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2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra: COBRA: King of the Snakes!

Mon, 14 Oct 2002 18:08:33 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author spdster2002 - The original Mustang was introduced in April of 1964, and since then, has been one of the best-selling Ford cars. Not only that, but the Mustang created a segement known to many as the "pony car." Competitors, such as the Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac...

Mitsubishi's Little "Sports Coupe"!

Mon, 7 Oct 2002 16:29:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author spdster2002 - Redesigned for 1997, Mirage stood as an entry-level model for Mitsubishi's lineup. It came in a variety of models to suit a variety of different people. The base DE model was meant to be basic transportation. The LS model added more features and a...

VW's State-of-the-Art Sedan!

Mon, 30 Sep 2002 17:35:18 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author spdster2002 - The first Passat was introduced in 1974 and marked a radical departure for Volkswagen cars. It was front-wheel drive, as opposed to rear-wheel drive, and was powered by a water-cooled engine as opposed to an air-cooled engine. By the way, the name...

IS300: Merely a Toyota with Lexus Badging!

Thu, 26 Sep 2002 18:16:48 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author spdster2002 - First shown at the North American Internation Auto Show, the Lexus IS300 as we know it was introduced in 2000. The car, or at least the styling, has existed in the Japanese and European market before the IS as the Toyota Altezza and Lexus IS200...

Want a Luxury Car for 1/2 Price? Think XG!

Fri, 20 Sep 2002 23:40:11 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author spdster2002 - Hyundai first penetrated the U.S. market in 1986 with the subcompact Excel. In the years following its introduction, the South Korean automaker had grown a reputation for making "disposable" cars. Now, all that has changed for the burgeoning car...

Not Just a Grandpa's Car!

Thu, 19 Sep 2002 20:51:01 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author spdster2002 - Although the Park Avenue name has been around for decades, it finally became its own model in 1991. Before then, however, it was known only as a trim level of the Buick Electra. For 1997, the Park Avenue received a complete redesign. The current...

Luxury + Performance = The Lexus SC400!

Wed, 18 Sep 2002 19:28:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author spdster2002 - The Lexus SC Coupe was first introduced in June of 1991, Lexus' third offering in the States. The sporty, yet luxurious coupe started with a V8 engine and an automatic transmission. A year later, a 6-cylinder engine with a 5-speed manual (optional...

Hummer: Any Value is Purely Emotional!

Mon, 16 Sep 2002 21:22:01 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author spdster2002 - In 1992, AM General introduced the Hummer to the public. Touted as "The Ultimate Off-Roader", the Hummer is considered a Class 3 Truck. This means that its GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) exceeds 10,000 pounds. The Hummer is based on the military...

Z Car Revived!

Mon, 16 Sep 2002 13:18:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author spdster2002 - The original Z car was introduced over 30 years ago as a 240Z. It was powered by a 150-horsepower 2.4-liter 6-cylinder engine. Over the years following its introduction, the 240Z grew into the 260Z, then the 280Z, and finally the 300ZX. It went from a...

M, the Most Powerful Letter in the World!

Sun, 15 Sep 2002 22:36:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author spdster2002 - When BMW was first founded, the M (in BMW) has always stood for "Motoren"- German for engine. Today, BMW makes a line of "M" cars that began with the famed M1 supercar of 1978. In 1988, the M Group introduced the M5, a high-performance version of the...

Japan's Ultimate GT Coupe!

Sat, 14 Sep 2002 16:56:52 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author spdster2002 - Introduced for the 1991 model year, Mitsubishi entered the sports car market with the 3000GT. Base and SL models for the 1994 model year were both powered by normally-aspirated V6 engines, while the top-of-the-line VR-4 added twin turbochargers,...

Not Your Average SUV!

Sat, 31 Aug 2002 10:46:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author spdster2002 - The Grand Cherokee has been Jeep's flagship since 1992. Since its inception, the Grand Cherokee has always been aimed toward more upscale SUV buyers. In 1999, the Grand Cherokee received its first redesign. New for 2002 are 5 new models. The Sport,...

Toyota's Miata Fighter!

Fri, 30 Aug 2002 21:00:11 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author spdster2002 - The all-new MR2 Spyder has a history that dates back to 1985. The original MR2 was supposed to be "a Ferrari-like sports car, but without a Ferrari-like price." Redesigned for 1991, the MR2 continued as a mid-engine sports car, but was dropped in 1995...

