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Honda Accord 2004: The Weekly Driver Review
The trunk was open when one friend walked by and the hood was popped open when two other friends meandered by. "If I took off my front wheel, OK maybe both wheels, I could get my bike in the trunk, no problem," one friend said. "That's a spacious trunk for a mid-sized car." My two other friends were more impressed with the powerful and efficiently designed engine.
James Raia
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How To Make Money With Used Cars!
One of the most important purchases consumers make is a car. The average consumer purchases another car every several years
C.L. Sparks
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Honda Civic 2004: The Weekly Driver Review
As Honda's entry level, subcompact vehicle, what's not to like about the Civic? As an ideal example of getting what you pay for, the 2004 Civic includes almost 40 style options - 2-door to 4-door to hatchback, gas to hybrid and 5-speed manual to automatic. For my weekly drive, I tested the 4-door EX sedan with a 127- horsepower, 1.7-liter, 16-valve, 4-cylinder engine. The appealing magnesium gray metallic exterior was complemented nicely with a mixed dark and lighter gray...
James Raia
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Honda Element 2004: The Weekly Driver Review
Considering the conservative, best-selling Accord, Honda stretched its manufacturing boundaries substantially with the Element. Since its debut in 2003, the vehicle has frequently been described with two succinct comments: "It's ugly" and "It's a box with four wheels." There's no disputing the Element has among the most conspicuous appearances on the road. But good looks (or lack of good looks) are subjective. More important, Honda doesn't make a car without a plan.
James Raia
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Volkswagen Touareg 2004, The Weekly Driver Review
It's named after a nomadic, hearty Saharan tribe with the unusual- sounding name, TOUR-egg. Literally translated, the word means "free folk." So what better way to test drive the Touareg -- the first SUV offered by Volkswagen -- than during an open-road, 400-mile round-trip journey to the famed Monterey Peninsula?
James Raia
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Powder Coating 101: How Does It Work?
Everybody is talking about the process of powder coating automotive parts. Powder coating has grown in popularity over the past few years for a number of reasons. How many of us see powder coating being used on shows like “American Chopper” or “Overhaulin’”? The general public knows from watching these shows that powder coating is out there. But what is powder coating and how exactly is it done? Anybody know?
Jason Helferich
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Do You Have A Flat Spot?...On One Of Your Tires
Read this little article if you ever feel your car shaking like all get-out!
Tommy Sessions
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Cadillac SRX 2004: The Weekly Driver Review
The naming of new cars must be a curious process. Animals are popular choices for various makes and models, and those selections often make sense. But in recent years it seems manufacturers have one only criteria -- the more obscure the name, the better. Volkswagen has its Touareg and Phaeton. Toyota has the Prius. Pontiac has the Vibe. Oldsmobile has the Alero. So when Cadillac introduced its first car-based SUV this year, couldn't it have taken the lead from...
James Raia
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Honda Odyssey 2004: The Weekly Driver Review
The Honda Odyssey and its minivan competitors - Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan and Toyota Sienna - are often touted as family vehicles. In television commercials, the Odyssey is showcased with a mother or father transporting the neighborhood youth soccer team to practice or with a family packing up for a summer camping trip. But what if a large family isn't part of the equation? Is a minivan still a prudent choice?
James Raia
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Hyundai XG350 2004: The Weekly Driver Review
Introduced in September 2000, the Hyundai XG350 is the first vehicle offered by the Korean manufacturer that approaches the $25,000 price range. In each of its four editions, new features have been added as the vehicle attempts to find a niche among its the high-selling competitors -- the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. My test vehicle for the week showcased the four-door XG350 at its best. While its primary competition is more popular for good reason, the top- ...
James Raia
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