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2007 Volkswagen Eos Review – Not a Chick Car
Overview Volkswagen Eos Specs Consumer Reviews of the Eos VW Eos Photo Gallery VW Eos Video Review by Kurt Gensheimer Blings: Powerful and fuel-efficient 2.0T engine Oooh aaah retractable hardtop Audi-esque interior European built Dings: Frustrating nav system that’s last generation Squeal happy tires Bassy drone at 1500 RPM After a few options, you’re getting […]
Read More »smart fortwo passion – Seriously, I don't get it
The marketing tagline for smart USA is “Open Your Mind”, which assumes that Americans are generally close-minded about new ideas. Or maybe they’re referring to Americans opening their minds to the creative possibilities of having such a hip, small, maneuverable car. Or could it be a much deeper reference? Like opening your mind to gaze deep inside your psyche and realize that, yes, I’ve always lusted after a 1600 pound car with three cylinders and enough cargo space for a single backpack. Whatever the case, I tried. I tried really hard to open my mind. I pushed, pulled, kicked and banged on that metaphorical door to my mind. I even tried to open my third eye, but to no avail. I just don’t get it.
Read More »2008 Scion xB (Review) – Still Ugly, but not Ugly Enough
Scion xB Consumer Reviews Scion xB More Expert Reviews 2008 Scion xB Photo Gallery 2008 Scion xB Specs by Kurt Gensheimer Blings: More powerful engine More cargo space More standard features Dings: More mainstream More boring More hefty Ruling: More is less, especially in this author’s futile attempt for wordplay. Some things in life have […]
Read More »2007 Infiniti M35 Review – The "Value-Oriented" Luxury Sedan
by Kurt Gensheimer Blings: V-6 weight and fuel economy with V-8 power Dizzying list of whiz-bang features Easy to use navigation system Light and nimble handling FINALLY someone has figured out seat coolers! Fit and finish like a German luxury sedan Dings: Mind-boggling list of whiz-bang features Irritating Nanny Nissan Lane Deviation Warning system Rand […]
Read More »2007 Scion tC Review – OMG! So sik. Luvz it!
by Kurt Gensheimer Blings: Gutsy 4-cylinder VVTi motor 30MPG on the highway Nausea-free styling Standard features list scrolls longer than Kerouac’s On the Road manuscript Aftermarket accessories brochure thicker than War and Peace Lexus-like qualities with a sub-Toyota MSRP Dings: Lots of highway noise from tires and engine Portly and unsettled in the twisties Bulbous […]
Read More »2007 Toyota Tundra Crewmax Review – The Big Three Bully
By Kurt Gensheimer Blings: V-8 power out the ying-yang with up to 20 MPG Interior nicer and more spacious than my office Terrific seats Slick features and accoutrements Dings: What, no diesel option? Difficult to maneuver in tight places Major understeer Ruling: Diesel or no, the Tundra is 100 percent American and 100 percent for […]
Read More »2007 Toyota Tacoma – Don't you dare call it a mini-truck
The 2007 Toyota Tacoma is still a nimble, manageable truck that now has even more room, power and capacity to match the growing size of the average American. Although the Toyota mini-truck is gone forever, the new Tacoma takes all of the features that made its predecessor so legendary and enhances it for those who want a truck that can do it all.
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