2005 Ford Five Hundred Limited AWD (565)

Overview: This week we're going to look at a new entrant for Ford in 2005. The 5-passenger Five Hundred Limited AWD sedan reminds me of an FBI staff car especially painted black. But it is much nicer on closer inspection. I like the nice touches like the analog clock and the...
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2005 Jeep Liberty Turbo Diesel 4-WD (564)

Overview: This week we're looking at the 2005 Jeep Liberty Diesel. The old grey mare ain't what she used to be, and the Jeep isn't either. Jeep has followed many European leaders and adopted the Common Rail Diesel engine to power this great little Jeep. Diesels have changed a lot and one...
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2005 Nissan Altima SER 4-Door Sedan (563)

[gallery link="file" ids="2262,2263,2264"] Overview: This week I continued with another Nissan product, the Altima SER 4-door sedan. I took a trip to Lake Tahoe, California and actually Nevada too. I love mountain driving and hadn't had the opportunity to give it the Crest Test over the San Gabriel mountain chain in Southern...
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2006 Dodge Charger SXT (561)

Overview: This week I’m really excited about yet another Chrysler product that breaks the mold of the boring array of cars on the market today. Really, this 2006 Dodge Charger SXT is special because I expected it to cost a lot more. Friend and writing associate Merkel Weiss (design engineer, teacher and...
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2005 Hummer H2 (558)

2005 Hummer H2 Overview: This week we're stepping into the 2005 Hummer H2 that reminds me how much I'm looking forward to comparing it and other SUVs to the H3. They just hit the press fleet and I'm scheduling one now. I always enjoy driving this special vehicle, beginning with the original H1...
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2005 Volkswagen Touareg SUV (557)

Overview: This week we're looking at the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg SUV. Classy is the first words to come to mind when looking at this SUV. And although I like SUV's like most of my readers I resist recommending them because of the impending fuel fiasco. 15-20 real miles per gallon is unacceptable,...
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2005 Volkswagen GTI (556)

Overview: Ok, so after I drove the Jaguar XJR I knew I'd have to return to the real world. But thanks to VW I got to have a fun week driving the very agile Volkswagen GTI. I like speed so the Turbo was great and I even got to pass a...
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2005 Jaguar XJR (555)

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Oh – my – gawd! “Yeah it’s me and I’m in love again…” Can’t you just hear the melody and maybe even more of the lyrics come back to you. If this 2005 Jaguar XJR isn’t one of the sexiest cars on the planet, I’m not Italian. What...

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