Posted in Car Reviews, car shopping, Comparisons, Convertibles, Nissan, Sports cars on Feb 22nd, 2011
The 2011 Nissan 370z is the latest in Nissan’s long line of Z cars, which first hit America in 1969 and has offered sports car buyers a more upscale, stylish alternative to the Ford Mustang and Chevy Camaro for 50 years. The 2011 Nissan 370Z starts at $30,610 and includes a 332-hp 2.7-liter V6, six […]
Posted in Car Reviews, car shopping, Compact cars, Comparisons, Kia, Nissan, Reviews on Feb 18th, 2011
2011 Nissan Cube 2011 Kia Soul The 2011 Kia Soul and Nissan Cube are both quirky hatchbacks designed to appeal to young buyers who want something that stands out from the crowds of compact sedans available at less than $15,000. The 2011 Nissan Cube starts at $14,310 and the Kia Soul starts at $13,300. Funky […]
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 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, 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, 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 Comparisons, Ford, Fuel Economy on Jan 26th, 2011
The new 2011 Ford Fiesta is Ford’s newest entry to the compact car segment. With the 2011 Fiesta, Ford bucks the trend of stripped down compact cars and instead is focusing on creature comforts and economy. Available in both sedan and hatchback body styles, the Fiesta has been popular throughout the world, but the 2011 […]
Posted in Car Reviews, car shopping, Comparisons, Fuel Economy, New cars, resale values, Research, Reviews, Toyota on Jan 19th, 2011
The Toyota Camry is the most popular car in America, and for good reason. The Camry’s legendary reliability and high resale value combine to make it a wise purchase whether you plan to keep your car forever or trade it in after a few years. The Camry is available with the choice between a frugal […]
Posted in Car Reviews, car shopping, Cars For Commuting, Cars for families, Commuting, Compact cars, Comparisons, Fuel Economy, Honda, Toyota on Jan 18th, 2011
The Civic started life as a cheap commuter car with great gas mileage and not much else. The ultimate A to B car has grown over the years into a comfortable daily driver with amenities like heated leather seats and satellite navigation. Now the Civic competes with the other former commuter car, the Toyota Corolla, […]
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