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Overnight Averages	Today	+/-	Last Week
36 Mo New Car	5.90%		5.88%
48 Mo New Car	6.22%		6.20%
60 Mo New Car	6.23%		6.22%
36 Mo Used Car	6.83%		6.86%
Source: Bankrate.com. Updated 2/4.

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2005 Car Buyer's Guide
The 2005 crop of new cars has something for everyone. If you're considering buying or leasing this year -- or are just browsing -- we dish out vehicle recommendations and shopping tips, and we arm you with the tools you need to hit the Web and the showroom.
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By Mark Solheim
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From muscle cars to quirky concepts, see which vehicles stood out from the pack at the Detroit auto show.
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A Hybrid Flexes Its Muscle
The new Accord Hybrid is not a car for tree huggers but a performance sedan that gets super mileage.
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In Defense of Leasing
Leasing is not a mortal sin of money management. For some drivers, in fact, it makes sound fiscal sense.
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