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2001 Subaru Outback L.L. Bean Edition (335)

15-02-2001Autolove No comments

Overview: This week we're looking at the Subaru Outback wagon AWD Luxury version of what used to be a pretty austere little car. Today it has grown into a good-sized commuter / small family, all purpose vehicle. Outback's aren't just wagons anymore. The Limited Sedan sports a viscous limited-slip differential, protective lower...

2001 Lincoln Navigator (334)

06-02-2001Autolove No comments

Overview: This week we're looking at the Lincoln Navigator 4X2, much like the Ford Excursion and in direct competition with Cadillac's Escalade, in my opinion. Both are luxury cars equipped with all the things carmakers do to pamper us. I surely liked it as much as the Escalade and they are...

2001 Toyota Corolla LE (330)

03-01-2001Autolove No comments

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This week I drove the Toyota Corolla LE because we just sold a 1983 model with 120,000 miles plus, to a friend. And before it was sold, mom (82 years old) has been driving it for the past two years. How’s that for confidence...

2001 Kia Spectra GSX (329)

28-12-2000Autolove No comments

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This week the Kia Spectra GSX provided a comfortable ride for a short vacation to Arizona. I was pleasantly surprised because the trip took us about 1500 miles from Los Angeles, California to Arizona. We stayed in Scottsdale, a suburb of Phoenix, then on to Sedona and the...

2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette Premiere Edition (328)

21-12-2000Autolove No comments

[gallery link="file" ids="2476,2477,2478"] Overview: This week we're looking at the Oldsmobile Silhouette and it's sad that it also comes at a time when Olds, the granddaddy of automobile manufacturers, is being phased out of existence. I grew up with the make and I'll miss it. I suspect dad leaned toward Olds because it...

2001 Pontiac Aztek (327)

14-12-2000Autolove No comments

[gallery link="file" ids="1902,1903,1904,1905"] Overview: This week I had the opportunity to drive a very different Pontiac - the new Aztek. It's based on the Montana minivan. Some folks think it's ugly, others say it's futuristic. In short, they either love or hate what Pontiac calls a Sport Recreation Vehicle (SRV). It's a...

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier 2-door Z24 (326)

30-11-2000Autolove No comments

Overview: This week we're looking at the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 Coupe subcompact. And boy did I turn this car everyway but loose. I put it through tough paces for two weeks and over 2,000 miles. Long trips can be telling, and if you do drive long distances, you'll want to...

2001 GMC Sierra Turbo Diesel Crew Cab (325)

22-11-2000Autolove No comments

Overview: This week we're looking at the 2001 GMC Sierra Turbo Diesel Crew Cab. This bad boy is impressive with a 6.6-liter diesel engine that produces 300 horsepower and 520 foot pounds of torque at 1800 rpm. It's the Duramax 6600 turbo-diesel V8. I have been looking for a diesel for the...

2001 Cadillac Catera Sport (324)

15-11-2000Autolove No comments

Overview: This week we're looking at the 2001 Cadillac Catera Sport built in Ruesselsheim, Germany. I believe it was built for Europe and it should stay there. It just isn't a Cadillac by American standards. My design engineer friend Merkel commented that for a Cadillac it's a great Pontiac. Ditto, Merkel. But...

2000 Hummer 4-passenger Open Top (323)

09-11-2000Autolove No comments

Overview: Why would anyone want to own a Hummer? A. Because it's practical, B. Because it's economical, C. Because it's a diesel, D. None of the above. – Answer: D. None of the above. Is that your final answer? Well there is no final answer, because there are many reasons to...