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Car Review: 2003 Volvo S80 T6

Car Review: 2003 Volvo S80 T6

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Volvo S80 T6 ENGINE: 2.9-liter turbocharged DOHC inline 6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 268 hp @ 5200 rpm/280 lb-ft @ 1800-5000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 109.9 in. LENGTH x HEIGHT: 189.8 x 57.2 in. STICKER PRICE: $46,670 Christmas always proves to be a diffic ... Continue reading

2003 New Car Review: Mini Cooper S

2003 New Car Review: Mini Cooper S

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mini Cooper S ENGINE: 1.6-liter supercharged inline four HORSEPOWER:163 hp TRANSMISSION: Six-speed manual WHEELBASE: 97.1 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 143.9 x 66.5 x 55.8 in. STICKER PRICE: $19,975 (base) My wife wouldn't let me buy a Mini when they first came out in t ... Continue reading

2003 New Car Review: Hummer H2

2003 New Car Review: Hummer H2

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Hummer H2 ENGINE: 6.0-liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 315 hp @ 5200 rpm/360 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm TRANSMISSION: Four-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 122.8 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 189.8 x 81.2 x 77.8 in. STICKER PRICE: $60,000 (est.) Well, the General does know what he's doing. ... Continue reading

2003 Car Review: Mercedes-Benz ML500

2003 Car Review: Mercedes-Benz ML500

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mercedes-Benz ML500 ENGINE: 5.0-liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 288 hp @ 5,600 rpm/325 lbs-ft @ 2,700-4,250 rpm TRANSMISSION: Five-speed automatic with TouchShift manual control WHEELBASE: 111.0 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 182.6 x 72.4 x 71.7 in. STICKER PRICE: $46,520(Ba ... Continue reading

2003 Car Review: Mercedes-Benz SLK32 AMG

2003 Car Review: Mercedes-Benz SLK32 AMG

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mercedes-Benz SLK32 AMG ENGINE: 3.2-liter supercharged V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 349 hp @ 6,100 rpm/332 lb-ft @ 3,000-4,600 rpm TRANSMISSION: Five-speed automatic with manual control WHEELBASE: 94.5 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 157.9 x 67.5 x 50.4 in. STICKER PRICE: $56,11 ... Continue reading

2003 New Car Review: Infiniti G35 Sports Sedan

2003 New Car Review: Infiniti G35 Sports Sedan

By JOHN HEILIG THE AUTO PAGE SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Infiniti G35 Sport Sedan ENGINE: 3.5-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 260 hp @ 6,000 rpm/260 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic with manual mode WHEELBASE: 112.2 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 186.5 x 69.0 x 57.7 in. STICKER PRICE: $28,000 (est.) There are very ... Continue reading

Review: 2003 Maserati Spyder

Review: 2003 Maserati Spyder

By John Heilig SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Maserati Spyder (Coupe) ENGINE: 4.2-liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 390 bhp @ 7000 rpm/330 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm TRANSMISSION: Six-speed manual with Cambiocorsa option WHEELBASE: 96.1 in. (104.7 in.) LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 169.4 x 71.7 x 51.4 in. (178.1 x 71.7 x 51.4 in.) STICKER PRICE: $9 ... Continue reading

Review: 2003 Cadillac CTS

Review: 2003 Cadillac CTS

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Cadillac CTS ENGINE: 3.2-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 220 hp @ 6000 rpm/220 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm TRANSMISSION: Five-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 113.4 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 190.1 x 70.6 x 56.7 in. STICKER PRICE: $37,565 It's hard not to like the Cadillac CTS. It's been ... Continue reading

Review : 2003 VW Passat W8

Review : 2003 VW Passat W8

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Volkswagen Passat W8 ENGINE: 4.0-liter W-8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 270 hp @ 6000 rpm/273 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm TRANSMISSION: Five-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 106.4 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 185.2 x 68.7 x 57.5 in. STICKER PRICE: $37,000 (est.) The big news with the Volkswagen ... Continue reading

Review : Mazda MPV

Review : Mazda MPV

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mazda MPV ENGINE: 3.0-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 200 hp @ 6200 rpm/200 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm TRANSMISSION: Five-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 111.8 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 187.8 x 72.1 x 68.9 in. STICKER PRICE: $25,000 (est.) Mazda has added power and bette ... Continue reading

Review : Mazda MPV

Review : Mazda MPV

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mazda MPV ENGINE: 3.0-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 200 hp @ 6200 rpm/200 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm TRANSMISSION: Five-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 111.8 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 187.8 x 72.1 x 68.9 in. STICKER PRICE: $25,000 (est.) Mazda has added power and bette ... Continue reading

2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser John Heilig Review

2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser John Heilig Review

Chrysler PT Cruiser (2001) Review ... Continue reading

Chrysler Concorde LXi (2000)

Chrysler Concorde LXi (2000)

Chrysler Concorde LXi (2000) Review ... Continue reading

Isuzu Rodeo LSE (2000)

Isuzu Rodeo LSE (2000)

Isuzu Rodeo LSE (2000) Review ... Continue reading

Lexus IS 300 (2001)

Lexus IS 300 (2001)

Lexus IS 300 (2001) Review ... Continue reading

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