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2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI - Four Seasons Fleet Update - January 2009
Just before fuel prices dropped precipitously late last year, we took delivery of our first diesel-powered Four Seasons car in ages, a stick-shift 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, EPA rated at an impressive 30 mpg in the city, 41 mpg on the highway, and 34 mpg combined. more |
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2009 Jaguar XF Supercharged - Four Seasons Fleet Update - January 2009
It's now been five months since the newest member of the Jaguar family, the XF sedan, joined our Four Seasons fleet. In those short five months, we've often felt that the XF is the automotive equivalent of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. more |
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2009 BMW 335d
If you're a diehard fan of diesel engines and the 3-series, the 2009 BMW 335d may be just what you're looking for. more |
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2009 Subaru Tribeca Limited
We received both snow and the 2009 Subaru Tribeca Limited last week. Fortunately, the crossover proved more than adept at handling Michigan's wintry weather. more |
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2009 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4.0
Is a newly retuned suspension enough for us to swoon over the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4.0? more |
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2009 Nissan Altima Coupe
In spite of its swoopy looks, the 2009 Nissan Altima Coupe isn't the stripped-down G37 the exterior promises. more |
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2009 Mercedes Benz ML550 4Matic
The ML no longer makes sense to me. I drove the GLK this summer and I'd quickly recommend the smaller ute to those who don't need three rows of seating, and the GL (with a diesel) makes a lot of sense if you're hauling more people or a trailer. So where does t more |
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2009 Ford Expedition EXP Limited EL 4x4
Other than the fact that I don't own a trailer to tow behind this big Ford, I used the Expedition to its full extent this past weekend. I loaded up two car seats and three adults for runs to Trader Joe's, Ikea, Target, and Whole Foods. I never ran out of space more |
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2009 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG
The 2009 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG offers stupefying levels of performance and luxury, but is it worth the extra $42,000 over the price of an S550? more |
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2009 Ford Escape XLS FWD
This stripped-down Ford Escape is so far from the average Escape/Mariner/Tribute you see on the roads, it's almost funny. I'd love to know what the take rate for this manual transmission is. The shifts aren't particularly rewarding, since the throws are pretty more |
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2009 Pontiac Vibe GT
The Vibe (a Toyota/General Motors joint venture) is an extremely important vehicle: it's a versatile, useful, small wagon from the two top automakers in the universe. more |
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2009 Mercedes Benz CL550 4Matic
The CL550's sumptuous saddle-on-black leather-trimmed cabin wowed every passenger who crawled inside. more |
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2009 Suzuki XL7 AWD
As a package, it isn't anything stellar, but it's perfectly acceptable for those who just need to commute and haul a family around. more |
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2009 Ford Mustang GT Coupe
It's not nearly as athletic as some of the more modern rear-wheel-drive coupes we've driven recently, but then again, the Mustang is much easier to drive. more |
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2009 Dodge Charger SRT8
All in all, the extraverted Charger SRT8 remains a bright spot in Dodge's lineup. more |
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