Shopping for a Car This Weekend? Let Us Help


The very end of September looms this weekend, and with it a prime opportunity to take advantage of month-ending sales incentives for a new car. If you need a good ol’ fashioned octopus-smack in the face to get you going on research ahead of your new-car purchase, buddy, we’re here to help: Check out our link collection below to familiarize yourself with what you’re in for on the lots, headed by a list of recent reviews from our Editorial experts.
Related: What’s the Best New-Car Warranty for 2018?
What car should I buy? That depends on a lot of factors, but our reviews can help. Check out our recent additions:
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Pickup trucks: GMC Sierra 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Nissan Titan XD
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SUVs: BMW X5, Subaru Forester, Cadillac XT4, Land Rover Range Rover, Jaguar E-Pace, Land Rover Discovery, Hyundai Kona, Hyundai Santa Fe, Honda Pilot, BMW X2
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Sedans: Mercedes-Benz A220, Maserati Quattroporte, BMW M5
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Hatchbacks: Nissan Kicks
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Hybrids: Lexus LC 500h
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Performance cars: Mazda MX-5 Miata, Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody, Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye
Which cars have the best deals right now? Check out our top deals for September. As always, your discounts may vary, so check with your dealer for specifics.
Should I buy new or used? Read up on the pros and cons of each. If you go used, review our used-car buyers’ checklist and consider whether you want a certified pre-owned car.
How much can I afford? Read our primer. Then use our Price Comparison Tool while you shop to find what’s right for you.
Should I finance, lease or pay cash? That depends, but this might help you decide.
How do I get the best lease rate? Bone up on common lease terminology, plus our tips.
How do I get the best financing rate? Our game plan lays out some advice. While you’re at it, here’s what you need to know about auto loans and what you’ll need to get one.
Anything I shouldn’t do when I’m at the dealer? Yep. Avoid these pitfalls.
Should I get an extended warranty? That depends. Here’s what you need to know.
How do I sell or trade in my old car? Learn how to prep your car before you sell it to a dealer, how to trade it in and how to deal with taxes and other considerations. If you still owe money on your old car, read this. Finally, if you want to sell it private party, here’s how to create the picture-perfect ad and how to seal the deal.
Cars.com’s Editorial department is your source for automotive news and reviews. In line with Cars.com’s long-standing ethics policy, editors and reviewers don’t accept gifts or free trips from automakers. The Editorial department is independent of Cars.com’s advertising, sales and sponsored content departments.

Patrick Masterson is Chief Copy Editor at Cars.com. He joined the automotive industry in 2016 as a lifelong car enthusiast and has achieved the rare feat of applying his journalism and media arts degrees as a writer, fact-checker, proofreader and editor his entire professional career. He lives by an in-house version of the AP stylebook and knows where semicolons can go.
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