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2010 Buick Enclave CXL – 2 FWD (834)

27-09-2010Autolove No comments

Overview:

This week we’re looking at the 2010 Buick Enclave CXL – 2 FWD SUV. I gotta tell you I don’t think luxury brands costing a lot more money look any better than this Buick inside and out. When you test drive in this class, be sure you include this Enclave, because you’ll never ever get through the entire list below.

If you ever had a doubt this was the most popular and PROFITable model for every manufacturer just take a look at the number of options you have in the SUV market. An interesting aside is that Buick is the most popular car in China. Do you think we can balance our debt with the sale of Buicks there? Countries owning US Treasuries at this writing is China, Japan and our Federal Reserve are number two and three. OK, so selling Buicks to China won’t quite do it. Hide your wallet because I think there are at least a few who want to pick you pocket.

Handling & Performance:

A combination of equal portions of power and smooth acceleration are blended into a real driving pleasure. I’d put this Enclave up against anything on the SUV offerings and that includes those with outrageous price tags.

Styling:

Simply a lovely looking automobile inside and out. The best bang for the buck far and away. 1.3 billion Chinese can’t be wrong.

Fit and Finish:

Excellent.

Cost:

Clearly a top contender.

Conveniences and comfort:

It doesn’t get any better.

Consumer Recommendation:

Drive the top priced badges and when you get down to the Buick – I believe you will stop and buy it.

Recognized Competition:

Buick Enclave $36-44,000, Acura MDX $43-54,000, Acura Q7 $47-61,000, BWW X5 $48-86,000, Cadillac Esclade $62-87,000, Cadillac SRX $18-19,000, Chevrolet Suburban $41-56,000, Chevrolet Tahoe $38-54,000, Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid $51-54,000, Chevrolet Traverse $29-40,000, Dodge Journey $21-30,000, Ford Edge $27-38,000, Ford Expedition $36-52,000, Ford Explorer $29-39,000, Ford Flex $29-42,000, GMC Acadia $32-45,000, Honda Pilot $28-40,000, Hyundai Vericruz $28-36,000, Infiniti FX $43-59,000, Infiniti QX56 $57-60,000, Jeep Comander $32-43,000, Kia Borrego $26-40,000, Land Rover LR4 $47,250, Lexus GX 460 $52-57,000, Lexus LX 570 $77,755, Lexus RX 350 $38-39,000, Lexus RX 450h $43-45,000, Lincoln MKT $44-49,000, Lincoln MKX $39-41,000, Lincoln Navigator $57-62,000, Mazda CX-9 $29-34,000, Mercedes-Benz GL- Class $61-84,000, Mercedes-Benz GLK $15-25,000, Mercedes-Benz M Class $46-93,000, Mercedes-Benz R Class $50-52,000, Nissan Armada $38-52,000, Nissan Murano $28-39,000, Saturn Outlook $31-36,000, Subaru Tribeca $30-36,000, Toyota Highlander $26-35,000, Toyota Highlander Hybrid $35-41,000, Toyota Toyota Sequoia $40-60,000, Volkswagen Touareg $41-44,000, Volvo XC90 $38-48,000.

Good News:

Beautiful, well priced out of all the field in its class.

Bad News:

Write me if you want to know.

Standard Equipment:

3.6 liter 288 horsepower SIDI V6 engine, 6-speed FWD auto transmission, power steering with variable assist, spare tire & wheel, ABS, Stability control, traction control, airbags, front, side and side curtain, LATCH system, Tire pressure monitoring, Remote Keyless entry, Theft deterrent, power lift-gate, fog lights, power windows, roof rails, 19” chrome clad wheels, rear parking assist, heater power folding mirrors with turn signals, leather seats with heated and cooled front seats, 7-passenger seating with 2^nd row captain’s chairs & 3^rd row split bench seat, smart slide 2^nd row feature, power seat adjust on driver – 8-way and passenger 4-way, power lumbar front seats, tri zone climate control, leather wrapped steering wheel with audio and wood accents, stereo CD player, Bluetooth, XM Satellite radio, USB port, Remote start system, rearview camera, power tilt and telescoping steering wheel, bose speaker sound system and 110V power outlet.

Gas Stats:

$2.99/ Gal avg. October 12, 2010

www.fueleconomy.gov

for more information.

17 City and 24 Highway MPG

Pricing:

MSRP $41,995.

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution SE 4-door Sedan (831)

10-09-2010Autolove No comments

Overview:

This week we’re looking at the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution SE 4-door Sedan.
The Lancer Evolution is Mitsubishi’s rally-inspired high-performance all-wheel-drive sedan based on the Lancer compact sedan. Redesigned for 2008, Evolution is the tenth generation of the rally car for the street but only the second version offered in the U.S. market. The first Lancer Evolution to be sold in the U.S was the Evo IX, first imported as a 2003 model. The redesigned Evo brings to market nearly identical styling and much of the technology first shown on the Mitsubishi Concept X at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show.

Opinion:

Most drivers don’t start out driving their car with the intent to break speed laws. So I remind you again the greatest tool to avoid speeding citations is “Speed/Cruise Control. This handy feature will pay for itself quickly by eliminating drifting concentration that can lead to an expensive ticket. You simply set it and forget it for the most part. Yes you still need to stay awake but you’ll maintain consistent speed which will keep you from Yo-yo’ing down the highway – slow then fast then slow again. Additionally you will minimize the conditions that lead to accidents. If the model you are buying offers “Smart Cruise” go for it if you want the best of the best.

Ok, there are always those who consider themselves more important than others and they will tailgate and cut in front of you with little more than a parking space distance between you and the car in front of you. But ain’t it great when you cruise by them as their mind wanders and they lose their edge. So do yourself a favor and demand Cruise Control with your next car.

And if you have it, use it. The love of my life (rephrase – one of the loves of my life) has Cruise Control but refuses to use it. She is great on city streets but is a scardi-cat on the freeways. You know, one of those who drives with a death grip on the steering wheel. Don’t worry, she doesn’t read my column… I hope.

Handling & Performance:

You’ll get a rush from a non-drug-induced high you get from driving this kind of high performance car. In fact you will think it looks like a kid’s car until you drive it. Then parents will NOT want to buy one for their kid. Performance starts with P and that rhymes with T and that stands for trouble … that’s with a capital T.

