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Archive for March, 2008

The Cobb Tuning Turbo Back Exhaust for the WRX is designed to be everything you need in a performance exhaust. This system offers a completely, true engineered system, that offers optimal performance, and durability without a loud and obnoxious exhaust note. This is a direct bolt-on system for your 2002-2010 Subaru WRX and 2004-2010 STi. The Cobb turbo-back exhaust comes with a Cobb Downpipe with a high flow catalytic converter and a Cobb Stainless Steel Catback exhaust.

This Unit is constructed from 304 Stainless Steel, and features a cast stainless steel bellmouth to mandrel bent 3″ piping, a state-of-the-art metallic substrate catalytic converter, a low restriction straight-through muffler that tucks up nicely under the car. It then ends in a tasteful but not overstated 3.5″ double wall tip, and featuring an etched COBB logo. The Cobb turbo-back exhaust comes in two versions; the street version, and a race version. The difference between the to are that street version comes with a high-flow catalytic converter and the race version does not. This is a direct fit replacement to the stock exhaust unit. An estimate of 8-12 horsepower can be expected from the Turbo Back Exhaust, without the use of engine management, But is not recommended. This system replaces all the stock exhaust from the turbocharger to the tail pipe and is 100% bolt-on using factory hanger locations. Includes everything necessary for installation.

Features:

High Performance exhaust system Constructed from 304 Stainless Steel 3.5″ double wall tip low restriction straight-through muffler Street Version: high-flow catalytic converter Race Version: No catalytic converter Estimate of 8-12 horsepower gain Direct fit replacement to the stock exhaust Etched COBB logo on muffler tip

If you are thinking of financing a new or used car, then you need to know that you can usually acquire a better car loan from an outside source, rather than through the car dealer itself. As well, by arriving at a pre-approved loan, you will then know precisely how much financing you have available for buying your new car. This puts you in a good position for negotiating with a car dealership.

However, be very careful that you do not only concentrate on the monthly payment amount. You should also focus on the annual percentage rate (APR) of your loan, and the length of the loan as well.

Car dealers sometimes offer very low or even no interest rate car loans, for particular makes or models of cars and trucks. One of the downsides to such offers is that you may not be able to talk terms for a better price on the car. These low interest loans are often used to lure you into the dealership, but your credit rating might not allow you to even get the loan deal! In fact, its important to know your credit rating before going to a car dealer, and to take the rating score with you, in case the salesperson tells you that your score is lower.

When you purchase a new car, don’t discuss how much you want your monthly payments to cost. Just say to the dealer that you are interested in the lowest out-the-door price you are able to get.

Also, prior to signing a contract, make certain you can afford it! Also make sure you have a copy of the contract that both you and the dealer have signed. As well, be certain that all the blanks of the contract are filled in and completed.

But, what about your old car, if you have one?

Well, the best thing you can do, is usually to sell it yourself. You should get more money for your old car by selling it yourself. If you insist on trading in your car, then you should check Kelley Blue Book, NADA guides and Edmunds online. Those resources will go a long way to telling you what it’s worth, before you go to the dealer.

Clean up your car, as well as you can. If the dealer offers you as much money as you would get if you sold the car yourself, then it might be because they have added more to the price of your new car! To avoid this situation, do not mention anything about trading in your old car until after you have received a firm commitment on the price of your new car.

If you follow the steps outlined above, you should feel satisfied about the financing and price of your new car.