2006 Toyota Camry Hybrid 4-door Sedan (606)

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This week we’re looking at the 2006 Toyota Camry Hybrid 4-door sedan. What a delightfully different driving experience. The first thing you notice is the ultra quiet flight. But more than that, this is a beautifully crafted car irrespective of price. I’m...

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2006 Kia Rio 5 SX (605)

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This week we’re looking at the 2006  Kia Rio 5 SX. After driving a few cars with manual transmission recently I’m reminded how much work they can be. I’m finding it difficult to justify a manual transmission and then it dawned on me that I’m forced to pay more attention to...

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2006 Hyundai Accent GLS (603)

Overview: This week we're looking at the 2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4-door compact sedan. Pretty basic you say. Indeed it is. And it takes a self confident person to drive an inexpensive car without a snooty badge. Consider my assertion that the price one is willing to pay for a car...
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2006 Volvo S-40 T5 (602)

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This week we’re looking at the 2006 Volvo S-40 T-5 (5-cylinder turbocharged) which is universally viewed with a great deal of respect. And you know what? You need to give credit where credit is due. It has earned the image of safety, solidly,...

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2006 Dodge Magnum R/T AWD (600)

Overview: This week we’re looking at the 2006 Dodge Magnum R/T AWD. My test model was black and although I love black it has two drawbacks – it shows the dirt quickly and it gets hotter than Hades in the summer months. The Hemi is cool and ooo’s and ahh’s are...
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2006 Jeep Liberty Limited 4X4 CRD (599)

[gallery link="file" ids="3086,3087,3088,3089"] Overview: This week we're looking at the 2006 Jeep Liberty Limited 4X4 CRD where CRD is the acronym for Common Rail Diesel. Ok, you ask “what the hell is that?” True story, that's how people talk these days. For a complete explanation you can go to: http://www.swedespeed.com/news/publish/Features/printer_272.html. The short version...
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2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4X4 (598)

[gallery link="file" ids="3081,3082,3083"] Overview: This week we're looking at the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4X4 “Special Purpose”, or the more commonly referred to Sport Utility Vehicle. Although I have a soft spot in my heart for the Jeep, I wish they would do something about the terrible gas mileage. It's among the...
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2006 Chrysler 300 C Hemi (597)

Overview: This week we’re looking at the 2006 Chrysler 300 C Hemi and if you’ve ever wondered why these are so popular you need only test drive one to be impressed. Friend Mark and I exchanged cars for a short drive to the office – I took his Mercedes S500 and...
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