You do not need a manual transmission for shifting control, because it doesn’t get any better than this Twin Clutch-Sportronic Shift Transmission. And for those who must busy themselves with shifting it comes with paddle shifters.

If you’re a parent and that doesn’t dissuade you from buying Junior one of these, one last shot. The speedometer goes up to 180 MPH. I didn’t get it even close to that but you can bet a teenager will.

Styling:

Cool for today’s young single. Not my idea for a family car.

Fit and Finish:

On the upper end of the scale of more than half of today’s cars.

Cost:

Some would say this EVO is too pricey for a little pee popper. The price is a little stiff … so deal! The mitigating fact however is that the Evolution is far more capable than Cobalt or Cruze for example. AWD makes it safer, it will handle better and the Turbocharger makes it a rocket with a touch of the accelerator. It will compete better with Audi and BMW that cost more.

Conversely it will cost much more in gas than the Chevrolet products.

Conveniences and comfort:

All the goodies and gadgets most people will demand are provided as standard equipment. I found the seating very comfortable.
Recognized Competition:

Mitsubishi Lancer $34-41,000, 2011 Audi S4 $47-48,000, 2011 BMW 3 Series $33-58,000, Chevrolet Cobalt $15-25,000, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze $16-22,000, MazdaSpeed 3 $23,340, Nissan Z $30-41,000, 2011 Subaru Impreza $17-20,000, Subaru Impreza WRX $25-35,000, Volkswagen GTI $23-24,000, Volkswagen New Beetle $17-27,000.

Good News:

Great performer that is fun to drive, comfortable and AWD handling.

Bad News:

Not so good fuel economy and a little pricey to some.

Standard Equipment:

2.0 liter DOHC inline turbocharged engine, Twin Clutch-Sportronic Shift Transmission, Paddle shifters, Bilstein shocks, heated front seats, rear lid spoiler, front, side and side curtain airbags, drivers knee airbag, LATCH child seats, tire pressure monitor, daytime running lights, Engine immobilizer, stability control, traction control, all-wheel drive, twin-scroll turbocharger, Brembo ventilated ABS disc brakes with electronic brake force distribution, active yaw control, rear limited slip differential, front and rear stabilizer bars, auto A/C with micron filter, remote keyless entry, leather wrapped steering wheel w/ cruise and audio controls, color LCD multi information display, Recardo front sport seats, Bluetooth, 140 watt CD/MP3 audio with 6-speakers, mirror visors, map lights and center console w/ storage, fog lights, flared fenders, aluminum roof panel, front fenders and hood and 18” alloy wheels.
Gas Stats:

$2.79/ Gal avg. October 1, 2010
www.fueleconomy.gov
for more information.

17 City and 22 Highway MPG

Pricing:

MSRP $35,790.

2010 Toyota Venza AWD (829)

30-08-2010Autolove No comments

Overview:
This week we’re looking at the 2010 Toyota Venza AWD SUV. If you ever questioned the popularity of the SUV consider that nearly half of Toyota’s lineup are SUV’s. MSRP for RAV4 ($22,000), FJ Cruiser ($24,000), Highlander ($26,000), 4Runner ($27,000), Venza ($30,000), Sequoia ($39,000) and Land Cruiser ($66,000), or 7 out of 16 .

The why is pretty simple – they are the most profitable models for all car makers. Venza is just the latest addition to the SUV offerings from Toyota which began with the 2009 model year. To me Venza is a middle of the road model and although the Sequoia and land cruiser are bigger and bulkier I prefer smaller and Venza is just right for me where son Mike with 4 kids Land Cruiser is more to his need. So he bought a Lincoln Navigator and a GMC Yukon Denali. Both are AWD and that is a problem since fuel economy is a contradiction in terms. He also has learned the GMC tends to have transmission and differential problems as they age. The Lincoln is older but no noticeable problems after 130,000 miles. The key is taking care of either or any car. Changing the transmission fluid and engine oil is critical for longevity.

I’ve owned a few Toyota’s because I was in the auto repair business for many years and I was too busy working on other people’s car choices that I didn’t have time to work on my own car. Toyota solved that problem.

Opinion:

The popularity of Japanese cars stems from the basic work ethic of the Japanese. Consumers have found the result to be a quality car that is pitted against competition burdened with a work force controlled by strong arm Union organizers.

America invented the automobile industry and Henry Ford perfected the process but the Japanese have avoided Unions who have pushed wage packages of US automakers to more than double that of the Japanese and Korean companies.

Those who read my column know I have complained about this for years but the mainstream media won’t attack powerful Union thugs.

A Wall Street Journal article states that on average, GM pays $81.18 an hour in wages and benefits including pension and retiree medical costs.But Boston Globe columnist Derrick Z. Jackson manages to ignore the huge labor cost advantage enjoyed by non-union Toyota.
How much of an advantage? According to that same article, Harbour Consulting President Ron Harbour estimates Toyota’s total hourly U.S. labor costs, with benefits, at about $35 an hour.

The problem with this huge gap is that quality is cut to make up for the difference of labor costs. Friend and automotive designer Merkel complains that components are engineered precisely so that an acceptable failure rate is conditioned on cost. Naturally, I don’t expect a car to last 100 years when we toss them in the junk pile after 10. But foreign non-union manufacturers are able to make a car last longer. And that folks is a big thanks to the UAW who have bullied management (with Golden Parachutes) to cave in to Union demands.

The final bottom line is that consumers naturally gravitate to foreign car makers because they instinctively know that this is TRUE.

Handling & Performance:

I thoroughly enjoyed the ride around New England – Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC. I like the size, comfort and road-ability. 268 horsepower is just perfect for a balance of enough performance and fairly good fuel economy.

Styling:

Well, they surely give you lots of price ranges but with the exception of the FJ Cruiser (that I love the look of) the rest are simply too much the same and I could flip a coin and be just as happy with one as another.

Fit and Finish:

Predictably outstanding

Cost:

Chose one that fits your budget and you’ll be happy.

Conveniences and comfort:

Toyota offers eight option packages: Security, Convenience, and Lighting. Leather, Comfort, Tow and for combined packages, Premium #1 and Premium #2.

