USED CAR RELEVANT: 2004 Lexus RX330 Review - Bonus 20 Year Followup
Aug 7, 2003
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Think back to 1998. At that time, the norm for the entry-luxury sport-utility class was a traditional body-on-frame truck with extra appointments, in two- or four-wheel drive trim. Although such vehicles had truck strengths, especially towing and off-road ability, they also had tru ... Continue reading
2003 Lincoln Aviator Kitty Hawk Edition Review
Aug 3, 2003
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Lincoln hit a home run with its full-sized Navigator. If it wasn't the first full-sized luxury sport-utility, the Navigator was the one that seriously jump-started growth in the class. It also jump-started Lincoln sales. How to follow such a success? With more of the same, of cours ... Continue reading
Jul 31, 2003
2004 Nissan Maxima Base price: $27,490 Price as tested: $31,040 EPA mileage: 20 city/ 28 highway By Des Toups The new Nissan Maxima doesn't just want your attention; it's begging for it. Big wheels. Skylights. Dramatically arched profile. A nose that’s … avant-garde, to put it kindly. ... Continue reading
Jul 25, 2003
In September, the BMW 6-series will bow at the IAA, the auto show in Frankfurt. Awaiting this event, BMW released the first official pictures and some details. By Henny Hemmes BMWâs new sport coupe will first be introduced on the German market as the 645i with a 4.4-liter V-8 engine with 333 hp and 332 lb.ft of to ... Continue reading
2004 Toyota Sienna XLE AWD Minivan - 2004 New Car Review
Jul 24, 2003
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS When it debuted for the 1998 model year, the Sienna was Toyota's third attempt at minivan popularity. Following out of the footsteps of the boxy Van and bubble-shaped Previa, both rear-drive vehicles closer to small commercial vans than minivans in design, the Sienna was the first ... Continue reading
2004 Volkswagen Touareg Review
Jul 17, 2003
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Volkswagen wasn't exactly the first European manufacturer in the SUV market. ``Last'' would be a better description. And it didn't get the name that it planned for its SUV - an American competitor grabbed it first. But there is more to a vehicle than being first to market or having ... Continue reading
2003 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Sedan Review
Jul 11, 2003
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Have Saab cars changed since the car-making portion of the company was absorbed by General Motors a few years ago? Yes. Has it been a change for the worse, with Saabs, previously known for their unique character and quirkiness, made into little more than badge-engineered Opels? Not ... Continue reading
Jul 9, 2003
By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The end of May is traditionally an exciting time of the year for me as it includes my annual pilgrimage to Monaco for the Grand Prix. This year was no exception and with the race on June 1 even the weather was warmer than normally. If you’ve never been then this is one race, ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2003 Lincoln LS Premium Sport
Jul 7, 2003
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS In common with most luxury automakers, Lincoln has a problem a few years ago. The customers who made Lincoln successful in the past few decades, for the most part, reached the age where they were not going to buy another car. Younger luxury car buyers, ``younger'' here meaning anyo ... Continue reading
Jun 22, 2003
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Volvo S60 R ENGINE: 2.5-liter inline 5 cylinder HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 300 hp @ 5,500 rpm/295 lb-ft @ 1,950-5,250 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual (5-speed automatic with sequential manual shifting mode available) WHEELBASE: 106.9 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 181.3 x 71.0 ... Continue reading
Jun 22, 2003
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mazda6 ENGINE: 3.0-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 220 hp @ 6,300 rpm/192 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed manual WHEELBASE: 105.3 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 186.8 x 70.1 x 56.7 in. STICKER PRICE: $25,445 Mazda has become famous (or infamous) for adding "Zoom-Zoom ... Continue reading
Jun 22, 2003
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Jaguar X-Type ENGINE: 2.5-liter DOHC V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 192 hp @ 6,600 rpm/178 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed manual WHEELBASE: 106.7 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 183.9 x 70.4 x 54.8 in. STICKER PRICE: $29,950 (base) When I bought my Jaguar 3.4 sedan in the ... Continue reading
2003 Honda Accord coupe EX Review
Jun 22, 2003
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Honda Accord coupe EX ENGINE: 2.4-liter inline four HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 160 hp @ 5,500 rpm/161 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 105.1 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 187.6 x 71.3 x 55.7 in. STICKER PRICE: $22,960 I have to admit that I was impre ... Continue reading
Jun 22, 2003
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Honda CR-V ENGINE: 2.4-liter inline four HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 160 hp @ 6,000 rpm/162 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 103.1 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 178.6 x 70.2 x 66.2 in. STICKER PRICE: $22.860 There are lots of small sport utilities on ... Continue reading
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