Earthy Cars Blog: October 2010

Thursday, October 28, 2010

EARTHY CAR OF THE WEEK: 2004 Black Toyota Sienna Minivan

**UPDATE** THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN SOLD

2004 Toyota Sienna CE Black, Minivan, 94828 mi, $10,900 http://ht.ly/2SlqS

If you need a vehicle that can handle well in snow for the upcoming Vermont winter, or can carry around a big family, all for around $10,000, then you should check out the 2004 Toyota Sienna on our lot.

OVERVIEW:
AOL Autos

MSN Autos

Yahoo! Autos

SPECS / EQUIPMENT:
AOL Autos

MSN Autos

Yahoo! Autos

Vehix.com

Entertainment features include 6 speakers, AM/FM radio, CD player, and (for the old fashioned) cassette player.

SAFETY:
MSN Autos

Yahoo! Autos

Crash test video: (via Yahoo! Autos)

VIDEO REVIEW

We also have a newer Toyota Sienna on the lot, that is blue:

2007 Toyota Sienna LE Blue, Minivan, 50155 mi, $16,900 http://ow.ly/2MwlL

Thursday, October 21, 2010

EARTHY CAR OF THE WEEK: 2004 Silver Honda Civic VP

2004 Honda Civic VP Silver, Sedan, 92846 mi, $7,900 http://ht.ly/2WzUQ

OVERVIEW
From MSN Autos:

“The Civic is Honda’s compact car, offered in sedan, coupe, and hatchback versions. First introduced as a small, inexpensive hatchback in 1972, the Civic has increased in size while continuing to offer excellent fuel economy. The 7th generation Civic arrived as a 2001 model...”

“Civic sedans and coupes all receive new bumpers, headlights, hood, and grille for 2004. The EX Sedan adds standard 15-inch alloy wheels. The VP trims, based on the DX, add air conditioning, CD player, and center console.”

From AOL Autos:

“Honda's highly practical Civic rolls into 2004 with a subtly but significantly new look. Bumpers, hood, headlights and grille are all new on the coupe and the sedan, emphasizing a baby-brother resemblance to the slick and smooth Accord...

Honda Civic is an icon. Honda sells more than 325,000 Civics a year in the U.S., making it one of America's best-selling compacts. Civics are notable for their excellent fuel economy and sporty handling. Front-seat comfort is superb by any measure.

Yahoo! Autos:
http://autos.yahoo.com/2004_honda_civic_sedan_vp_4_spd_at/

FEATURES / SPECS
Features and Specs at a Glance: MSN Autos

Features: Yahoo! Autos

Specs: Yahoo! Autos

SAFETY
Safety Ratings:
MSN Autos
AOL Autos

Safety Features:
AOL Autos

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

EARTHY CARS SPOTLIGHT: 10.20.2010

Cars priced under $8,900
2005 Ford Focus Silver, Sedan, 90598 mi, $6,900 http://ow.ly/2FYCO

2004 Honda Accord Silver, Sedan, 108914 mi, $8,900 http://ow.ly/2FYNK

2001 Subaru Forester S White, Crossover Wagon, 98862 mi, $8,900 http://ht.ly/2WzrR

1999 Subaru Legacy Outback Grey, Station Wagon, 103349 mi, $5,900 http://ht.ly/2Slv7

2005 Toyota Tacoma White Truck, 104886 mi, $8,900 http://ow.ly/2G0UW

2001 Volkswagen New Beetle Silver, Hatchback, 82260 mi, $6,900 http://ow.ly/2IPJd

Cars with less than 55,000 mileage
2008 Honda Accord Grey, Sedan, 39243 mi, $17,900 http://ow.ly/2FZ5U

2007 Honda Accord Grey, Sedan, 17510 mi, $13,900 http://ow.ly/2FZhN

2008 Scion xD Red, Hatchback, 52365 mi, $11,900 http://ow.ly/2G1y8

2007 Toyota Sienna LE Blue, Minivan, 50155 mi, $16,900 http://ow.ly/2MwlL

2009 Toyota Yaris Black, Hatchback, 28227 mi, $11,900 http://ow.ly/2G13J

2009 Toyota Yaris Red, Hatchback, 29027 mi, $12,500 http://ow.ly/2G0ZL
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2006 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 Black, Hatchback, 53311 mi, $10,900 http://ht.ly/2WyOC

2006 Volkswagen Passat Black, Sedan, 48614 mi, $12,900 http://ow.ly/2G1ne

COLOR OF THE WEEK: RED
2008 Honda Fit Red, Hatchback, 63131 mi, $12,900 http://ow.ly/2FZFH

2007 Honda Fit Red, Hatchback, 83522 mi, $9,900 http://ht.ly/2WzAJ

2008 Scion xD Red, Hatchback, 52365 mi, $11,900 http://ow.ly/2G1y8

2007 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Red, Sedan, 63247 mi, $11,900 http://ow.ly/2LPHG

2009 Toyota Yaris Red, Hatchback, 29027 mi, $12,500 http://ow.ly/2G0ZL

HELPFUL ARTICLE OF THE WEEK:
“Couple Stranded by Navigation System” ~ from AOL Autos

This article is a must read for those who often rely on a GPS for directions while driving.

