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Used Cars Austin Auctions TX – Ex Government, Police & Repos Under $1000

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:39:42 +0000

Cheap Used Cars Under $1000 at Austin Public Auctions – Repos, Government, Bank Owned Seized Cheap Used Cars including ex police cars.
Every single month, there are hundreds and thousands of cars that are seized because of repos, outdated government vehicles, or something of the like. Due to the fact that there are so many used cars being seized, the government needs to do something with them – these repos and used cars need to be sold quick and cheap, especially since it can cost so much to store a large amount of used cars.
Austin, Texas car auctions are the best place to start a used car search. Not only will you find reliable and dependable used cars, but you’ll find cheap cars – you may even find bank owned cars under $1000…where else can you find such a great deal on government seized used cars?
With online or public Austin, TX car auctions, you can take advantage of the great deals for these used and cheap cars. No matter what type of model or make of car you are looking for, you will be able to find it without hesitation. Looking for a small or large SUV, sports car, small or large truck, luxury car, full size car, mid size car, or even a compact car? Looking for a BMW, Chevy, Ford, Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi, Mercedes, Audi, Lexus, Subaru, Porsche, Corvette, Ferrari, or Lamborghini? You can find all of that at these Austin public auctions.
Buying a car can be a tiring process as well as stressful, but with public car auctions, your purchase is hassle free. You will find that it is easy to bid on a vehicle, whether you are bidding on used cars online at a government Austin car auction website or if you are bidding on a vehicle at an Austin public auction. In addition to saving effort, you will also being saving tons of time! There is absolutely no reason to drive around town looking for a used car when you can go to one place and find hundreds, if not thousands of cars, at a fraction of the cost.
We have compiled a list below of some of the local car dealers and public auction houses for your benefit. Compare prices at these locations to get the best leverage over local car dealers and beat them at their own game. If you don’t do your research then you can’t expect to gain any benefit from it. You will save thousands of dollars by comparing these prices, being prepared, and taking part in the bidding at an Austin public car auction. Good luck in finding your new car from repos, used cars, government vehicles, seized and bank owned cars!

Salvation Army Car Auction
Champion Toyota
Groovy Automotive
South Point Hyundai
BMW of Austin
Leif Johnson Ford Inc: Sales & Leasing Information
Southpoint Nissan: Sales
Howdy Honda
Insurance Auto Auctions Inc

Vespa S 150 2009 – Photos, Prices, Specifications & Features Review

admin — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:12:06 +0000

Vespa Scooter S 150 2009 – Information, Photos, Prices, Specifications & Features Review

Want great fuel economy? Try 75 MPG !!!

The 2009 Vespa S 150 Scooter is equipped with an 150cc, Air Cooled, Single-Cylinder, SOHC, 4-Stroke Engine and a -40003–Speed Continuously Variable (CVT) Transmission – read automatic. It has a Single Arm Front Suspension while the Rear Suspension consists of a Single Sided Swing Arm. The S 150 has Front Hydraulic Disc Brakes and Rear Drum Brakes. The S 150 weighs 243 lbs. and has a ground clearance of about 14 inches. The S 150 was introduced in 2008 and is Carryover for 2009.

Pros
•Classic styling that makes every other scooter look like an imitator
•Fuel economy so good you’ll think the gas gauge is broken
•Shamelessly fun to ride

Cons
•Highway legal, but not confidence inspiring when approaching its top speed of 59 mph
•Posture is a bit cramped for taller riders, especially when carrying a passenger
•A few trim details could be finished with higher quality

Specifications

Model Type Scooter
BASE MSRP(US) $4,199.00
Dealers Vespa Dealers
Warranty 12
Insurance Get a Quote
Engine:
Engine Type Single-Cylinder
Cylinders 1
Engine Stroke 4-Stroke
Cooling Air
Valves 2
Valves Per Cylinder 2
Valve Configuration SOHC
Starter Electric / Kick
Fuel Requirements Premium
Fuel Type Gas
Transmission:
Transmission Type Continuously Variable (CVT)
Wheels & Tires:
Front Tire (Full Spec) 110/70 R11
Rear Tire (Full Spec) 120/70 R10
Brakes:
Front Brake Type Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type Drum
Technical Specifications:
Wheelbase (in/mm) 50.4 / 1280
Fuel Capacity (gal/l) 2.3 / 8.6

2009 Toyota Prius Prices, Specifications & Photos

admin — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:31:22 +0000

The 2009 Toyota Prius hybrid continues to set the highest standards in this class. Great fuel economy and excellent build quality and reliability make the Toyota Prius worthy of consideration if your considering a hybid car as a purchase!

