Used Cars Under 500 Dollars

Are you planning to buy a car online but you do not have any experience doing it? This is your lucky day. This article will give you tips for buying a car online. Whether you want to buy a used or a brand new car, you can buy them online. You can also choose many different cars manufactured by famous car companies from all over the world. But before you do anything, here are some tips for buying a car online that you should know.

• If you are not familiar with online shopping, you should know that buyers can leave feedbacks to the sellers’ accounts and they can also rate the sellers based on different criterions such as good communication, accurate description of the item, fast shipping, and so on. You should search for this in the seller’s account if you want to buy a car online. Of course, you have to choose those with 100 % positive feedbacks and high ratings.

With that in mine, you might want to consider these cars that are currently under $500:

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• Learn more about the car. Look at the pictures closely and read the description carefully. If you still have some questions about the car for sale, you can always ask the seller. You can send a message to the seller asking for more pictures and details about the car.
• Choose a seller who is located just around your vicinity. You have to consider this so that it will not be difficult when you have to test drive the car. Just imagine if you live in California and the seller lives in New York. Instead of saving money by buying a car online, you will need to spend money on an expensive plane ticket. And you are not even sure yet if you will really buy the car or not.
• In relation to the previous tip, do not commit to anything until you have driven the car yourself. There are some problems or damages such as noisy rattles or clanging that cannot be observed or seen just by looking at pictures.

May 2, 2008 at 4:53 pm | 190 comments

Mansory 599 GTB Fiorano Stallone

Mansory has been a specialist for customization of cars like Aston Martin, Bentley and Rolls Royce automobiles. Now Mansory has tackled the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano With luxurious as well as sporty modifications. Thus Mansory has proved that the company has a clear understanding of how to customize Italian super sports cars too. Mansory showed their quality in the design of light body components made of carbon, a powerful increase in the engine performance and a luxurious interior covered with the finest ostrich leather to completely fulfill the car desires of its exclusive clientele.

Mansory 599 GTB Fiorano Stallone

Mansory 599 GTB Fiorano Stallone back view

Mansory pays special attention to performance optimization with which the car from Maranello made the sprint from zero to 100 kph in only a measly 3.7 seconds which is two tenths faster than the series version. The propulsion is only over at 340 kph (211 mph). Thus the modification, called the Stallone, impressively fills the gap to the fast, 350 kph (217 mph)  sports car brother, the Enzo. The engine components newly developed by the Mansory technicians are responsible for this achievement. The performance kit contains high performance compressors and custom made intercooling. The supercharging of the V12 power train is done with the help of a sport air filter with higher air throughput as well as improved control electronics. This increases the performance of the large 6.0 liter twelve cylinder engine from 620 to 720 HP. The torque is also increased by an additional 92 Nm. The sport rear muffler made of stainless steel underscores the sporty look of the Mansory Stallone with its impressive sound.

Mansory 599 GTB Fiorano Stallone side view

Mansory 599 GTB Fiorano Stallone front view

May 2, 2008 at 12:07 am | 2 comments

Mansory McLaren SLR Renovatio

Mansory McLaren SLR Renovatio is based off of the Mercedes-Benz super car. But it features many replacement carbon fiber pieces, lighter wheels and a new body kit. Mansory upgraded its supercharger and intercoolers. Mansory Renovatio was designed keeping in mind individual design as well as aerodynamic efficiency. Its body components were made out of carbon so as to save weight.

Mansory McLaren SLR Renovatio side view

The 5.5 liter V8 engine with its standard 626 hp benefited from the new changes. The Mansory engineers used new high performance compressors and tailor-made intercoolers. The finishing touches are a sports air filter and modified engine management. As a result the Renovatio is two tenths faster from zero to 100 km/h than the super sports car production model. The top speed increases to 340 kph. Following the alterations the Renovatio has 700 HP and generates 880 Nm torque on the crankshaft.

Mansory McLaren SLR Renovatio  front view

Mansory provides a special wheel-tire combination for the Renovatio. The one-piece turbine-wheels with five double-spokes, 9 x 20 at the front and 11.5 x 20 at the rear, are impressive for their sporting looks as well as their outstanding workmanship. The reduction of the unsprung mass due to the especially light forged wheels improves braking distance, acceleration and handling.