Recognized Competition:

Toyota Venza $26-30,000, Acura RDX $33-38,000, Audi A4 Avant $35,350, BMW 3-Series Sport $36-38,000 Chevrolet Equinox $23-30,000,Dodge Journey $21-30,000, Ford Edge $27-38,000, Honda CR-V $22-30,000, Hyundai Santa Fe $22-30,000, Infiniti EX $34-37,000, Mazda CX-7 $22-33,000, Mercury Mariner $24-27,000, Nissan Murano $28-39,000, Pontiac Torrent $25-31,000, Saab 9-3 $30-37,000, Saturn Vue $23-31,000, Subaru Outback $23-31,000.

Good News:

Comfortable, fair fuel economy, nice styling and Toyota time proven quality.

Bad News:

None.

Standard Equipment:

3.5 liter 268 horsepower V6 engine, 6-speed auto trans, 20” alloy wheels, power steering, 4-wheel ABS power disc brakes with electronic brake distribution, stability control, front side and side curtain airbags, LATCH child system, tire pressure monitor, rear intermittent wiper, climate control, audio with CD integrated SAT & USB port, hands free pone & music streaming via Bluetooth, MP3 player, 60/40 fold flat rear seat, tilt & telescopic steering wheel with controls, power windows & locks, remote keyless entry.

Gas Stats:

$2.95/ Gal avg. September 5, 2010

www.fueleconomy.gov

for more information.

18 City and 25 Highway MPG

Pricing:

MSRP $29,550.

2010 Nissan cube (828)

23-08-2010Autolove No comments

Overview:

This week we’re looking at the 2010 Nissan cube SUV. Jules Verne’s Captain Nemo would approve of this cube. The windows reminded me of port holes (windows to you landlubbers) that could have inspired some of the look of this cube. Nissan refers to the look of the cube as ‘a unique asymmetrical exterior design’. Which means it is irregular, lop-sided, uneven and unbalanced, and that is spot on. Ugly is not one of those descriptive words but some might characterize the styling that way. Me… I’m indifferent primarily because there are so many oddly shaped cars these days, and beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Although this model has been on the Japanese market for 10 years this 3rd generation cube is the first available in the U.S. market. The original cube was referred to as a box-on-wheels and the second generation added more glass, additional power and more angles and curves to the exterior design. It instantly reminds me of the Element with a wraparound window at the right rear that also improves visibility for the driver. Inside, the cube is also roomy as is the Element.

Ok, so aside from being a little odd or as some say ugly looking it is cool in other ways. It is comfy cozy and roomy and has great visibility.

Opinion:

Helpful hint #1 – if you can read the license plate in front of you on the highway you might be following too closely.

Hint #2 – continue to be diligent every minute behind the wheel, avoid putting yourself in other drivers blind spots.

Hint #3 – be watchful of your speed. Keep it under the radar because the cost of being careless is extreme and excessive taxation – compliments of our friendly and courteous highway men, reminiscent of the ‘merry men’ of old in the Sherwood Forest.

Handling & Performance:

Great general all around stability, but you’ll have to be more attentive and watchful at speeds over 70 mph.

Styling:

Unique is a correct explanation of an odd looking exterior and I suspect many of us like to be different in all we do so this will go well with our purple or multi colored hair styling. In fact the interior variable lighting provides a rainbow of great colors to coordinate with your clothes and hair style. You’re going to love the colors.

Designers have provided a roomy feel and the NBA would approve of the headroom. But there is an odd round piece of carpet on the dash that is reminiscent of ‘Shag Carpet’ of the 1970s culture in America. Me… the first thing that came to mind was a vision of a designer setting his toupee down on the dash and forgot it. Then he wrapped what hair was left on his head around to cover up the bald spots and that inspired him to wrap the window around the right rear of the car. What’s that all about? It simply distorts the balance of the car and it is annoying to my senses. I’d rather he just shaved his head to offer some aesthetic balance.

Fit and Finish:

Not the best, but Good.

Cost:

Outstanding.
Conveniences and comfort:

Very good at this price point. If you read my column you know that I get picky when it comes to the little things that are annoying. How, for example, can they put sun visors on a car that do NOT block the sun on the side window? When they skimp on good sun visors I’m not happy and I expect most would think it is a no brain-er to make visors that actually extend to cover the entire window. This one is bad.
Consumer Recommendation:

A notch below the Element to fill that slot and it does it well. Pretty impressive pricing and it is no wonder you see so many on the roads. You will love this little transport vehicle. It will do it without a lot of pomp and ceremony and it will do it with a long earned reputation of being a quality automobile. I’m not crazy with the styling but once you get past that you too will like the car.

Recognized Competition:

Nissan cube $14-20,000, Chevrolet HHR $19-21,000, Chrysler PT Cruiser $18,275, Ford Transit Connect $21-23,000, Honda Element $21-26,000, Jeep Compass $15-25,000, Pontiac Vibe $16-21,000, Scion xB $16-19,000, Suzuki SX4 Crossover $16-20,000, Toyota Matrix $17-22,000, Volkswagen GTI $23-24,000.

Good News:

Affordable, comfortable ride, good fuel economy, roomy and good array of standard equipment.

Bad News:

Questionable odd styling and arguable ugly duckling and inadequate sun visor coverage.

Standard Equipment:

1.8 liter 122 horsepower inline 4-cylinder engine, continuously variable transmission, front wheel drive, power steering, strut front and torsion beam rear suspension, front disc and rear drum power assist ABS brakes with brake force distribution, 15” wheels, front and side air bags, lower anchors and tether LATCH system and rear child door locks, traction control and vehicle dynamic control, tire pressure monitor, security system with immobilizer, 6-way driver and 4-way passenger manual seat adjustment, 60/40 split sliding and reclining rear seat, leather wrapped wheel with cruise and audio controls, 6-speaker audio system with CD and MP3, speed sensitive volume control, interface for iPod, Bluetooth hands free system, multi function trip computer, air conditioning, remote keyless entry, power windows and auto locks, halogen headlight, variable intermittent front wipers and rear defroster and wiper.

Gas Stats:

$2.95/ Gal avg. August 31, 2010
www.fueleconomy.gov
for more information.

27 City and 31 Highway MPG

Pricing:

MSRP $16,030.

