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Article: Consumer Reports Cars: Year-End Incentives Not Always a Good Deal.
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- December 21, 2006
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Short-Term Savings Can Be Long-Term Expenses
YONKERS, N.Y., Dec. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- For new-car shoppers, 'tis the season to be jolly as attractive year-end deals could save buyers thousands of dollars. But not all deals are created equal, warns Consumer Reports, the country's largest and oldest consumer-product testing organization.
Now could be a good time to buy as manufacturers look to clear inventories and dealers aim to meet sales quotas. Many 2006 models -- and some 2007s -- are being offered with up to $7,000 in rebates and incentives. However, deals are seldom offered on the most popular models. In addition, a vehicle with poor ...