Comments on: Car Talk: What I’ve Driven So Far http://ziamunshi.com/2005/09/car-talk-what-ive-driven-so-far/ Scratchings and Jotlings on Books, Houses, Pets, Art, the Exigencies of Daily Existence, and Other Ephemera Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:39:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Amazing Autos Guide http://ziamunshi.com/2005/09/car-talk-what-ive-driven-so-far/#comment-15850 Amazing Autos Guide Wed, 22 Aug 2007 23:02:37 +0000 http://ziamunshi.com/?p=618#comment-15850 <strong>Amazing Autos Guide...</strong> I couldn't understand some parts of this article, but it sounds interesting... Amazing Autos Guide…

I couldn’t understand some parts of this article, but it sounds interesting…

]]> By: Bill http://ziamunshi.com/2005/09/car-talk-what-ive-driven-so-far/#comment-66 Bill Mon, 03 Oct 2005 18:09:11 +0000 http://ziamunshi.com/?p=618#comment-66 Also, a new RAV4 is coming out: http://www.autoweek.com/files/specials/2005_frankfurt/rav4/pages/01.htm Also, a new RAV4 is coming out:
http://www.autoweek.com/files/specials/2005_frankfurt/rav4/pages/01.htm

]]> By: Bill http://ziamunshi.com/2005/09/car-talk-what-ive-driven-so-far/#comment-64 Bill Tue, 27 Sep 2005 17:55:57 +0000 http://ziamunshi.com/?p=618#comment-64 I know the current Volvo's are reaching into the Ford parts-bin a bit. The XC-90, for instance, now uses a V-8 straight from Ford. It does work a bit both ways. The new European version of the Ford Focus is a re-skinned S40. We don't get that here, however... Couple more FJ links: http://www.edmunds.com/future/2006/toyota/fj/100511163/preview.html?tid=edmunds.h..insideline.promo.4.* http://autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=101782 I know the current Volvo’s are reaching into the Ford parts-bin a bit. The XC-90, for instance, now uses a V-8 straight from Ford. It does work a bit both ways. The new European version of the Ford Focus is a re-skinned S40. We don’t get that here, however…

Couple more FJ links:
http://www.edmunds.com/future/2006/toyota/fj/100511163/preview.html?tid=edmunds.h..insideline.promo.4.*
http://autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=101782

]]> By: Zia http://ziamunshi.com/2005/09/car-talk-what-ive-driven-so-far/#comment-63 Zia Tue, 27 Sep 2005 14:40:59 +0000 http://ziamunshi.com/?p=618#comment-63 Oh, yeah and the FJ cruiser looks pretty nifty too. Thanks for the link! Oh, yeah and the FJ cruiser looks pretty nifty too. Thanks for the link!

]]> By: Zia http://ziamunshi.com/2005/09/car-talk-what-ive-driven-so-far/#comment-62 Zia Tue, 27 Sep 2005 14:40:27 +0000 http://ziamunshi.com/?p=618#comment-62 The Element's lack of ground clearance seems like it would be a major problem if you go offroad at all. Yeah, I know Volvo's owned by Ford ... do you think that makes a difference? The Element’s lack of ground clearance seems like it would be a major problem if you go offroad at all. Yeah, I know Volvo’s owned by Ford … do you think that makes a difference?

]]> By: Bill http://ziamunshi.com/2005/09/car-talk-what-ive-driven-so-far/#comment-61 Bill Mon, 26 Sep 2005 23:23:04 +0000 http://ziamunshi.com/?p=618#comment-61 I'm in car look mode too. But, it will be on my return from Turkey (if I ever get to Turkey). I like the new Outbacks. It truly is the perfect fit for my lifestyle. However, I've had three Subbies and it's time for a change. The Element appeals to the Engineer in me, but the small four cylinder and lack of ground clearance does not appeal to the man in me. Toyota has a fun SUV coming out in spring; the FJ Cruiser: http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/future/fj_cruiser/index.html But what I am really looking at is a Hummer. No, not the super-massive sized H1 or the massive sized H2. The smaller than and X-Terra H3. And it gets better gas mileage than an X-Terra. And, it doesn't have tunnels around the gages. I haven't driven one yet, but I think it's a winner. As for Volvo, they are owned by Ford now... You might want to look for a used 850. --Bill I’m in car look mode too. But, it will be on my return from Turkey (if I ever get to Turkey). I like the new Outbacks. It truly is the perfect fit for my lifestyle. However, I’ve had three Subbies and it’s time for a change. The Element appeals to the Engineer in me, but the small four cylinder and lack of ground clearance does not appeal to the man in me.

Toyota has a fun SUV coming out in spring; the FJ Cruiser: http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/future/fj_cruiser/index.html

But what I am really looking at is a Hummer. No, not the super-massive sized H1 or the massive sized H2. The smaller than and X-Terra H3. And it gets better gas mileage than an X-Terra. And, it doesn’t have tunnels around the gages. I haven’t driven one yet, but I think it’s a winner.

As for Volvo, they are owned by Ford now… You might want to look for a used 850.

–Bill

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