2003 Suzuki Aerio SX (432)

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This week I jumped from a $50,000 Hummer H2 (overstated, impractical, gas guzzling super SUV) into one of the most practical of family passenger vehicles on the planet. This week I tested the 2003 Suzuki Aerio SX. I guess you could view...

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2003 Hummer H2 (431)

Overview: I like this new Hummer H2 much more than the H1. But both are about as practical as owning a fighter jet or a tank. On the other hand it is kind-a cool and surely takes the SUV experience to the Max. People look, but you've got to wonder - are...
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2003 Nissan 350Z (429)

Overview: This week's ride promises to be a huge success for Nissan in the form of the newly designed “Z”, the 350 Z – and it is wonderful. Trust me, if you are a sports car nut, you have to go test drive one. The reason I like it so much is...
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2003 Mazda MPV ES Wagon (Minivan) (427)

[gallery link="file" ids="3281,3282"] Overview: This week I drove the 2003 Mazda MPV ES Wagon (Minivan). I didn't like it in years past but didn't drive one until the 2000 year model. Interesting pricing comparison below. I have to tell you I've warmed up to this van a lot. I think Mazda was smart...
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2003 Kia Sorento 4X4 EX (425)

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This week I drove the 2003 Kia Sorento 4X4 EX model Sport Utility from, of course, South Korea. Wow, is this world shrinking or what? And you know what? Korea is putting out some pretty nice cars.  I like this Sorento a lot. It is powerful, looks and rides like...

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2003 Dodge Stratus R/T (423)

Overview: This week I drove the 2003 Dodge Stratus. Stereotypes do a disservice to nearly everything you can think of. And most of our prejudices come from our youth, when we knew everything. Surely I knew all there was to know about cars in my youth. I could name every car...
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2003 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD Quadrasteer (422)

Overview: Wow, this weeks test of the 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab with Quadrasteer was the most innovative car/truck I've tested in some time. Quadrasteer is an all-wheel steering feature where the rear wheels pivot in concert with the front wheels. The effect is exhilarating. The truck steers corners as...
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2003 Toyota RAV4 2-WD (419)

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This week I drove the 2003 Toyota RAV4 2-WD. Great little SUV with good gas performance if you don’t need off road capability. It seats 4 comfortably and leaves decent cargo space too. And with the rear seats folded down it provides about...

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