1976 Jeep CJ5

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Here is a great vehicle for puddle jump, mountain climbing or just for awesome fall day cruise around Knoxville, TN.

2004 VW Jetta GLi – Knoxville Used Cars

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Asking Price $9975.00

	2004 Volkswagen Jetta Performance
-  2,792 cc 2.8 liters V 6 front engine with 81 mm bore, 90.3 mm stroke, 10.5 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder -  Premium unleaded fuel 91 -  Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 30 and EPA city (mpg): 21 -  Multi-point injection fuel system -  14.5 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank -  Power: 147 kW , 200 HP SAE @ 6,200 rpm; 195 ft lb , 265 Nm @ 3,200 rpm

2004 Nissan Murano – Knoxville Used Cars

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Asking Price $13975.00

	2003 Nissan Murano Performance
-  3,498 cc 3.5 liters 6 V front engine with 95.5 mm bore, 81.4 mm stroke, 10.3 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder VQ35 -  Premium unleaded fuel -  Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 9.8 -  Multi-point injection fuel system -  Main 82 liter premium unleaded fuel tank -  Power: SAE and 183 kW , 245 HP @ 5,800 rpm; 246 ft lb , 334 Nm @ 4,400 rpm
	2003 Nissan Murano Handling
-  ABS -  5.173:1 axle ratio -  Center differential lock -  Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs -  Electronic brake distribution -  Immobilizer -  Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel -  Strut front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs , multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs

How To Spot A Lemon

By ConsumerReports.org

Finding a trouble-free used car has nothing to do with luck and everything to do with applying good research and investigative skills. Knowing how to spot potential problems and determining how reliable a used vehicle is can save you from expensive automotive headaches down the road. The following advice can help you determine whether a used vehicle is a good value or potential trouble.

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1. Check the reliability record.

A good way to reduce the risk of purchasing a trouble-prone vehicle is to select models with a good reliability record before you begin shopping. Consumer Reports’ annual subscriber survey provides exclusive real-world reliability information that can help you narrow your selections. See Best and worst used cars for a quick-reference list of the best and worst used cars from our most recent survey. Also read the reliability-history charts that accompany most of CR’s vehicle profiles to get a more detailed view at how specific models have held up in 16 trouble areas as well as overall.

2. Read the window sticker.

The Federal Trade Commission requires dealers to post a Buyer’s Guide in every used vehicle offered for sale. Usually attached to a window, it must contain certain information, including whether the vehicle is being sold “as is” or with a warranty, and what percentage of repair costs (if any) the dealer is obligated to pay. The Guide information overrides any contrary provisions in your sales contract. In other words, if the Guide says that the vehicle is covered by a warranty, the dealer must honor that warranty. If any changes in coverage are negotiated, the Guide must be altered to reflect them before the sale.

If a sale is designated “as is,” it means that the dealer makes no guarantees as to the condition of the vehicle, so any problems that arise after you have made the purchase will be your responsibility. Many states do not allow as-is sales on vehicles selling for more than a certain price. In the state of Tennessee, all independent used car dealers are required by guidelines to sell every vehicle “as-is”. Some may have warranty companies that provide coverage for an additional cost(s).

3. Check the exterior.

Begin by doing a walk around of the car, looking for dents, chipped paint, mismatched body panels or parts, broken lamp housings, and chipped windows. Gaps between body panels should be of a consistent width and line up.

A closer inspection can reveal paint overspray on chrome or rubber trim or in the vehicle’s wheel wells. This is a telltale sign of body-panel repair.

Test for the presence of body filler with a small magnet. If the magnet doesn’t stick to the panel, the car may have filler under the paint (some vehicles with plastic or fiberglass panels, however, won’t attract a magnet at all). A door, hood, or trunk that doesn’t close and seal properly is evidence of previous damage and/or sloppy repair work. A CAPA (Certified Automotive Parts Association) sticker on a body panel means the part has been replaced. Inconsistent welds around the hood, doors, or trunk also indicate repair.

