Monday, May 29, 2006

For The Car Lover

So you’re stumped, huh? Well, here are a couple of ideas that you can purchase and give as gifts to those car lovers you know.

Access roll top tonneau, air horns, aluminum grills, backseat organizers, battery saver, bedrug, car care products, CD visor organizer, front end hitch, garage accessories, grille guards, Hella lights, hitch basket carrier, leather cleaners, neon license plate frame, neon wires, mud flaps, pet barriers, pilot driving and fog lights, power inverters, racing pedals, roll bars, running boards, seat covers, service manuals, splash guards, soft top replacements, tie downs, towing mirrors, and wheel flares.
These may be something very ordinary but any car lover would surely love to get these items for they would not have to spend any more of their money on these items.

Friday, May 26, 2006

Take the Acura TL for a Ride

I’ve got a riddle. A new body. New aerodynamic features. It has got a 0.29 drag coefficient. What is it?

Yup. It is the Acura TL version for 2004. And yes, this is for the younger generations. You know why? Because it performs and it just shows a beautiful and wonderful type of appearance. Something that a person from the younger years would like to show off to his peers. And yes, to get the younger buyers’ attention, the Acura TL has got high technology gadgets and gizmos! And yes, these high tech thingies are very functional.
* Bluetooth access
* Hands free use of cellular phones and mobile phones
* A voice activated system
* A touch screen navigation system
* 3D solar sensing system
* a GPS navigation unit
* a functioning climate control system

And what more would a teenager want than a car that not only performs and is high tech? Well, this car offers something more! The Acura TL has got entertainment as part of the whole package.
* ELS DVD audio system
* DVD audio
* 5.1 digital stereo with six channels
* stereo surround
* eight speakers
* a stereo with XM satellite radio access

Speeding Up With the Mazda3

Two years ago, Mazda has been busy with its launch of the Mazda Mazda3. And yes, every effort they did was worth it. The result was a total vehicle that would make heads turn. No doubt about it. And if you’re asking if this would be just a new line of models, perhaps it could be. However, the company had to halt the Mazda Protégé series to make room for the Mazda3.

Upon its introduction, what does the Mazda3 boast of? Well, here are some:
* It looks high class and sophisticated.
* If you think Europe means sophistication and grace, then that is also what the Mazda3 has.
* It has been made available in a couple of options with regards to its body style. You can have it as a four door vehicle. Or you can also choose to purchase it as a hatchback with five doors.
* You want space? This vehicle has it. Graciously.
* It also has fat fender flares, an Alfa 147-esque rear, and a Mazda front end. What is the Mazda front end? Look at what a Mazda looks like from the front.
* Yes, it is dynamic, and delivers superbly.
* Elegant. Comfortable. Safe.
* Options include LED tail lights, a electroluminiscent backlit blue and red display, stereo, aero enhancements, a new grille, 17 inch wheels, and package upgrades like the Sports Appearance package.
* Available power sources? There’s the 2.0 liter engine that can produce some 148 units of horsepower. Also is the 2.3 liter engine with four cylinders that can produce 150 units of horsepower. The latter is used in the Mazda6!
* To assist performance is a five speed manual transmission system or a four speed automatic transmission system. The Mazda3 also gets help from a 11.8 inch front brake and a 11 inch rear disc brake.

Top 10 SUVs For Yahoo!

1. 2006 Hummer H3 SUV
* MSRP $28,935 - $28,935
* Invoice $26,620 - $26,620


2. 2006 BMW X5
* MSRP $42,500 - $71,100
* Invoice $38,855 - $64,880


3. 2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
* MSRP $39,750 - $48,500
* Invoice $36,968 - $45,105


4. 2006 Toyota 4Runner
* MSRP $27,635 - $38,385
* Invoice $24,677 - $34,275


5. 2006 Scion xB
* MSRP $14,030 - $14,030
* Invoice $13,328 - $13,328


6. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
* MSRP $27,415 - $42,680
* Invoice $25,179 - $38,800


7. 2006 Honda CR-V
* MSRP $20,395 - $25,450
* Invoice $18,847 - $23,510


8. 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
* MSRP $33,030 - $39,290
* Invoice $29,561 - $35,198


9. 2006 Volvo XC90
* MSRP $36,075 - $46,400
* Invoice $33,954 - $43,651


10. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
* MSRP $56,085 - $69,085
* Invoice $51,037 - $62,867

Wednesday, May 24, 2006

2007 Toyota Camry

MSRP: $16,715 - $18,270

What are the 2007 Toyota Camry’s standard features?

