2008 Porsche Boxster Review

2008 Porsche Boxster Review

Although often eclipsed by the larger Porsche 911, the two-seater Boxster holds a special appeal with its honed handling, willing and efficient six-cylinder engine, top-down capability, and palatable price relative to other Porsches.

Why do Mitsubishi cool cars but allot of people don’t seem o make it high miles?

Jay guy asked: Why do Mitsubishi cool cars but allot of people don’t seem o make it high miles?

Cool cars?

am i the one you love to blame? asked: what are some awesome cars, that look cool and are cool.
um… doesn’t matter the price.

Muscle Cars?

???? asked: I am going to build a house, and in my garage, I am going to build muscle and race cars. I want a hydraulic lift(car lift), like the ones auto mechanics use. Does anyone know how much they cost. How long they last, how much they can lift,and if there is a lot [...]

Is the Toyota Celica considered a sports car by insurance companies?

matrix8991 asked: I am a new driver and i have been looking around at cars. My car of preferance would be the Toyota Celica however im not sure if it can be insured to 17 year old because of the sports car label. I have looked at sites such as geico and all [...]

sports car?

ssx asked: looking to buy a good sports car with alot of horsepower for my son, i need suggestions i was thinking a 98-02 mustang? would that be a good choice or ar 1988-92 camaro? no fart pipes.

How is the quality of luxury American cars?

Dart L asked: American-manufactured cars (like those by the BIG THREE) are often deemed incompetent when compared to Japanese and German cars. But how are the quality of the luxury American cars, which, because of their high price, should be of very high quality as well. How are the American luxury cars’ quality compared to [...]

luxury cars?

Grand theft pants asked: what american luxury cars do you know of? please list them… not american sports cars just american luxury cars.

Approximately how much would Comprehensive car insurance be for these luxury cars?

Daniel asked: Im currently doing an assignment where I have to compare running costs of three different cars. I can’t get an online quote for comprehensive insurance for these three luxury cars:
Let’s say the driver is a 30 year old with a perfect history/driving record.
BMW 740i (Price: $183,000)
Audio RS4 (Price: $187,500)
Mercedes CLK-63 AMG (Price: [...]

What are the best reliable luxury cars for a college student?

skykiss asked: My mom says she would get any car that I want and I want a luxury car, but I am a college student so I want one that would be reliable. Also I would have to drive about 20 mins. to school everyday because I am living off campus. Which luxury [...]

What rare ultra luxury cars do you know?

KnowItAll asked: I was doing research about ultra luxury cars like ferrari and I came up with two cars that I have never heard of this are the: Cizeta and the Vector. Do you know any other rare car that costs more than
$200,000 USD?

What are some Hot looking cars below 4k?

Pearl asked: I am looking for a cheap Good looking car but i dont know which ones look good. I liked the Celica! Which other cars are Hot and reliable?
*ps: I would prefer a Japanese car!

Hot cars?

Kayy asked: Can anyone name some hot cars that are a 4 seater and are under 30,000.
And not a Mitsubishi eclipse because i checked that one out already.
Thanks!
doesnt matter if its new or not

What temperature do dogs die at in hot cars ?

Deattie asked: They keep saying dogs die in hot cars, but at what temperature ?

Who besides me thinks that these parents who leave their children in hot cars should be prosecuted?

tigerlily23 asked: How does someone forget their child? I don’t care how busy they are. It is careless. Not to mention that the woman in the most recent case is an assistant principal. She is not only in charge of her children but in charge of countless others. This woman has no place in [...]

How should I package over 50 Hot Wheels cars for a gift for a 4 year old boy’s Christmas gift?

Heather asked: My boyfriend has a plastic bag full of at least 50 Hot Wheels cars that we want to give his 4 year old son along with a fold up race track, but I’m not sure how to package them. I obviously don’t want to give them to him in a Walmart plastic bag, [...]

Do you know where I can find a search-able list of all the hot wheels or match box cars?

♥♥I L☺ve Penguins!♥♥ asked: I just suddenly got an intrest in cars, and I really want to know which cars hot wheels or match box has. So I can get the cars I really like. so I can stare at them lolThanx for your help!

I have hot wheel cars yellow painted screws on bottom look like paint chipping off is this lead paint?

rswhirls asked: I have had to return diego in the past and it was similar looking on the bottom where the screws are.It was lead paint. Did they ever recall any hot wheels?The paint was orange on diego though.The screws on the hot wheels cars are not both on bottom just one and the other [...]

What happens, biological when children are left in hot cars?