2010 Chrysler 300C HEMI RWD (827)

16-08-2010Autolove No comments

Overview:

This week we’re looking at the 2010 Chrysler 300 C SRT8. This is the first HEMI RWD (for rear wheel drive). I guess I’m old fashioned but I feel a lot more in control with a rear wheel drive vehicle. I suspect that is why they made them that way and it stuck for so long. I think you just get a better sense of how your car will react in under and over steer situations. And I suspect those of you who favor front wheel drive will disagree. Old ideas that work are hard to shake. But then the only car I did a ‘not on purpose’ 360 spin out was in turn 3 at Willow Springs Raceway in an AWD (all wheel drive) Porsche. Guess it doesn’t matter how many drive wheels you have if you make an error in judgment.

I’m pleased to see this car is made in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. What a good idea, eh?

By the way I want to extend thanks (and wish lots of good luck) to Chrysler Group LLC because I want them to succeed. What would we do without such gutsy designs as has come out of every Chrysler owner group of this historic company. I wouldn’t want to see any of the Big (remaining) three American car makers fail. It’s bad enough having to watch brands like Oldsmobile (founded by and named after Ransom Olds in 1897), and Pontiac (originally made by Oakland Motor Company in 1907) disappear. If they were living wild beasts they would be on the endangered species list.

Well we had fair warning that certain car brands were endangered – and to the thoughtful and reasoning business person we knew the real reason resulted from Poor Management and irresponsible spending compounded by greedy unions in this industry. Surely both are responsible and should be tossed out.

Opinion:

As to the above comment about irresponsible spending – you wouldn’t have thought that all poor managers needed to do was go to their rich Uncle for a loan they may never pay back. I’ll bet your rich uncle would have a predictable answer if you asked him for a loan you couldn’t promise to ever pay it back. I think it fair to say uncle would know if you were so stupid and out of control he would only be putting off the inevitable and he would only be throwing good money after bad. The idiom is to waste additional money after wasting money once.

On the other hand, if your rich uncle was risking someone else’s money he might say ‘Give the frogs a loan’. Was the bail out a waste. Your call!

Handling & Performance:

Powerful HEMI V8, fair fuel economy for this size car and a noticeably comfortable on the highway. Its low center of gravity gives it good mountain handling but it isn’t its strong suit.

Styling:

It is an interesting combination look of a ‘low rider’ and elegant luxury car thrown together. Features like the analog clock give it that touch of class. It has a definite wide stance and confident presence. Nice job.

Fit and Finish:
Very good. This isn’t my mothers Chrysler. They’ve come a long way mom!

Cost:

Arguably this is out of class with some really pricey vehicles. Yes, the recognized competition is fairly wide in coverage, so it is fair to question that a $90,000 Mercedes should be compared with a Chrysler 300C. Well, consider that much of the technology that went into this 300C came from the relationship with Daimler-Benz.

Cost

therefore is pretty attractive for a quality engineered car coupled with an impressive array of standard features.

Conveniences and comfort:

The 300 C is up there with the big boys. Really great stuff for the money. Impressive.

Consumer Recommendation:

I could live without the options except for the Adaptive Cruise Control. Great safety feature so if your wife insists on putting eye liner while driving she’ll be safer as the ‘smart’ device will likely prevent her from having a collision.

I’d use my cell phone Nav application or buy a much less expensive and more flexible portable Nav like Tom Tom or Garmin. And I’m not interested in a sun roof.

Recognized Competition:

Chrysler 300 $27-45,000, Acura RL $47-54,000, Acura TL $35-43,000, Audi A6 $45-59,000, BMW 5 Series $46-61,000, BMW M5 $85,700, Buick Lucerne $29-43,000, Cadillac DTS $46-59,000, Dodge Charger $24-38,000, Ford Taurus $25-38,000, Hyundai Azera $25-30,000, Hyundai Genesis $33-40,000, Infiniti M $46-60,000, Kia Amanti $26,045, Lexus GS $46-54,000, Lincoln MKS $41-48,000, Lincoln Towncar $46-52,000, Mercedes Benz E Class $49-88,000, Nissan Maxima $31-33,000, Pontiac G8 $8-38,000, Toyota Avalon $32-35,000, Volkswagen Passat $28,000, Volvo S60 $33-36,000, Volvo S80 $39-51,000.

Good News:
Unique styling, great heritage and engineering, quality at much less money, powerful HEMI for powerful and finally it is a comfortable ride.

Bad News:

None worth mentioning.

Standard Equipment:

5.7 liter 360 hp HEMI V8, 5-speed automatic transmission, front and side curtain airbags front and rear, 4-wheel ABS brake system with brake assist, electronic stability program, 4-wheel independent suspension, all speed traction control, power adjustable pedals with memory, remote start system and keyless entry and keyless go (key fob just needs to be on your person), cruise control, speed sensitive power locks, rain sensitive windshield wipers, air filtering system, rear park assist sensing, dual zone climate control, 6- Boston acoustics speaker 276 watt digital audio with CD/DVD, HDD and Sirius satellite with 1 year service, leather trimmed bucket seats, power windows, power tilt / telescope steering column with memory, steering wheel audio controls, tortoise shell interior accents, illuminated vanity mirrors and cup holders, power heated front seats, rear reading lights, 18” chrome aluminum wheels and fog lights.
Optional Equipment:
Luxury Group II – upgraded368 watt audio system, California Walnut interior accents, exterior mirrors with turn signal and courtesy lights, heated 2nd row seats, power fold away mirrors, wood / leather wrapped steering wheel ($2190); power sunroof ($950); Adaptive cruise control ($595); Media center with GPS Navigation etc., ($900)

Gas Stats:

$3.03/ Gal avg. July 31, 2010
www.fueleconomy.gov
for more information.

16 City and 25 Highway MPG

Pricing:

MSRP $38,010 and $42,910 including options.

2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic (826)

09-08-2010Autolove No comments

Overview:

This week we’re looking at the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic SUV. Classic it is. This Retro (modeled on something from the past) is as popular as it was when it was introduced a decade ago. The rumor is that Chrysler may be discontinuing this car from their lineup. That would be a shame in my opinion but they have the numbers and perhaps the market is already saturated.

