******************************************************************** USA TODAY CARS NEWSLETTER 09/24/04 Updated 11:51 a.m. ******************************************************************** USA TODAY auto writer James R. Healey's Test Drive 2005 Accord Hybrid: Best yet Latest take on gas-electric engine is terrific. http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBVGswAQc52PATFX3WASc-fFwH/usat30-0
******************************************************************** Top Stories Even at 0%, 6-year car loan could be bad idea The six-year, 0% loans that Ford Motor and General Motors are offering starting this weekend will put a lot of buyers into cars they didn't think they could afford � and keep them there longer than they expect. That's because most vehicles depreciate faster than long-term loans are paid off. http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBVGswAQc52PATFX3WASc-fFwH/usat26-0 NHTSA says stability control helps prevent rollovers A technology to prevent vehicle rollovers got a major boost Thursday from a federal study showing it reduced fatal sport-utility vehicle crashes by 63% and fatal car crashes by 30%. Electronic stability control detects when a vehicle is not heading in the direction a driver intends and activates the brakes. http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBVGswAQc52PATFX3WASc-fFwH/usat27-0 Look closely: Muscle car could be a fake The American love affair with 1960s and '70s muscle cars and the resulting price surge in the collectors' market have spawned a slew of fakes. Plus, photo gallery of real and "clone" muscle cars. http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBVGswAQc52PATFX3WASc-fFwH/usat25-0 More news http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBVGswAQc52PATFX3WASc-fFwH/usat29-0 ******************************************************************** You Asked Q: Overall, which of these family vehicles is best: Ford Freestyle, Chrysler Pacifica or Dodge Magnum? A: Freestyle's the best all-around package � most space and features and mpg for the price. Magnum's by far the coolest and most fun, and has whopping cargo space and generous passenger room, though no third-row seat as the others do. Pacifica's the most arty looking and probably has the biggest discounts. But I think, all things considered, it's the worst overall package of the three (assuming the Magnum's lack of a third row isn't a deal-breaker for your needs). Latest Test Drive chat http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBVGswAQc52PATFX3WASc-fFwH/usat3-0 ******************************************************************** Under the hood (Powered by cars.com) Blue Book Value Find out what your car is worth. http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBVGswAQc52PATFX3WASc-fFwH/usat19-0 New Car Buying Guides Not sure which vehicle you want to buy? http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBVGswAQc52PATFX3WASc-fFwH/usat18-0 Pre-Owned cars Learn about the latest Certified Pre-Owned programs. http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBVGswAQc52PATFX3WASc-fFwH/usat16-0 Advice Find advice regarding financing, shopping, insurance, safety and more! http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBVGswAQc52PATFX3WASc-fFwH/usat20-0 ******************************************************************** Unsubscribe ******************************************************************** You are currently subscribed to this newsletter with the address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNSUBSCRIBE, please reply to this message with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject line or click: http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBVGswAQc52PATFX3WASc-fFwH/usat8-0?password=AQc52PASc-fFBBVGswCiyMKrVesau0 Make sure you receive our e-mails. Please add [EMAIL PROTECTED] to your address book. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for this newsletter, please contact us at [EMAIL PROTECTED] USATODAY.com is a free service dedicated to providing the best news on the Web. To review your privacy with USATODAY.com please go to http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBVGswAQc52PATFX3WASc-fFwH/usat7-0 � 2004 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Co. Inc. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108