5-Speed Manual Transmission With Overdrive, Power Rack and Pinion Variable Assisted Steering, Tilt Steering Column, Telescopic Steering Column, Independent MacPherson Strut Front Suspension With Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers, Independent Dual Link Rear Suspension With Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers, 24.2-mm Front Stabilizer Bar, Portable Media Player Audio Pre-Wiring, 12-Volt Battery, 2 Front Power Outlets, Braking & Traction, 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes, Front Power 296-mm Ventilated Disc and Rear Power 281-mm Solid Disc Brakes, Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags, Front Seatbelt Height Adjusters, Rear 3-Point Center Seatbelt, Front and Rear Automatic Locking Retractors, Driver Knee Airbag, Driver Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment, Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags, Passenger Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment, Front and Rear Crumple Zones, Front and Rear Outboard 3-Point Seatbelts, Front Pretensioners With Force Limiters, Side Guard Door Beams, Trunk Anti-Trap Device, Child Safety Door Locks Located On Rear Doors, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Lockout, Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Engine Immobilizer, Remote Controls & Remote Releases, Panic Alarm, Rear 60/40 Folding Bench Seat With Manually Adjustable Headrests and Fold-Down Armrest, Cloth Seats, Front Dual Reclining Bucket Seats With Driver Side Manually Adjusts 6-Ways Total, Passenger Side Manually Adjusts 4-Ways Total, Driver Adjustable Seat Height and Adjustable Headrests, Lockable Glovebox, Covered Lower Console Storage Located On Floor, 2 Front and 2 Rear; 4 Cupholders Total, Front Door Mounted Storage, Tire Pressure Monitor, Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Audio, Digital Clock, Cruise Control, Warning Lights Include Door Ajar and Electrical System, Maintenance Interval Indicator, Tachometer, Exterior Lighting, Daytime Running Lights, Halogen Headlights, AM/FM Radio With 160-Watts and 6 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player, Radio Antenna, Heating, Interior Air Filter, Manual Air Conditioning, Cloth Located On Doors, Carpet Located In Passenger Cabin and Trunk, Compact Spare Tire, Steel Wheels, 16-In. X 6.5-In., SBRP215/60R16 94V, All-Season Tires, Power Window Lockout/Override, Dual Color-Keyed Power Adjustable Exterior Rearview Mirrors, Power Windows With Driver Side One-Touch Down, Rear Window Defroster, Dual Sunvisors, Intermittent Windshield Wipers, Front and Rear Color-Keyed Bumpers, Front Air Dam, Metallic Paint (If Selected)

Tuesday, May 23, 2006

Soon: New Cars

h2007 Audi TT
On Sale: Spring 2007
Expected Pricing: $35,000



2007 Ford Edge
On Sale: Fall 2006
Expected Pricing: $22,000-$28,000


2007 Ford Shelby GT500
On Sale: Summer 2006
Expected Pricing: $42,000-$46,000


2007 Jeep Wrangler
On Sale: Fall 2006
Expected Pricing: $18,000 - $28,000


2007 Jeep Compass
On Sale: Fall 2006
Expected Pricing: $16,000-$19,000


2007 Jeep Patriot
On Sale: Late fall 2006
Expected Pricing: $19,000-$23,000


2007 Nissan Versa
On Sale: Summer 2006
Expected Pricing: $12,000-$15,000


2007 Saturn Sky
On Sale: Early 2006
Expected Pricing: Starting below $25,000


2007 Toyota Tundra
On Sale: January 2007
Expected Pricing: $17,000 to $37,000


2008 Dodge Challenger
On Sale: Early 2008?
Expected Pricing: $25,000-$35,000


2009 Chevrolet Camaro
On Sale: Winter 2008/2009
Expected Pricing: Comparable to Ford Mustang

Soon: New Cars

h2007 Audi TT
On Sale: Spring 2007
Expected Pricing: $35,000



2007 Ford Edge
On Sale: Fall 2006
Expected Pricing: $22,000-$28,000


2007 Ford Shelby GT500
On Sale: Summer 2006
Expected Pricing: $42,000-$46,000


2007 Jeep Wrangler
On Sale: Fall 2006
Expected Pricing: $18,000 - $28,000


2007 Jeep Compass
On Sale: Fall 2006
Expected Pricing: $16,000-$19,000


2007 Jeep Patriot
On Sale: Late fall 2006
Expected Pricing: $19,000-$23,000


2007 Nissan Versa
On Sale: Summer 2006
Expected Pricing: $12,000-$15,000


2007 Saturn Sky
On Sale: Early 2006
Expected Pricing: Starting below $25,000


2007 Toyota Tundra
On Sale: January 2007
Expected Pricing: $17,000 to $37,000


2008 Dodge Challenger
On Sale: Early 2008?
Expected Pricing: $25,000-$35,000


2009 Chevrolet Camaro
On Sale: Winter 2008/2009
Expected Pricing: Comparable to Ford Mustang

Monday, May 22, 2006

Meet The Nissan Armada

Let us take a look at the Nissan Armada.