A lesson from this article is that you cannot rely on GPS alone, particularly if you are driving on the back roads or during bad weather. You must also use common sense, and can additionally use online route-planning services, like Google Maps or AOL’s MapQuest.

FACT OF THE WEEK:
The Smart car was originally named the Swatchmobile? It was invented in Germany by a CEO of Swatch watches, Nicolas Hayek. But, Daimler AG didn't allow that name. 'Smart' is an abbreviation of 'Swatch Mercedes Art'

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_(automobile)

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

EARTHY CAR OF THE WEEK: 2009 Subaru 2.5i PZEV

2009 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Grey, Sedan, 61024 mi, $15,900 http://ht.ly/2Slzr

If you need a vehicle with a lot of interior space, handles great in snowy weather, is environmentally friendly, and/or features a great stereo system , then you should look the our 2009 Subaru Legacy.

It is a mid-size vehicle; features all wheel drive (like all Subaru’s); is a PZEV (Partial Zero Emissions) vehicle; and includes 9 speakers, a subwoofer, an auxiliary jack, and a MP3 compatible CD player.

From MSN Autos:

“The Legacy is the new fifth-generation model of Subaru’s midsize all-wheel-drive sedan that was redesigned for 2010. Like all Subaru models since 1998, the Legacy is available only with all-wheel drive. Debuting for the 2000 model year, the third-generation Legacy was more mainstream than its predecessors and added to the model's popularity. For 2005, Subaru introduced the fourth-generation Legacy, with fresh styling, better handling and more power. In 2008, the Legacy went to an all-sedan lineup, with all wagons now in the Outback line”

Overview:
Via Yahoo! Autos

Via AOL Autos

Via MSN Autos

Features / Specs:
Via Yahoo! Autos

Via AOL Autos

Via MSN Autos

Via Vehix.com

Safety:
Via Yahoo! Autos

Via AOL Autos

Via MSN Autos

Via Vehix.com

Video review:

EARTHY CARS SPOTLIGHT: 10.13.2010

MP3 Players:
For those who like to listen to their own music collection in the car, a bunch of our vehicles have a MP3 capable stereo system.

2008 BMW X3 Black, SUV, 75595 mi, $21,900 http://ping.fm/FIMux

2005 Ford Focus Silver, Sedan, 90598 mi, $6,900 http://ow.ly/2FYCO

2008 Honda Accord Grey, Sedan, 39243 mi, $17,900 http://ow.ly/2FZ5U

2007 Honda Civic Hybrid Blue, Sedan, 77270 mi, $10,900 http://ow.ly/2FZwM

2005 Honda Civic LX Special Edition Blue, Sedan, 115,619 mi, $8,900 http://ow.ly/2BPX8

2008 Honda Fit Red, Hatchback, 63131 mi, $12,900 http://ow.ly/2FZFH

2008 Scion xB Dark Blue, Station Wagon, 61900 mi, $10,900 http://ow.ly/2FZVm

2008 Scion xD Red, Hatchback, 52365 mi, $11,900 http://ow.ly/2G1y8

2009 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.5i Grey, Sedan, 61024 mi, $15,900 http://ht.ly/2Slzr

2007 Toyota Sienna LE Blue, Minivan, 50155 mi, $16,900 http://ow.ly/2MwlL

2009 Toyota Yaris Black, Hatchback, 28227 mi, ~~$12,500~~ $11,900 http://ow.ly/2G13J

2009 Toyota Yaris Red, Hatchback, 29027 mi, $12,500 http://ow.ly/2G0ZL

2006 Volkswagen Passat Black, Sedan, 48614 mi, $12,900 http://ow.ly/2G1ne

All wheel Drive:
We have a large selection of all wheel (AWD) or four wheel (4WD) drive vehicles at Earthy Cars. We now have a large selection of Subaru’s, all of which have AWD/4WD.

All of our SUVs, BMWs, and trucks on the lot are AWD/4WD.

2005 BMW 325 Grey, Sedan, 102635 mi, $13,900 http://ow.ly/2FYvm

2008 BMW X3 Black, SUV, 75595 mi, $21,900 http://ping.fm/FIMux

2002 Honda CR-V Blue, SUV, 141574 mi, $6,900 http://ow.ly/2BPX8

2007 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Red, Sedan, 63247 mi, $11,900 http://ow.ly/2LPHG

2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Grey, Station Wagon, 43914 mi, $12,900 http://ht.ly/2SlHg

2009 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.5i Grey, Sedan, 61024 mi, $15,900 http://ht.ly/2Slzr

1999 Subaru Legacy Outback Grey, Station Wagon, 103349 mi, $5,900http://ht.ly/2Slv7

2005 Subaru Forester 2.5x Green, SUV/Station Wagon, 83306 mi, $11,500 http://ow.ly/2LPPD

2005 Toyota Tacoma White Truck, 104886 mi, $8,900 http://ow.ly/2G0UW

Cruise Control:
A cruise control system in a vehicle helps drivers maintain a steady speed (set by the driver) while driving. See Wikipedia.

