2001 Nissan Xterra (372)

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Overview:

This week I revisited the Nissan Xterra that I tested two years ago when it had just hit the market. Well back then the 3.3 liter V6 was a 170 hp engine and to make things worse I tested it in mile high Denver,...

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2001 Ford Mustang GT (370)

Overview: This week I had a chance to drive the regular every day version of the Ford Mustang GT. They continue in the tradition of the Mustang that entered the scene in the mid 1960's. They have always been sporty albeit basic transportation cars. But the price is more than basic. Basic...
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2002 Mercury Mountaineer AWD (369)

[gallery link="file" ids="3372,3373,3374,3375"] Overview: This week I drove an SUV that I didn't expect to like much. Although I've had good luck with Ford products, the Mercury line never appealed to me in my youth. I kept an open mind however and was pleasantly surprised when I found the 2002 Mercury Mountaineer...
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2001 Nissan Pathfinder (368)

[gallery link="file" ids="2180,2181,2182"] Overview: This week I drove the 2001 Mid-year Nissan Pathfinder 4X4. I hadn't looked at this car since the 1997 model in August 1996. I've always loved to drive these but the fact that they suck up too much gas turns me off. If they can put a man...
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2002 Chevrolet Avalanche (367)

Overview: This week I drove the Chevrolet Avalanche for 2002. As you probably know this is a new product for GM and a gutsy move to give the automotive enthusiast something different and unique. I just love the ads they've come up with and the general feel I get from GM for...
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2002 Honda CRV (365)

Overview:

This week I had a chance to test the all new 2002 Honda CR-V that is growing up. Not only is it older since its introduction in 1997, and it’s weird how 1 inch longer and 1.3 inches wider and .3 inches taller make it feel so much...

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2002 Lexus SC 430 Sport (Coupe?) (364)

Overview: This week we're looking at the 2002 Lexus SC 430 luxury coupe. Brother in law Steve drives a prior year model and I prefer that body style. However, I didn't like the Porsche Boxster when I first drove it and now it stands out in my memory – I think that...
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2002 Kia Sedona Mini Van (363)

Overview:

This week we’re looking at the “Just off the Boat”, brand new 2002 Kia Sedona Mini Van from Korea. It is totally manufactured there and only 3% of the parts are from the US and Canada. Perhaps that explains why it can be so well priced for the...

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