Some Nissan Love

Notable Nissan's 

Nissan was a pioneer in the automotive industry, dating back to the early 1900's under the name of Kwaishinsha Motor Car Works. In 1934, Kwaishinsha was converted to the world wide known Nissan name. Nissan became a major player in America in the 1970's which then lead to manufacturing in the States during the 80's. Today, it is one of the most recommended foreign cars manufacturers. 

Nissan has done well over the years in every department. Affordable family sedans such as the Maxima and Altima come to everyone's mind. On the other hand, the power hungry 370Z proves that Nissan can do much more than just make great family vehicles. 

Nissan Altima: As the Altima closes in on nearly two decades on a car that is practical and also a blast to drive. Making the list of being one of the most family friendly sedans according to Kelly Blue Book's list of 10 Best Family Cars of 2013, the Altima continues gathering respect from consumers. The 2013 version has also been setting a benchmark for other top competitors for fulfilling expectations and doing the little things on top. The older versions, 2007-2012, excelled at being a budget friendly alternative to the bigger companies. Leading car review companies acknowledge that this version of the Altima (especially the V6) were superbly fun to drive while not sacrificing comfort at the same time. 

2010 Altima in our Inventory. Take a look.

  

Nissan Cube: Styling of the modern day with a touch of Picasso love. One of the latest blocky hatchbacks available, the Cube has grown to fit the niche of a an electric, modern, unique and bigger customers. With the boxy design, big and tall people will appreciate the amount of head room this vehicle holds and their legs wont be complaining either. Lots of room and above average mpg, can anyone say road trip? 

2009 Nissan Cube in our Inventory. Take a look.

  

Nissan Xterra: Active and Adventurous customers instantly love the Xterra. Taking you anywhere off the beaten path, limitations aren't even in the Xterra's vocabulary. Solid build and reliability translates into pure confidence when you're out in the boonies adventuring with friends. The 4.0L V6 engine is powerful and strives to be the best with 261 hp. Packed with a first aid kit, adjustable cargo rack and more just adds to the dirt hungry vehicle. 

2005 Nissan Xterra in our Inventory. Take a look.

  

Nissan Quest: A constantly improving minivan that's gaining on their competitors. While beginning models where nothing to boast about, the latest couple have gained in leaps and bounds. The Quest took a step out from competitors with bold styling and interior. As far as minivans go, this one is takes an aggressive look. The current version holds a 3.5L V6 engine with 260 hp, not bad for a minivan. Simply smooth and powerful. 

2006 Nissan Quest in our Inventory. Take a look.

  

  

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All of Honda's Hottest

Honda's Hottest

Honda has satisfied their customers for years through a line of reliable quality vehicles. 

Hybrids, Family Sedans, a roomy Minivan, honorable SUV's and even a Ridgeline Truck has converted millions of loyal customers to the Honda name. 

As you read through reviews of Honda vehicles, you will notice a tendency that many swear by. Customers boast in the fact that only regular maintenance is needed for these perfect family cars to keep on running well past 200k miles. The safety of Honda vehicles is among the best in their class, another perk for families. Also, don't forget the nagging fuel consumption rate that the company is constantly improving as well. 

Honda Accord

The Honda Accord was first introduced in 1977 (right) and impressed many right away. Setting a standard for front wheel drive vehicles, quality build, and features. Decades later, these standards are no different.    

 Now days, the Honda Accord is a modern powerhouse (as far as family sedans go). Forbes has mentioned the Accord Coupe EX-L V6 as one of the fastest cars under $30,000 going from 0-60 mph in 6.3 seconds. With the previous models of 08'-12' the Accords power was improved, again, without loosing any fuel efficiency. Not to shabby there Honda, not to shabby.  

Being a sexy, dazzling, speed demon is not how the Accord made it to being one of the most well respected vehicles in the industry. It was by making the Accord easy to drive, safe, and a capitalizing on strong reliability. Now it has one of the highest resale values to date. 

Below are pictures of our Honda Accord 2010 

Valley Motors Honda Accord

  

  

Honda Civic

Behold the Honda Civic 2013 (left), one of the most popular compact cars ever sold in America since 1973. The Civic now has a wide range of models to choose from so you can find exactly what you are looking for. Environmental awareness, peak fuel efficiency, and constantly improving performance is what makes the Civic today. 

Our Honda Civic 2010

Valley Motors Honda Civic

      

Honda Odyssey

Odyssey of 2013 (right) has always been favored among the minivan world throughout its lifespan. The Odyssey is among the very top compared to every other minivan out there in all aspects. The amount of safety that this Odyssey provides is outstanding, proving a point in all safety tests. Once again, from the family vehicle view, it doesn't get any better for a family than the Honda Odyssey. 

Okay, I lied, it does get better. Honda has turned the family minivan into a power hungry best that will attack the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb later this month (learn more about it here). After some light tweaking, switching a few parts, and adding a Garrett GT34R turbo which  doubles the Odysseys hp to a total of 532 horses.  This should give the kids a memory to remember. Anything for the kids, right Dad? 

Honda Pilot & CR-V

Pilot: For the population that just couldn't settle with the thought of a turbo charged minivan, the Honda Pilot made an excellent alternative for many. Decent fuel consumption, easy to maneuver, more than adequate versatility and seating, it was sure to become a favorite for those anti-minivan folks. 

CR-V: Simply, the middle child between the Pilot and the Accord. Holding a car base design with the room of a small sized SUV. Commuting with a 4 cylinder engine, car like handling, lower pricing and adequate space, the CR-V was an instant hit in the automotive world. Years later, Honda still rakes in strong sales with this vehicle and customers are more than content. 

