Forum: Car Reviews
11-24-2006, 01:50 PM
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No, thank you!
No thank you! The continued interest in the reviews makes it gratifying (to be an Automotive Journalist is my dream job) :)
RH77
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Forum: Car Reviews
11-22-2006, 04:09 PM
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2007 Toyota Camry
I wrote this review about 3 weeks ago, and just noticed that the Camry won "Car of the Year" over at Motor Trend, so now sounds like a good time to give my review:
2007 Toyota Camry SE
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Forum: Car Reviews
11-06-2006, 06:58 PM
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Nice job!
Thank you! ...And great review. I'm glad to see others join in the this forum.
Regarding the G6, I completely agree with your review. Build quality stinks but it is an easy driver. Very nice...
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Forum: Car Reviews
11-06-2006, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 96
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2006 Kia Spectra EX, Automatic
Best Value Award
2006 Kia Spectra EX "Best Value Award Winner"
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Most people think Kia as that awkward Korean brand that...
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Forum: Car Reviews
11-06-2006, 09:11 AM
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Forum: Car Reviews
09-24-2006, 05:44 PM
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Forum: Car Reviews
09-11-2006, 07:15 PM
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Poisoned by Cobalt; IONic febreeze
This will show up later in the vehicle reviews, but I have to say it now.
Of the tons of cars I've rented, I just encountered one that failed on me. (Well, 2 if you count the '02 Grand Am that...
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Forum: Car Reviews
07-06-2006, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 96
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German Diesels
I agree with the "new" Rabbit evaluation. In every re-design of the Rabbit/GTI/Golf over the last 30 years, it has gotten bigger and less fuel-efficient. The first Golf GTI introduced in Europe...
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Forum: Car Reviews
07-04-2006, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 96
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The Brick is Back
I agree. If you look at American cars of the early 1950's, streamlined designs were the norm. Then by the 70's, something happened and most vehicles ended up looking like a brick -- flat front end,...
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Forum: Car Reviews
07-02-2006, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 96
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Best of Brand Award: 2006-2007 Chevrolet Malibu
That's right, you read the title correctly. Best of Brand? The Malibu line doesn't meet the criteria to live up to Camry mileage and reliability, but this Chevy deserves an award for a variety of...
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Forum: Car Reviews
06-30-2006, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 96
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Second Look -- Magnum SXT
To get a second set of data on the SXT, I kept it for a long road trip in hopes that the highway mileage would increase. Here's the second look:
Avg. MPG = 22.6
Avg. Speed = 57 mph
Miles = 537...
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Forum: Car Reviews
06-28-2006, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 96
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Driving one today...
Thanks! I have the same car today for a rental and feel as you do. I had the choice of 4 SUVs or the Magnum SXT, so it was a no-brainer (even though it was tested already). I'm doing mostly city...
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Forum: Car Reviews
06-27-2006, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 96
Views: 15,740
2006 Dodge Magnum SXT
Well folks, it's been a while - but I haven't taken time off from collecting data. There are over 15 cars tested in the current database. Everything from the rediculously inefficient Jeep Grand...
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Forum: Car Reviews
05-15-2006, 06:30 AM
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Replies: 96
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Re: Quote:It was more of an
Yay, I like it when I say this about things, feels like you have a bit more power to kick *** and all that.[/quote]
The consumer holds the power, not the other way-around (or at least that's my...
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Forum: Car Reviews
05-14-2006, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 96
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Re: rh77 your review of the
It was more of an "homage", if you will. Actually, I don't plan on renting many more Nissans/Infinitis until they improve their economy.
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Forum: Car Reviews
05-14-2006, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 96
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Re: I got to hear that aveo
Then without further adieu, behold the Aveo!
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2006 Chevy Aveo Sedan
Trim Level: "LS"
EPA Vehicle Class: Sub-compact Sedan...
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Forum: Car Reviews
05-11-2006, 04:52 AM
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Replies: 96
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2006 PT Cruiser Turbo Convertible
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2006 PT Cruiser Convertible
Trim Level: 2.4L Turbo
EPA Vehicle Class: Specialty-Purpose Vehicle / SUV-2WD (FWD)
Engine: DOHC...
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Forum: Car Reviews
05-10-2006, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 96
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2006 Infiniti FX35 Premium
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2006 Infiniti FX35
Trim Level: Premium
EPA Vehicle Class: Specialty-Purpose Vehicle / SUV-4WD
Engine: DOHC 3.5L, V-6 rated at...
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Forum: Car Reviews
04-20-2006, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 96
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2006 Nissan Altima 2.5 S (SCANGAUGE!)
It's been a while, but hey life gets busy. I'm skipping ahead of a few models since of the introduction of a new and exciting device. Expect a new format for vehicle testing reports! With the...
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Forum: Car Reviews
03-07-2006, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 96
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Re: Quote:C-888, are you trying
Roger that -- when I auto-X'd there were many CRXs there that tore things up. In fact, back in '02, I believe the National Champion drove a modified CRX. Just like any racing, it's not the car,...
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Forum: Car Reviews
03-07-2006, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 96
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RPM -- who cares?
What I think we're forgetting here isn't how high the engine can rev, but the power and economy it delivers. The Golf TDi (Diesel) redlines at something like 4500 RPM, but you don't need to run it...
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Forum: Car Reviews
03-07-2006, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 96
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Re: Get a 99-00 civic si, 8200
W00T! I agree! I had a '99 and it was the best car I've ever owned. Granted, low on torque, but that saved on gas with the 2-stage valve lift. If you needed more fuel delivery, VTEC was there and...
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Forum: Car Reviews
03-07-2006, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 96
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Re: I will say AWD is nice, and
A check of the EPA detailed estimates actually show the 5-speed manual getting 33 hwy MPG vs. the automatic's 34 - so there's actually a loss. My only guess is that the gearing is shorter in the...
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Forum: Car Reviews
03-06-2006, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 96
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2006 Toyota Camry LE
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2006 Toyota Camry
Trim Level: "LE"
EPA Vehicle Class: Midsize...
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Forum: Car Reviews
03-06-2006, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 96
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OK, Calm down...
It's a proven fact that AWD can account for an approximate 18% decrease in fuel economy compared to FWD only. Many Subies are turbocharged, which also makes it easy to lower economy by sucking down...
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