Prices / Fuel Economy

2009 Toyota Prius: 5dr HB (Natl) $23,375 $21,758

City: 48
Hwy: 45
2009 Toyota Prius: 5dr HB (GS) $23,375 $21,758

City: 48
Hwy: 45
2009 Toyota Prius: 5dr HB (SE) $23,375 $21,758

City: 48
Hwy: 45
2009 Toyota Prius: 5dr HB Touring (Natl) $24,270 $22,519

City: 48
Hwy: 45
2009 Toyota Prius: 5dr HB Touring (GS) $24,270 $22,519

City: 48
Hwy: 45
2009 Toyota Prius: 5dr HB Touring (SE) $24,270 $22,519

City: 48
Hwy: 45
2009 Toyota Prius: 5dr HB STD (Natl) $22,000 $20,900

City: 48
Hwy: 45
2009 Toyota Prius: 5dr HB STD (GS) $22,000 $20,900

City: 48
Hwy: 45
2009 Toyota Prius: 5dr HB STD (SE) $22,000 $20,900

City: 48
Hwy: 45

Toyot Prius Features

Exterior

Projector-beam halogen headlamps with auto-off feature
LED (light-emitting diode) headlamps with auto leveling, auto-off and headlamp washers
Integrated fog lamps
LED taillamps
Color-keyed foldable power heated outside mirrors
15-in. 5-spoke alloy wheels with P195/65R15 tires and wheel covers
17-in. 5-spoke alloy wheels with P215/45R17 tires
Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers
Rear window with electric defogger with timer and intermittent wiper
UV reduction glass windshield
Driver and front passenger water-repellent side windows
Aerodynamic rear deck spoiler
Power tilt/slide moonroof with Solar Powered Ventilation System and Remote Air Conditioning System
Roof-mounted XM Satellite Radio antenna

INTERIOR

Voice-activated touch-screen DVD navigation system with JBL® AM/FM/MP3 4-disc CD changer, eight speakers, integrated satellite radio capability, XM NavTraffic capability, hands-free phone capability and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology, and integrated backup camera
Auxiliary audio jack
Power windows with auto up/down, jam protection in all positions and retained-power features
Power automatic door locks with anti-lockout feature
Smart Key System [9] on driver’s door with Push Button Start and remote illuminated entry
Remote keyless entry system with 2-stage unlocking and panic function
Fabric-trimmed seats and door panels with storage pockets and bottle holders in front doors
Leather-trimmed seats and steering wheel with driver seat power lumbar support and heated front seats with bottle holders in front doors
6-way adjustable driver’s seat and 4-way adjustable passenger seat with adjustable headrests
Dual seatback pockets
CFC-free automatic climate control with electric compressor, dust and pollen filtration mode, humidity sensor and air filter
Plasmacluster™ [4] ionizer
AM/FM/MP3 CD player with six speakers and satellite radio capability
JBL® AM/FM/MP3 6-disc CD changer with eight speakers, integrated satellite radio capability and hands-free phone capability via Bluetooth® wireless technology
Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA)
Central instrument display with digital speedometer, instant fuel consumption, fuel gauge and shift-lever indicator
Multi-Information Display with energy monitor, fuel consumption history, Hybrid System Indicator, odometer with twin tripmeters and cruise information (average fuel economy, average speed and distance to empty)
Touch Tracer Display
Overhead console with maplights and shift illumination
Electronic shift lever with Hybrid Synergy Drive® blue accent
EV [14]/Eco/Power modes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal transceiver
Dual sun visors and illuminated vanity mirrors
Center-console with sliding armrest and storage compartment with removable utility tray, wire-management feature and dual front cup holders
Dual-compartment glove box
60/40 split fold-down rear bench seat with adjustable headrests and fold-forward outboard headrests
Rear fold-down armrest with two cup holders
Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel with audio, climate and Multi-Information Display controls
Steering wheel-mounted navigation, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) controls
Steering wheel-mounted Bluetooth® hands-free phone-calling controls
Cruise control
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
Remote hood and fuel-filler door releases
Rear dome lights and cargo area lamp
Retractable assist grips at all doors
Two 12V auxiliary power outlets
Cargo area side-panel storage and under-floor storage
Tonneau cover with clasp for under-floor stowage