My dear friend Kathy has had one for the past five years and still loves her PT Cruiser. She says she hasn’t had one problem with it. She lives on the coast in Oregon and visits her kids a couple of times a year in Southern California where she drives straight through in comfort.

I like the retro styling and have recommended it to my step daughter who has a newborn. It is a perfect car for her and she agrees. It is priced well at about $18,000 and that gets her a brand new trouble free car with lots of room for all the stuff kids of any age require. Ok, I take that back… today kids old enough to play computer games can travel very light and they have everything they need as long as they bring along a charger for a 12V outlet.

Opinion:

Speaking out counts because it works. I and others have, over the past year, been admonishing the CHP (California Highway Patrol) for stepping up traffic citations with, in my humble opinion, the singular intent of increasing revenues. It was obvious from observation of many who make the same complaint. On occasion I’d receive cell phone calls from friends who wanted to warn me to be careful if I were traveling in certain stretches of highway because the police were out in force. I reciprocated as well and suspect other did the same. Why, because $300 fines are not uncommon.

The CHP and Government generally was showing how insensitive and out of touch they are with the pain people are feeling in this deep recession.

Well, today it came to me that I’ve been noticing an absence of CHP stops and I can only draw the conclusion that they have backed off. Do you think they got the word? Do you think they have had heart transplants? Or simply told to cool it for a while until folks forget the anger they feel. We all know such fines are nothing more than hidden taxation on the American driver.

To add insult to injury the CHP who produces nothing are punishing those who actually contribute to the GNP. Other than a ticket, when’s the last time you were helped by a cop? Protect and serve? To quote Bill O’reilley – Pinheads. You make the call.

Your opinion on this matter? Share it and email me at joe@atthewheel.com.

One last observation is that government workers are paid far more than those in the private sector Big Time – which is said to be 50-80% more. I have personally talked with a retired police officer neighbor or mine who says the city pays him about $97,000 a year to stay home after 30 years on the job. That represents 90% of his exit pay rate. Wow. If that doesn’t just chap your hide I’d be very surprised – unless you are a government worker or retiree.

Handling & Performance:

The PT Cruiser is quite comfortable and a delight to drive. It has a solid feel, but it will feel a bit under powered to many.

Styling:

Back to the Future. It reminds me of friends who took a car manufactured 80 years ago and replaced most hidden components like engine, transmission and suspension. That to me is this PT Cruiser.

Fit and Finish:

Very good.

Cost:

A real value at about $18,000.

Conveniences and comfort:

Outstanding features list for the money. My step daughter observed the rear cargo area and thought the multi position shelf panel in the rear would be great as a changing table for the baby. Funny I didn’t give that a thought as a use.

Consumer Recommendation:

PT Cruiser and 11 of its best friends listed here are all pretty nice. But in the field the PT Cruiser and the HHR are a unique look back at American automobile history. I guess I have always liked Retro cars because of the whole Rod thing and a certain reverence for the cars my dad drove. You can own a piece of Americana in the car you drive. Be sure to look at the PT Cruiser up close and personal – I think you will like it too.

Recognized Competition:

Chrysler PT Cruiser $18-19,000, Chevrolet HHR $19-26,000, Dodge Caliber $17-20,000, Ford Transit Connect $21-23,000, Honda Fit $15-19,000, Jeep Compass $15-25,000, Jeep Patriot $15-25,000, Kia Soul $13-17,000, Mazda 5 $19-23,000, Nissan cube $14-20,000, Scion xB $16-19,000, Toyota Matrix $17-22,000.

Good News:

A unique piece of history, affordably priced and a fun to drive variation on the SUV theme.

Bad News:

It can be a little under powered and that will annoy some who want more.

Standard Equipment:

2.4 liter 150 horsepower inline 4-cylinder engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, front and side airbags, LATCH rear child anchor system, with rear door child protection locks, 4-wheel ABS disc brakes, traction control, cruise control, security alarm, keyless entry, sentry key theft deterrent system, tire pressure monitor, computer info center, illuminated entry, front stabilizer bar, rear window defroster and washer wiper, air conditioning, tilt steering column, power windows, 65/35 rear fold & tumble removable seat, SIRIUS Satellite radio with 1-year service, CD / Radio with 4-speakers, leather wrapped steering wheel, analog clock, sliding sun visors with lighted mirrors, 12V rear power outlet, multi position shelf panel in the cargo area, 16” aluminum wheels, daytime running lights, fog lights, deep tint sunscreen glass and power mirrors.

Optional Equipment:

Hearted seats, power moon roof, special paint, front passenger fold flat seat, stain resistant fabric cloth low back bucket seats and engine block heater –

Gas Stats:

$2.95/ Gal avg. August 25, 2010

www.fueleconomy.gov

for more information.

19 City and 24 Highway MPG

Pricing:

MSRP $18,275 and $19,700 including options.

2010 Chrysler Sebring Limited (825)

02-08-2010Autolove No comments

Overview:
This week we’re looking at the 2010 Chrysler Sebring Limited Sedan that has grown up and matured nicely. It never ceases to amaze me how great Henry Ford was for the world. Sure someone else would have invented the production line eventually but the fact is it was him. That allowed everyone to be able to afford to own a car – and that car was, of course, the Model A that was first sold in 1928.

The bad news is, however, that we can’t really improve on that inventive way of making things enough to overcome the unrealistic labor costs here in the US. Thus we must ship production processes over to China, South America, Korea and soon to India.

Opinion:

We can thank the Unions for having to send all our jobs to other countries. American auto workers have shot themselves in the foot and crippled their entire industry. Forest Gump would say, “Stupid is Stupid does”, but Greed has more to do with it and workers bought into the “Heavy Handed” tactics of Union bosses. Workers were emboldened by the power of Unions and therefore allowed themselves to be complicit in crooked and greedy demands of the very companies that gave them the jobs. The Unions single handedly destroyed every industry they attacked.

Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying, “Those who would give up liberty for security deserve neither”. So the moral of the story is that the ‘chickens have come home to roost’ now because of the strong arm practices of Unions. Reminder – Unions have outlived their usefulness and are now more the problem than the solution. There is no question they did some good to wake up management to the grievances of employees but once they got a foothold in the business culture they became destructive. Collective bargaining simply became ‘Extortion’ and the results are so clear today.

