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Unfairly Overlooked.... Great German Sedan

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:22:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author solpo - Not long after we moved to Minnesota, it became clear that my wife's 2005 Aquarius Blue new beetle convertible (with turbo) was not going to work for us here. So after a long period of test driving and bumping against Minnesota's alien car...

Absolutely Worth It

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 13:53:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author solpo - Not too long ago, we got a call from our dealer offering us the proverbial deal we couldn't refuse to trade in our 2007 C280 4-matic on an Mercedez Benz E Class. We took a trip to the dealer, and drove away in a relatively well-equipped Black...

Southwest Airlines: southwest.com: The BEST Domestic Airfare Site

Sun, 5 Aug 2001 20:25:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author solpo - (let me just start by saying that I feel uniquely unqualified to follow up Sordid-1, but I'm greedy, so I might as well give it a shot).

Here it is in one line or less: SOUTHWEST.COM FREQUENTLY HAS THE CHEAPEST TICKETS ONLINE. GO NOW!
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2001 Beetle: Das Bug, Coming to a Driveway Near You

Thu, 21 Jun 2001 19:54:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author solpo - I never thought that I'd end up owning a VW Beetle. After all, I thought that they were cars for washed up hippies and trendsters. Boy, was I wrong....

After my '99 Sentra was stolen (good...

Mitsubishi Galant: Not As Nice As It Seems

Mon, 28 May 2001 01:32:25 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author solpo - The guys at Enterprise thought that they were doing me a favor when they gave me a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant ES (32000 miles on the odometer) for the price of a Cavalier. But they weren't.....

When I my wife and I first sat in the car, we were...

Lindemans Framboise: When You Want A Lambic, Kind Of

Fri, 18 May 2001 17:51:01 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author solpo - I still remember when American craft breweries started coming out with fruit-flavored beers--Pyramid Apricot, Sam Adams Cherry Wheat, and the millions of Raspberry beers. I tried countless numbers of them and went away disappointed. Why?

I...

Cadillac Seville: Maybe I Should Save My Pennies

Sun, 22 Apr 2001 00:05:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author solpo - Thanks to the very generous people at Enterprise, my wife and I have spent the last 3 weeks driving over 1000 miles in a 2001 Cadillac Seville SLS in a range of situations and we have come to love it....

Specifics first.... The SLS is the...

Chevrolet Malibu: A Shocker

Mon, 26 Mar 2001 22:32:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author solpo - I considered myself unlucky when I picked up a silver 2000 Chevy Malibu from Enterprise. In fact, I begged for a Corolla in its place. See, our rental Maxima had a flat. They replaced it with a 2000 Sebring Convertible which had an insane electrical...

A Topless Model You Don't Want to Take Home--the Chrysler Sebring Convertible)

Thu, 22 Mar 2001 16:56:23 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author solpo - When the Sebring came out back in the mid-90's, I drooled over one. I even almost bought one, until I saw three new ones broken down on the side of the road in one day. Now that I've spent a couple of days behind the wheel of one, I'm glad that I...

W Washington: Not a W, But Still a Great Hotel

Thu, 1 Mar 2001 16:45:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author solpo - Let me get right down to business.... There is no W Washington at One Washington Circle. There is no new hotel under construction on Washington Circle. In fact, there's nothing about a W in Washington, DC on the W Hotels site. So, what's there?
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Killer Condom: A Movie You Can Sink Your Teeth Into

Tue, 23 Jan 2001 21:46:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author solpo - NOTE: This movie deals with topics which you may find offensive. As such, this REVIEW deals with topics which you may find offensive. Read on at your own peril (but look elsewhere for naughty words).

This movie is a bit of a shocker. The...

Interland: Why Using Interland Is A Horrible Mistake

Fri, 29 Dec 2000 05:54:17 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author solpo - Interland is big enough that you won't get fired for choosing them. They're cheap enough that you can afford them. They're reliable enough that you won't get angry with them. And they offer enough features to let you grow with them.

So why...

Hewlett Packard HP Pavilion N5150 (F1938A) PC Notebook: Pavilion N5150: Notebook BANG for the buck

Wed, 27 Dec 2000 01:11:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author solpo - After stepping on my trusty old Omnibook (P-133) and living without a notebook for a while, my wife and I decided that it was time to re-enter modern times and get a new notebook.