SAFETY

Star Safety System™ – includes Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) + Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
Safety Connect
Pre-Collision System (PCS)
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
3-point seatbelts in all seating positions
Adjustable seatbelt anchors for front seating positions
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) on driver’s belt, Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) on all passenger belts
Front seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters
Driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System
Driver and front passenger front seat-mounted side airbags and front and rear side curtain airbags
Driver’s knee airbag
Driver and front passenger active headrests
Direct Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
Front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones
Side-impact door beams
Driver and front passenger seatbelt warning sensor
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) for outboard rear seating positions only
Child-protector rear door locks
Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)
Collapsible steering column
Engine immobilizer
Center high-mount stop lamp (CHMSL)
Temporary spare tire

Options
Voice-activated touch-screen DVD navigation system with JBL® AM/FM/MP3 4-disc CD changer, eight speakers, integrated satellite radio capability, XM NavTraffic® capability, hands-free phone capability and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology, and integrated backup camera
Safety Connect
Advanced Technology Package (includes Navigation Package)
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
Pre-Collision System (PCS)
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA)
Solar Roof Package (includes Navigation Package)
Power tilt/slide moonroof with Solar Powered Ventilation System and Remote Air Conditioning System

Specifications -

      Gasoline Engine
Type
Aluminum double overhead cam (DOHC) 16-valve VVT-i 4-cylinder
Displacement
1.8 liters (1798 cc)
Bore x stroke
3.17 in. x 3.48 in.
Compression ratio
13.0:1
Valvetrain
Four valves per cylinder with Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i)
Induction system
Sequential multi-point EFI with Electronic Throttle Control System with intelligence (ETCS-i)
Ignition system
Electronic, with Toyota Direct Ignition (TDI)
Power output
98 hp @ 5200 rpm (73 kW @ 5200 rpm)
Torque
105 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm (142 N•m @ 4000 rpm)
Emission rating
Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (AT-PZEV)
Electric Motor
Motor type
Permanent magnet AC synchronous motor
Power output
80 hp (60 kW)
Torque
153 lb.-ft. (207 N•m)
Voltage
650V maximum
Traction Battery
Type
Sealed Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) [2]
Power Output
36 hp (27 kW)
Voltage
201.6V
Hybrid System Net Power
134 hp (100 kW)
Mechanical/Performance
Transmission
Electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (ECVT)
Front Suspension
Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Steering
Electric Power Steering (EPS); rack-and-pinion with electric power-assist
Turning circle diameter, curb to curb (ft.)
Brakes
Power-assisted ventilated front disc, solid rear disc with Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) and integrated regenerative braking

Nokia N95 Product Review, Features & Prices

admin — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:09:35 +0000

The Nokia N95 is a great entry level phone. It’s easy to use and has a good range if your in an area where signal strength might be a little weak. The display is easy to read and if your a Nokia user then you will quickly get the feel for using the different functions. The battery life is probably the biggest single issue with the device, the hands free works well and the phone is robust.

Best in class camera and camcorder • 2D/3D GPS satellite navigation • WLAN, mini-USB, UPnP support • Unique slider design • Stereo speakers •

The N95 runs Symbian OS v9.2, with a S60 3rd Edition user interface. The phone has a two-way sliding mechanism, which can be used to access either media playback buttons or a numeric keypad.

Its capabilities include: a Global Positioning System receiver with maps and optional turn-by-turn directions; a 5 megapixel digital camera with Carl Zeiss optics, flash, video recording and video conferencing; wireless connectivity via HSDPA, IrDA, 802.11x and Bluetooth; a portable media player with the ability to download podcasts over the air; a FM Radio tuner; Composite Video output via included cable; multi-tasking to allow several applications to run simultaneously; a web browser with support for HTML, JavaScript and Adobe Flash; messaging via SMS, MMS and e-mail; Office suite and organizer functions; and the ability to install and run third party Java or Symbian mobile applications.

Since the introduction of the original N95-1, several updated versions have been released as well: The N95 8GB with 8 gigabytes of internal storage and a larger display, the N95 NAM and the N95 8GB NAM with support for North American UMTS (3G) bands, and finally the lower cost N95-5 and N95-6 for the Chinese market.

