2003 Kia Optima $3195 (Private Party)

2003 Kia Optima LX, Loaded, Power Windows, Power Locks, Power Mirrors, Cruise Control, Automatic, Low 112k Miles, V6 2.7L, 32 MPG, CD Player, Alloy Rims, Good Tires, Tinted Glass, Clean Inside and Out, Runs and Drives Good!

I have current Safety and Smog Certificate.

History: I've owned this car for 2-years and haven't had any major problems. It's been a good dependable car that gets good gas mileage. I have completed scheduled maintenance. Guarantee cleanest car you'll find under $3,500 in Salt Lake Area.

Utah Rebuilt Title, Please Take To Trusted Professional For Complete Inspection!

Only $3,195.00 or Best Offer!

Call John or Jessica for Test Drive 801-985-1193

2002 Land Rover Freelander $1695

2002 Land Rover Freelander, 138k Miles, Automatic, Fully Loaded, Leather Seats, Power Windows, Locks, Mirrors, Power Sunroof, AWD, Good Tires, Alloy Rimes with Full Size Spare, Roof Rack, CD Player, Clean!

Only $1695 + Tax and Lic. (Blue Book Value over $5,000)

Utah Rebuilt Title, Due to Damage on Fender

Needs: Both Front Air Bags, Front Winshield, Left Fender and it Runs, but has Engine Light On with Code 1470.

I have all the Parts located for under $500 in Salt Lake City at Premium Auto Parts.

Call for Complete Details!

Call or Text Ben at 801-633-8472
Dealer #7210

Located 3 Miles West of Roy I-15, 5600 South Exit at 5548 West 5350 South, Hooper, Utah.

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2002 Kia Sedona EX $2995

2002 Kia Sedona EX, Automatic, 113k Miles, Good Tires, Leather Seats, Dual Power Front Seats, Dual Sliding Doors, Roof Rack, CD Player, Cassette Player, Cruise Control, Power Windows, Power Locks, Power Mirrors, Sunroof, 3.5L Engine, 22 MPG, Stock Alloy Rims, New Alternator and Battery, Runs and Drives Good, Clean Inside and Out!

Utah Rebuilt Title

Brief History: This Van was purchased by my son last April and he has put about 10,000 miles on it. The only repair he has made on it is an Alternator and Battery.

Only $2995 or Best Offer!

Call John at 801-985-1193 or johnfoxcars@hotmail.com

Dealer #7210

Located 3 Miles West of Roy I-15, 5600 South Exit at 5548 West 5350 South, Hooper, Utah. 

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2006 Nissan Sentra Limited Edition $5500

2006 Nissan Sentra Limited Edition, Automatic, 68k Miles, Power Windows, Power Locks, Power Mirrors, CD Player with 6 Disc Changer, Alloy Rims, Good Tires, Clean Inside and Out, Runs and Drives Excellent!

Utah Rebuilt Title, Please Take To Trusted Professional For Complete Inspection!

Only $5500 + Tax and Lic. (Blue Book Value Over $8,000)

Call John at 801-985-1193 or johnfoxcars@hotmail.com

Dealer #7210

Located 3 Miles West of Roy I-15, 5600 South Exit at 5548 West 5350 South, Hooper, Utah.

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Current Inventory Listing

2006 Nissan Sentra, Special Edition, Automatic, 68k Miles, Clean, $5500 + Tax and Lic.

2006 Hyundai Elantra, 135k Miles, Automatic, White Exterior, Clean Inside and Out, $3995 + Tax and Lic.

2005 Hyundai Elantra, 80k Miles, Blue Exterior, Clean Inside and Out, $4995 + Tax and Lic.

2005 Hyundai Accent, 2-door Hatchback, 56k Miles, Blue Exterior, Automatic, Clean, $4995 + Tax and Lic.

2000 Lexus ES300, Fully Loaded, Leather, 109k Miles, Clean Title, Automatic, Clean Inside and Out,
$4995 + Tax and Lic

Whatever Happened to Penny Cars?

At least once a month I get asked if I have any cars for under $1000? 15 years ago I might have said yes, but nowadays that car is a rare find. Let's break it down.

First off, let's preface this conversation with some facts. When I say $1000 car, I mean one that has no major mechanical problems and can pass a state safety and emission test fairly easily. And gets you from Point A to B and every now and then Point C. Let's say your budget is $1000 (the reason why you want a car in that price range) the tax's and fee's alone are going to be up to 20% of that budget. For instance, a 7% Sales Tax would mean $70 Tax, plus $50 Smog and Safety Test, and $100 in DMV License Fee's. This totals $220 and makes up 22% of your budget.

Now we are talking about a $780 car! Let's say I go to a Salvage Auction because generally the cars there are cheaper due to the title and light damage. All Auctions have what they call a Buyer's Fee, a fee for this bid price would probably range in the $150 zone. This means we are now talking about a $630 car! This is before any of the damage on the car is repaired, remember we are buying cars that have damage, which is the reason we are getting them so cheap.

