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Edmunds New Cars and Trucks Buyer's Guide: 2003 Annual

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Edmunds blew it. They changed the format of this price guide. This book used to provide the DEALER price of each vehicle and option, which I found very helpful. Now all you get is the price range for the vehicle. They don't even list each option, let alone price it. Oh sure, they give safety data, & technical specs, but everyone knows the only reason you buy this book is to learn what the dealer costs are. I don't want a research book on the vehicle, I want info to save me money when I haggle with the dealer. That money saving info is no longer there, so why buy the book?

I was very disappointed when this book arrived. I have used several different Edmunds books in the past, and they were very useful as they used to list the cost of each option separately (dealer cost vs. MSRP). It was a quick all-in-one reference that was useful for comparing many cars quickly. This new format only gives a range of the MSRP prices with the same review as is on-line. This book is a complete waste of money!!!!

I bought this book, that was a quick waste of 10 bucks. They changed the format and the information provided. Edmunds no longer lists each option nor prices out any option. Now Edmunds just gives a range of purchase prices for the vehicle. For example, 2003 Ford F-150, MSRP price range $18,715 - $36,555. Whoopee. I wanted to know the dealer cost, not the MSRP, who pays MSRP? If you go to edmunds.com they have all the costs there. My question for Edmunds, Why even print the book, since you ruined its format?

If you want to get a GREAT deal on your next car get this book. Avoid buyer's remorse and buy this book. If you want to do research, why not doing it BEFORE you go to the dealer? All the numbers are all here and Edmunds did an amazing job of evaluating these cars and trucks. Do yourself a favor and buy this book -- you'll save thousands and get the right car for you.

This new book shed some light on an otherwise dim selection of car pricing guides. First, it's an actual book and not a magazine that will show its age after just a few days. Second, it's by the people at Edmunds who have been providing great reviews and (accurate) infomation for years (unlike some three-letter acronymic companies that come to mind...) This new layout has much better photography and the overall design navigation is very good. The other reviewers who seemed bitter about the book might have overlooked the price point: 10 bucks. It goes a much further distance in this format than it did in the past. Save the magazines for the bathroom and buy this book!

Wow! What a great format! The previous book contained nothing but page after page of belaboured option and standard feature descriptions, plus pricing information that was out of date before the book hit the shelves. Now it has in-depth vehicle review infomration, excellent comparison charts and much better photography. It also comes in a larger format and on better paper stock. There's even some stuff on upcoming 2004 models. I love just reading through it to learn about all the new cars on the market, and when I need accurate pricing, I simply go to the site (which was also just redesigned and is much easier to use!). I'm glad Edmunds.com figured out what most consumers need in a new car buyer's guide.