Best Kept Secret in Used Cars

I know there has been a great deal of hype over the last few days concerning the Cash for Clunkers program but in the final analysis in this trying economy making a major purchase may not be the best thing for the old bank account. Even with the $4500 rebate one still has to come up with the rest of the money to purchase a new car and to my recollections most are over $20,000 . To save yourself from becoming deeper in debt, may I suggest purchasing a used care about 4 to 5 years old with many of the desirable features of a new car yet the low price of a used car.
The car that I have in mind is the 2005 Pontiac Aztek. The Aztek was developed in the early 2000s as a crossover vehicle and received many complaints in the early years of the vehicle but like many GM cars those complaints were answered and corrected . By 2005 the last year the Aztek was produced it made a great deal of changes like installing side-curtain airbags as standard equipment and reinforcing the doors with steel beams .
The GM engine that also received a number of complaints was replaced by a smoother more efficient Honda engine . So all purposes the Aztek is a Honda with a GM price tag.
For those who like outdoor adventure the Aztek has many features including all-wheel drive, water repellent seats and a compressed air pump in the rear to inflate bicycle tires. Set on a minivan frame this car has lots of room, rear seats that are completely removable for heftier loads. It also has an optional tent that can be attached to the back of the car for spontaneous camping.
Considering the high costs of fuel the mileage on the Aztek is sweet 19 in the city and over 25 on the highway. In addition to all of these fine features the sound system is also sweet and depending on the model can include an XM radio, mp3 cd player or single cd player.
So instead of paying $15-$20,000 for a new car a 2005 Pontiac can be yours for between $7500 and $10,500. So forget about Cash for Clunkers and pay cash for a good inexpensive car that will last a few more year until the economy is on an upswing.