Handling & Performance:

The Sebring has truly grown up in size and performance. After a week behind the wheel I found it hard to remember that the price was only $22,000. I was immersed in the comfort and handling that rival much more expensive cars.

Styling:

Nice! That was my son’s comment as he observed what I was driving this week. That’s because the look is easy to like instantly. The lines are clean and uncomplicated.

Fit and Finish:
Very good.

Cost:

Ok, let’s get real. If you look back to 1928 the Ford Model A 4-door sedan was priced at $570. In today’s dollars that would be like $142,000. Most can still afford to own a new car in this Sebring class price range but lets face it, not many can justify buying a Ferrari or Lamborghini or a Porsche or any other high end luxury car. $25,000 is looking pretty good to me for a car of this quality.

Conveniences and comfort:

Take a look at the list of standard equipment. It is good but I would make a few changes. I’d add Stability and Traction controls for $425. I’d buy a portable NAV system for about $300. My options = under $800. Options listed = about $7,000. I like mine better.

Consumer Recommendation:

The 18 competitors here are really an impressive lineup of very nice cars. In this price range you can buy two for what you’d pay for that over priced badge like Audi, BMW, Infiniti, Lexus and Mercedes. One for you and one for your wife and before you know it the kids will will be asking for the keys. I remember buying a Ford Fiesta and when Jenny turned 16 the keys were given to her for being a good student. It was 8 years old but a really nice first car.

Recognized Competition:

Chrysler Sebring $20-33,000, Buick LaCrosse $26-33,000, Chevrolet Malibu $22-27,000, Dodge Avenger $20-22,000, Ford Fusion $17-29,000, Ford Fusion Hybrid $28,100, Honda Accord $21-31,000, Hyundai Sonata $19-25,000, Kia Optima $18-23,000, Mazda 6 $19-29,000, Mercury Milan $22-28,000, Mitsubishi Galant $22-24,000, Nissan Altima $20-30,000, Pontiac G6 $19-32,000, Saturn Aura $23-27,000, Subaru Legacy $20-31,000, Suzuki Kizashi $19-27,000, Toyota Camry $20-29,000, and Volkswagen Jetta $18-25,000.

Good News:

Well priced basic features configuration, nice styling and solid design.

Bad News:

I didn’t notice any problems.

Standard Equipment:

3.5 liter 235 hp V6 engine, 6-speed auto trans., front side and rear airbags, LATCH child system with child safety locks, 4-wheel ABS disc brakes, power windows and locks, keyless entry with theft deterrent system, cruise control, tire pressure monitor, air conditioning, front passenger fold flat seat, heated front seats, 8-way power driver seat, rear 60/40 folding seat, media center 6-CD/DVD, MP3 6 speaker radio with SIRIUS satelliteservice, tilt and telescopic steering column, steering wheel audio mounted controls.

Options:

Preferred package – climate control, fog lights, remote start, security alarm, compass and temp, trip computer – $1,010; Nav and sound group – 6.5” touch screen, Traffic Service, upgrade radio, GPS Nav, Uconnect phone with voice command – $1,695; Electronic Stability and traction control – $425; 18” Aluminum wheels, AutoStick trans upgrade, High output engine – $2,050; Power sunroof – $775; Chrome clad wheels – $700.

Gas Stats:

$3.03/ Gal avg. August 15, 2010
www.fueleconomy.gov
for more information.

16 City and 27 Highway MPG

Pricing:

MSRP $22,115 and $29,010 including options.

2010 Chrysler 300C HEMI RWD (823)

19-07-2010Autolove No comments

Overview:

This week we’re looking at the 2010 Chrysler 300 C HEMI RWD (for rear wheel drive). I guess I’m old fashioned but I feel a lot more in control with a rear wheel drive vehicle. I suspect that is why they made them that way and it stuck for so long. I think you just get a better sense of how your car will react in under and over steer situations. And I suspect those of you who favor front wheel drive will disagree. Old ideas that work are hard to shake. But then the only car I did a ‘not on purpose’ 360 spin out was in turn 3 at Willow Springs Raceway in an AWD (all wheel drive) Porsche. Guess it doesn’t matter how many drive wheels you have if you make an error in judgment.

I’m pleased to see this car is made in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. What a good idea, eh?

By the way I want to extend thanks (and wish lots of good luck) to Chrysler Group LLC because I want them to succeed. What would we do without such gutsy designs as has come out of every Chrysler owner group of this historic company. I wouldn’t want to see any of the Big (remaining) three American car makers fail. It’s bad enough having to watch brands like Oldsmobile (founded by and named after Ransom Olds in 1897), and Pontiac (originally made by Oakland Motor Company in 1907) disappear. If they were living wild beasts they would be on the endangered species list.

Well we had fair warning that certain car brands were endangered – and to the thoughtful and reasoning business person we knew the real reason resulted from Poor Management and irresponsible spending compounded by greedy unions in this industry. Surely both are responsible and should be tossed out.

Opinion:

As to the above comment about irresponsible spending – you wouldn’t have thought that all poor managers needed to do was go to their rich Uncle for a loan they may never pay back. I’ll bet your rich uncle would have a predictable answer if you asked him for a loan you couldn’t promise to ever pay it back. I think it fair to say uncle would know if you were so stupid and out of control he would only be putting off the inevitable and he would only be throwing good money after bad. The idiom is to waste additional money after wasting money once.

On the other hand, if your rich uncle was risking someone else’s money he might say ‘Give the frogs a loan’. Was the bail out a waste. Your call!

Handling & Performance:

Powerful HEMI V8, fair fuel economy for this size car and a noticeably comfortable on the highway. Its low center of gravity gives it good mountain handling but it isn’t its strong suit.

Styling:

It is an interesting combination look of a ‘low rider’ and elegant luxury car thrown together. Features like the analog clock give it that touch of class. It has a definite wide stance and confident presence. Nice job.

Fit and Finish:

Very good. This isn’t my mothers Chrysler. They’ve come a long way mom!

Cost:

Arguably this is out of class with some really pricey vehicles. Yes, the recognized competition is fairly wide in coverage, so it is fair to question that a $90,000 Mercedes should be compared with a Chrysler 300C. Well, consider that much of the technology that went into this 300C came from the relationship with Daimler-Benz.

