED

340 km/h

ACCELERATION

(0-100km/h) 3,4 sec.

DIMENSIONS :

WHEELBASE

2665 mm

OVERALL LENGHT

4610 mm

OVERALL WIDTH

2058 mm

OVERALL HEIGHT

1135 mm

TRACK (front - rear)

1635 mm - 1695 mm

WEIGHT ("dry" - no fuel)

1665 kg

WEIGHT TIMING SYSTEM (front-rear)

Front 42% - rear 58%

CAPACITIES :

ENGINE OIL

12 litres

FUEL TANK

100 litres

ENGINE COOLANT

15 litres

FUEL CONSUMPTION :

ENGINE OIL

12 litres

FUEL TANK

100 litres

ENGINE COOLANT

15 litres

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2007 Ferari 599 GTB Fiorano

The 2007 599 GTB Fiorano is a 2-door, 2-passenger luxury sports car, available in two trims, the Coupe and the Coupe F1. Upon introduction, both trims are equipped with a standard 6.0-liter, V12, 620-horsepower engine that achieves 11-mpg in the city and 15-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard on the Coupe. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on the Coupe F1. The 2007 599 GTB Fiorano is all-new for 2007.
The following are the technical specifications for this style of 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

Key Technical Specs :
Standard Engine : 6.0L V12
Standard Transmission : 6 Speed Manual
Cylinders : 12
Horsepower @ RPM : 620@7600
Torque @ RPM : 448@5600 (foot-lbs)

Technical Specs: Engine
Standard Engine : 6.0L V12
Standard Transmission : 6 Speed Manual
Cylinders :12
Horsepower @ RPM : 620@7600
Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy : 11 / 15
Combined Fuel Economy : 12
EPA Class : Two Seater
Number of Valves : 48
Torque @ RPM : 448@5600 (foot-lbs)
Fuel Type/System Gas Engine / Sequential : Electronic Fuel Injected
Turbo (yes/no) No
Overdrive Transmission Yes
Battery Output N/A
Compression 11.2
Displacement 5999 / 366
Bore X Stroke 3.62x2.96
Cruising Range 332.4
Final Drive Gear Ratio Opt Not Listed
Power To Weight Ratio 6
Final Drive Ratio Not Listed
Valves Configuration 2 Dual Overhead Cam
Supercharged No
Electric HorsePower RPM N/A
Electric Torque Feet Per Pound N/A (foot-lbs)
Electric Torque RPM N/A (foot-lbs)
Electric HorsePower BHP N/A

Technical Specs: Capacity & Volume
Cargo Volume (EPA) N/A
Cargo Volume (MFR) 11.3
Fuel Capacity 27.7
Passenger Volume (EPA) N/A
Passenger Volume (MFR) Not Listed
Box/Cargo Height N/A
Box/Cargo Length N/A
Box/Cargo Width (Wheel) N/A
Box/Cargo Width (Wall) N/A
GVWR Standard N/A
GVWR Maximum N/A
Payload Standard N/A
Payload Maximum N/A

Technical Specs: Brakes, Steering, Suspension & Tires
Brakes (Front) Disc
Brakes (Rear) Disc
Driveline Rear Wheel Drive
Driveline (Opt) N/A
Steering Rack & Pinion
Steering Diameter Left Not Listed
Steering Diameter Right Not Listed
Suspension (Front) Independent
Suspension (Rear) Independent
Tire Type Passenger
Tire Width 245
Tire Aspect Ratio 40
Tire Construction Radial
Tire Wheel Diameter 19

Technical Specs: Interior Dimensions
Seating (Standard) 2
Seating (Optional) N/A
Tow Capacity (Standard) Towing Not Recommended
Tow Capacity (Maximum) Towing Not Recommended
Headroom (Front) Not Listed
Headroom (Row 2) N/A
Hiproom (Front) Not Listed
Hiproom (Row 2) N/A
Legroom (Front) Not Listed
Legroom (Row 2) N/A
Shoulder Room (Front) Not Listed
Shoulder Room (Row 2) N/A
Seating (Maximum) 2
Headroom (Row 3) N/A
Hiproom (Row 3) N/A
Legroom (Row 3) N/A
Shoulder Room (Row 3) N/A

Technical Specs: Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Curb Weight MT 3722
Curb Weight AT N/A
Ground Clearance Not Listed
Height 52.6
Length 183.7
Top Type (Standard) Hard Fixed
Top Type (Optional) Not Applicable
Track (Front) 66.5
Track (Rear) 63.7
Weight Distribution AT (Front) N/A
Weight Distribution AT (Rear) N/A
Weight Distribution MT (Front) 47
Weight Distribution MT (Rear) 53
Wheelbase 108.3
Width 77.2
Doors (Standard) 2
Doors (Maximum) 2

Technical Specs: Crash Test Ratings, Sales & Origin
Crash Test Rating Not Listed
Sales Volume N/AWhere Built Italy

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The antique car

An antique car is generally defined as a car over 25 years of age, this being the definition used by the Antique Automobile Club of America and many other organizations worldwide. However, the legal definition for the purpose of antique vehicle registration varies widely.
The term classic car is often used synonymously with antique car, but the formal definition [citation needed] of that term has it as applying only to certain specific high-quality vehicles from the pre-World War II era.
25 years is about double the design life of modern cars and an even greater increment on those cars now 25 years old; therefore, a car that's reached 25 is a rare survivor, and probably not economic to maintain as regular transportation.
Owning, restoring and collecting antique cars is a popular hobby worldwide.
But now an antique car same as a luxurious car. Are you agree ?
Adaption from :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antique_car