Mar 28, 2002
By Annabelle Frankl Whilst the SC430 may look slightly unconventional, this hardtop convertible is a popular new addition to the luxury sport coupe field. Some friends thought it ugly in exterior design, especially from the rear, but I have to say I rather like its styling, bringing as it does a fresh and interesting n ... Continue reading
Review: 2002 Hyundai Sonata GLS V6 Shiftronic
Mar 28, 2002
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS You've got to start somewhere, and that somewhere is often at the bottom. When the Japanese manufacturers abandoned the ultra- low priced entry-level class to concentrate on everything from only slightly more expensive compacts to luxury cars, the Koreans stepped in at the bottom o ... Continue reading
Review: Volkswagon New Beetle Turbo S
Mar 28, 2002
By, Des Toups, free-lance writer in Seattle. His car reviews have appeared in AutoWorld, The Seattle Times and newspapers nationwide. 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle Turbo S Base price: $23,400 Price as tested: $24,400 EPA mileage: 24 city/30 highway What happens when a car that screams “Look at me!” no longer t ... Continue reading
Review: 2002 Cadillac Escalade
Mar 25, 2002
By Annabelle Frankl Well, thank goodness for electric mirrors (as in the ones that fold inwards at the touch of a button), or else I might be writing to you from the entrance to my garage, forever stuck in the gateway. Yes, if you’re looking to get into confined spaces, this may not be the vehicle for you. ItR ... Continue reading
Review: 2002 Saturn LW300 Wagon
Mar 25, 2002
By Carey Russ The ``different kind of car company'' has quietly been expanding its lineup in the past couple of years. After almost a decade of exclusively selling small sedans, wagons, and coupes, Saturn added the mid-sized L-Series sedans and wagons in the 2000 model year. And it now has its very own, and very Saturn ... Continue reading
Review: 2002 Audi A4 CVT Sedan
Mar 15, 2002
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2002 Audi A4 CVT Sedan The 1995 A4 led Audi out of a serious sales slump, and helped revitalize the company. But 1995 was a long time ago, and the entry-luxury market in which the A4 resides is fiercely competitive. Despite that, 2001 A4 sales were anything but anemic. The A4 aged ... Continue reading
Mar 15, 2002
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
Mar 14, 2002
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
New Car Review: 2002 Acura RSX Type S
Mar 10, 2002
New Car Review: 2002 Acura RSX Type S, sport-compact class, where competition is intense and product life cycles are usually short, the last-generation Acura Integra stayed at the top, virtually unchanged, from 1994 to 2001.New Car Review: 2002 Acura RSX Type S ... Continue reading
Mar 6, 2002
By Brendan/Mikele Hagin SPECIFICATIONS Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $20,840 Price As Tested $ 23,680 Engine Type OHV 12-valve 3.4 Liter V6 w/SMFI* Engine Size 205 cid/3350 cc Horsepower 170 @ 4800 RPM Torque (lb-ft) 200 @ 4000 RPM Wheelbase/Width/Length 107.0"/70.1"/186.7" Transmission Four-speed automatic Cur ... Continue reading
Mar 6, 2002
By Tom Hagin SPECIFICATIONS Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $ 22,349 Price As Tested $ 26,363 Engine Type DOHC 24-valve 3.5 Liter V6 w/SMFI* Engine Size 213 cid/3498 cc Horsepower 240 @ 5800 RPM Torque (lb-ft) 246 @ 4400 RPM Wheelbase/Width/Length 110.2"/70.4"/191.5" Transmission Four-speed automatic Curb Weight ... Continue reading
Review: 2002 NISSAN ALTIMA 3.5 SE
Feb 26, 2002
By Tom Hagin SPECIFICATIONS Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $ 22,349 Price As Tested $ 26,363 Engine Type DOHC 24-valve 3.5 Liter V6 w/SMFI* Engine Size 213 cid/3498 cc Horsepower 240 @ 5800 RPM Torque (lb-ft) 246 @ 4400 RPM Wheelbase/Width/Length 110.2"/70.4"/191.5" Transmission Four-speed automatic Curb Weight ... Continue reading
Under 660 CC Cars And Trucks Rule Japan
Feb 24, 2002
Not to be confused with the '80s American K class of vehicles, Japanese K-cars have grown up some over the past few decades. Justin Gardiner finds that Sony is not the only master of miniaturization. Mini-cars, light vehicles, K-cars. Call them what you will, keijidousha are smaller even than the classic Austin Mini. O ... Continue reading
REVIEW: FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER 4X4
Feb 24, 2002
By Bren/Mikele Hagin SPECIFICATIONS Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $ 40,880 Price As Tested $ 49,215 Engine Type SOHC 16-valve 5.4 Liter V8 w/SMFI* Engine Size 330 cid/5409 cc Horsepower 260 @ 4500 RPM Torque (lb-ft) 350 @ 2500 RPM Wheelbase/Width/Length 119.1"/78.6"/204.6" Transmission Four-speed automatic Curb ... Continue reading
REVIEW: 2002 BUICK CENTURY LIMITED
Feb 24, 2002
By Matt/Bob Hagin SPECIFICATIONS Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $ 23,430 Price As Tested $ 25,965 Engine Type OHV 12-valve 3.1 Liter V6 w/SMFI* Engine Size 191 cid/3136 cc Horsepower 175 @ 5200 RPM Torque (lb-ft) 195 @ 4000 RPM Wheelbase/Width/Length 109.0"/72.7"/194.6" Transmission Four-speed automatic Curb Wei ... Continue reading
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