Oyaya asked: I heard that biologically, children left in hot cars literally cook from the inside out. Does anyone know the actual biological process?
I’m curious to know, if this process was put out to the public if it would make a difference in the number of children left behind?
I heard that many children left [...]

What should happen to parents who leave their children in hot cars to die?

triplite41 asked: I just saw on the news where yet another mother left her 7 month old in a hot car while she was shopping, she claimed to have forgotten about the baby. Should these people be prosecuted to send a message?

How do 19-20 year olds buy sports cars?

cloudofwater asked: How do 19-20 year olds buy these sports cars for around $30,000 to $50,000 like what are they doing to get that kind of money?

Child deaths from hot cars?

nuniestar asked: How many people think that parents that “accidently” leave their child to die in a hot car for hours should be sent to prison!!?? It boils my blood to hear that people are being let go because their excuse for their child dying of hypothermia in a hot car was simply “I forgot [...]

What are some Hot looking cars below 4k?

Pearl asked: I am looking for a cheap Good looking car but i dont know which ones look good. I liked the Celica! Which other cars are Hot and reliable?
*ps: I would prefer a Japanese car!

What are other sports cars/coupes that are along the lines of a mustang?

i messed up asked: Maybe i can clarify better here: I would like something that looks very nice (I love the way coupes look and most sports cars are coupes so..). I love the way the 99-04 mustangs look so right now thats my leader. Alot of my friends have camaros which are cheap but [...]

Can someone tell me how much these Hot Wheels Cars are worth?

Sam C asked: 1968 orange custom cougar with brown interior 6/10 condition
1967 gold deora w/o surf boards blue window 8/10
1969 Shelby Turbine Aqua w/ blue window 7/10

Will a glass bottle full of tequila explode in a hot car?

vanessa asked: If I keep a bottle of tequila in my car, won’t it explode? It’s awfully hot in there..

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Spy Shots: New Grand Bentley pics smuggled out of Crewe factory

Spy Shots: New Grand Bentley pics smuggled out of Crewe factory

Filed under: Spy Photos , Sedans/Saloons , Bentley Bentleys may be as large and luxurious as yachts, but that doesn’t mean the premium automaker’s factory in Crewe is without leaks. Although Bentley is keen on metering out glimpses at a snail’s pace , British auto mag CAR managed to get a hold of a batch of photos of the highly anticipated new “Grand Bentley”. Under development with the code-name Project Kimberley, the new Bentley is slated to replace the aging Arnage sedan at the top of the company’s line-up and do battle with the Rolls-Royce Phantom. With technological input from its sister companies under the Volkswagen auto umbrella, the as-yet unnamed Grand Bentley promises to take a big step forward from the Arnage, which still carries its mechanicals and platform from the days when the automaker was under the same roof as Rolls — not in direct competition. The spy shots reveal mesh grilles, LED lights, a retractable hood ornament (like the Phantom’s) and a swooping roofline reminiscent of the classic 50’s-era R-Type Continental . Looks pretty sweet, and we’ll probably get an even better glimpse as the car’s unveiling later this summer approaches with the pace of…well, a speeding Bentley. [Source: CAR ] Spy Shots: New Grand Bentley pics smuggled out of Crewe factory originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read  |  Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments

Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 7.2.09

Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 7.2.09

Review: 2010 Honda Insight EX, familiarity breeds discontent A week with Honda’s new Insight proves there’s more to making a dedicated hybrid than aerodynamic sheetmetal and a miserly mill. Hurst announces Competition/Plus Dodge Challenger Hurst’s Competition/Plus Dodge Challenger gets back to basics with a new hue, Eibach springs, 20-inch wheels and a full exhaust. VIDEO: Twin-turbo Viper V10-engined Ford Mustang looks to be one sick pony How do you breath life into a decade-old Mustang? Throw in the Viper’s 8.4-liter V10 and attach a couple of turbos for good measure. Other news of import Cadillac DTS to be replaced by XTS, which will be built in Canada alongside new Buick Regal BMW 335i Gran Turismo dialed in for 2011 Next Ford Focus to be built exclusively in Europe? Steeda announces 2010 Sport Edition Mustang Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 7.2.09 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments

eBay Find of the Day: 1989 Mustang Dominator, straight off the cover of Road & Track [w/VIDEO]