Most of the vehicles on the lot at Earthy Cars currently have cruise control. The only ones that don’t are some of the Toyota’s.

2005 BMW 325 Grey, Sedan, 102635 mi, $13,900 http://ow.ly/2FYvm

2008 BMW X3 Black, SUV, 75595 mi, $21,900 http://ping.fm/FIMux

2005 Ford Focus Silver, Sedan, 90598 mi, $6,900 http://ow.ly/2FYCO

2008 Honda Accord Grey, Sedan, 39243 mi, $17,900 http://ow.ly/2FZ5U

2007 Honda Accord Grey, Sedan, 17510 mi, $13,900 http://ow.ly/2FZhN

2004 Honda Accord Silver, Sedan, 108914 mi, $8,900 http://ow.ly/2FYNK

2007 Honda Civic Hybrid Blue, Sedan, 77270 mi, $10,900 http://ow.ly/2FZwM

2005 Honda Civic LX Special Edition Blue, Sedan, 115,619 mi, $8,900 http://ow.ly/2BPX8

2002 Honda CR-V Blue, SUV, 141574 mi, $6,900 http://ow.ly/2BPX8

2008 Honda Fit Red, Hatchback, 63131 mi, $12,900 http://ow.ly/2FZFH

2008 Scion xB Dark Blue, Station Wagon, 61900 mi, $10,900 http://ow.ly/2FZVm

2008 Scion xD Red, Hatchback, 52365 mi, $11,900 http://ow.ly/2G1y8

2007 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Red, Sedan, 63247 mi, $11,900 http://ow.ly/2LPHG

2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Gray, Station Wagon, 74621 mi, $10,900 http://ow.ly/2LPKR

2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Grey, Station Wagon, 43914 mi, $12,900 http://ht.ly/2SlHg

2009 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.5i Grey, Sedan, 61024 mi, $15,900 http://ht.ly/2Slzr

1999 Subaru Legacy Outback Grey, Station Wagon, 103349 mi, $5,900http://ht.ly/2Slv7

2005 Subaru Forester 2.5x Green, SUV/Station Wagon, 83306 mi, $11,500 http://ow.ly/2LPPD

2008 Toyota Prius Grey, Hatchback, 98500 mi, ~~$11,900~~ $10,900 http://ow.ly/2G0JJ

2008 Toyota Prius Tan, Hatchback, 35290 mi, $15,900 http://ow.ly/2G0MT

2007 Toyota Prius Beige, Hatchback, 73980 mi, ~~$12,900~~ $11,900 http://ow.ly/2G0PI

2007 Toyota Sienna LE Blue, Minivan, 50155 mi, $16,900 MwlL>http://ow.ly/2MwlL

2001 Volkswagen New Beetle Silver, Hatchback, 82260 mi, $6,900 http://ow.ly/2IPJd

2006 Volkswagen Passat Black, Sedan, 48614 mi, $12,900 http://ow.ly/2G1ne

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

EARTHY CAR OF THE WEEK: BWW 3-series

2005 BMW 325 Grey, Sedan, 102635 mi, $13,900 http://ow.ly/2FYvm

~~1994 BMW 318 Red, Sedan, 129154 mi, $4,900 http://ping.fm/UIf05~~ sold *UPDATE* 10.07.2010

Earthy Cars has two BMW’s of the 3 series, BMW’s most popular line. BMW had produced its 3 series since 1975; since then, it has had five generations of the 3 series. Each year, the BMW 3 series has several different trims.

Our lot has both a 3rd generation model (from 1994) and a 4th generation model (from 2005. Even though the 1994 model is 16 years old, and 11 years older than the 2005 model, it doesn’t have that many more miles on it than the 2005. At 129,154 miles, that is pretty remarkable for a 16 year old car. And,it body is in very good shape as well. It barely has a scratch or dent. We think its the perfect car for parents to buy a teenager who has just got his or her driver's license.

As always, our prices are very competitive: our 2005 BMW sells for $13,900 - the cheapest you will find a BMW that is around 5 years old.

From MSN Autos:

“The 3-Series is BMW's near-luxury model offered in sedan, coupe, convertible and wagon versions. A descendant of the mid-'60s BMW 1600, considered by many automotive enthusiasts to be the first compact sedan to offer sports-car performance, the 3-Series has continued to be the benchmark of sport sedans. The 3-Series designation first appeared in America in 1977, and the car evolved from a boxy shape to a fluid, aerodynamic design.”