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2008 BMW X3 Review
By Holly R. Plenty of interior room for both humans and all their stuff Easy to drive, easy to see out of and easy on the eyes Decent mileage (when driven reasonably) Really nice features X3 was pretty fun to drive and the smart wipers work really well (we had schizophrenic weather that weekend – […]
Read More »2009 Mercury Mariner Review – the Hybrid SUV that can (and does) impress!
Mercury Mariner Hybrid Consumer Reviews Mercury Mariner Hybrid Overview Mercury Mariner Hybrid Photo Gallery Mercury Mariner Hybrid Specs Review by Holly R. | Photos by Derek Mau Pros: Really impressive (and decent) acceleration at speed Mileage, mileage, mileage Didn’t have to open the entire tailgate to get into the back of the vehicle Continuously variable […]
Read More »2009 Honda Pilot Review – Honda's 8-passenger SUV
Honda Pilot Consumer Reviews Honda Pilot More Expert Reviews 2009 Honda Pilot Photo Gallery 2009 Honda Pilot Specs By Holly Roberts Pros: LOVE the white dials/background on the instrument panel Really decent acceleration Comfortable front seats and the lumbar support is really NICE XM® Satellite Radio Built-in Bluetooth® Cons: Square shape is great for making […]
Read More »2009 Nissan Murano Review – The Future of the Crossover
Nissan Murano Overview Nissan Murano Specs Nissan Murano Consumer Reviews Nissan Murano Photo Gallery By Holly R. Pros: Decent mileage Blazing acceleration “Beefy” looking Incredibly roomy XM Satellite Radio Power fold-up rear seats Grocery-bag holder hidden in the rear trunk area (ingenious) Cons: Drives so smoothly at higher speeds that you might end up with […]
Read More »2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Review – Chevy's New Hybrid Sedan
Chevy Malibu Hybrid Overview Chevy Malibu Hybrid Specs Chevy Malibu Hybrid Consumer Reviews Chevy Malibu Hybrid Photo Gallery By Holly R. Pros: Decent mileage Acceleration is reasonable at speed Pretty stylish looking Looks roomy XM® Satellite Radio OnStar (Standard for ONE YEAR) Cons: Not a lot of storage in the main cabin Battery takes up […]
Read More »First impressions: 2008 BMW X5 4.8i
By Holly R. Head-up display is a gem, and should be included on every single car in the U.S. Given it’s size (and mine) I had no trouble at all seeing out of the car, on ANY side Bluetooth® is really easy to program Brilliant use of the interior space for cubbyholes and storage spaces […]
Read More »2008 Mazda CX-9 Review – the Zoom, zoom, zoom SUV!
Mazda CX-9 Overview Mazda CX-9 Specs Mazda CX-9 Consumer Reviews Mazda CX-9 Photo Gallery by Holly R. Pros: VERY roomy Engine pick-up is really good Safe and very fun to drive (yes, both in the same sentence) Big vehicle feel in a slightly smaller package Not a whole lot of them on the road (yet) […]
Read More »2008 Honda Accord EX-L Review – The King of the Mid-Size Family Sedans
With a 268-horsepower, 3.5 liter, 24-cylinder SOHC i-VTEC V6 engine, this trim line is light years ahead of all the other Accords. The pick-up while traveling at speed is great. A quick stomp on the accelerator and you’re zooming past cars you need to pass. The power was just right. Not too much, and not too little.
Read More »2008 Honda CR-V Review – the fun little crossover that could!
For a car that’s under $30k, and for the 5-star safety ratings on everything BUT rollover (4 stars), this car is a really, really good deal. It’s nice to look at. Fun to drive. It has a navigation system, XM-Satellite radio, cruise control, back-up assist camera, 6-CD changer, single CD hidden behind the navigation system screen, leather interior, heated seats, power moon-roof, safety everything, AND it’s easy on the pocketbook. It’s a no brainer – a great value for a great vehicle!
Read More »2008 Acura TL Type-S Review – Acura Tests Your Self-Control
I was actually a bit terrified to drive this car. A 6-speed manual transmission! I’ve not driven a stick in almost 10 years! What started off as a somewhat shaky experience, turned into a comfortable ride within just a few miles. Once I hit the freeway, I’d bonded with the car. The car is just plain FUN TO DRIVE!
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