2010 Camry (842)

This week we’re looking at a 1992 Toyota Camry V6 LE 4-door sedan with 205,000 miles on the odometer. I would have guessed 502,000 miles, but could I be dyslexic? What a junk never-the-less. I wanted to look at what a car becomes when it is used and...

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2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring (841)

Overview: This week we’re looking at the 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring. It receives a new 2.5-liter engine for 2.5X trim levels delivering 170 horsepower with 21/27 city/hwy mpg. The Forester 2.5X Touring is added to the lineup to be positioned above the Limited with standard equipment that includes HID...
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2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata (839)

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This week we’re looking at the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata. I first tested it in 1995 and there is no question it has gone through gradual changes since then. But the biggest changes have been over the past ten years to give it more power...

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2011 Kia Sportage EX AWD (838)

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This week we’re looking at the 2011 Kia Sportage EX AWD crossover / SUV. Here is yet another Korean made SUV that has been earning its place in the US market. I recommended a Kia Sorento for my daughter Jen and it has served her well...

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2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport SLS (836)

Overview: This week we’re looking at the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport SLS FWD sedan. Now in its second model year it is Suzuki's most expensive vehicle in the crowded mid-sized segment. Its name in Japanese means "something great is coming." They claim it is an alternative to the Audi A4 and...
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2010 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 (837)

Overview: This week we’re looking at the 2010 Hyundai Genesis 3.8. After its introduction in 2009, the 2010 Hyundai Genesis remains primarily unchanged for this model year. Upgrades included standard navigation on Genesis 3.8 with Premium Navigation Package and Genesis 4.6 base. Premium leather trim is standard on Genesis 3.8 when equipped...
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2011 Ford Fiesta (835)

Overview:  This week we’re looking at the 2011 Ford Fiesta. Wow, what happened to 2010? And what happened to the Fiesta since the one I bought in 1978. Daughter Jenny got a hand-me-down when she turned 16, with all confidence that it was a great first car for her to finish...
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EMPATHY FOR DRIVERS (832)

Overview: This week we’re looking at “EMPATHY FOR DRIVERS” from professor of engineering Merkel Weiss. Merkel gives us his view of driving on California highways and the obstacles we’re faced with every day. My conclusions are below. EMPATHY FOR DRIVERS Warning Signs: While driving through La Tuna Canyon a couple of weeks ago I...
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