Saturday, December 16, 2006

Used cars and new cars at carmax.com ? The way car buying should be. ? Car Reviews

Used cars and new cars at carmax.com ? The way car buying should be. ? Car Reviews: "Enthusiast drivers are lining up three deep for the Impreza WRX, with waiting lists at dealerships and fan websites set up even before the car was introduced. It's a phenomenon similar to, if not perhaps to the scale of, the original Mustang or the 240Z. Driving a preproduction model at a press long lead, we were photographed by the passenger of an Acura Integra GS-R. Certainly Subaru dealers have never experienced anything like this, so buyers may encounter dealer markups.

Subaru says the usual demographic analysis doesn't fit the WRX. Instead they're looking at psychographics, which means that if you want a car like this, you want this car, regardless of your age, gender or income level: If you have to ask why, you won't understand the answer. We see the WRX appealing to enthusiasts who aren't necessarily eager to impress the neighbors but do enjoy driving a very capable automobile. Certainly there's nothing like it on the market today. The line forms to the right, just behind me."


Subaru says the usual demographic analysis doesn't fit the WRX. Instead they're looking at psychographics, which means that if you want a car like this, you want this car, regardless of your age, gender or income level

Ahh, NOW I understand. I finally test drove the WRX and instantly decided to drop all sterotypes on who drives this car, forever! ;-)

Kate

Tuesday, December 12, 2006

2006 Subaru Legacy - Detailed Pricing and Specifications - MSN Autos

Subaru Legacy Spec.B


This is the car I have been waiting for! It's enough to make me sell my outback wagon early and become a sedan owner again!
2006 Subaru Legacy - Detailed Pricing and Specifications - MSN Autos: "Power is up to 175 horsepower, while at the same time fuel economy is improved and the Legacy is rated as a Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (PZEV). A special edition Legacy 2.5 GT spec.B is new for 2006, available exclusively in Titanium Silver Metallic with a Brick Red leather trimmed interior. The spec.B is recognizable by its aerodynamic side ground-effects moldings with chrome trim as well as unique 18-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels and 215/45 low profile performance tires. The 250-horsepower intercooled turbo Boxer engine is teamed exclusively with a 5-speed manual transmission. Only 500 spec.B Legacys will be sold in 2006."

1999-2002 Saab 9-3 Road Test

This review from Consumer Guide matches my experience test driving a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Hatchback:
1999-2002 Saab 9-3 Road Test: "
1999-2002 Saab 9-3: Road Test
Pros

Cons
Acceleration
Brake performance
Cargo room (except convertible)
Rear-seat room/comfort (convertible)

Turbo-engine performance
Rear visibility
Rear-seat entry/exit (except 4-dr)
Build quality (convertible)
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