These are excellent starting points because the material is gathered and organized by an entity that is not trying to sell an automotive product or service. The Kelley Blue Book can give you the value of your current vehicle. The form asks basic questions about the year, make, model, condition, add-on features and your zip code. Edmund's gives information on new car pricing and reviews. The details include the standard equipment for each model and the cost of extras.
Several sites offer assistance for consumers who are considering the lease option.
Most sites offer calculator worksheets and other advice to help with this decision. Even though we are nearing the end of the 1997 Hurricane Season, the presence of El Nino predicts some unusual conditions for us this year.