4. Check the interior.

A long look into the cabin can reveal many obvious problems, such as a sagging headliner, cracked dashboard, and missing knobs, handles, and buttons. Frayed seat belts or ones with melted fibers (because of friction) may be evidence of a previous frontal impact above 15 mph–damaged safety belts should always be replaced.

Prematurely worn pedals or a sagging driver’s seat are signs that the vehicle has very high mileage. An air bag warning light that stays lit may indicate that a bag has deployed and been improperly replaced–or not replaced at all. A mildew smell, caused by a water leak, can be very hard to get rid of. Discolored carpeting, silt in the trunk, or intermittent electrical problems may be signs of flood damage.

5. Check under the hood.

At first glance, the engine, radiator, and battery should be relatively grease-free and have very little or no corrosion. Belts and hoses should be pliable and unworn. Look for wet spots, which can indicate leaking oil or fluids. Melted wires, tubes, or lines, or a blackened firewall may be signs of overheating or even an engine fire.

With the engine cool, insure that all fluids are clean, filled to the proper level, and do not have leaks. Check the engine oil while the engine is cool. Remove the dipstick from its tube and clean it with a dry rag, reinsert it and remove it again. The oil level should be between the “full” and “add” marks. Normal engine oil is brown or black, depending on when it was last changed. Gritty or gelatinous oil may indicate long stretches between oil changes. Thin, frothy oil that’s the color of chocolate milk may point to a blown head gasket or to a severely damaged block or cylinder head. Fine metal particles in the oil indicate internal damage or heavy wear.

The transmission fluid dipstick is usually located in the rear of the engine compartment. Check it right after the car has been driven for more than 10 minutes. With the engine at idle and both the brake and parking brake applied, shift through all the gears. Leave the engine running and put it in neutral or park (according to the owner’s manual) and check the level in relation to the dipstick marks. Also inspect the fluid’s condition. The transmission fluid should be bright red to light reddish brown, not dark brown, black, or mustard colored; those colors can indicate serious problems. If it has a strong burned smell, that can indicate severe wear.

6. Check the tires.

Wear should be even across the width of the tread and the same on the left and right sides of the car. Tires that are frequently used while over-inflated tend to have more wear in the middle; tires driven while under-inflated tend to wear more on the sides. Heavy wear on the outside shoulder near the sidewall of the tire indicates a car that has been driven hard. This can be a sign that other parts of the car may suffer from excessive wear due to aggressive driving. Cupped tires, those that have worn unevenly along the tread’s circumference, can indicate various problems with the steering, suspension, or brakes.

7. Check the steering.

With the car idling, turn the steering wheel right and left. Check that there isn’t any slack or “play,” or clunking noise in the steering. Excess play may indicate a worn steering gear or damaged linkage.

While driving at normal speeds on smooth, flat pavement, the car shouldn’t wander or need constant steering corrections. A shaking steering wheel often indicates a need for a wheel balancing or front-end alignment, which are easily remedied. However, this may also be a clue that there’s a problem with the driveline, suspension, or frame, which could mean expensive repairs are in order.

8. Check the suspension.

Check the suspension by pushing down hard on each fender and letting go. The car should rebound softly, once or twice. More than two severe rebounds indicate worn shock absorbers or struts. Also, drive the car over a bumpy road at about 30 mph. A car that bounces and slams at moderate speeds over common pavement may have a worn or damaged suspension.

9. Check the tailpipe.

A puff of white smoke upon start-up is probably the result of condensation and not a cause for alarm. Black smoke after the car has warmed up indicates an overly rich air-fuel mixture–usually due to a dirty air filter, a faulty oxygen sensor, or mass-air meter (which measures the amount of intake air). Blue smoke indicates oil burning–a bad sign, requiring expensive repairs. Billowing white smoke indicates water in the combustion chamber, usually because of a blown head gasket, damaged cylinder head, or even a cracked block–all expensive repairs.

