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2010 Lincoln MKT Review – Lincoln finds the sweet spot for luxury crossovers
The 2010 Lincoln MKT is Ford’s up-scale version of the Ford Flex “crossover”. Crossover is taking a traditional car platform and extending it to give the space of an SUV. Many SUV’s, like the Chevy Tahoe, are built on truck chassis (“body on frame”) versus a car chassis (“unibody” construction where the body is structural).
Read More »2009 BMW 750Li Review
In the rarified world of super-luxury and prices north of $100,000, what does it take to truly be a standout? Let’s evaluate this fifth generation BMW 750 Li.
Read More »10 Best Coolest Used Cars
Buying a new car is going to cost a lot of dough. With the same or a lot less money, what used models could you buy? The list below ranges from the practical to the completely impractical. But it’s fun to think about cars that are truly unique, beautiful, or purpose built. What are some […]
Read More »2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Sedan – First Impressions
I’ve been unintentionally green for a few weeks now; my beloved 2000 Audi A6 is in the shop getting major surgery including a transmission rebuild, new power steering rack, and catalytic converters. So I’ve been cycling and
Read More »2009 Audi A3 2.0T S-tronic Quattro – First Impressions
For 2009, Audi updated the A3 with some great features. In particular, you can now get all wheel drive with the more economical 2.0 liter turbo four (previously AWD was only available with the 3.2 liter 6). It also now offers a dual clutch automatic transmission
Read More »2009 Audi A4 Review – Nothing else like an Audi new car smell
This is a review of the redesigned 2009 Audi A4 quattro with 265 hp 3.2 liter V6 engine. The base price is $40k but it came with $10k worth of options, including
Read More »2008 Buick Enclave – First Impressions
Buick Enclave Consumer Reviews Buick Enclave Specs By Twain Mein My grandparents always owned Buicks; they were GM’s high-end line that featured luxury without the pretense of Cadillac. I’ll never forget their gargantuan ’72 Estate wagon with its 8 mpg 455CI V-8 and rear window that would roll up into the roof, and the ’76 […]
Read More »2008 Honda Fit Sport Review – Small on the outside but incredibly big on the inside
Review by Twain Mein | Photos by Derek Mau Pros: Good gas mileage Excellent handling Incredible amount of interior space with ingenious packaging Great value for the money Cons: Real-world gas mileage was disappointing Lack of power Noisy engine
Read More »2008 BMW 335i Sedan Review
BMW 3-Series Consumer Reviews BMW 3-Series More Expert Reviews 2008 BMW 335i Sedan Photo Gallery 2008 BMW 335i Sedan Specs >>> Review by Twain Mein | >>> Photos by Derek Mau Pros: Amazing engine with breathtaking acceleration Incredible handling Surprising amount of interior space Cons: Poor gas mileage (averaged 16.6 mpg) Surprising cost cutting and […]
Read More »2008 Jaguar XKR Review – Jaguar reaches Purrfection!
Jaguar XKR Consumer Reviews Jaguar XKR More Expert Reviews 2008 Jaguar XKR Photo Gallery 2008 Jaguar XKR Video Review By Twain Mein Pros: Pleasing balance of performance and luxury Stunning styling Incredible power Beautiful interior 6-figure exclusivity club Cons: Useless back seats Minor complaints including hard to read GPS and poor radio reception No sunroof […]
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