Category Archives: General

Can a used luxury car really make you look rich?

No. Well, maybe for few weeks (in your mind). They’ll actually make you more poor. And here’s why: 2001 BMW 740iL, low miles, only $11,000! Wow, tempting  isn’t it? How could that be? You might wonder “didn’t that thing cost like $80,000 back then?” Yes, the keyword is “back then”. Would you drive a 10-year [...]
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Are used luxury cars worth it?

There once was a time when the extra premium you pay for a luxury car actually got you a better car, a superior build quality, reliability and durability. However, the meaning of luxury has changed over the years. It now merely means “Hey, look at me, my car is expensive!” And the car makers have [...]
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Top 10 cars a murderer should drive

These are some of the cars that no one cares about, remembers, or even know they have existed. They’re not all that ugly nor pretty. These cars provoke absolutely no emotions of any kind. No one will be able to tell the year or the model. These cars are perfect choice if you’re a murderer [...]
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Fugly Cars 1990 – 2010

Here are some of the ugliest cars made during the last 20 years or so:
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What you should be driving in 2010

2010 Top 5 Cars that says “you know what’s up”: Ford Fiesta – beautifully styled, hip and frugal Buick Regal – one of GM’s first rebound cars, European origin is a plus Hyundai Genesis – a big bang for the buck, relatively handsome Ford Fusion – smart, no-nonsense mid-size Aston Martin Rapide – coolest 4-door [...]
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These cars are smarter than you

How many more of these dumb-ass drivers faking their Toyota Prius incident do we need to see before people realize that these cars are smarter than them? The bogus Hollywood action might have worked in the 70s but modern cars are too smart for that kind of bullshit. The Prius can record what the driver [...]
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Cheap Circus: US vs. Toyota

In the beginning I thought it was about time the corner cutting at Toyota rightfully revealed itself. It was interesting to see how things panned out. But then again, this sort of thing is nothing new. Recalls and corporate fiascoes happen all the time. So this Toyota thing is getting old and stale not to [...]
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Chicago Auto Show Impressions

Some say the money and effort a car maker spends on auto show promo materials, brochures, and etc. are a good indication of how they are doing financially at the moment. Which is very true because marketing and promotion is the last thing you want to skimp as a car maker. Having said that, Toyota, [...]
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Japanese cash for clunkers

American auto makers are outraged by Japan’s cash-for-clunkers program which excludes import vehicles. They claim the program is unfair and discriminating and that U.S. government must do something about it so that U.S. vehicles can benefit from the program. Import cars in Japan account for less than 4% of the annual auto sales. Honestly, it’s [...]
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