Cost therefore is pretty attractive for a quality engineered car coupled with an impressive array of standard features.

Conveniences and comfort:

The 300 C is up there with the big boys. Really great stuff for the money. Impressive.

Consumer Recommendation:

I could live without the options except for the Adaptive Cruise Control. Great safety feature so if your wife insists on putting eye liner while driving she’ll be safer as the ‘smart’ device will likely prevent her from having a collision.

I’d use my cell phone Nav application or buy a much less expensive and more flexible portable Nav like Tom Tom or Garmin. And I’m not interested in a sun roof.

Recognized Competition:

Chrysler 300 $27-45,000, Acura RL $47-54,000, Acura TL $35-43,000, Audi A6 $45-59,000, BMW 5 Series $46-61,000, BMW M5 $85,700, Buick Lucerne $29-43,000, Cadillac DTS $46-59,000, Dodge Charger $24-38,000, Ford Taurus $25-38,000, Hyundai Azera $25-30,000, Hyundai Genesis $33-40,000, Infiniti M $46-60,000, Kia Amanti $26,045, Lexus GS $46-54,000, Lincoln MKS $41-48,000, Lincoln Towncar $46-52,000, Mercedes Benz E Class $49-88,000, Nissan Maxima $31-33,000, Pontiac G8 $8-38,000, Toyota Avalon $32-35,000, Volkswagen Passat $28,000, Volvo S60 $33-36,000, Volvo S80 $39-51,000.

Good News:

Unique styling, great heritage and engineering, quality at much less money, powerful HEMI for powerful and finally it is a comfortable ride.

Bad News:

None worth mentioning.

Standard Equipment:

5.7 liter 360 hp HEMI V8, 5-speed automatic transmission, front and side curtain airbags front and rear, 4-wheel ABS brake system with brake assist, electronic stability program, 4-wheel independent suspension, all speed traction control, power adjustable pedals with memory, remote start system and keyless entry and keyless go (key fob just needs to be on your person), cruise control, speed sensitive power locks, rain sensitive windshield wipers, air filtering system, rear park assist sensing, dual zone climate control, 6- Boston acoustics speaker 276 watt digital audio with CD/DVD, HDD and Sirius satellite with 1 year service, leather trimmed bucket seats, power windows, power tilt / telescope steering column with memory, steering wheel audio controls, tortoise shell interior accents, illuminated vanity mirrors and cup holders, power heated front seats, rear reading lights, 18” chrome aluminum wheels and fog lights.
Optional Equipment:
Luxury Group II – upgraded368 watt audio system, California Walnut interior accents, exterior mirrors with turn signal and courtesy lights, heated 2nd row seats, power fold away mirrors, wood / leather wrapped steering wheel ($2190); power sunroof ($950); Adaptive cruise control ($595); Media center with GPS Navigation etc., ($900)

Gas Stats:

$3.03/ Gal avg. July 31, 2010
www.fueleconomy.gov
for more information.

16 City and 25 Highway MPG

Pricing:

MSRP $38,010 and $42,910 including options.

2010 Mitsubishi Outlander 3.0 GT S-AWC (822)

13-07-2010Autolove No comments

Overview:

This week we’re looking at the ‘New for 2010’ Mitsubishi Outlander 3.0 GT S-AWC (AWC stands for All Wheel Control. I guess AWDrive wasn’t good enough).

Outlander is updated with a more aggressive styling that is most pronounced in the Jet Intake looking grille. It seems even more unusual without a traditional bumper. Well a bumper is an appendage anyway and if you have a front end collision the bumper affords little protection. In the old days, like 60 years ago plus, bumpers were actually used to push another car to get it started for example. And as the term implies they were for bumps not full on crashes. In fact government impact tests used to require minimal damage for low speed crashes of 5 mph but now it has been dropped to only 2 ½ mph and that only applies to passenger cars and excludes trucks and SUV’s.

No matter – bumpers will likely be totally eliminated over time. So this “Bumperless” grille work is just fine with me. Lets face it, when you exceed ‘bumper car’ speeds the damage from even low speed crashes will often ‘total’ the car and the airbag deployment will probably break your glasses if not your nose or neck.

The Outlander is offered in four trim levels with the ES and SE powered by a 168-horsepower 2.4-liter MIVEC 4-cylinder engine while the XLS and GT are powered by a 230-horsepower 3.0-liter MIVEC V6 engine. The GT features standard Super-All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) which includes an Active Front Differential (AFD) and an electronically-controlled center differential system to distribute power for optimal traction in various conditions.

Opinion:

Ever notice one lane will be bumper to bumper while the others are lightly populated. I think drivers tend to “nap” on their boring commutes. “Dear, I was just resting my eyes!” I’ve commented about ‘distracted’ drivers and the problems they cause and this is just one element of the problem. I can’t complain because it is better for those distracted bumper car drivers to stay put rather than make unsafe lane changes. Please stay alert and avoid collisions.

Handling & Performance:

Outlander is an all around good performer and a real enjoyable ride with good power. It also has important features like all wheel drive. That cuts into the fuel economy but the added safety is worth the cost. Disc brakes enhance sure braking and are increasingly more common each year – which brings to mind the 1970s when disc brakes really spiked in demand. I was in the brake business back then and we thought drum brakes would quickly be a thing of the past. We were wrong, of course, and more than a half century later ‘drum brakes’ still represent a significant percent of the braking systems on cars. Even though disc brakes have been an idea since 1890 it has been slow to dominate passenger car use.

Styling:

There is no such thing as too extreme these days and the departure from traditional designs is a part of the ever evolving auto industry. The air scoop grille is large and in your face as a very distinguishing feature that will be easy to identify as a Mitsubishi. Bravo – be all you can be and be proud of your difference. I like it, how about you?

Fit and Finish:

Very good Japanese attention to detail.

Cost:

Competitive with only the Korean brands busting the price barrier.

Conveniences and comfort:

All the comforts of home away from home.

Consumer Recommendation:

There are 17 competitors for this Outlander so your work is cut out for you. If price is a big consideration you are safe eliminating the more expensive brands because you can rest assurd you will be impressed with the newest kid on the block – Korea’s Kia and Hyundai are very good products and are priced much less. I’m inclined toward the “Big 3” – Ford, GM and Chrysler and as people become more nationalistic you will see American brands rise in demand.

