For some people, finding a used car is simple: they walk onto a used car in Calgary lot and select the used car that suits their needs from the inventory of available used cars. Buying a used car is a great option for many people - especially people that are on a budget. But what happens when you have specific needs from your used car. Finding the right used car can take some work. Here are some tips to help you find the right used car in Calgary:

First, define your needs. Just about everyone can make a list of what they need from a car of any type. Obviously, the car will need to be functional and safe. But do you need extra passenger room or cargo space? Does the car need to have four-wheel drive? Will the car be used for a business need, such as carrying clients around? By defining your needs, you can start to narrow down your options.

Next, research available car models. When it comes to looking for used cars in Calgary, you have the freedom of looking for models that are not limited to a year. It may be helpful to get online to a used car database just to get an idea of what types of cars are out there. During your research, you’ll want to look for price, miles-to-the-gallon, and other considerations that are important to you (such as a convertible or satellite radio option).

Finally, once you have made a short-list of the cars that interest you the most, speak with a dealer about what the dealer has in stock. Many dealers may have some of your car preferences in stock, but not all. Test drive as many of your short-listed cars as possible in order to determine which one suits you the best. Think about how the car drives, its comfort level, and its visibility during the test drive.

When it comes time to actually purchasing the used car that’s best for you, you may have to do some digging around and exercise patience. Start by asking a local dealer if he or she has the car in stock. If the dealer does not have the car on the lot, the dealer may be able to suggest another lot where you can find the car or the dealer may be able to have the car shipped to you.

Contact your Calgary Chrysler Dealer, Big 4 Motors today at www.big4motors.com  to get started finding the perfect used car for you. We’re happy to take you on as many test drives as necessary in order to land you in the car that suits your lifestyle and your budget best.              

Dodge Ram 1500 | From meathead to egghead.

The pickup market is among the most stagnant and resistant to change of any segment in the automotive arena. So when a new pickup has the fortitude to question established practices, it deserves to be recognized. The new half-ton Dodge Ram is that truck.

Cutting against the unquestioned trend of ever-more-ludicrous towing figures, towering "in-your-face" grilles, and absurdly jacked-up ride heights, Dodge engineers stepped back from the mindless braggadocio to create a vehicle that actually works smarter. Throwing out years of accepted wisdom, they scrapped the antediluvian leaf springs in favor of a well-located coil-sprung rear axle, dramatically improving the pickup’s ride quality. They retreated from the cartoonish styling and instead shaped their truck in the wind tunnel, and consequently it uses less fuel. They also at long last addressed the issue of covered, secure cargo storage - which other makers of full-size trucks had consigned their buyers to add themselves or do without - and created the hugely innovative RamBox in-bedside storage compartments. Apparently also questioning the notion that a noisy truck is somehow acceptable where a noisy car is not, Dodge created a Ram that is astonishingly quiet to drive (although we are glad to still hear the Hemi V-8’s distinct burble at start-up). In the suddenly competitive domain of interiors, the Ram sets the standard by living up to the radical idea that the cabin of a $40,000 truck should be as nice as that of a $40,000 car.

In all these changes, the Ram often had to go not just against its competitors, but also its own history. It surely was not easy. The Dodge Ram has gone from meathead to egghead, adding brains to its brawn. As a result, it surges to the front of the pack as the most livable yet still highly capable big pickup in the land.

Engines: 3.7L V-6, 215 hp, 235 lb-ft; 4.7L V-8, 310 hp, 330 lb-ft; 5.7L V-8, 390 hp, 407 lb-ft

There are a wide variety of reasons that we recommend buying your used truck from a dealership, and they are not all financial, as you might think. Buying from a dealership might save you money, but more importantly, it could save your life. Here are just some of the reasons that we recommend buying a used truck from a dealer:

Full Inspection

We put each used truck through a full inspection before we put the truck on the market. This inspection is comprehensive and includes a look into the engine, body, and more. If we find a problem with the used truck that could make the car unsafe or potentially shorten its life expectancy, then we will not put the truck on the market. That’s our guarantee that each used truck we sell has been inspected and is expected to be safe and reliable.

Warranty

Most dealerships, like ours, offer used truck warranties to help cover the cost of service to the used truck. Many issues are covered with the warranty, including some issues that are related to the engine or to the body of the used truck. When you have a warranty on your used truck, you will save money off of the cost of many services and repairs that are covered.

Selection

When it comes time for you to buy a used truck, it is important that you have a variety of options to choose from. These options will help to ensure that you buy the right used truck for your needs - not just a used truck that runs. Therefore, we encourage you to take a step back, review the used trucks on our lot, and decide which one is truly the best match for you. Jumping into a decision like buying a used truck could be risky if you do not have these options available.

Contact us today at www.big4motors.com  to learn more about the used trucks on our lot or to get started with a test drive!