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There's no getting around the fact that buying a car is a major purchase. With the prices of cars steadily rising along with the price of gas, the decision of which make and model to go with gets more difficult every year.

You want a car that can fit your needs, has a good safety rating, gets good milage and has top resale value... all at a price you can afford. Oh, and did we forget...it needs to look good.

Do you want a luxury car, a compact, or babe magnet on a budget?

Will spending more get you a better car or can you find what you're looking for in another model that's half the price?

What about safety features... not just air bags and seat belts, but solid construction that can get you through an accident if you need it to? What if you buy a used car? What do you need to know before you part with your hard earned cash?

More and more car buyers are turning to the internet to get the answers with expert advice on on different makes and models before they even set out for a dealership.

Some skip the dealership altogether, but then you miss out on that test drive to make sure that you like the way the car feels on the road.

More top car reviews around the Web:

With so much to consider before you even start discussing the price, the whole process of buying a car can seem overwhelming, but there is plenty of help available.

Like having a mechanic in the family, these sites feature expert reports, no-nonsense reviews and customer satisfaction surveys ...

edmunds.com - THE site for consumer reviews and car buying guides, tips and advice, feature articles, discussion boards and more, along with a comprehensive directory to news, auto shows, insurance, pricing guides, image galleries and more in related categories.

Yahoo! Autos Consumer Reports - TIps and advice on upkeep and maintenance, price negotiation, best and worst used cars, and more.

carsurvey.org - Real people with real cars from around the world, and what they have to say about their purchases in terms of speed, performance, fuel efficiency and/or general longevity. Or read it for the entertainment value alone...

Road & Travel Magazine New Car Guide - In-depth overviews of current models from major manufacturers plus road test reviews, buyer's guides.

Detroit News - Auto Reviews - Direct from Motown with pictures and expert calls on all the latest makes and models, plus related feature stories and sneak peeks into future models and concept cars.

OnCars.com - A rich media extravaganza with engaging video reviews on luxury, high performance, and new concept cars including reports on auto shows nationwide, feature stories, and related photo galleries.

Professional Car Reviews - MSN Autos - Professional reviews searchable by year, make and model with details on pros and cons, special features, photos.

Review Centre - Car Reviews - UK site offering reviews written by visitors and organized into make and models. Also check out the lively Car Forum for discussions on cars, performance tuning, safety features and more.

Cars.com Top 10 - Useful info when in your in the market, like the most recent top ten reliable cars, customer satisfaction ratings, car theft targets, top selling, and more.

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety - Car ratings based on injuries in crash dummy tests. Best bets are their estimates of the safest cars in each model range (i.e., SUV, midsize, inexpensive).

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