Category Archives: Cool Cars

Cool Car Shot – 1951 Ford Pickup

51Ford1I recently had an avid car fan send me photos of a very cool 1951 Ford pickup that some friends of his were looking to sell. He asked me to help him sell the vehicle and at the time of this post it’s available, but I thought it was such a cool truck that I would give it a “Cool Car Shot” posting at CoolCarGuy.com.

I’ve had a number of people asking about this truck, but nobody has stepped forward to claim the prize and put down the cash to buy it. My guess is that people are concerned about the gas mileage.51Ford2

Personally, I think this would be a great promotional vehicle for a local business. In Castle Rock, Colorado there is a guy who drives around an old restored pickup like this one for his Allstate business. The amount of advertising and business he has created from the truck has more than paid for the cost of the vehicle.

What do you think?

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Cool Car Guy Rating

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: **** – Pretty Cool

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John BoydAuto Broker – John Boyd “The Cool Car Guy”
John is an automotive consultant with JFR & Associates in Denver, Colorado. He can help you save time and money on any make or model, new or used, lease or purchase – nationwide!
Call or email John about your next vehicle!
jboyd@coolcarguy.com

Believe It Or Not – GM Futurliner Fetches Over $4 Million At Auction

The famous Barrett-Jackson auction recently sold a vintage 1950 General Motors Futurliner Parade of Progress Tour Bus for an unbelievable $4,320,000!
According to Barrett-Jackson’s website…

Futureliner“One of 12 built by GM, a self-contained display and transport vehicle created by the GM design staff under Harley Earl’s direction. Opening side, lighting, retractable stage, distinctive center “cupola” cockpit driving position and dual wheel front axle.

Used in the “Parade of Progress” touring exhibit created by “Boss” Kettering that complemented the GM “Motoramas” from 1940 through 1956. One of only threeFuturliner survivors restored in their original “Parade of Progress” configuration (the others are in long term ownership by NATMUS and Peter Pan Bus Lines), this Futurliner is fully functional and has toured Canada in corporate promotions. Recently returned to its original “Parade of Progress” configuration and colors. Powered by a 400ci GM truck engine and fully equipped including an onboard motor-generator and updated air conditioning for the driver’s compartment. A matchless symbol of the American auto industry at the height of its power and influence.”

Cool Car Guy Rating: *** Strangely Cool

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John Boyd

Auto Consultant – John Boyd: The Cool Car Guy

John is an auto consultant with his license at a car dealership in Denver, Colorado. He can help you save time and money on any make or model, new or used, lease or purchase – nationwide! Call or email John about your next vehicle! jboyd@coolcarguy.com or Twitter @coolcarguy

Cool Car Shot – 2006 Audi TT

The other day I was out with my wife and kids and we came across this very cool Audi TT in Castle Rock.AudiTT_1

I didn’t get a chance to meet the owner and driver of this hot ride, but I did get my boys Conroy and Corban to strike a pose for a Cool Car Shot photo. This TT was a coupe, but it is also available as a roadster convertible and in AWD as well.

There are two engines available in the TT, including a very smooth 3.2-liter V6 and a 4 cylinder turbo. The ride is stiff and less sporty than a Porsche Boxster, but this is a very cool car and priced less than the Porsche.

AudiTT_2A few years ago I purchased a highly customized Mazda Miata from a professional soccer player here in Denver. He replaced his Miata with an Audi TT and he loved it.

For 2006, Audi introduced an Audi TT Coupe 250 hp Special Edition starting at around $42,000. With a 250 hp, DSG® transmission, quattro® all-wheel drive and bi-color exterior paint, only 99 of this unique Special Edition TT Coupe are being produced.

Cool Car Guy Rating: **** – Pretty Cool

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John Boyd

Auto Consultant – John Boyd: The Cool Car Guy

John is an auto consultant with his license at a car dealership in Denver, Colorado. He can help you save time and money on any make or model, new or used, lease or purchase – nationwide! Call or email John about your next vehicle! jboyd@coolcarguy.com or Twitter @coolcarguy

Cool Car Shot – Nissan 350Z

Hey Cool Car Fans,

The other day, fellow Auto Broker Mr. Tim Kerr, pulled up in his sporty silver Nissan 350Z. I grabbed a couple of shots of Tim’s ride before he headed out to play a round of golf. Tim's Nissan

According to Tim, this is one of the coolest cars he’s owned. He said that it drives like a dream. Not only that, but his lease payment allows him to drive this cool car for under $300 a month.

I think that Tim is driving a very cool four star car, especially with Nissan’s chain driven engine and superb transmission.

See what experts and user’s at MSN have to say about the Nissan 350Z.

What do you think of Tim’s ride? Sign-up, login, post your own comments and rating below.

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Cool Car Guy Rating: **** – Pretty Cool

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John Boyd

Auto Consultant – John Boyd: The Cool Car Guy

John is an auto consultant with his license at a car dealership in Denver, Colorado. He can help you save time and money on any make or model, new or used, lease or purchase – nationwide! Call or email John about your next vehicle! jboyd@coolcarguy.com or Twitter @coolcarguy

What Do I Do About My Negative Equity?

NEGATIVE EQUITY

Recently, I was talking with a woman about her 1999 Lexus RX300 and received the following question from her about selling her vehicle and eliminating the negative equity….

“John,I have had this car for about 6 mos. It is in good condition, could use tires and has some normal interior wear. I would like to get what I owe on the vehicle.

I’ll attach some photos and here is the VIN #.

Also, if I am able to sell the car for less than what I owe, are you able to finance the negative equity on top of the Subaru?

Thanks,

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There are millions of people driving vehicles today who owe more on the vehicles than they are worth. In fact, a recent study showed that as many as 37% of the people driving automobiles today are “upside down” on the vehicles they own. Personally, I think that figure is low and Tracy is obviously not alone in her situation.

In her case though, it’s always difficult to buy a vehicle and get out of it 6 months later for what you owe on it. Especially, if you paid retail for the vehicle to start with because all vehicles depreciate, especially SUV’s right now with gas prices approaching $3 a gallon. Time is what eliminates negative equity because every month that goes by you own more of the vehicle.

Tracy’s best bet is to find a buyer for her vehicle as close to what she owes on it as possible, but that’s not always easy because most people looking for used vehicles want a super deal. If they are buying from a “private party” they want to pay even less than what they would pay at a dealership.

THE LEASING ADVANTAGE

One great option for people wanting to eliminate negative equity is to lease a new or pre-owned vehicle. The lease allows a person to get a lower payment, have a guaranteed buyer of their vehicle at the end of the lease period by staying within the lease terms, and potentially roll the negative equity into the leased vehicle.

I’m currently assisting a client that is coming out of a large truck with 45,000 miles that he is upside down on by $5,900. He’s getting a 2006 Chrysler with only 15,500 miles on it and at 15,000 miles a year he will have a lower payment than what he’s paying now by almost $150 a month! At the end of his lease, he gets to start over and the $5,900 will have disappeared.

My suggestion for Tracy is to get out from under her Lexus RX300 by rolling the negative equity into a new or near new vehicle. Lease it for 36 months to get a better vehicle, a lower payment and a guaranteed buyer at the end of the lease.
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John Boyd

Auto Consultant – John Boyd: The Cool Car Guy

John is an auto consultant with his license at a car dealership in Denver, Colorado. He can help you save time and money on any make or model, new or used, lease or purchase – nationwide! Call or email John about your next vehicle! jboyd@coolcarguy.com or Twitter @coolcarguy