The lower sales mean automakers are piling on the rebates, special
lease deals and low -
cost loans to keep most of the iron rolling, making the
summer of 1997 a buyer's market for many family sedans, vans and even a few sport - utilities and trucks.
But this year, despite high consumer confidence, stable interest rates, a booming stock market and low unemployment, sales of new vehicles are down slightly.The lower sales mean automakers are piling on the rebates, special
lease deals and low -
cost loans to keep most of the iron rolling, making the
summer of 1997 a buyer's market for many family sedans, vans and even a few sport - utilities and trucks.