The AIER Chart Book (Economic Education Bulletin, Vol. XLVII, No. 6, Jun. 2007)

AIER Research Staff

Few of us fully appreciate what the costs of owning and operating a car amount to over the course of a lifetime. The estimated average cost of owning and operating a standard-size automobile over the expected driving lifetime now is over $320,000 - more than a quarter of a million dollars! All told, you probably will spend more of your disposable income on automobiles than on virtually anything else, except food and shelter. 
 Of course, car prices will only increase and you and your family's drivers need to know about the long-term costs of owning and operating different types of cars. The 2008 updated edition of our popular book contains much valuable information for anyone who owns a car or has plans to buy a new or used car. It tells you: 
 * How to keep your automobile expenses in perspective. * When to by new and when to buy used. * How to determine dealer costs. * How to use the N.A.D.A. Official Used Car Guide * How to understand and compare leasing deals. * Whether to buy for cash, to borrow, or to lease. * How to buy cars that retain the most resale value. * It also includes value rankings of 2003-2007 used cars, light pickups, sport utility vehicles, and vans. Whether you are buying new or used, you should consider the investment value of your automobile. 
 What your Car Really Costs also is useful for younger drivers who may be looking for their first car. The actual costs of owning and operating an automobile are far more than simply making the monthly payment. You can help protect your family's financial future by introducing your young drivers to the fundamental financial demands of car ownership.

What Your Car Really Costs: How to Keep a Financially Safe Driving Record

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Personal Finance

American Institute for Economic Research (AIER)

The estimated average cost of owning a standard-sized automobile over your expected driving lifetime is now $320,000! Operating a vehicle will be your second largest expense after housing, year in and year out. 
 But there is more to this than meets the eye. Consider how the cost of seemingly minor vehicle luxuries may later manifest as lost educational opportunities, inadequate housing, insufficient health care or reduced retirement income. 
 Car Bargains, based on the popular AIER title What Your Car Really Costs, is useful for anyone in search of a better deal. As Jerry Flint, Forbes automotive columnist, says: 
 Buying a car is our second biggest purchase next to our house. We need all the help we can get. This book will give you that help. 
 Whether you are buying your first car or seek a new reliable vehicle, Car Bargains is packed with useful information and tables that can help you get more bang for your buck. Learn how to manage your automobile expenses, decide to buy new or used, compare rebates and interest rates and much more. Syndicated personal finance columnist David Uffington adds: 
 If you're about to shop for a car or wonder what your current one actually costs you, this book is a great tool in your informational arsenal.

Car Bargains: Best Used Auto Values

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Driving Bargains - Best Used Vehicle Values (American Institute for Economic Research)

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The AIER Chart Book (Economic Education Bulletin, Vol. XLVII, No. 6, Jun. 2007)

What Your Car Really Costs: How to Keep a Financially Safe Driving Record

Car Bargains: Best Used Auto Values

Driving Bargains - Best Used Vehicle Values (American Institute for Economic Research)