Having this book in your pocket is just like having a marque expert by your side. Benefit from the authors years of real ownership experience, learn how to spot a bad car quickly, and how to assess a promising one like a true professional. Get the right car at the right price!

Illustrated Alfa Romeo Buyers Guide Joe Benson Excellent buying tips, year-by-year and model-by-model examinations of the cars, options, performance data, and much more. Over 2 photos show all the postwar cars, many inside and out. Learn what to look for, what to look out for, and which cars have the best investment potential for you. Includes our unique five-star value rating system. Rated 4 stars by Car Collector. 2nd ed. Sftbd., 7 1/2x 9 1/4, 176 pgs., 28 b&w ill.

From the exotic M1 and 850Csi to the popular 3. 5- and 7-Series sports luxury tourers, this all-color Buyer's Guide points the way through the full history of the BMW marque, and offers valuable specifications, production numbers, investment advice, and more. Take the "ultimate driving machine" out for a test drive before you buy! Comparable title; Illustrated BMW Buyer's Guide, 2nd ed (0-87938-754-8)

With prices for the older Mercedes-Benz models, such as the 'Pagoda' and W107 SLs heading ever higher, many enthusiasts are now starting to look at the R129 series SL. Produced from 1989-2001, it combined timeless elegance, luxury and effortless performance, with V12 engines available for the first time. The R129 was the last SL with a detachable hardtop and - for many Mercedes fans - the last to be built to the marque's legendary standards of construction. With that sophistication came new levels of equipment and unprecedented complexity. For would-be buyers today, there are more points than ever to watch out for. The cars' weight also puts strain on components such as the brakes and suspension. Choosing a good R129 demands care. This buyer's guide will help you do just that. Learn about the differences between models, and what to look for when buying. What are the true running costs, and what issues - with the mechanicals, body or interior - should you be wary of? Find the answers to these questions and information about the clubs and specialists who can help look after your R129 today.

This reference features more than 5,000 new issues and more than 50,000 new facts about comic books published in North America in the last 70 vears.

This compact book contains the best buying advice from "Consumer Reports" along with expert strategies for finding many products at the best prices. Includes advice for shopping online, by mail order, or in stores; lab test results; and a preview of the 2001 model-year vehicles.