Top 9 Used Car Salesmen Tricks, and How to Avoid Them
By: Donald Lee
One of the biggest moments in many people's lives is driving off in their brand-spanking-new automobile. It's an exhilarating feeling. It's also a big moment because in that very instant, that brand-spanking-new car loses a big chunk of its value-the difference between the retail price you paid and the car's wholesale value. That's typically thousands gone in an instant.

That's why some car buyers choose to shop around for a used car. You save yourself that steep initial drop-off in value. More importantly, you get a car that runs just as well, is just as dependable, and looks and feels as good as that new car-that is, if you play your cards right.

For if there is one pitfall of buying a used car, it's the risk of buying a lemon, a junker-call it what you want, you get the point: the wrong car. Used car dealers, after all, have nearly as bad a reputation, if not worse, than lawyers do. This holds true for individual people selling their cars through newspapers, Web auctions and classified sites, or with the old-fashioned signs in their car windows. The saying, "Buyer Beware," no where has more meaning than with cars.

The opposite to that, of course, is that there are some real steals out there in used cars. We're talking about quality vehicles that will perform beyond your expectations at a low price. Here's how to find these perfect used vehicles, and avoid the top 10 scams that used car dealers everywhere try to pull on you.

If you enjoy affordable looks and power, the Ford Mustang is definitely the car for you. Before buying a Ford Mustang, you must know that there are many models out there ranging in power to suit whatever needs you may have. When looking at buying your Ford Mustang, first approach the seller and retrieve all the information necessary to identify the vehicle. After identifying the vehicle and you are still interested, take the Mustang for a test drive. After the test drive, leave without discussing a purchse, even if you love the car. Shop around; get a selection for yourself to chose from before purchasing your Mustang.

Before approaching any sellers about a Mustang, you need to know a little about the history of the Ford Mustang. Knowing the history of the car and the models and engine options available by year will prepare you for the first step of purchasing your Mustang. Also, the history of the Mustang may also make you a die-hard fan, and being a die-hard will make you notice every imperfection- a skill that comes in handy when purchasing a used late model car.

The 2011 Ford Mustang was chosen as the official pace car for the 2010 Nascar Daytona 500. Now Ford informed that after auctioning off the first one at Barrett Jackson it would produce an 49 additional for sale to the  public. 

For the first time in 40 years, a Ford Motor Company car will be pacing the field for the Nascar season-opening Daytona 500 when the 2011 Mustang GT, powered by the all-new 5 liter V8 engine, officially starts the race on Feb. 14 at Daytona International Speedway.

"Having the opportunity to pace America's biggest auto race with a Ford icon like the 2011 Mustang GT is truly an honor. And to have the new 5.0L engine powering the car will be a great way to demonstrate its power and class-leading fuel economy." said Jamie Allison, director, Ford North America Motorsports.

 We have been waiting from a year for all new wonder from Ford. The first photos of the Ford 5.0 came almost a year ago, and we are confident that the new 2011 Mustang to the vast majority will be an interesting concept and a different stage in the stage of the mustang

To achieve 412hp and 390 ft-lb of torque goes in large part to what Ford calls Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) technology. The system give precise variable and independent control of timing for both intake and exhaust valves.

Independent adjustment of intake and exhaust valve timing allows maximum fuel economy at part-throttle, while delivering optimized power in full-throttle situations.

An added benefit is improved drivability and responsiveness across the torque curve because the cam timing can be instantly dialed in at any given time.

Ti-VCT rotates the camshafts to advance or retard the cam timing, based on several measures including throttle opening. An element unique to the Mustang GT 5.0-liter V-8 application is that Ti-VCT is actuated by camshaft torque, with assistance from pressurized oil. Using camshaft torque energy provides faster throttle response and maximizes use of existing energy, to aid fuel economy. Working like a ratchet, the one-way valves allow precise timing of camshaft events, continually optimizing timing to provide maximum thrust or fuel economy, based on driver input.

All-new aluminum four-valve-per-cylinder heads feature a compact roller finger follower valvetrain layout leaving more room for high-flow ports for free-breathing performance. Head structure was designed to support higher cylinder head pressures and cross-flow cooling for sustained high-rpm use. Head bolt size was increased from 11 to 12 millimeters to contain the higher combustion pressures.