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Saving Money With Used Minivans

September 22nd, 2009

Virtually every family in America should have access to transportation of some sort, and if you have a partner, three kids, and a dalmation, chances are you are shopping for a minivan. Thanks to its size and flexibility, the minivan is often considered to be a wonderful family vehicle – great for moving around light cargo, picking up tired kids from dance practice, or even the occasional summer road trip. Unfortunately, in this economic climate, lots of households are holding off on buying the minivan they truly want, even though it would benefit them greatly. Having said that, the question becomes, is it possible to get a well-built minivan at a rock-bottom price? By finding a used minivan.

One of the great things about buying used is because they sometimes come with a number of additional parts and enhancements that just aren’t available when purchasing a new minivan. Lots of minivan owners install add ons like CD players, GPS units, and even game consoles, which are great for long trips with the family. These enhancements are generally far superior to those offered by the original minivan maker, and depending on the time they were installed, also come with a valid warranty.

Another reason to buy used is that it is better for the environment. Statistics show that millions of vehicles are already on the road, and choosing new only worsens the environmental impact. By choosing a used minivan, you are not adding to the number of vehicles winding up in trash heaps, and this is something you can feel good about.

But perhaps the biggest reason a car buyer would buy a used minivan over a new one is the massive amount of dough you can save when buying used. A new minivan can decrease as much as 25% the moment [it leaves the dealership~you drive it off the lot], which makes buying new a very poor investment. Think about investing $20,000 into a stock, only to have it drop to fifteen thousand in an instant. So it makes sense that lots of vehicle owners are buying used minivans.

So where can you find used minivans? The best website is Used Minivans (http://usedminivans.org) – a detailed and free site focused on showing people the fundementals of finding used minivans for very little money. You’ll have access to a complete archive of smart tips and tricks on how to locate, judge, and ultimately buy your used minivan. This blog comes completely free of charge, but a quick visit could end up saving you fortune on your next minivan purchase.

So what are you doing still reading this? Go to Used Mini Vans (http://usedminivans.org) and save your hard-earned money!

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Dynex DC to AC 90 Watt Power Inverter DX PI101

January 12th, 2009

Dynex DC to AC 90 Watt Power Inverter DX PI101




Don’t let traveling keep you from staying in touch or being entertained. Whether you’re in a car, boat or on an airplane, this adapter lets you use your AC plug-in devices without going through countless batteries.

Converts DC vehicle power to standard AC plug-in power
Designed to fit any standard cupholder; also lays flat for mounting on dashboards
Ideal for portable DVD players, cell phones, handheld gaming systems, notebooks and other mobile accessories

Product Features

On-the-road mobile power for use in cars, airplanes and boats

Eliminates the need for spare batteries

2-in-1 design with quick-release button adjusts to plug directly into an airplane in-seat power receptacle

Built-in splitter lets you use an AC device and charge your cell phone at the same time

Built-in surge protection allows for safe usage during car start-up and shutdown

Auto-shutdown function protects your car’s battery from draining

Power/surge indicator light

AC outlet dust cover

Tangle-free 36″ cord

Product Details

Product Height 2-7/8″

Product Width 8-5/8″

Product Weight 1-1/4 lbs.

Product Length 11-1/8″

Features Converts car battery to standard AC plug-in power; use in cars, airplanes, boats; for DVD players, cell phones, game consoles, notebooks; fits standard cupholders or mount on dashboard; 120VAC, 60 Hz, 90W, 10.8V dc-15.8V dc; 8A max, surge protection

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