2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS (575)

[gallery link="file" ids="3489,3490,3491,3492"] Overview: Portland Oregon was the beginning point for the test drive to southern Oregon in a 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2-door sport coupe. I panicked because I realized I still had my travel bag with a huge golf bag and all the other stuff I picked up at Pinehurst,...
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2005 Nissan Armada SE 4X4 SUV (574)

[gallery link="file" ids="2273,2274,2275,2276,2277"] Overview: This week I found myself in North Carolina to test-drive the Nissan Armada SE 4X4 SUV. Ok, so I would also be carrying 4 sets of golf clubs to Pinehurst – site of the 2005 US Open. And yes Richard, we had to play #2 even though it...
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2006 Mazda Miata MX-5 (572)

[gallery link="file" ids="3300,3301,3302,3303"] Overview: This week I tested the “pea popper” Mazda Miata MX-5 and as that description came to mind I considered that it really communicates something less than a serious sport car driving experience. That is not entirely true and Merkel is quick to tell me how much better and capable...
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2005 Ford Mustang GT Coupe (571)

Overview: This week I needed a jump-start for a quiet heart. This 2005 Ford Mustang GT Coupe is just what the doctor ordered. You can just hear the doctor yelling, “Clear!” as the paddles are pressed to the chest of the heart attack patient in the ER, when all the patient...
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2006 Cadillac CTS (570)

Overview: This week we're looking at the very popular 2006 Cadillac CTS. And although GM is losing money they are still the worlds largest auto maker. And the experience can be seen in cars like this CTS. They are doing some wonderful things and are still the leader in innovation – an...
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2005 Nissan 350Z (569)

[gallery link="file" ids="2267,2268,2269,2270"] Overview: This week I went to the GM roll out of their 2006 line of cars in this 2005 Nissan 350Z. How could it get any better you ask. Well, the Corvette Z06 is a good way to start, but you know what – this Z is really cool....
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2005 Chrysler Town & Country Limited (568)

Overview: This weeks test car is the 2005 Chrysler Town & Country Limited Minivan. Surely this tried and true mini van family vehicle has earned a place in the market. Practical buyers (women) will opt for this “real” Utility vehicle, while (I believe) Macho men buy the SUV myth it will...
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2005 Mazda 3 Sedan 4-door (567)

[gallery link="file" ids="3295,3296,3297"] Overview: Here we are again with yet another of hundreds of models to choose from. The 2005 Mazda 3 4-Door Sedan made the week to the Pacific Northwest a cost comfortable trip. I put on about 700 miles and that translates to about 2 tanks of gas and I...
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