Posted in Car Reviews, car shopping, Comparisons, Fuel Economy, Nissan, Research, Trucks on Feb 16th, 2011
The Toyota Tacoma and Nissan Frontier have grown over the years from compact pickups to mid-size trucks, and now are much larger than the pickups that bore the same names in the past. The Toyota Tacoma starts at $16,365 and the Frontier starts at $17,770, but the base Frontier has an extended cab while the […]
Posted in Acura, Car Reviews, car shopping, Luxury vehicles on Feb 15th, 2011
The 2011 Acura TSX combines Honda reliability with a fun-to-drive luxury car to give buyers an alternative to the traditional luxury brands. The 2011 Acura TSX uses either a 201-hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine or a 280-hp 3.5-liter V6. The four-cylinder engine is available with a six-speed manual transmission or automatic while the V6 is automatic […]
Posted in 0% Financing, Car Reviews, car shopping, Comparisons, Fuel Economy, Hybrids, Lexus, Lincoln, Luxury vehicles on Feb 11th, 2011
2011 Lexus HS 250h The 2011 Lexus HS and Lincoln MKZ Hybrid are the only two hybrid luxury options in the mid-size car category. Choices for hybrid buyers have been limited to paying a large premium for basic sedans like the Nissan Altima and Toyota Camry or buying a hybrid version of a high-end luxury […]
Posted in Car Reviews, car shopping, Convertibles, Volkswagen on Feb 10th, 2011
The 2011 VW Eos is a retractable hard top convertible that appeals to buyers looking for a convertible without the typical sports car affectations with good fuel economy, a comfortable ride, a luxurious interior and attractive styling. With a starting price of $32,940, the Eos is definitely not cheap, but buyers looking for a fun […]
Posted in Car Reviews, car shopping, Diesel, Fuel Economy, Hybrids, Luxury vehicles, SUV, Volkswagen on Feb 9th, 2011
The 2011 Volkswagen Touareg offers a large SUV with luxury features and serious off-road capabilities without the ostentatious looks of a luxury SUV. The 2011 Touareg starts at $44,450, so buyers who are very concerned about looks will probably be better served by an SUV from a full-fledged luxury brand. The 2011 VW Touareg comes […]
Posted in Car Reviews, car shopping, Cars For Commuting, Cars for families, Comparisons, SUV, Volkswagen on Feb 8th, 2011
The 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan’s name comes from the combination of tiger and iguana. Volkswagen has never specified exactly how that combination is supposed to inform your experience of the small SUV, but we’re assuming that it has nothing to do with falling out of trees when it gets cold in Florida. The Tiguan has a […]
Posted in Car Reviews, car shopping, Luxury vehicles, SUV on Feb 4th, 2011
The 2011 Land Rover LR2 combines Land Rover’s legendary off-road ability with the luxury buyers expect from a premium brand SUV in the $40,000 range. The 2011 LR2 starts at $36, 550, which makes it a value compared to the competition from BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz. Unlike the competition, which mostly focuses on luxury and […]
Posted in Car Reviews, car shopping, Compact cars, Comparisons, Hyundai, Volkswagen on Feb 3rd, 2011
2011 Hyundai Elantra 2011 Volkswagen Jetta The 2011 VW Jetta and 2011 Hyundai Elantra are both attractive, feature-filled alternatives to the Civic and Corolla that have come to dominate the small car market. Buyers who don’t want to get lost in the crowd will find the Elantra’s aggressive styling and the Jetta’s powerful engine to […]
Posted in Car Reviews, car shopping, Compact cars, Comparisons, Kia on Jan 28th, 2011
The 2011 Kia Forte Koup is a sporty two-door version of the more straight-laced Forte sedan. The Forte Koup is one of the first cars to really exemplify Kia’s long-term plans to establish a reputation as a sporty carmaker and appeal to young buyers. Kia’s Forte Koup comes standard with premium features like Sirius radio, […]
Posted in Car Reviews, car shopping, Honda, Research, Reviews, SUV, Toyota on Jan 27th, 2011
The 2011 Toyota Venza and 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour are both the crossover SUV versions of their parent company’s popular midsize cars. The Venza is essentially a lifted up wagon version of the Camry and the Accord Crosstour is the same thing based on the Accord. The 2011 Toyota Venza starts at $26,625 with a […]
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