Jun 3, 2002
2002 Mercedes G500 Base price: $72,500 Price as tested: $73,145 EPA mileage: 12 city/14 highway By Des Toups Think of the Mercedes-Benz G500 as a German version of the gargantuan, all-American Humvee. Both are utility vehicles preposterously overqualified for pavement, obscenely inefficient, priced for millionaires and ... Continue reading
Review: 2002 Chrysler 300M Special
May 30, 2002
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The ``300'' nameplate first appeared on a Chrysler back in 1955. That car combined distinctive styling with a namesake 331 cubic inch, 300-horsepower version of the race-proven ``Hemi'' V8 and a heavy-duty suspension developed for La Carrera Panamerica, the famed Mexican Road Race. ... Continue reading
May 26, 2002
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS With its bold styling and broad lineup, the S60 sedan has been a success for Volvo. And Volvo has expanded the range for 2002 with the introduction of the S60 AWD. As can be told by the AWD name, this is an all-wheel drive model. Nothing new for Volvo there, as the S60's predecesso ... Continue reading
Road impressions: Ford Thunderbird For Men Who Like (Crumpets)Women
May 21, 2002
Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief I find it impossible to be politically correct about the new T-bird. It is the ultimate crumpet catcher. Let me explain. There simply isn't an other automobile - at any price - that would attract ladies of all shapes, ages and sizes to this extent. Hard to believe? Rent one, take it ... Continue reading
Review: 2002 VW Beetle Turbo S
May 14, 2002
By Annabelle Frankl Having driven the Beetle a couple of years ago, I was intrigued to get into the Turbo S. I really enjoyed the original, but seem to recall that one had to really punch the accelerator to get any reaction. Evidently, in question of style, they are more or less the same, but what is the difference und ... Continue reading
May 13, 2002
2002 Audi S6 Avant: Uberwagon Base price: $58,700 Price as tested: $61,875 EPA mileage: 14 city/21 highway By Des Toups Given the almost weekly introduction of oddly shaped vehicles by automakers staking out territory in that new automotive niche, the crossover, it seems clear now: The Holy Grail is a car that can haul ... Continue reading
Review: 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle Turbo S
May 3, 2002
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Hard to believe, but Volkswagen's New Beetle has been with us for almost four years. It has become a familiar sight in most places, and no longer stops traffic. Beetle drivers now have some privacy. Does that mean the Beetle is dead? Not even. There is still plenty of life left in ... Continue reading
Excerpts From TACH New Car Chat Room- My Boxter is smelly, and other great reading!
Apr 23, 2002
-------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ camden@64.105.137.46 on Mon 2002-04-22 21:42:11 EDT BOXSTER OWNERS--I have a '99 Boxster with severe quality problems. Electrical system fails regularly, oil leaks often, AC defect created water leakage so now the car smells of mildew. An ... Continue reading
New Car Review New car Prices BMW X5 4.4i
Apr 23, 2002
By Annabelle Frankl Given the amount of vehicles I get to drive, I’m always asked what I would choose for myself. Well, I hate to have to choose, and it rather depends on the day of the week, weather, mood and so on! But, if I had to, then the X5 would be very close to the top of my list. I’ve always liked ... Continue reading
Apr 19, 2002
Best in show for the Agility class! Nicholas Frankl Contributing Editor Agility is important with motorcycles which one has to ride on more than the open road, or closed race track. Over the years, as tire and suspensions have become more sophisticated, bikes have developed fantastic high-speed stability and low-speed ... Continue reading
Review: 2002 Suzuki Aerio GS Sedan
Apr 19, 2002
Driving Down The Road With Carey Russ While small, rugged SUVs are its best-known four-wheeled offerings, Suzuki also makes sedans. And, as its SUVs have grown over the years, from the tiny Samurai through the larger Sidekick, Vitara, and Grand Vitara to the latest seven-passenger XL-7, so have the sedans. The first Su ... Continue reading
Apr 18, 2002
By Annabelle Frankl With a new look for 2002, the CRV can now be counted as a classy member of the small-ish SUV class. Extremely comfortable, and roomy, it’s affordable transportation for 5…plus luggage - amazing, I know! Yes, believe it or not, you can actually seat 5 full-sized people and their bags̷ ... Continue reading
Apr 15, 2002
2002 Mercury Mountaineer Base price: $30,610 Price as tested $36,005 EPA mileage: 14 city/19 highway By Des Toups Pity poor Mercury, bringing the best-ever traditional sport-utility to market just as the market is moving elsewhere. The new-for-2002 Mountaineer is handsome, roomy, well-mannered and powerful, but it may ... Continue reading
Review: Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
Apr 5, 2002
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Ah, springtime. If you don't like the weather, wait ten minutes. In many parts of the country, it's possible to have snow, warm sunshine, and everything in between in the same week. In some places, make that the same day. So Spring is the perfect season to test a convertible. ... Continue reading
Road Impressions:Subaru Outback H6-3.0
Apr 4, 2002
By Andrew Frankl There is something very reassuring about a Subaru. To me it is like a golden retriever-friendly, reliable, part of the family. The car that awaited my arrival at San Francisco airport the other day was no different, and yet…in a funny sort of way it was. Let me explain. I've always regarded Subar ... Continue reading
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