Much to the dismay of many Liberals, I prefer to be in the business of making a profit! Generally, the risk and time involved demands that I make a minimum profit that rewards my efforts. Therefore, if I am able to buy a reliable vehicle that I can honestly sell to a customer that can use it for at least 1 year under normal wear and tear, I would have to be purchasing it for no more than $300. Because after I fix the vehicle to make it road worthy and beyond, I am barely making a profit worth my time and efforts. We are talking less than $300 folks! I'm not greedy, but even that small of profit margin is slim for anyone's efforts.

Just like their is no such thing as penny candy anymore, I say their is no such thing as "Reliable" $1000 cars anymore. I firmly believe that it takes a minimum of $1500 to get into a reliable car including tax and license fee's. Even these are a rare find!

However, I have found one! I currently have a 1988 Toyota Corolla with 75k Miles in my inventory. It's in great condition considering the year and I have it only priced at $1500! We can talk about the Tax and License Fee's :)

OTIS

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Toyota is Back!

As I explained in a previous post, Toyota owners would not stop buying Toyota's due to the "Major" recall issues and the Fed's pushing the point. Instead, they not only didn't stop buying Toyota's, but they increased the buying by over 35% in March.

So all the skeptics and so called "experts" who spouted off about Toyota not bouncing back from this for at least a year and how huge this would be for Ford, Dodge, and Chevy were flat-out wrong!

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Let me say this one more time, Toyota Owners worship the brand! OTIS

Government Motors Pushing Toyota Recall?

During my 35 of being in the Auto Industry I have never seen a recall get this much attention with the execption of the Ford Firestone Tire recall. It's all you hear about when you read the paper, watch the news, listen to the radio or hear what's coming out of the politicians's mouths. It makes one wonder who started this fire and who continues to pour gas on it. The comments that Ray Lahood made yesterday telling Toyota drivers to stop driving there vehicles immediately only adds more fuel to this recall conspiracy theory.

Additionally, it's interesting how GM and Chrysler already had ads ready to go once this recall was announced telling Toyota owners they could trade in their recalled Toyota's and get $1,000 extra trade-in incentives plus zero % financing. Was this good timing or a chance to gain marketshare based on previous knowledge or pressure?

The problem with this strategy is that Toyota owners worship this brand. I cannot imagine that very many Camry owners will be lining up to trade-in their cars for a Chevy Malibu. I often purchase Chevy Prizm's because they are built by Toyota for Chevy and are identical to a Toyota Corolla. Yet, trying to convince a Toyota Brand lover to purchase the Prizm over the Corolla is like trying to get a Liberal to vote for a Tax Cut. It's not going to happen. So when I listen to these "so called" experts on TV spouting off about how this is a great opportunity for American Car Companies to gain marketshare, I just laugh out loud to myself. It's not going to happen.

This is just a small blip in the road for the Toyota Brand, which will regain it's place atop the Car Chain again in a matter of months!

Auto Market June 2009 Report

Alot has happened in the Auto Industry over the last 6 months, namely due to the bankruptcies of Chrysler and GM. In unprecedented action the Government bailed out both companies using taxpayer money. As part of this agreement Obama decided to give his buddies at UAW a large portion of ownership stakes in the Auto Companies.

I often wonder to myself what William Durant and Walter Chrysler, the original founders GM and Chrysler, are thinking from there graves. Did they ever think that there companies would need the complete assistance of the American Taxpayer to avoid financial ruins? It was frustrating and disturbing to see these American Icons begging for the Federal Government's assistance, I can't imagine what these Men would be thinking if they were here.

Where do we go from here? Do you buy a car from a company that is in effect being ran by Barack Obama? On one hand, GM and Chrysler dealers are unloading cars at unbelievable prices hoping fence sitters decide to buy now, but will these deals be enough to entice consumers to buy cars from a company that is in bankruptcy and whose affairs are being handled by people with no auto experience whatsoever? Or do you find yourself leaning towards a car company that is not in financial ruin?

I could very well be a Used Car "Homer" here and tell you to buy USED and avoid the hassles of new car buying, but I wouldn't be honest with you in what I am seeing for the short-term future of car buying overall.

NEW CAR: If you can afford a new car, I would advise you to look towards Ford in the Domestic Market. This promotion of Ford is somewhat by default, since they are the only Domestic car company that didn't take bailout money. I respect them for deciding to not take taxpayer money and riding out the financial storm on their own. Additionally, they have built some unique concepts of late that have done well in the marketplace.

If you are looking towards the Foreign Market (Please note that most, if not all, foreign automakers build there cars in plants based in AMERICA!) obviously Toyota and Honda have always been there as far as reliability is concerned, but you will pay premium price for them. My top recommendation is Hyundai/Kia. These companies were the first to offer the Assurance Purchase Plan if you lost your job, they still have the best warranties in the market, they are priced the most competively, and they just were ranked #4 in Reliability by JD Power.

USED CAR: I still firmly believe the best deals are to be had in the USED CAR MARKET. With the prices of new cars dropping so drasticly combined with the amount of REPO'S available on the market, it's forcing the price of Used Cars to never before seen low price levels. I am seeing cheaper prices at every auction that I am going to on a weekly basis. In that same sentence I am trying to do everything I can to pass on those LOW prices to my customers. I have priced every one of my vehicles at prices up to 50% off the retail value.

My advice is that if you are paying Kelly Blue or Nada Book value, you are paying way to much. OTIS