Category Archives: Comparisons

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Crunching Numbers: Should I buy a Honda Insight?

Rationalizing an odd choice.

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On Paper: Buick Verano vs Kia Optima LX

A brief paper comparison of two base-model cars aspiring for entry-luxury status.

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Cost Comparison, Two-Week Trip: Drive or Fly?

My not-so-inner accountant wants to see how the numbers play out.

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Got two grand? You can afford a luxury car.

Buick Roadmaster and Lincoln Town Car. Cheaper than chewing gum.

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Review and Comparison: 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL450 vs. 2011 Infiniti QX56

Mom needs an SUV. Okay, that’s a lie. She doesn’t “need” one nor do most who own them...

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Let’s Go Vanning — Full Sizers Compared

Decades ago, full sized vans were cool, or at least trendy among various subsets of the population: stoners, perverts, business owners, hippies, and recreational families.

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Reviewed and Compared: 2007 Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator

Perched on the throne of this massive three-ton urban tank, there’s a bit of guilty pleasure from dominating and brutalizing the earth below.

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Will a Costco or Sam’s Club membership save you money on gas?

Is it worth the cost of joining a discount warehouse just to save on fuel?

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Comparing Cars With “Smiles Per Gallon”

A completely arbitrary measurement to save fuel without being miserable.

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Quick Ride: 2001 Saab 9-3 Viggen Convertible

I had a brief lunch meet with a couple local Saab owners this afternoon and got the chance to take a ride in Scott's recently acquired 2001 9-3 Viggen convertible. Here's a review and comparison to the BMW 3-series and

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