Top 5 Cars for College Grads

For the graduating class of 2013, these two things are most likely to be on their priority list.

1. New Career
2. New Car

Here at Valley Motors we can't help much with your career decisions, however, we can help you with finding the best cars for your future! Today we provide a list of 5 cars that have been recommended by various sources that suggest the best vehicles for college grads and their new adventures. 

1. Honda Civic 2010 Sedan. 

Comfortable, Fuel Economy, and Quality Build. These are the main reasons why a grad would want to go with the Honda Civic. Knowing that the option of cruising across the country for a future job in this reliable car is appealing. 

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2. Toyota Prius 2009 

Fuel Economy really doesn't get any better than this. If you're taking a new job that suggests a lot of travel, the Toyota Prius is for you. With a great amount of interior space, not to mention all the latest high tech gadgets involved, the Prius would be the best traveling companion. 

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#3 Hyundai Elantra 2008 

Hyundai continues to climb the ladder in the auto industry. With the solid handling, reliability and great warranty this car provides, it's hard to go wrong with the Hyundai Elantra. Not to mention that the price on these vehicles are more attractive than other competitors as well. 

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#4 Ford Mustang 2003 Convertible 

What's better than riding in some powerful American Muscle with the wind in your hair? I can't think of much. The availability of jumping from a V6 to V8 for some more horses isn't out of the question either. Reliability on these muscle machines are solid and mpg isn't as bad as you might think. 

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#5 Mazda MAZDA6 2007

While it isn't a sports car, it's still well recognized as a fun to drive, smooth but powerful, type of vehicle. Again, it represents solid mpg and reliability as well. Making it yet another great choice for a college grad. 

http://www.valleymotors.net/detail-2007-mazda-mazda6-4dr_sdn_auto_i_touring-used-9227356.html

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Tips & Tricks for High School Grads

High School graduation is almost here! Along with the celebration of high school graduation comes more inexperienced drivers on the road. This post isn't about dissing those new drivers that might be reading this today, but more of a quick help guide. 

Police Officers

Getting pulled over by an officer has to be one of the most traumatic things that could ever happen to a teenager, I am sure of it. I have seen crying, cursing, and deep depression take place of a teenagers mind all at once before the officer even gets to the window! As funny as it may be at times, i'm sure preventing this event would make many more teenagers happy. 

• Speeding. In the biggest of cities, officers are not worried about people getting the best mpg or beating the clock on freeways. Instead, they are worried about "Millage Death Rate" which is how many people die on the freeway per mile. When you look at speeding in the cost of death, the reward of being somewhere merely minutes before doesn't seem as great anymore. Besides, if you don't speed 10+ over the speed limit you don't have to worry about cops or dying and can think about driving safely to that amazing boy/girlfriends house! 
• Cellphones: It's not that hard, really. Texting shouldn't be happening we all know this. Depending on your location phone calls may be out of the question as well. That is, unless, you have a car that's capable of hands-free-bluetooth. This is an easy way to get pulled over. 
• Road RAGE! Yes, even the most petite of young women can be a force to recon with when she's behind the wheel of a Ford-150 or one of these bad boys.. "That guy just cut me off!" or "That dummy didn't even see ME!" are common reasons why drivers get mad. To show them a lesson you race right up against their rear bumper going 85 mph with eye's wide and bloodshot yelling profanities. This is only going to get you a lovely conversation with an officer or dead on the side of the highway. Please, just breath a few times, sing a happy song and continue driving. If you're the one that encourages road rage because of your own absentmindedness, make a big "SORRY" sign on a piece of paper with rainbows and butterflies and hold that up to your window. I'm sure all road rage will dissipate in seconds when they see that wonderful little board of yours. 

Overall, most of you young drivers will learn quickly and become great drivers soon enough. Please be  careful out there and have fun! 

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Special thanks to edmunds.com. To learn more about these tips and tricks visit here.