2001 Toyota Highlander 4X4 SUV (362)

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This week I had the chance to look at the 2001 Toyota Highlander SUV. It feels more like a mini van without the sliding doors, but Toyota says it's "for buyers demanding the image and versatility of an SUV but who prioritize a sedan's...

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2001 Volvo S60 4-door sedan (360)

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This week we’re looking at the Volvo S 60 4-door sedan. Son Mike says, “This is way cool dad and I would really like to own this car”. Well, with the image of Volvo as being a super safe car and Mike and wife...

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2001 GMC Sonoma Crew Cab 4X4 Pickup (358)

Overview: I spent the week driving yet another truck. That's what I came away with after the first day in this 2001 GMC Sonoma Crew Cab pickup truck. But then I had just tested the Ford Ranger, which I thought was nice, but similarly just another truck. Ford has the distinction of...
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2002 Chevrolet Trail Blazer (357)

Overview: This week we're looking at the 2002 Chevy Trail Blazer. Can you believe the year is just about gone? In any case, it's been a while since I drove this model, and when I think of an SUV I always think of the Blazer as a major contender right behind...
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2001 Ford Focus Wagon (354)

Overview: This week's car is the 2001 Ford Focus Wagon. I\'ve want to get into one since they came out, but you can only drive one car at a time. I thought the styling was interestingly different and rather futuristic. And the price was likely to be real af-Ford-able. I gave it...
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2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Convertible (352)

[gallery link="file" ids="3447,3448,3449,3450"] Overview: This week we're visiting friends in the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Convertible. If you read my reviews often you know that I have a love for speed. Just ask anyone who drives with me.Fortunately each year I get to drive all new cars on a racetrack, so I...
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2001 Saturn LW 200 Wagon (349)

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This week we’re looking at the 2001 Saturn LW 200 Wagon. Just when you thought inflation was steeling you blind, up jumps competition. Ain’t it great? Consider that in 1967 I bought a new Chevy Malibu for a whopping $2,500. Relatively speaking, you get...

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2001 Ford Escape XLT 4X2 (348)

Overview: This weeks test car is the 2001 Ford Escape. It was developed with Mazda who sells the Tribute based on the same platform and power trains. Both SUV's roll off the same assembly plant in Missouri. Ford owns part of Mazda. I always complain about how difficult it is to get...
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2001 Pontiac Montana Mini Van (347)

[gallery link="file" ids="1916,1917"] Overview: This week I finally had the opportunity to test the 2001 Pontiac Montana Mini Van. Do you know the way to San Jose? How about Oregon? Well, that's where I took this top of the line family van. It was really comfortable and as good as they get...
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