10. Step on the gas.

While driving, does the engine rev excessively before the car accelerates? This is a common sign of a misadjusted or worn-out clutch, or a damaged automatic transmission. A clutch adjustment is a relatively inexpensive service, but a damaged clutch or automatic-transmission repair can be extremely expensive.

Listen for knocks and pings while accelerating. These indicate bad ignition timing or an engine beginning to overheat.

11. Check for recalls and TSBs.

Check to see if any recalls were issued and if recall service was performed. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (www.nhtsa.dot.gov; 800-424-9393) lists all official recalls. Ask the seller for documentation on recall service. If any recall work has not been performed on a car that you’re considering, it should be done as soon as possible. Automakers are required to perform recall service free of charge, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how long ago the recall was issued.

Technical Service Bulletins, or “TSBs,” are reports a manufacturer sends its dealers about common or recurring problems with a specific model, and how to rectify them. Because TSBs aren’t typically safety related, manufacturers are not obligated to notify owners or pay for the repairs, though an automaker may pay for some or all of the work–if an owner asks them to. Lists of TSBs can be found at www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/tsb/index.cfm. Check for any TSBs that were issued for the model you’re buying and if the seller had any necessary repairs performed.

12. Check the vehicle’s history.

A vehicle-history report from CarFax (www.carfax.com) or Experian Automotive (www.autocheck.com) can alert you to possible odometer fraud; reveal past fire, flood, and accident damage; or tell you if a rebuilt or salvage title has ever been issued for the vehicle. To access this information, provide the vehicle identification number, or “VIN,” which is on the top of the dashboard, near the driver’s side roof pillar. Reports should cost $15 and the process takes about five minutes. (CarFax’s Web site provides Consumer Reports’ advice and information on buying used cars.)

13. Visit a mechanic.

Before you buy a used vehicle, have it inspected by a qualified mechanic that routinely does automotive diagnostic work. A thorough diagnosis should cost around $120. An organization called the Car Care Council (www.carcarecouncil.org) certifies diagnostic shops. If you’re an American Automobile Association (AAA) member, you could use one of the organization’s recommended facilities.

In addition to doing the basic diagnostic, ask the mechanic to put the vehicle on a lift and inspect the undercarriage. Kinked structural components and large dents in the floor pan or fuel tank can indicate a past accident. Welding on the frame suggests a damaged section might have been replaced or cut out during repairs. Have the mechanic look for fresh undercoating, which can be used to hide recent structural repairs.

A dealer should have no problem lending you the car to have it inspected as long as you leave identification. A private seller may be more reluctant, however. You should offer to follow the seller to the shop where the inspection will take place.

2007 Mazda 3

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Asking Price $14975.00

2007 Mazda 3 Specs

-  1,999 cc 2 liters in-line 4 front engine with 87.5 mm bore, 83.1 mm stroke, 10 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder LFD -  Unleaded fuel 87 -  Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 35 and EPA city (mpg): 28 -  Multi-point injection fuel system -  14.5 gallon main unleaded fuel tank -  Power: 110 kW , 148 HP SAE @ 6,500 rpm; 135 ft lb , 183 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
	2007 Mazda MAZDA3 Handling
-  Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs -  Immobilizer -  Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel -  Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs , multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
	2007 Mazda MAZDA3 Exterior
-  Body side molding -  Body color front and rear bumpers -  Coefficient of drag: 0.32 -  Driver and passenger internally adjustable partial-painted door mirrors -  External dimensions: overall length (inches): 177.4, overall width (inches): 69.1, overall height (inches): 57.7, wheelbase (inches): 103.9, front track (inches): 60.2, rear track (inches): 59.6 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 34.1 -  Projector beam lens halogen bulb headlights -  Mica paint -  Fixed rear window with defogger -  Tinted glass on cabin -  Weights: curb weight (lbs) 2,780 -  Windshield wipers with fixed intermittent wipe

2005 Honda Pilot – Knoxville Used Cars

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Asking Price $11975.00

Auto News

According to www.autonews.com General Motors will begin an unprecedented marketing campaign Friday designed to reassure U.S. customers that they can still obtain auto loans through GM dealerships even though credit through the automaker’s in-house lender remains tight. For the first time, GM will promote dealer financing through lenders other than GMAC Financial Services, the automaker’s partially owned captive finance unit.

