2010 Dodge Avenger
The Dodge Avenger borrows its styling heavily from its larger sibling, the Charger. It commands a bold road presence with its large headlamps, crosshair grille, pronounced wheel arches and broad shoulder lines.
The overall style is attractive with a dash of pizzazz.
The Avenger nameplate was originally used on a Dodge sedan between 1995 and 2000, then it took a break but returned for the 2008 model year as an all-new replacement for the Stratus.
To appeal to various tastes and budgets, the Avenger comes in several different trim lines with several different engines.
The base motor is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder with 173 horsepower and 166 pound-feet of torque, good for 21 miles per gallon in the city and 30 on the highway. It is connected to a four-speed automatic transmission.
Also available is a flex-fuel gas-ethanol 2.7-liter V6 with 189 horsepower and 191 pound-feet of torque. Fuel economy is 19 mpg in the city, 27 on the highway. This engine is also connected to a four-speed automatic transmission.
A 3.5-liter V6 tops the lineup in the sporty R/T Avenger, boasting 235 horsepower and 232 pound-feet of torque. Mileage is estimated at 17 city and 26 highway mpg. The R/T comes with Dodge's six-speed AutoStick automatic transmission, which allows for do-it-yourself shifting.
For sure-footed traction, especially on wet, snowy or icy roads, an all-wheel-drive system is available with the R/T.
Some of the Avenger's available features include a ChillZone beverage cooler, heated and cooled cupholder, stain-resistant fabric seats, and a 20-gigabyte MyGIG infotainment system with voice-activated navigation, DVD playback and more.
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2009 Top 10 Back-to-School Cars
Along with choosing the right books, calculator and backpack for the upcoming academic year, the return to school often calls for selecting a new (or used) ride. Choosing the right kind of car can be a difficult process, especially so when parents and their children are at odds with what they need versus what they want in a set of wheels. While features such as reliability, safety, affordability and practicality are important to any parent, how quickly their car accelerates and how cool it looks when cruising to the school football game are often bigger concerns for students.
The good news is that there are plenty of vehicles out there that can please both parties. Those considering a new entry-level vehicle will find the latest and greatest safety and technology advancements, a full warranty and, of course, that new car smell. If saving money places higher on the "must" list, then there are plenty of dependable used cars out there that would suit the needs of any young adult.
Every new car listed on this year's Back-to-School list features New Car Blue Book Values that start at under $18,000. (Values listed are for the lowest-priced entry in each model's lineup. All New Car Blue Book Values reflect transaction prices during the last week in July 2009).
Every used car identified has a Kelley Blue Book Suggested Retail Value of less than $12,000. These values represent what you can expect Hall Auto to ask for the vehicle in question. (For each model, we chose the most recent model year available that came in under $12,000, priced using mileage matching each car's age. We chose 2005 as the earliest qualifying year.)
2009 Ford Focus
2009 Honda Fit
2010 Kia Soul
2010 Mazda
MAZDA3
2009 Nissan Cube
2005 Chevrolet
Silverado
2005 Ford Escape
2006 Honda Civic
2005 Scion xB
Check out our extensive used car inventory and pick out your own “Top 10”.
Cash for Clunkers
Well, Cash for Clunkers has ended. The Government program was highly successful in getting drivers out of old junkers and into new and more fuel efficient vehicles. MileOne saw many clunkers come through our dealerships – more than 2,000!
Some Top Mileage CLUNKERS:
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2001 MAXIMA- 128K MILES
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1991 MERCURY MARQUIS- 148K
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1996 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS- 85K
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1995 HONDA ACCORD- 181K
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2001 SATURN- 107K
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2000 TOWN & COUNTRY- 156K
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1995 SAAB- 136K
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1994 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE- 238K
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1997 CHEVY CAVALIER- 177K
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1997 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER- 281K
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1999 FORD WINDSTAR WAGON- 211K
Here is a BEST OF THE CLUNKERS showcase!
What is the average high and low for Virginia Beach, VA in October?
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Belts & Hoses
Before starting any long trip or after every 50,000 miles of use, check all of the engine's accessory belts. Today, many cars are equipped with a serpentine belt that runs all of the accessories, so if that belt breaks, you can lose your power steering, water pump and charging system immediately. Inspect the engine and look at the belt (or belts) to see if there is visible damage, abnormal wear or small hairline cracks. Replace any belt that shows signs of wear. Even if a belt appears to be in good condition, it should be replaced every 50,000 miles as preventative maintenance.
Like belts, radiator and heater hoses are also made of rubber. Their condition should be checked periodically. Both the upper and lower radiator hoses can rupture from internal pressure and age without the driver knowing it. When that happens, the coolant spews out, and the engine can seize from excessive heat buildup.
In general, inspect all hoses for wear, including hairline cracks and soft, bulging spots. Hoses that come in contact with brackets or other metal parts are prone to wear in these areas. Even if the hoses pass visual inspection, we recommend changing all the water hoses every 50,000 miles.
Make sure that your automobile is up to date on its service schedule.
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The average high in October is 71 degrees and the low is 53 for October.
