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Nomenclature/Vocabulary You Need to Know

Now I found BASIC definitions for the Nomenclature we will use. Do not limit your findings to the links below. Go a step futher and obtain better definitions from other sources.

For all Nomenclature that will be defined make sure you list meanings that make sense to "YOU", do not write stuff down for me, I need you to understand the vocabulary so we can have an intelligent conversation with them.

F.I.C.O Score

• http://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/ficoscore.asp#axzz22zUCRHkx

A.P.R

• http://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/apr.asp#axzz22zUCRHkx

Finance Charge

• http://www.investordictionary.com/definition/finance-charge
• http://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/finance_charge.asp

Credit Score

• http://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/credit_score.asp#axzz22zUCRHkx

Amoritization

• http://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/amortization.asp#axzz22zUCRHkx

Interest

• http://www.investopedia.com/terms/i/interest.asp#axzz22zUCRHkx 

Principal

• http://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/principal.asp#axzz22zUCRHkx

Alternative Fuel

• http://www.ehow.com/about_4793548_alternative-fuels-definition.html
• http://www.afdc.energy.gov/laws/law/US/391

Monthly Payment

• http://www.lendingtree.com/smartborrower/glossary/m/monthly-payment/

Annual Cost

• http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_does_annual_cost_mean

M.P.G

• http://www.thefreedictionary.com/mpg
• http://www.bing.com/Dictionary/search?q=define+mpg&qpvt=M.P.G+-+definition&FORM=DTPDIA

(Car) Insurance

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insurance
• http://www.investopedia.com/terms/i/insurance.asp
• http://www.investorwords.com/2510/insurance.html

Looking for a Vehicle (Based on financial figures)

Selecting New Cars Based upon Cerain Specification (This includes Alternative Fuel Vehicles)
http://perfectnewcarmatch.com/index.php

Detailed search based on Used Cars
http://db.theautochannel.com/db/usedcarbuyersguide/list_makes.php

New vehicles by M.S.R.P (Manufactuerer's Suggested Retail Price)
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.shtml   (Go to the bottom of the page on this link)

Can you afford this car (Assists you in figuring out monthly payments before you decide)
http://db.theautochannel.com/db/newcarbuyersguide/newcarpaymentcalculator.php

Avoid the Monthly Payment Trap
http://www.investopedia.com/articles/realestate/12/monthly-payment-trap.asp#axzz22zUCRHkx

Types of Vehicles (Traditional/Enviornmental)

Types of Hybrids & Electric Vehicles
http://www.usefulcharts.com/vehicles/types-of-hybrid-cars.html

Hybrids, Diesel, and Alternative Fuel Vehicles
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/alternatives.shtml

Types of Cars
http://www.usefulcharts.com/vehicles/types-of-cars.html

SUV Chart
http://www.usefulcharts.com/vehicles/suv-comparison-chart.html

Types of Trucks
http://www.usefulcharts.com/vehicles/types-of-trucks.html

Motorcycle Types
http://motorcycles.about.com/od/galleries/ig/Bike-Types/

Vehicle Comparisons

Comparison of any typr of car side-by-side (Very good site)
http://db.theautochannel.com/db/newcarbuyersguide/total_operating_costs.php

Compare any car side by side
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbsSelect

Hybrid Comparison
http://www.kbb.com/hybrid/?psid=99999&utm_source=yahoobing&utm_medium=ppcsearch&utm_campaign=y!b_category-hybrid&siomid=si_322202010_818569394_1&siclientid=6239&sessguid=b98c6967-e96a-4833-bb5a-bedba5db62b9&userguid=b98c6967-e96a-4833-bb5a-bedba5db62b9&permguid=b98c6967-e96a-4833-bb5a-bedba5db62b9

Gas Versus Electric Comparison
http://www.ccds.charlotte.nc.us/~jarrett/EV/cost.php

Plug-In Hybrid
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/phevsbs.shtml

Compare Motorcycles
http://www.smartcycleshopper.com/compare/

Gas Comparisons/Estimates

Gas Prices by State
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/gasprices/states/index.shtml

Gas Comparison
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&id=23799&id=21321

Gas Calulator and Comparison
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/savemoney.shtml

Fuel Economy Guide
http://db.theautochannel.com/db/newcarbuyersguide/fuel_economy.php

Shared MPG Estimates
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/mpg/MPG.do?action=browseList

Website for Fuel Economy with Motorcycles
http://motorcycle.motorcycle-usa.com/motorcycle/Fuel%20Economy


The Top 50 Best Motorcycle for MPG
http://hallicino.hubpages.com/hub/Top-50-Best-MPG-Motorcycles

Maintenance

True cost of ownership (Breaks down the all of the cost of owning a car over a 5 year span)
http://www.edmunds.com/tco.html

Ownership cost by make
http://www.internetautoguide.com/17-1/cost-of-ownership.html

What is a "5 - year cost"
http://www.kbb.com/new-cars/total-cost-of-ownership/?psid=99999&utm_source=yahoobing&utm_medium=ppcsearch&siomid=si_461604824_1550793284_1&siclientid=3767&sessguid=b98c6967-e96a-4833-bb5a-bedba5db62b9&userguid=b98c6967-e96a-4833-bb5a-bedba5db62b9&permguid=b98c6967-e96a-4833-bb5a-bedba5db62b9&sissr=1

I have tried to find maintenance cost for motorcycles but they are not governed like automobiles so I have not been able to find any decent sites, if you find one please copy the link in the Comments Section.