The 2004 Saab 9-3 Convertible is a great open top car. The car competes well against other entry-level, premium convertibles like the Audi A 4 and BMW 3 Series. Read More »
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2004 Nissan 350Z Roadster Near Luxury Convertible
Nissan's convertible version of the 350Z is pure mechanical fun -- fun to look at, fun to listen to, and definitely fun to drive -- just like the 350Z coupe. But the thrill of driving the Z is made more intense when you unlatch the cloth top, press a button on the dash, and watch the top fold away origami-style to let the sun pour in. Read More »
2004 BMW 5 Series Mid-Size Luxury Sports Sedan
One of the toughest career challenges faced by automotive designers and engineers is the redesign of an industry-leading product. Not only do they have the pressure of evolving the technology, but they must make the design such that it appeals to both car buyers new to the brand, and those already loyal to it. It has to be better than its predecessor while still adhering to the brand legacy. It is a tall order. BMW's staff was faced with just this dilemma with the re-creation of 5 series sedan. Read More »
2004 Ford Freestar Minivan
The roads outside of Traverse City are wonderful for test drives. The countryside is magnificent, green, and uniquely spectacular for early fall drives when the days are still hot, and long, but not humid. To locals, I suppose, that forewarns of snow and winter weather. But for us it provided several, carefree days to focus on the new Ford Freestar. Read More »
2004 Suzuki Verona Mid-Size Economy Sedan
The 2004 Suzuki Verona represents some vehicle firsts for Japanese automaker Suzuki. The Verona is Suzuki's first entry into the highly-competitive, mid-size, economy sedan market. It is the first sedan they have offered with a 6-cylinder engine as a standard feature. It is also the company's first product manufactured outside of Japan, as it will be assembled in Korea at a General Motors Daewoo Automotive Technology (GMDAT) plant. Read More »
2003 Saturn Vue Compact Sport Utility Vehicle
You know, whenever you drive a certain vehicle, sometimes when it's brand new and sometimes when it's an older vehicle, it seems everywhere you look, you'll see that vehicle. Read More »
2004 Acura 3.5 RL Full-Size Luxury Sedan
When it comes to refinement, precision, and balance, Acura's 3.5RL is so close to perfection it's hard to imagine any better car. Read More »
2003 Porsche Cayenne
Scene One: We're racking up triple-digit speeds in the latest vehicle from Porsche of Germany while running lickety-split on the 2.3-mile curlicue track tucked into rolling hills at the Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Ala. Read More »
2004 Nissan Maxima Mid-Size Near Luxury Sedan
It's bigger now in all dimensions with a forceful V6 aboard pumping top-of-class power and two trim designations skewed toward either a sporty mode for gearbox and suspension or a comfort mode with deluxe content for downright elegant motoring. Read More »
2003 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet Compact Convertible
The original Volkswagen Beetle was first commissioned by Adolf Hitler and designed by Ferdinand Porsche in 1934. The Beetle was developed as the “Peoples Car”; a car for the masses, who would ultimately be on the move in the new Germany. Read More »