2006 VW Passat 2.0T – Knoxville Used Cars

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Asking Price $16750.00

2006 Volkswagen Passat Performance
-  Turbo compressor -  1,984 cc 2 liters in-line 4 front engine with 82.5 mm bore, 92.8 mm stroke, 10.3 compression ratio, double overhead cam and four valves per cylinder -  Unleaded fuel 87 -  Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 32 and EPA city (mpg): 22 -  Gasoline direct injection fuel system -  18.5 gallon main unleaded fuel tank -  Power: 149 kW , 200 HP SAE @ 5,100 rpm; 207 ft lb , 281 Nm @ 1,800 rpm
	2006 Volkswagen Passat Handling
-  Four-wheel ABS -  Brake assist system -  Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs -  Electronic brake distribution -  Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management -  Immobilizer -  Fullsize steel rim internal spare wheel -  Stability control -  Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs , multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
	2006 Volkswagen Passat Exterior
-  Body side molding -  Body color front and rear bumpers -  Chrome/bright trim around side windows, on side of body and on bumpers -  Day time running lights -  Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors indicator lights -  External dimensions: overall length (inches): 188.2, overall width (inches): 71.7, overall height (inches): 58, wheelbase (inches): 106.7, front track (inches): 61.1, rear track (inches): 61.1 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 35.8 -  Projector beam lens halogen bulb headlights -  Luxury trim alloy look on dashboard -  Metallic paint -  Fixed rear window with defogger -  Tinted glass on cabin -  Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,344 -  Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
	2006 Volkswagen Passat Interior
-  12v power outlet: front, rear and cargo and 1 -  Air conditioning with rear outlet -  Element antenna -  Peripheral anti-theft protection -  Front ashtray -  Audio anti-theft protection: code -  Audio system with AM/FM and CD player CD player reads MP3 -  Automatic drive indicator on dashboard -  Cargo area light -  Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 14.2 -  Clock -  Coming home device -  Compass -  Computer with average speed, average fuel consumption, instantaneous fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel -  Full dashboard console with covered storage box , full floor console with covered storage box , partial overhead console with covered storage box -  Delayed/fade courtesy lights -  Cruise control -  Front seats cup holders fixed , rear seats cup holders pop out -  Door ajar warning -  Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats -  External temperature -  Floor covering: carpet in load area -  Floor mats -  Driver front airbag , passenger front airbag with occupant sensors -  Bucket electrically adjustable driver seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, four adjustments and tilt adjustment , bucket passenger seat with height adjustment and lumbar adjustment -  Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners -  Front seat center armrest -  Garage door opener -  Lockable glove compartment -  Two height adjustable active head restraints on front seats , three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats -  Illuminated entry system -  Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 38.4, rear headroom (inches): 37.8, front leg room (inches): 41.4, rear leg room (inches): 37.7, front shoulder room (inches): 55.7, rear shoulder room (inches): 54.6 and interior volume (cu ft): 96.2 -  Low fuel level warning -  Low tire pressure indicator -  Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch and includes power windows -  Vehicle speed proportional power steering -  Front and rear power windows with two one-touch -  Front and rear reading lights -  3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side -  Rear seat center armrest with trunk access integral box -  Three asymmetrical bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments -  Rear view mirror -  Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls -  Remote fuel filler door release -  Remote control remote trunk/hatch release -  Front and rear roof airbag -  Front seat back storage -  Vinyl seat upholstery with additional vinyl -  Seating: five seats -  Service interval indicator -  Front side airbag -  Eight speaker(s) -  Plastic steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment -  Tachometer -  Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror -  Ventilation system with recirculation setting, micro filter and active carbon filter