Our needs? Cheap, 1024x768 TFT screen, and a DVD drive. There...

Westin: Upscale Is More Than Fancy Jackets

Wed, 27 Dec 2000 00:35:57 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author solpo - Two years ago, I stayed at the Westin Bonaventure in LA. Today, I visited the Westin St. Francis in San Francisco to meet a client who was staying and attending a conference there.

Two hotels. Two cities. Two years. What could be similar?...

1997 Geo Prizm: I Miss You!!!

Tue, 28 Nov 2000 00:26:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author solpo - About a year after I graduated from college, it was time to buy a car. My standards? It had to be reliable, cheap, and somewhat American (I used to be a big buy-American kind of guy--still am, to some extent). The only option? The Geo Prizm...

Kitchen Confidential: Sex, Drugs, and Pernod?

Sun, 19 Nov 2000 02:03:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author solpo - Kitchen Confidential is Anthony Bourdain's first foray into the world of non-fiction, and it shows. The book is written in a fashion which makes Pulp Fiction seem linear. Then again, it's a lot more fun than Pulp Fiction...
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Courtyard by Marriott: Courtyard by Marriott: Not Just for Business

Thu, 16 Nov 2000 17:11:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author solpo - Why is it that people assume that only business travelers want ironing boards, dataports, desks, and the like? When we go on vacation, I need to spread out maps, and my wife likes to iron. Heck, I may even bring a notebook computer for restaurant...

hoteldiscount.com: 80096hotel.com: A Review of A Site I've Never Used

Wed, 15 Nov 2000 21:40:43 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author solpo - Why am I reviewing a site that I've never bought from? Simple.... You don't have to book a room through HRN (parent company of hoteldiscount.com or 180096hotel.com) to know that it's a ripoff. All that you have to do is to LOOK for one!

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OnePass: Easy to Earn, Easier to Redeem!

Fri, 10 Nov 2000 18:27:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author solpo - I started as a Continental customer when I was in college--the American Express student travel vouchers were a great deal, and the combination of OnePass and vouchers convinced me to stop flying American. Now that I'm out of college, I have to pay...

Jeep Wrangler: For A Select Few (Not Me)

Tue, 7 Nov 2000 14:26:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author solpo - When it was time for my wife (then girlfriend) to get a car, she wanted a Wrangler. After test driving a Rav-4, CR-V, Explorer, Cherokee, and two Wranglers, she bought the Wrangler.

It was a purple Wrangler SE (4-cylinder) with a hard top,...

Fuddruckers: Great Hamburgers.

Sat, 4 Nov 2000 23:37:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author solpo - Let's get right down to the point.... The atmosphere is lousy, the service is nonexistent, and the menu is limited. But I LOVE FUDDRUCKERS!!!

Fuddrucker's will make the "a burger is a burger is a burger crowd" choke on their words...

Worth the Wait

Fri, 3 Nov 2000 14:58:13 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author solpo - I love Jack in the Box. And not just for the cool antenna ball-themed posters.... It's all about the special goodies.

Jack in the Box isn't such a great place for burgers. Sure, the Jumbo Jack is a steal at 99 cents, but it's no competition...

Reno Hilton: Nice Hotel. Nicer Prices. (Updated)

Mon, 30 Oct 2000 20:42:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author solpo - My wife and I just got home from a night at the Reno Hilton. We didn't explore its myriad of amenities. We didn't eat in the 10 or so restaurants. But they don't matter. Why? We spent $29.00 for a beautiful room. And at that price, who cares about...

Verio Web Hosting: 4 Years of Constantly Degrading Service

Sat, 28 Oct 2000 23:53:05 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author solpo - I started hosting with hway.net back in late 1996 and stayed through their takeover by Verio. I'm not a happy customer, but I'm still there.

Why do I subject myself and my customers to Verio?

1. It's easy to use. They have an...

Mixed Box.....

Fri, 27 Oct 2000 19:51:06 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author solpo - First things first, this is a review of the 366i, but it's the same computer as the 433i, give or take a few megahertz.

When I bought my Dell in late 1998, it was beyond top of the line. My wife (then girlfriend) decided that she wanted a...