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2007 Volkswagen GTI
Source: Wikimedia Commons The fifth generation GTI shared a platform with multiple VW/Audi models such as the Golf (Rabbit in North America), Jetta, Jetta Sportwagen and Audi A3. Introduced in mid-2006 as a 2007 model it earned rave reviews from … Continue reading
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Tagged 2007, automobile magazine, automobile of the year, gti, jetta, rabbit, sportwagen, volkswagen, vw, vw golf
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A Taste of Maranello
In LA for the weekend visiting family and friends. Had a direct flight from DC. The guy in the aisle seat in my row brought a phone book and read it the whole way. Weird. Saturday night I went for … Continue reading
Recurring Theme: Hot Hatches
Two upcoming new models getting prominent media attention are the Toyota FT-86 and Honda CR-Z. The Toyota is a front engine, rear wheel drive sports coupe to be built by Subaru. Production begins in late 2011. The CR-Z is a … Continue reading
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Tagged Acura Integra, CRX, Honda CRZ, Toyota Celica, Toyota FT86
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On the Hunt: Mini Cooper Convertible
Image source: Wikimedia My cousin moved to DC a few weeks ago, and I’m helping her look for a car. She wants a convertible. Her original list consisted of a VW Beetle and Mini Cooper convertible, and a budget of … Continue reading
Random Car Notes
Found this gem in a parking garage, a 1998 hardtop. It’s for sale too. Maybe in a few years I’ll be able to get my own. The Acura NSX has been one of my favorites since it came out way … Continue reading
2005 Acura RL 3.5: Luxury Car, Economy Price
Image source: Wikimedia When this model debuted as a 2005 model it had everything. The Acura flagship dropped the famed Legend name in favor of the RL moniker in the mid-1990s as part of Honda’s strategy to focus more attention … Continue reading
2005 Porsche Boxster: James Deanery At A Discount
Image source: Wikipedia The original Porsche 550 Spyder serves as the inspiration for the Boxster line. The 550, of course, was indelibly etched into pop culture when James Dean was killed in one while driving to a race in Salinas, California, … Continue reading