Mansory McLaren SLR Renovatio back view

The leather processed for the interior by master craftsmen is extraordinarily soft. This characteristic natural product with its special grain and the perfect craftsmanship of its fancy stitching convey an exquisite flair around the redesigned sports steering wheel. The aluminum pedals, illuminated door tread plates and real carbon applications complete the luxurious overall look of the Renovatio.

Mansory McLaren SLR Renovatio interiors

May 1, 2008 at 4:50 pm | 7 comments

SpeedArt BTR-XS 650

The GT2 reigns as the most powerful Porsche wearing the 911 badge. But Porsche tuner SpeedART is not satisfied enough and decided to increase the performance by a few more notches up again with the introduction of the 2008 SpeedART BTR XS 650 based on its predecessor 911 GT2. The name is the short form of BiTurbo Racer Extra Speed with 650 horsepower.

SpeedArt BTR-XS 650

2008 SpeedART BTR XS 650 is a black beauty which is loaded with a lot of goodies under the hood. The power of the 2008 SpeedART BTR XS 650 is increased by 120 horse power with the help of a sport exhaust with twin tailpipes and higher flowing cats, new headers, a bigger intercooler, modified VTG turbochargers and a Motronic ECU that controls the flat 6 cylinder unit’s power. Thus the resulting horse power of a 2008 SpeedART BTR XS 650 is 650 horse power. The 2008 SpeedART BTR XS 650 flies from 0 to 60 mph in about 3.2 seconds and does not stop until it reaches an unbelievable top speed of 216 mph.

SpeedArt BTR-XS 650

The tuned 911 GT2 sits on huge 20 inch wheel sets in black or white to complete the elegant yet sporty Porsche look. This combined with coil over shocks for support all around helps to keep the 2008 SpeedART BTR XS 650 on the ground while going around corners. The whole kit is available for the equivalent of $43,450 and includes some additional interior design options like sport seats, steering wheels and special Alcantara applications.

SpeedArt BTR-XS 650 back view

May 1, 2008 at 4:32 pm | 1 comment

Chevrolet Corvette C6

The Chevrolet Corvette C6 is a sixth generation sports car manufactured by Chevrolet in the year 2005 and continues to the present day.

The C6 consisted of a 6.0 L LS2 V8 engine with a capacity of 6,967 cc in between the years 2005-2007, which is 13 cm shorter that C5 engine. The engine delivers an output power of 400 hp at 6000 rpm and 400 lb-ft torque at 4400 rpm. It also contains manual transmission and gives a mileage of 15/25 mpg.

In the year 2008, a new 6.0 L LS2 V8 engine has been used with a capacity of 6162 cc. The engine delivers an output power of 430 hp and 424 lb-ft torque. It reaches the speed of 60 mph in 4.2 seconds, which is faster than Jaguar XK8 and Porsche 911.

2005 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Convertible Side View

Versions:

C6.R
The C6.R was launched in the year 2005 as part of the American Le Mans Series Race where it stood in the second and third place. It also won the American Le Mans GT1 Championship in the year 2006 and 12 Hours of Sebring on March 17th, 2007.

Z06
The Z06 version was launched in 2005, which contains a 7.0 L engine with a capacity of 7,008 cc and weighs about 3132 lb. It reaches the speed of 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds.

ZR1
The ZR1 was launched in the year 2007, it consists of a 7.0 L LS7 engine that delivers an output power 620 hp and the top speed is about 200 mph. The wheels used for this car are the largest wheels among the other Corvette series. Carbon ceramic brakes are used and the brake calipers are in blue color.

Z06-R
The Z06-R was launched in the year 2006 as a part of FIA GT3 European Champion Series. It consists of a center locked wheels, front splitter and rear deck spoiler. This car also marked a victory at FIA GT3 European Champion Series.

2009 GT1 Championship Edition
The GT1 Championship Edition was first displayed at the New York Auto Show in the year 2009. It consists of chrome wheels and the interiors are covered with leather.

2005 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Coupe Red Roof Down Driving View

Specifications

Vehicle Type: – sports car, 2-door coupe and 2-door convertible
Configuration: – Front Engine
Engine: – 6.0 L LS2 V8 and 6.2 L LS3 V8
Transmission: – 4-speed automatic and 6-speed Manual and automatic
Wheelbase: – 105.7 in
Length: – 174.7 in
Width: – 72.6 in

April 29, 2008 at 10:17 pm | 4 comments

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