Our Honda Pilot

Valley Motors Honda Pilot 2010

  

  

Our Honda CR-V

Valley Motors CR-V 2008

  

  

Other Honda Vehicles that deserve a look:

Ridgeline - http://www.edmunds.com/honda/ridgeline/

CR-Z - http://www.edmunds.com/honda/cr-z/

Element - http://www.edmunds.com/honda/element/

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Athletes of the Used Hybrids Cars

Hybrid Athletes

Lets face it, gas prices aren't getting any lower as far as we know. On the other hand however, the world of Hybrids are now more affordable, more reliable, and can take the edge off at the pump. Go Hybrids! 

#1 Big surprise, the Toyota Prius have been king of the mpg conscious world for a few years now. Although you're not going to win any drag races with this vehicle, i'd take pride on being an Olympian marathon runner instead. An Olympian runner that's up to speed with the technological world and runs in the front of the pack for the mid-sized car class. Not to mention the surprising amount of space the Prius has is a plus as well. 

Below is a Toyota Prius 2009. For more information and pricing look here.

  

  

#2 Honda Insight squeezes into the big name lists of Hybrid cars as well. Selling points: lower price, great fuel millage (40/44 mpg), Honda's reliability, and above average safety scores has been a huge attraction for customers. As a distance runner, the Insight wont be sponsored by Nike anytime soon but it's still a respected competitor. 

2010 Honda Insight. For more information and pricing look here.

  

  

#3 Here's a sprinter among the Hybrids! Well, in a way. Many reviews compliment the Altima in its sporty handling, steering, and solid build that is very similar to the gas powered Altima. This "sprinter" averages 33/33 city/highway mpg for above average fuel consumption but still far behind the above competitors. If you're looking for a Hybrid that still has some "umph" behind the wheel, the Altima Hybrid is probably for you. 

2011 Nissan Altima. For more information and pricing look here.

  

   

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10 Facts You Didn't Know about Cars

We all love our four wheeled modes of transportation, so why not learn some fun facts about them? Here we go starting with....

• The average person will spend two weeks of their life waiting at a red light. (Depressing, we know)
• Best selling car of all time is the Toyota Corolla with over 30 MILLION sales.
•  A total of 19 people fit themselves in a Smart Car! Never underestimate the power of the Smart Car.

•  16% of people NEVER wash their car. 
•  Car airbags kill one person to every 22 they save. 
•  Only in America would more people be killed crossing the sidewalks than illegally Jaywalking. 
•  National Insurance Crime Bureau estimates that 21% of car owners don't lock their doors. That might have something to do with 1 in every 170 cars being stolen every year. 
•   Over the course of a lifetime, the average driver will curse about 32,000 times while driving. You potty mouths! 
• William Morrison built the first electric car in 1891. However, once Henry Ford introduced the Model T in 1908 the electric car fell out of favor. 
• Last but definitely not the least in any means... 

Mazda Madness

"Zoom-Zoom"

Bold designs with shifty handling and an edge of sporty performance describe the Zoom-Zoom vehicles. These cars have been perfect for the everyday driver with a touch of versatility for years now, and there is a reason behind that. Mazda has been offering sporty cars along with being the mpg conscious gas savers as well, translating into a double win for Mazda owners. OH, and when we say Mazda owners, we mean male and female, these are not just "chick" cars as you will find out. 

Mazda6 2007 Sedan

Again, this is a fun car to drive. Super slick manual transmission, smooth power delivery, with a great overall design. Mazda6 is on the sporty side of the sedan family while still getting 24/31 mpg on the road. Reliability is another strong suit of the Mazda6, adding comfort of mind. This model below has heated seats for those chilly days and a power sunroof for the summer breeze. 

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Mazda3 2010 Hatchback

If you're looking for smaller, inexpensive, fun sedan or hatchback, this vehicle should be at the top of your list. A personal favorite of many for years now, the Mazda3 sport hatchback is a hard find with the continuously rising demand of hatchbacks. The athletic Mazda3 handles with high performance, above average luxury options, and quality interior all in one brilliant package. 

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Mazda MX-5 Miata 2005

Zoom-Zoom to its fullest extent, the MX-5 lives it. Wherever those rumors began about this vehicle being limited to a "chick car" obviously doesn't know anything about it. If you keep on reading, you wont be bundled into this group of people. 

• Many professional race car drivers get their start driving these sports cars. The SCCA runsa series called "Specs Miata", naturally, utilizes these Miata vehicles. In 2009 SCCA Solo 2 Nationals, 27 of the 33 vehicle entries where Miata's. Hmm, imagine that.  
• What's great about the Miata is that you can customize it into your own powerful monster. There are uncountable amounts of after market parts and tuners for Miatas. Yes I said powerful monster, it passed a Ferrari while racing in this video. Remind me again how this is a chick car? 
• The MX-5 is a sports car you can actually afford. I'm guessing that for most of us the Mercedes SL Class would be a first choice if you had $100,000+ to spend. Even a Porsche Boxster would be amazing as well for half the price at $50,000+ but that's mostly like not an option. Finding a MX-5 for $10,000 with low miles is pretty reasonable though, go Mazda!
• It still has manual transmission. Many other sports cars are slowly changing to automatic, why? Might as well switch out your 50" LED TV for that old 300 pound tube hiding in storage while you're at it. 
• Fun AND Reliable. Most of us know that sports cars aren't exactly known for their reliability, but the Miata is the exception. It even holds a five-star dependability rating from JD Power & Associates for starters. 
• Girls love it. Sure, getting that old 70' Mustang might help you get noticed. I mean among the 15 year old boys and middle aged men who want to hear you rev it a few times for them. However, when the ladies see that sleek two-rider convertible come into play, then see how wonderfully charming you really are, well you're off to a great head start.

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