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Nissan Maxima Test Drive.
-HOW IT LOOKS. The new Maxima is definitely one of these cars that does look better in person. It is a very impressive looking design, with plenty of personality. It doesn’t look like a “big Altima” anymore. The previous generation did. I did notice something I haven’t seen for a while though: a couple of… Continue reading Nissan Maxima Test Drive.
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Tata Nano test drive
One of the 1st test drives of the Indian version of the Nano.Again, different from the one we’ll get over here. With a larger engine, longer wheelbase, revised interior etc…
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Infiniti FX35 Test drive
-HOW IT LOOKS.I loved the “old” FX when it came out. It was really one of the most striking design out there. With this and the first Murano, Nissan was on a roll.But when I saw the first pictures of the new one, I hated it. I thought they ruined it. But things changed when… Continue reading Infiniti FX35 Test drive
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Nissan Murano test drive
-HOW IT LOOKSWhen the 1st generation Murano came out, for the 2003 model year, I thought is was one of the best looking and modern design on the road.And I think it still is. the new one, like almost all current Nissan designs, looks like a more complicated version of the previous model.The front end… Continue reading Nissan Murano test drive
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Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart Test Drive
This is really not the type of car I would drive on a regular basis. The super sporty type small sedan isn’t really my thing. I like a sporty car to have only 2 doors myself.But I had the opportunity to drive this Mitsubishi for a whole week, so why not. The Ralliart costs $27… Continue reading Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart Test Drive
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Infiniti G37 Coupe test drive
-HOW DOES IT LOOK?I always liked the look of the Infiniti G35 coupe. And I thought, when I first saw pictures of it, that the new G37 was just an updated, slightly melted down version of the 1st generation.But the new car does look striking in person.Very classy and just aggressive enough. A really good… Continue reading Infiniti G37 Coupe test drive
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Mazda Miata test drive
Finally I got to actually drive the Miata for a week.I was really curious to compare it to the Solstice Turbo I drove a few months ago.The model I had was a “Special edition”.That comes only in a blue/silver color with a very dark brown interior leather.-HOW DOES IT LOOK? The Miata has always been… Continue reading Mazda Miata test drive
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Nissan 350Z test drive.
There is nothing new about the 350Z. We’ve all seen it. Many times. But I was always curious to see how it drives. I usually do no drive sports car, and when I do, I try to see if they make good every day cars as well. Plus, the all new 370Z isn’t even out… Continue reading Nissan 350Z test drive.
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2009 Saturn Aura 2.4 Liter test drive
As I said before, this is a newly available combo for 2009.The small engine on the top of the line model. With the new 6 speed auto.First, I think the Aura is a very good looking sedan. In its 3rd model year, I think it still looks better than the Camry or Accord.Especially in metallic… Continue reading 2009 Saturn Aura 2.4 Liter test drive
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2009 Maxima Test drive
This one from Popular Mechanic.No mention of price of fuel economy. And they actually don’t say much about how it drives. It looks like they drove it as some Nissan presentation of the new 2009 Maxima. But still. They seem to like it. More if you click on the title.
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2008 Malibu Hybrid test drive
As you can see on these pictures, it’s pretty hard to tell the Hybrid from other regular Malibus.Same story as with the Camry Hybrid and the Altima Hybrid.I do think Hybrids should look a bit more different. (But who am I…) It has its own wheel design and tires. And the interior trim does not… Continue reading 2008 Malibu Hybrid test drive
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2008 Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Liter test drive
Well, well , well.Here it is. For many years now, US carmakers have been telling us that their new model is finally the one that will really compete with the Camry and Accord. They swore it so many times before.So, is the new Malibu really it?I was invited by GM to Memphis in order to… Continue reading 2008 Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Liter test drive
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Ford Escape test drive
The original Escape came out in 2001. Back then it was marketed as the Explorer’s smaller brother.But it was based on a more carlike platform called the CD2. Itself based on the Mazda 626 architecture.So we’re talking light years ahead of the horrible Explorer. For 2008, the Escape gets a new design and interior. As… Continue reading Ford Escape test drive
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The Burlapp Altima test drive (When it’s Burlapp, you know it’s right)
First, let me, again, apologize for the quality of the pictures.I know they are crap. But my camera was still on its way when I took these (with my phone).The car does look much better inside and out. The model I drove was the 2.5 Liter S with CVT. Let’s start with how it drives.… Continue reading The Burlapp Altima test drive (When it’s Burlapp, you know it’s right)
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The Burlapp Audi A4 test drive
The model I am driving here is the FWD 2.0 Liter Turbo with a CVT.I was surprised by the CVT because I thought Audi replaced them by their 6 speed auto a few years ago.I guess I was wrong. My first impression (and I also heard it from others) is that the car does look… Continue reading The Burlapp Audi A4 test drive
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Chevrolet Cobalt Test Drive
The Cobalt has been presented to us by GM as the American answer to the Corolla/Civic crowd.Once again, GM claimed that this time “they got it right”. It looks fine. The front end even reminds me of some German car. But some details actually make the car look cheaper than the competition.Like the lines that… Continue reading Chevrolet Cobalt Test Drive
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Chevrolet Aveo Test drive
These little Daewoo made Chevys seem to be almost everywhere.I hear they are even more popular in Canada. After a couple of days, I came out actually pretty impressed. The first thing you notice is how roomy the car is. Even in the back.Everything seems to be well put together, but the interior does look… Continue reading Chevrolet Aveo Test drive
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Ford Mustang Convertible test drive
I finally got to drive a Mustang.I must say it is one of my favorite current design.The model I drove was a V6 Convertible. I didn’t get to drive a coupe yet. And I am not really interested in the V8.I’m sure it’s great. And everyone and their brothers have tested it.But most people still… Continue reading Ford Mustang Convertible test drive
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Ford Freestyle test drive.
I always thought the Freestyle was a great idea.Something that should be a big hit. A cross between a wagon, SUV and Minivan.And it does look kind of nice. In a family wagon kind of way… Well… The first thing I noticed getting in was how cheap the interior looked. Mine didn’t have leather or… Continue reading Ford Freestyle test drive.
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Chrysler 300 Test drive.
First, let me say I wasn’t too crazy about the 300 design when it came out. I was a big fan of the previous Concorde and Intrepid. I thought these cars looked great, and actually pretty futuristic.A friend of mine had an Intrepid, and it was a pretty nice car to drive as well. But… Continue reading Chrysler 300 Test drive.