© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-shoplmart Recent reviews written by member shoplmart en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_475724156548?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - Think of a fun-to-drive sport coupe, and a creation from the Hyundai brand probably doesn't come to mind, and understandably so. Hyundai 's first attempt at making a sport coupe back in the early '90s with its Scoupe turned out to be nothing more than a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~475724156548 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:49:31 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_475724156548?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_473183587972?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart -    Although it was admittedly Tempur-Pedic's slick marketing that led me to try their products, it has been this company's ability to provide me a better nights sleep that has ultimately kept me a loyal customer. That being said, when it came... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~473183587972 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 15:25:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_473183587972?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_471376170628?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - Suzuki has had moderate success in the US with its motorcycles, boat motors, and small SUVs- but making a popular sedan in the US has yet to be in the cards of the Suzuki brand. Shoddy craftsmanship, uninspiring performance, and reliability issues... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~471376170628 Sat, 30 May 2009 14:51:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_471376170628?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_470144880260?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - Because I have vascular rosacea (a condition that causes facial skin to be easily irritated, red, and dry), I don't have many choices when it comes to anti-aging skin care. For example, AHA's, tretinoin, and even mild vitamin C creams can be too harsh... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~470144880260 Tue, 19 May 2009 12:07:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_470144880260?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_469920419460?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - I have used many of those popular "ready-to-use" herbicides on the market and save for a select few, most of these so called ready-to-use sprays have proven to be too weak atr being effective for long term (more than a few months) weed control. For... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~469920419460 Mon, 11 May 2009 02:36:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_469920419460?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_467683348100?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - When the Honda Insight debuted in 2000 it boasted fuel economy that no production car on the road could duplicate, but sadly Honda's tiny Insight could only accommodate two people, it couldn't haul much of anything, and it was priced over $20,000: quite... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~467683348100 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:53:06 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_467683348100?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_464563834500?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - I have always found Rain-X brand products to be superior to its competitors, however I never could justify spending close to 20 dollars each for Rain-X's Latitude brand wiper blades. That being the case, whenever I needed a new set of blades I usually... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~464563834500 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:03:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_464563834500?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_459683171972?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - A couple of years ago I developed ocular rosacea: a condition that can make eyes painfully dry, red, and swollen. I had been treating my ocular rosacia with Systane's original formula eye drops along with a prescription steroid treatment with relative... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~459683171972 Sat, 21 Mar 2009 18:50:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_459683171972?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_464085028484?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - When GM introduced the Aveo in 2004, it fell short of the "American Revolution" that Chevy so frequently boasted in their commercials. The Aveo's engine was gutless, it received unimpressive EPA fuel economy estimates, and offered interior... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~464085028484 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:13:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_464085028484?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_460218863236?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart -  When Honda launched the Fit (also known as the Jazz in international markets) as a 2007 model here in the US, it proved to be one of the better small hatchbacks on the market. The Fit provided good performance, better than average build... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~460218863236 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 18:05:08 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_460218863236?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_458572336772?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart -  Though the sixth generation Nissan Maxima (Maxima's produced between the years 2004 and 2008) was undeniably a step up from the frumpy fifth generation, it still suffered from many quirks that should have been resolved prior to production. For... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~458572336772 Sun, 1 Feb 2009 20:05:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_458572336772?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_456024166020?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart -   A couple of years ago I purchased a K&N "drop-in" type filter (#33-2192) for my Honda Civic with hopes that I would get a boost in MPG and maybe even a small boost in horsepower. The K&N Company makes all sorts of outrageous claims... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~456024166020 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:19:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_456024166020?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_455834766980?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - A well-designed GPS can make driving in an unfamiliar area less stressful, even enjoyable. Conversely, a poorly designed GPS can be completely counterproductive: leaving a traveler many miles off course or worse: completely lost. With this being the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~455834766980 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:32:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_455834766980?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_451596881540?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - When VW redesigned the Jetta in 2005, the TDI trim level boasted excellent fuel economy, but its tiny 100 horsepower diesel engine felt anemic in the Jetta's larger and heavier shell. This engine also could have used some improvements in the refinement... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~451596881540 Sat, 27 Dec 2008 15:39:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_451596881540?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_452919594628?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - With the exception of my Ficus tree and a few coleuses, I have had little luck growing indoor plants. A houseplant in my custody will typically live for a mere month before it succumbs to my black thumbs. With this being the case, I was intrigued when I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~452919594628 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 19:23:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_452919594628?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_450268663428?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - I purchased a set of Falken Ziex ZE-912's (size 215/40/17s) a little over a year ago as a replacement for the Kumho ECSTA's on my Civic Coupe. I was initially going to get a set of Falken Ziex ZE-512's (an excellent all-season tire, especially for their... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~450268663428 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:24:43 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_450268663428?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_446957915780?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart -  Although the Mazda6 wasn't the most refined or the best performing 4-door sedan when it was introduced back in '02, it was arguably one of the best mid-size sedans to ever come from Mazda's workshop. Fast foreword six years and Mazda has given its... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~446957915780 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:24:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_446957915780?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_445145452164?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - The Spectra is Kia Motor's alternative to the herd of Japanese and American compact sedans and hatchbacks. Years ago the Spectra boasted a price tag that was thousands of dollars shy of its competition; recently, however, the Spectra's pricing has... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~445145452164 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:52:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_445145452164?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_436179472004?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - On a recent trip to my parent's house I soon discovered that they were infested with fleas, well not them, but their house most definitely was. An infestation that was caused by their new Persian cat, no doubt. Although fleas and other bloodsuckers don't... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~436179472004 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:32:15 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_436179472004?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_439219359364?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - When the Toyota Matrix hit the streets in the latter part of 㢦 it was arguably one of the most interesting looking compact wagons of its time. The Matrix also boasted decent cargo room, good acceleration (in XRS trim), and though interior quality... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~439219359364 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:41:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_439219359364?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_434411900548?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - To help Americans forget about the not-so-cool xA, Toyota has completely changed the name (or the letter) of its entry-level compact for the youth oriented Scion brand: now titled xD. The xD competes against the mass of compact econo-hatches on the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~434411900548 Sat, 5 Jul 2008 16:16:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_434411900548?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_431531003524?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - I have a few Garmin's in my GPS arsenal, all of which have proved to be reliable, accurate, and for the most part priced competitively. I chose the Nuvi 260W due to its high feature to price ratio and the fact that this particular model can now be had... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~431531003524 Sat, 5 Jul 2008 15:08:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_431531003524?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_431807172228?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - Introduced to the US market in 2007, the Versa is Nissan's super-sized alternative to the Honda Fit, Chevrolet Aveo, Hyundai Accent, and Toyota Yaris. While all cars in this class are inexpensive, offer decent gas mileage, and provide good utility in... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~431807172228 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:46:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_431807172228?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_429525405316?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - With each succeeding generation the Corolla has offered increasingly more bang for the buck, making it a must-have for those on the market for an economical sedan that also offers high levels of refinement. With this being the case, when Toyota... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~429525405316 Mon, 26 May 2008 20:26:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_429525405316?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_423955238532?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - With few exceptions, American sedans typically fall short of the quality standards set by their Japanese and European competitors. Last year's Malibu was a decent car, but couldn&#146t match the refinement and value offered from competing sedans from... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~423955238532 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:22:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_423955238532?linkin_id=8003929