Honda's Hot Hatchback!

Thu, 29 Aug 2002 21:25:50 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author spdster2002 - The Civic Si hatchback is based on the new Honda Civic which was redesigned for 2001. The Si features its own engine that is not available to other Civics, a sport suspension, standard anti-lock brakes and a sunroof.

EXTERIOR: The...

Problematic Ponycar!

Thu, 29 Aug 2002 19:21:56 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author spdster2002 - The Ford Mustang was redesigned for 1994, although it was still based on a modified Fox chassis (called Fox 2) that dated back to 1979. Hatchbacks were discontinued, but coupes and convertibles remained. Compared to the previous generation, the '94...

The New CTS: A Cadillac Trying to be a BMW!

Wed, 28 Aug 2002 22:08:16 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author spdster2002 - The 2003 Cadillac CTS was first shown at the at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in August 2001. Cadillac's aim was to create a true sport sedan with a European driving feel. To achieve this, Cadillac spent a lot of time tuning the suspension and...

Can a 6-speed Transform a Luxury Coupe?

Tue, 27 Aug 2002 21:26:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author spdster2002 - The CL is Acura's first U.S.-built automobile. It was introduced as a sports coupe with "the sportiness of an Integra, and the refinement of a TL" in 1997. The original CL was based on the Accord at the time, but since 2001, has been switched to a...

Does the New Shark Have Enough Bite?

Tue, 27 Aug 2002 01:28:02 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author spdster2002 - When the Hyundai Tiburon first came out, it was to replace the South Korean's original sports coupe , the Scoupe. Redesigned for 2003, the new Tiburon continues the automakers tradition of long warranties, and sporty styling at a reasonable price.
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Volvo's Sexy Sports Car!

Mon, 26 Aug 2002 22:26:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author spdster2002 - The C70 is Volvo's first DESIRABLE car since the original Volvo P1800. It comes in 2-door coupe and convertible, and has two available 5-cylinder engines, with a choice of manual or automatic transmissions.

EXTERIOR: This Volvo is...

Cheap or Inexpensive?

Sun, 25 Aug 2002 19:25:15 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author spdster2002 - The Kia Rio is among America's least expensive new cars. It arrived on our shores in 2001 and new for 2002 is the Kia Rio Cinco. It is 5-door wagon aimed at adding extra versatility to the standard Rio sedan.

EXTERIOR: The Cinco's...

Muscle Car Chic, but With Big-Car Drawbacks

Sun, 25 Aug 2002 17:45:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author spdster2002 - The all-new Mercury Marauder, based on Ford's Crown Victoria/Mercury's Grand Marquis, has its own look. It comes only in black and has a blacked out grill, with "smoked" headlamps.

EXTERIOR: The new Mercury Marauder does not set any...

An Exotic Sports Car for 1/4 the Price!

Sun, 25 Aug 2002 14:34:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author spdster2002 - The Mercedes-Benz SLK is a unique roadster, with an innovative hardtop. It can turn from coupe to convertible in about 20-25 seconds. There are 3 different models, which include the SLK230 Kompressor, the SLK320, and the new-for-2002 SLK32 AMG (my test...

2002 Ford Excursion 4WD: Bigger Doesn't Always Mean Better!

Sat, 24 Aug 2002 15:56:32 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author spdster2002 - The Ford Excursion is the largest sport-utility vehicle on the market. I would only recommend this vehicle if you REALLY need to tow 11,000 pounds.

EXTERIOR: Like some SUV's on the market, the Excursion is based on a pickup truck. In...

The Ultimate Muscle Car!

Sat, 24 Aug 2002 00:16:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author spdster2002 - The Pontiac Firebird is the ultimate muscle car. Unfortunately, low sales brought it to its demise.

EXTERIOR: The Firebird just screams muscle car! The optional SLP Firehawk package adds high-performance tires, 17-inch painted alloy...

The Ultimate Roadster!

Thu, 22 Aug 2002 21:49:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author spdster2002 - This new Miata was redesigned in 1998, and has continued to slowly evolve ever since. What remains is still a lightweight, fun-to-drive sports roadster that was never intended to be an everyday car.

EXTERIOR: The new Miata's styling is...