Before, this vehicle was known and called as the Pathfinder Armada. Since its production, this vehicle has been crafted and manufactured as a full size sport utility vehicle (SUV). It has been built on the F-Alpha platform of Nissan, thus making it a relative of the Infiniti QX56, Nissan Titan, Nissan Frontier, Nissan Xterra, and Nissan Pathfinder.

What gives the Armada power?
What we are talking about here is a 5.6 liter VK56DE V8 engine that produces 305 units of horsepower. Along with it, the engine works well with a five speed automatic transmission system that gives it a further boost in performance and handling. Owners of Nissan Armadas have been given the chance of choosing between either a rear wheel drive system or a four wheel drive system.

The Nissan Armada has been in production since 2004. It has been crafted and sold in one body style only which is the SUV that holds four doors.

In the automobile market, this vehicle has been known as a competitor for the Ford Expedition, the Chevrolet Tahoe, the Toyota Sequioa, and the Chevrolet Suburban.

Thursday, May 18, 2006

Don’t Steal A Car When Drunk

A Polish woman was arrested. She was driving drunk. She was driving a stolen car. She also driving on the wrong side of the road. And yes, she was driving without a license.

Helmuth Klinger, the police spokesperson, had some reactions, “I don’t think I’ve ever encountered such an accumulation of traffic offenses. The normal combination would be to drink and then drive against the traffic, but people who steal a car tend to be a bit more discreet as rule.”

Can’t Pay For Gas? Leave Your Friend.

That’s what a 20-year-old woman in Germany did. She left her friend to serve as deposit at a gas station. She did not have enough cash to pay for the fuel when she refueled her vehicle in Germany’s southern town of Muenchberg.

According to the police’s spokesperson, “She didn’t have enough money to pay the bill, so her friend stayed behind as a human deposit while she went to withdraw cash. Unfortunately, the woman did not return.”

Too bad for the “deposit”.

Wednesday, May 17, 2006

Edmunds.com’s Most Wanted Vehicles (2006)

Most Significant Vehicle of The Year:

Pontiac Solstice






Sedans
Under $15,000: Mazda 3
Under $25,000: Dodge Charger
Under $35,000: BMW 3 Series
Under $45,000: BMW 5 Series
Over $45,000: Audi A8





Wagons
Under $15,000: Scion xB
Under $25,000: Dodge Magnum
Under $35,000: Audi A4 Avant
Over $35,000: Mercedes Benz E-Class





Coupes
Under $15,000: Honda Civic
Under $25,000: Ford Mustang
Under $35,000: BMW 3 Series
Under $45,000: Chevrolette Corvette
Over $45,000: BMW 6 Series



Convertibles
Under $25,000: Ford Mustang
Under $35,000: BMW Z4
Under $45,000: Lotus Elise
Over $45,000: Mercedes Benz SL-Class




Trucks
Compact Truck: Toyota Tacoma
Large Truck: Nissan Titan





SUVs
Under $25,000: Nissan Xterra
Under $35,000: Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer
Under $45,000: BMW X5
Over $45,000: Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX 470



Vans
Minivan: Honda Odyssey








Exotics
Exotics: Bentley GT Coupe and Bentley Flying Spur Sedan






You can find more information about these vehicles and the whole Edmunds.com report from this site.

Cool Down With AC Compressors

If your car’s air conditioning unit seems not to be spewing out the right amount or the right temperature of cool air, then something could be wrong with your AC compressor. What is the AC compressor, you may ask?
* it is a part of the air conditioning unit
* it serves as the heart of the air conditioning whole system
* it serves as a pumping component of the liquid refrigerant (just like the heart pumps blood for our body)

The AC compressor is the most important part of the whole air conditioning sytem of your vehicle. In fact this is damaged, the whole system would not work. The compressor could be easily damaged if we do not take good care of it. Some instances include:
* low coolant levels
* low lubricant levels
* improper use of lubricants

Tuesday, May 16, 2006

Make Your Car Breathe Okay

You can help out your car perform well by making it breath well. And valve covers could help out. A lot. It acts as a covering or as a protection of the valve train. You see, the valve train actually is a mechanism in your machine that opens or closes a set of valves and it allows the engine to breathe. And while functioning, this valve train actually disperses oil. So to avoid any leaks, the valve cover does that function.

A valve cover in your car should not be tightened too much for it could damage the valve train. On the other hand, it should not be kept loose for there could be leaks. You can adjust your car’s valve covers for it is only fastened to the head .

If there is a damaged valve cover, replace it immediately. So you know, a damaged valve cover rocks when you put it on a flat surface. If it stays firm and flat, then, you can still make use of it.

These covers are made from various material. There are some that come in plastic, or in metal. Others have been made from composite materials. In fact, they can also be customized as per your preference. Some could have logos, flames, or other designs. These designs are engraved on the surface of the valve cover.