Full Specifications

General 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 2100
HSDPA 850 / 1900 – American version
Announced 2006, September
Status Available. Released 2007, March
Size Dimensions 99 x 53 x 21 mm, 90 cc
Weight 120 g
Display Type TFT, 16M colors
Size 240 x 320 pixels, 2.6 inches, 40 x 53 mm
Sound Alert types Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, monophonic MP3 ringtones
Speakerphone Yes, with stereo speakers
– 3.5 mm audio jack
Memory Phonebook Practically unlimited entries and fields, Photocall
Call records Detailed, max 30 days
Internal 160 MB storage, 64 MB RAM
Card slot microSD (TransFlash), up to 8GB, hot swap, 128 MB card included, buy memory
Data GPRS Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 – 48 kbps
HSCSD Yes
EDGE Class 32, 296 kbps; DTM Class 11, 177 kbps
3G HSDPA
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP technology
Bluetooth Yes, v2.0 with A2DP
Infrared port Yes
USB Yes, v2.0 miniUSB
Camera Primary 5 MP, 2592 x 1944 pixels, Carl Zeiss optics, autofocus, LED flash
Video
Secondary QVGA videocall camera
Features OS Symbian OS 9.2, S60 rel. 3.1
CPU Dual ARM 11 332 MHz processor; 3D Graphics HW Accelerator
Messaging SMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML
Radio Stereo FM radio; Visual radio
Games Downloadable, N-Gage compatible
Colors Silver, Plum, Black, Pink, Red
GPS Yes, with A-GPS support; Nokia Maps
Java Yes, MIDP 2.0
– Dual slide design
- MP3/AAC/AAC+/eAAC+/WMA player
- TV-out
- Organizer
- Document viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF)
- T9
- Push to talk
- Voice dial/memo
Battery Standard battery, Li-Ion 950 mAh (BL-5F)
Stand-by Up to 220 h (2G) / 192 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 6 h 30 min (2G) / 2 h 42 min (3G)

2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 Review – Photos, Specifications & Prices

admin — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 02:20:03 +0000

The 2009 Yamaha YZF R1 is like no other 1000cc machine period.

This is like no in-line-four cylinder sportsbike ever produced. It’s simply sensational. The Yamaha R1’s has an ultra-short-stroke engine using a cross-plane crankshaft, with the crank pins set at 90° and has irregular firing intervals (bang bang), which is tech taken straight from Valentino Rossi’s factory Yamaha. At a standstill the motor free revs like a two-stroke and once mobile the R1’s ability to accelerate hard, no matter where you are in the rev range is simply fantastic. The all new engine design grunts off corners like a big V-twin and screams along straights like the nasty in-line-four it really is. The best part of all is that it sounds just like Rossi’s factory M1 at full noise.

MSRP* $12,490 (Raven/Candy Red) Available from January 2009
$12,490 (Pearl White/Rapid Red) Available from January 2009
$12,490 (Cadmium Yellow) Available from January 2009
$12,390 (Team Yamaha Blue/White) Available from January 2009

Engine
Type 998cc, liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC 16 valves (titanium valves)

Bore x Stroke 78.0mm X 52.2mm

Compression Ratio 12.7:1

Fuel Delivery Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I

Ignition TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition

Transmission 6-speed w/multi-plate slipper clutch

Final Drive #530 O-ring chain

Chassis
Suspension/Front 43mm inverted fork; fully adjustable, 4.7-in travel

Suspension/Rear Single shock w/piggyback reservoir; 2-way adjustable, 4.7-in travel

Brakes/Front Dual 310mm disc; radial-mount forged 6-piston calipers

Brakes/Rear 220mm disc; single-piston caliper

Tires/Front 120/70ZR17M/C 58W

Tires/Rear 190/55ZR17M/C 75W

Dimensions
Length 81.1 in

Width 28.1 in

Height 44.5 in

Seat Height 32.8 in

Wheelbase 55.7 in

Rake (Caster Angle) 24.0°

Trail 4.0 in

Fuel Capacity 4.8 gal

Fuel Economy** 33 mpg

Wet Weight 454 lb

Primary Reduction Ratio 65/43 (1.512)

Secondary Reduction Ratio 47/17 (2.765)

Gear Ratio – 1st Gear 38/15 (2.533)

Gear Ratio – 2nd Gear 33/16 (2.063)

Gear Ratio – 3rd Gear 37/21 (1.762)

Gear Ratio – 4th Gear 35/23 (1.522)

Gear Ratio – 5th Gear 30/22 (1.364)

Gear Ratio – 6th Gear 33/26 (1.269)

Warranty 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)