Bumper to Bumper Radio, the car guys on KTAR, 92.3 FM in Phoenix, AZ, broadcast every Saturday from 11:00 am to noon. On this show, Dave Riccio of Tri-City Transmission in Tempe, AZ talks about the best and worst cars to buy based on the cost of ownership, maintenance, and your lifestyle. Also on this show:

• Are there any makes or models to avoid owning?
• Factors that contribute to the right car for your specific needs – some you may not have thought of before.
• Changes in maintenance requirements you can expect if you’re buying a new car after leaving your much older one.
• How manufacturers have dialed down the cost of producing vehicles.
• How new technology contributes to weakness in your vehicle at times.
• 2003 Infiniti G35: I’m considering purchasing this car (55k miles.) Would you recommend this vehicle? Are there any reoccurring problems with this car that you’ve seen in the shop?
• 1998 Toyota 4Runner: This car is beginning to misfire- where is a good place to start?
• 2002 Honda Accord: My vehicle doesn’t downshift well unless I give it a lot of gas. Is this a transmission issue?
• 2003 Honda Accord: This car has lost pickup and I’ve noticed the engine starting to heat up. What might be causing this?
• 2004 Honda Pilot: My cruise control stopped working. Is there an auto shop you’d recommend I take it to?

Cars talked about on this show are the 2003 Infiniti G35, 1998 Toyota 4Runner, 2002 Honda Accord, 2003 Honda Accord, 2004 Honda Pilot.