2001 Toyota Camry Solara – Knoxville Used Cars

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Asking Price $7975.00

	2001 Toyota Camry Solara Performance
-  2,164 cc 2.2 liters 4 in-line engine with 87.1 mm bore, 90.9 mm stroke, 9.5 compression ratio, double overhead cam and four valves per cylinder -  Unleaded fuel -  Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 7.8 -  Multi-point injection fuel system -  Main 70 liter unleaded fuel tank -  Power: SAE and 101 kW , 135 HP @ 5,200 rpm; 147 ft lb , 199 Nm @ 4,400 rpm
	2001 Toyota Camry Solara Handling
-  Two disc brakes including two ventilated discs -  Fullsize steel rim internal spare wheel -  Strut front and rear suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs
	2001 Toyota Camry Solara Exterior
-  Body side molding -  Front and rear body color bumpers -  Chrome/bright trim around side windows -  Coefficient of drag: 0.31 -  Driver and passenger power body color door mirrors -  External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,826, overall width (mm): 1,806, overall height (mm): 1,400, wheelbase (mm): 2,670, front track (mm): 1,544, rear track (mm): 1,519 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 11,613 -  Front fog lights -  Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights -  Heat reflective glass -  Luxury trim -  Metallic paint , mica paint , pearl paint -  Rear window -  Tinted glass on cabin -  Weights: curb weight (kg) 1,440 -  Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
	2001 Toyota Camry Solara Interior
-  Air conditioning -  Element antenna -  Front ashtray -  Manufacturer’s own audio system -  Automatic drive indicator on dashboard -  Cargo capacity: all seats in place (liters): 399 -  Front seats cigar lighter -  Dashboard full console , floor full console with covered storage box , overhead partial console with covered storage box -  Cornering lights/curb illumination -  Delayed/fade courtesy lights -  Cruise control -  Front seats and rear seats cup holders -  Door ajar warning -  Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat -  Driver and passenger front airbag -  Bucket seat , bucket seat -  3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners -  Front seat center armrest -  Height adjustable two head restraints on front seats , two head restraints on rear seats -  Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 973, rear headroom (mm): 922, front hip room (mm): 1,361, rear hip room (mm): 1,252, front leg room (mm): 1,100, rear leg room (mm): 894, front shoulder room (mm): 1,405, rear shoulder room (mm): 1,344 and interior volume (liters): 2,608 -  Low fuel level warning -  Low washer fluid level warning -  Key power locks -  Power steering -  Front power windows with one one-touch -  3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side -  Bench asymmetrical three rear seats -  Rear view mirror -  Remote fuel filler door release -  Mechanical remote trunk/hatch release -  Upgraded cloth/velour seat upholstery -  Seating: five seats -  Six speakers -  Plastic steering wheel -  Tachometer -  Driver and passenger illuminated vanity mirror -  Ventilation system with recirculation setting

2002 Chevy Impala LS – Knoxville Used Cars

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Asking Price $6975.00

Great family room with grand old name.

Chevrolet Impala is a modern, capable mid-size sedan, with a look and especially a name designed to push the nostalgia button for a certain generation.From 1958-65, Impala meant the flashiest full-size Chevrolet, a real working-man’s Cadillac, tame in its base form but offering performance options to match its aggressive looks. After ‘65, the sporty Impala was subordinated to the more conservative-looking Caprice, and eventually the name disappeared from the Chevrolet lineup. Like its older namesake, the new Impala is tame and practical with base-level equipment. When ordered with its optional 3.8-liter V6, however, this new Impala is not only quick, but also more responsive than the six-seat models from Toyota, Dodge, Ford and Buick. It shares its platform with the Pontiac Grand Prix, and offers competent suspension tuning, distinctive looks, and plenty of interior room. Two models are available, both four-door sedans: Impala ($19,960) and Impala LS ($23,660). The base Impala uses a 3.4-liter 180-horsepower V6. The more upmarket LS comes with GM’s proven and highly competent 3.8-liter V6, producing 200 horsepower. The real difference between the base and LS is the level of luxury amenities on the standard-equipment list.