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Everyone wants to get a good quality car at a good price.  The trick to good car buying is to balance the high cost of a new car purchase with the high repair costs of an older car. In this video the speaker explains this buying strategy perfectly . The car buying "sweet spot" as shown in this video matches the car buying strategy we recommend at IW Auto Sales. At IW Auto Sales we believe that the best time to buy a car is when it is less than 4 years old with less than 50,000 miles.  A vehicle this age is available on the market as a "lease return".  A typical car lease runs 2-3 years with a limit of 24,000 to 36,000 miles.  Car repairs are done by the manufacturer under warranty and some manufacturers offer car maintenance (oil, filters, wipers).  So when the lease vehicle is returned, the car is normally in very good condition. At IW Auto Sales, we avoid cars older than 4 years with more than 50,000 miles.  We find that cars past 4 years and/or 50,000 mil

Thanks in part to its upscale cabin, abundance of cargo space, and outstanding predicted reliability rating, the 2018 Kia Soul rates a #1 in the US News compact car rankings. The base model is a great value, and higher trims are playful and nicely equipped. The 2018 Kia Soul stands out from nearly all other compact cars for a number of reasons, including one of the longest warranties in the class. A few downsides include an underwhelming base engine and low fuel economy. Beyond that, it has a high-grade cabin, ample interior space, poised driving dynamics, and a perfect five-out-of-five predicted reliability score.  Whether you're looking for a compact car, a hatchback, or a small crossover, the Soul stacks up well against its rivals. It has the lowest price tag in the compact car class, and it’s cheaper than some subcompact SUVs like the Honda HR-V and Mazda CX-3. The Soul also offers more total cargo room than these crossovers, making it a good bang for your buck. The

It is smart to research the safety of a any vehicle you are considering for purchase.  A recent customer ask about the safety of the newer MINI Cooper models.   Some research on the Internet turned up two key reports that detail the safety of the MINI.   Here are the links: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety: https://www.iihs.org/iihs/ ratings/vehicle/v/mini/cooper- 2-door-hatchback/2019?print- view US News: https://cars.usnews.com/cars- trucks/mini/cooper/safety The Insurance Institute report is very detailed and I encourage you to take a look.  Overall the MINI was rated to have very good safety.  Here is a list of its key safety features: Driver Air Bag Passenger Air Bag Front Head Air Bag Rear Head Air Bag Front Side Air Bag 4-Wheel ABS 4-Wheel Disc Brakes Brake Assist Electronic Stability Control Daytime Running Lights Traction Control Auto-Leveling Headlights