Recognized Competition:

Mitsubishi Outlander $ 21-29,000, Chevrolet Equinox $23-30,000, Dodge Nitro $22-29,000, Ford Escape $21-27,000, GMC Terrain $24-31,000, Honda CR-V $22-30,000, Hyundai Tucson $19-26,000, Jeep Liberty $23-29,000, Jeep Patriot $15-25,000, Jeep Wrangler $21-32,000, Kia Sorento $20-29,000, Kia Sportage $17-23,000, Mazda Tribute $20-29,000, Nissan Rogue $20-25,000, Subaru Forester $20-28,000, Suzuki Grand Vitara $19-27,000, Toyota Highlander $26-35,000, Toyota RAV4 $22-28,000.

Good News:

Aggressive design that is not excessive, comfortable ride with good power and nice sound system.

Bad News:

Only fair fuel economy forgivable only in the sense it is AWD.

Standard Equipment:

3.0 liter 230 hp V6 engine, 6-speed auto trans, all wheel drive, hill start assist, alarm system with engine immobilizer, 710 watt audio system with 9-speakers with a 10” subwoofer, Sirius satellite radio, color multi information display, service reminder system, paddle shifters, keyless entry, 18” Alloy wheels, aluminum pedals, front air bags seat mounted side bags and side curtain airbags, tire pressure monitor, LATCH child seat system, 4-wheel ABS disc brakes and independent suspension,

Gas Stats:

$2.99/ Gal avg. July 24, 2010

www.fueleconomy.gov

for more information.

18 City and 24 Highway MPG

Pricing:

MSRP $29,250.

2010 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4X4 (821)

05-07-2010Autolove No comments

Overview:

This week we’re looking at the 2010 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4X4. I have liked this SUV from the earliest models to hit the US Market. All of my experiences have been good over the years so the consistency speaks to the value. I’ve literally been driving Datsun (since owning one in 1966) and the name change to Nissan’s – well, was just that, in name only. It has been a consistent quality product and much of the product is made right in the USA. Those early models had a shorter wheel base and an accompanying rougher ride than today’s more comfort oriented, made for the highway offerings.

This model is more refined and has more sophisticated gadgets and goodies as you’d expect but it is almost too comfortable for an off road capable SUV. The first models I tested I took off road to the back country because ‘off road’ and 4X4’ing was relatively new and exciting and interesting to a growing number of pioneer spirited Americans. It’s still exciting but not as wildly popular.

I particularly have enjoyed the Jeep Jamboree’s and Camp Jeep events I have attended to experience ‘real’ off road-ing venues from 1-10 difficulty levels. Today I sense 4X4 is almost like an unneeded appendage and its perceived utility is less important for the average SUV consumer. We continue to see two wheel drive versions make more sense to more consumers. I think people are reevaluating the cost of the 4-wheel drive system for the limited to zero number of times they actually get off road. Using it to climb the speed bumps on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills hardly justifies the added cost in purchase price and higher fuel and maintenance costs.

Opinion:

When we drive we all have pet peeves and you’ve read some of mine I suspect. Let me read some of yours. Email them to me at joe@atthewheel.com and we’ll run those.

One particularly important one I will repeat here is that Distracted drivers are a real danger to others. At the very least they back up traffic for miles behind them and at the worst they cause accidents. Please be mindful and attentive and concentrate when you drive. My life may be in YOUR hands.

Handling & Performance:

Good handling with even more comfort. 4.0 liter 266 horsepower is excellent but at a cost in fuel economy, or you can even opt for the LE V8 for 310 hp if you must and that too comes at a cost moving up by about $9,000.

Styling:

Cookie cutter standard look and that is a good thing. There is some pretty ugly stuff out there as designers seem to think “Wild and Crazy” is better. Not to me!

Fit and Finish:

Very good.

Cost:

Pricing is fiercely competitive and too close to draw major distinction but Pathfinder is definitely in the hunt.

Conveniences and comfort:

Seats fold neatly and easily and the standard equipment is all good. The SE Journey Package is just over $3,000 and I can live without most of it for that kind of money.

Consumer Recommendation:

Wow. There is a lot of real close competition price wise. You have a lot to choose from and I suspect your personal loyalties to brand will weigh large on your buying decision.

Recognized Competition:

Nissan Pathfinder $28-42,000, Acura MDX $42-54,000, Chevrolet Trailblazer $29-39,000, Dodge Durango $28-40,000, Ford Explorer $29-39,000, GMC Envoy $31-39,000, Honda Pilot $28-40,000, Hummer H3 $33-43,000, Jeep Grand Cherokee $31-43,000, Kia Borrego $26-39,000, Land Rover LR2 $35,500, Land Rover LR4 $47,250, Subaru Tribeca $30-36,000, Suzuki XL7 $26-30,000, Toyota 4Runner $28-40,000, Volvo XC90 $38-48,000.

Good News:

Responsive power, comfortable & roomy ride, long history of quality products and it’s made in the USA.

Bad News:

Fuel consumption is equally as bad as all others. This will matter as gas prices soar over the next few years.

Standard Equipment:

4.0 liter 266 horsepower V6 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission, independent suspension with stabilizer bars, 6,000 lb tow capacity with tow hitch receiver, 4-wheel power ABS brake system with brake force distribution, switch operated shift on the fly 4-wheel drive system, 17” alloy wheels, front air bag system with roof mounted curtain side supplemental bags and front seat mounted side air bags, vehicle dynamic control, vehicle immobilizer system, tire pressure monitor, Child LATCH system, 8-way power driver seat with lumbar, 4-way manual passenger seat, 40/20/40 split fold flat & reclining second row seats, 50/50 split third row seat, leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, tilt wheel with cruise and audio controls, 6- speaker audio system with 6-in-dash CD changer & MP3, trip computer, dual zone climate control & rear AC controls, power windows & locks, rear lift gate with opening rear glass hatch, fog lights, power mirrors, rear privacy glass, roof rails, lower radiator skid plate and side running boards.

Gas Stats:

$2.99/ Gal avg. July 17, 2010

www.fueleconomy.gov

for more information.

14 City and 20 Highway MPG

Pricing:

MSRP $32,610.

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