Even considering the stupid little problems, the 350Z is a great buy. What was tested? 2008 Nissan 350Z Roadster Enthusiast ($35,630). Options: Carpeted floor mats ($95). Price as tested (including $625 destination charge): $36,350. It’s hard to believe the Nissan 350Z was introduced five years ago as a 2003 model, but it still looks fresh as ever. If only we ... Read More »
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2008 Toyota Land Cruiser Full-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
It’s the spiritual antithesis of the Prius, getting only 13 miles per gallon in town. Toyota Land Cruiser (2008) – enlarge What was tested? 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser ($63,200). Options: Upgrade package ($7,245), factory wheel locks ($89), cargo net ($79), carpet mats ($249). Price as tested (including $735 destination charge): $71,597 HOOVER, Alabama — Outside this car, it’s pandemonium. Vehicles ... Read More »
2008 BMW 535i Luxury Sedan
What was tested? 2008 BMW 535i ($49,400). Options: Sport package ($2,800), premium package ($2,100), smart key ($1,000), park distance control ($700), Logic 7 audio ($1,200), HD radio ($500), cold weather package ($750). Price as tested (including $775 destination charge): $59,225 Congress wants to lift America out of its economic funk by sending every taxpayer a big, fat check. Might I ... Read More »
2008 Acura RDX Compact Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle with Technology Package
Priced around $5,000 less than the BMW X3. Acura RDX (2008) – enlarge What Was Tested: 2008 Acura RDX with Technology Package ($36,695). Price as tested (including $670 destination charge): $37,365 When sport utility vehicles came onto the scene, they were anything but sporty. Yes, the word “sport” was part of the SUV moniker, but it referred to things the ... Read More »
2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Full-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
It’s an SUV even Greenpeace can love. Toyota Highlander Hybrid (2008) – enlarge What was tested? 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited ($39,950). Options: Navigation system/audio upgrade ($2,655), floor mats ($299), remote security system ($275). Price as tested (including $735 delivery fee): $43,914. GATLINBURG, Tenn. — I took my family for a quick trip to the Great Smoky Mountains, and I ... Read More »
2008 Suzuki XL7 Premium Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
It’s a bargain for its size — a big SUV without a big price tag. What was tested? 2008 Suzuki XL7 Premium ($23,249). Price as tested: $23,249 There are plenty of things I like about this vehicle, the Suzuki XL7. It has a refined drivetrain, lots of space inside and great safety ratings. But there’s one reason I wouldn’t buy ... Read More »
2008 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ Mid-Size Sedan
It’s a world-class car that can finally beat, and in some ways top, the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. Chevrolet MALIBU (2008) – enlarge What was tested? 2008 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ ($27,445). Options: Special paint ($295), rear power package ($250), power sunroof ($800). Price as tested (including $650 destination charge): $29,440 I hate to sound ungrateful. But after you’ve driven ... Read More »
2008 Nissan Sentra SE-R Compact Sedan
It’s not as exciting as some of its competitors, especially the razor-sharp Honda Civic Si. Nissan Sentra SER (2008) – enlarge What was tested? 2008 Nissan Sentra SE-R ($19,680). Options: XM Satellite Radio ($150), splash guards ($140), stereo upgrade ($750), moonroof package ($750), floor mats ($165), intelligent key ($250). Price as tested (including $625 destination charge): $22,510 The first time ... Read More »
2008 Buick Enclave CXL AWD Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
The Enclave actually looks dramatically different — and I think better — than its GMC and Saturn siblings. What was tested? 2008 Buick Enclave CXL AWD ($37,040). Options: DVD entertainment package ($4,320), dual skyscape sunroof ($1,300), luxury package ($975). Price as tested (including $735 destination charge): $44,370 Poor Buick. More than any of the other General Motors brands, it doesn’t ... Read More »
2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP Compact Sport Utility Vehicle
That zero-to-60 time may seem like an eternity for a sports car, but for a big, SUV-like vehicle it’s actually quite impressive. Pontiac Torrent GXP (2008) – enlarge What Was Tested: 2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP ($29,995). Price as tested: $29,995 Pontiac has spent decades telling us its cars are about excitement. That makes sense when you think about all the ... Read More »