Filed under: Aftermarket , Time Warp , Tuners , Sports/GTs , Auction Action , Ford 1989 JBA Dominator GTA Mustang - Click above for an image gallery The Fox body was hardly a high point in the history of the Ford Mustang. But every kingdom must have a king, and in the late-’80s and early-’90s this was it: the JBA Dominator GTA. Commissioned from J Bittle American by Ford in 1989, the Dominator took the pony car to new heights, installing what was likely the first independent rear suspension on a Mustang along with a long list of features that differentiated this custom muscle car from stock. The Lightning 351 engine features the iron heads from the GT40 and the intake manifold from a Cobra. A custom exhaust and aircraft-derived fuel system kept it breathing, while 17-inch rims obscured race-spec disc brakes at all corners. The list goes on and on, and during its reign, the Dominator received plenty of media attention. The Mustang was featured on the cover of Road & Track in November 1989 in a shoot-out against other factory-backed custom muscle cars and went on to star in various hot-rodding and Ford-specific magazines. The JBA even has its own website , which will transfer to the buyer willing to pony up the $34,500 asking price for this piece of Mustang tuning history. Check it out in the gallery below and the video after the jump , or follow the link to the eBay auction page to make an offer. Gallery: 1989 JBA Dominator GTA Mustang [Source: eBay Motors via BAT ] Continue reading eBay Find of the Day: 1989 Mustang Dominator, straight off the cover of Road & Track [w/VIDEO] eBay Find of the Day: 1989 Mustang Dominator, straight off the cover of Road & Track [w/VIDEO] originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read  |  Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments

Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 7.1.09

Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 7.1.09

Review: 2009 Audi A6 3.0T suits high-speed cruising to a “T” - or is that an “S”? While the 2009 Audi A6 isn’t as revolutionary as its 5000 ancestor, it delivers a smooth ride, plush seating and a stonkin’ good supercharged six that could spell the demise of the Audi’s iconic V8s. Chevrolet Camaro outsells Ford Mustang in June Despite having fewer model variations on the market, pent up demand for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro appears to have been enough to send the bad Bowtie past Ford’s redone Mustang in June. High-res shots of 2010 BMW X1 hit the information superhighway Although the BMW X1 is isn’t slated to be officially revealed until the fall, a German magazine has dropped a host of high-res images of Bimmer’s new soft-roader onto the web. Other news of import Study says political ideologies correlate with what cars we buy NASCAR racer Jeremy Mayfield tests positive for meth Toyota considering cooperation with Daimler on compact, full-size models BMW announces 7 Series xDrive and M Sport models GM ushers in misnamed “72-Hour Sale” with 0% financing on many Pontiacs, Chevys, GMCs Browse our archive of Daily U-Turn posts and subscribe to an RSS feed Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 7.1.09 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments

VIDEO: Michigan man builds awesome jet-powered F-150

VIDEO: Michigan man builds awesome jet-powered F-150

Filed under: Trucks/Pickups , Videos , Ford , Lifestyle 2005 Ford F-150 Jet Truck - Click above to watch the video after the break Here we have what may quite possibly be the World’s Coolest Hybrid. It may not be particularly adept at saving fuel - owner Chris Lentz of Jackson, Michigan, says it burns one to five gallons of kerosene per minute (though presumably it could also run on biodiesel like Jay Leno’s EcoJet ) but we aren’t aware of any other hybrid vehicles that can put out 2700 horsepower at 516 miles per hour. While half of the 2005 Ford F-150 STX’s drivetrain consists of the stock FoMoCo 4.6-liter V8 and four-speed automatic transmission, the truck’s coup de grâce is certainly the 1950s-era Czechoslovakian Motorlet M-701 turbojet mounted discreetly in the bed. The 728-pound jet engine is reportedly capable of punching out 1,962 pounds of thrust at 15,500 RPM. Coupled together, the two engines can push the truck down the quarter mile at 103 miles per hour and up to a measured top speed of 140 mph, though it could likely go faster with a slightly modified mounting arrangement. Speed, though, is only a small part of the story. Click past the break for a video of Lentz’s truck in action. [Source: Automobile ] VIDEO: Michigan man builds awesome jet-powered F-150 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read  |  Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments

AutoblogGreen for 07.01.09

AutoblogGreen for 07.01.09

Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative , Green Columnist: electric vehicle hype needs to be tempered Just how important will EVs be? One writer thinks “not so much.” In the future, we’ll all be driving electric … shopping carts? The logical conclusion of our Mad Max and Sex and the City future. Detroit 2010 Preview: good news for fans of the smelly basement forest I suppose this qualifies as a spot of sunshine, right? Other news: Carver Europe files for bankruptcy, technology may live on Consumer Reports blasts Honda Insight, ranked 21 of 22 tested Toyota stung by possible Prius HID headlight defect AutoblogGreen for 07.01.09 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read  |  Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments

Bloody Rare: One-of-a-kind Pagani Zonda PS [w/VIDEOS]

Bloody Rare: One-of-a-kind Pagani Zonda PS [w/VIDEOS]

Filed under: Videos , Supercars , Special/Limited Editions Pagani Zonda PS - Click above for high-res image gallery You can’t always get what you want. That’s the reality of life, especially when you’re talking about the ultra-exclusive Pagani Zonda. One buyer in England, reported to go by the name Peter Saywell, apparently wanted to get his hands on the limited-edition Zonda Cinque , but after all five sold out, he commissioned the factory in Modena to create the special one-off you see here. Instantly discernible from other Zondas by its unique paint job and four-abreast tailpipes, the Zonda PS reportedly packs a 650 hp version of the Mercedes AMG V12 powering its stablemates - some fifty horses more than the Zonda F but a little shy of the Cinque and track-bound R versions - driving through the sequential transmission developed for the Zonda’s highly anticipated successor. With its exclusive specifications, the Zonda PS will be worth even more than other versions of the Pagani supercar, which are already trading well over their list prices on the open market. Check out the images in the gallery below and follow the jump for a pair of videos courtesy of LMTV.fr and Top Speed . Gallery: Pagani Zonda PS [Source: Autogespot via eurocarblog ] Continue reading Bloody Rare: One-of-a-kind Pagani Zonda PS [w/VIDEOS] Bloody Rare: One-of-a-kind Pagani Zonda PS [w/VIDEOS] originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments

Rendered Speculation: Mazda preparing sub-Miata MX-2?

Rendered Speculation: Mazda preparing sub-Miata MX-2?

Filed under: Convertibles , Mazda , Rendered Speculation We’ve seen it happen a million times: a small car is successful, then the automaker ruins it by making it larger and heavier to satisfy what it thinks the average buyer is after. Fortunately, that hasn’t been the case with the Mazda MX-5, which - retractable hardtop option notwithstanding - the Japanese automaker has always been careful not to spoil the core elements of the MX-5. So we’ll take reports that Mazda is preparing an even smaller MX-2 with a grain of salt. But a small one. According to the speculation, a future MX-2 would come in noticeably smaller than the full-size Miata, and therefore require smaller engines. Something between 700cc and 1.6-liter engines are reportedly in store, with a turbo at the top end delivering 160 horsepower. No word on layout, but we’d grudgingly expect a front-drive set-up when the purported MX-2 is unveiled as early as 2012. [Source: Auto Express ] Rendered Speculation: Mazda preparing sub-Miata MX-2? originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read  |  Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments

Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 6.30.09

Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 6.30.09

Autoblog Comparo: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon vs. Hummer H3T The Wrangler Unlimited and H3T live on the fatter part of the buying curve, but any time a Jeep is summoned to the ring, the other vehicle is inevitably the challenger. Even though the H3T is still relatively new to the world, it came time to find out if it was ready to stand up and fight for its place. Consumer Reports lambasts Honda Insight, ranks it 21 out of 22 vehicles tested Calling it “the most disappointing Honda Consumer Reports has tested in a long time,” America’s most influential product testing magazine has given extremely poor marks to the Japanese automaker’s new Insight hybrid. Officially Official: Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni Few names resonate more with the Lamborghini faithful than Valentino Balboni, Lambo’s long-term test driver who’s honed every model to roll off the line since 1973. In an ultimate tribute to Balboni, the Italian supercar manufacturer has created this: the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni. Other news of import BMW threatening to oust Lexus as #1 luxury automaker in U.S. EPA reverses decision, approves California’s greenhouse gas emissions waiver Toyota Camry tops this year’s Cars.com American-Made Index New Hyundai Assurance provision locks gas at $1.49/gal for one year [w/VIDEO] GM : Volt to be sportier alternative to Prius and Insight Browse our archive of Daily U-Turn posts and subscribe to an RSS feed Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 6.30.09 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments

More Audi "Ur-Quattro" revival rumors surface, debut expected in 2010

More Audi "Ur-Quattro" revival rumors surface, debut expected in 2010

Filed under: Coupes , Sports/GTs , Audi , Rumormill Rumors of Audi’s plan to resurrect the Ur-Quattro continue to persist , with Auto Motor und Sport reporting that the highly modified A5 is due to arrive sometime next year. According to the German pub and coinciding with earlier reports , Audi plans to bring the curb weight down to around 3,000 pounds by using scads of aluminum along with polycarbonate windows in place of their glass counterparts. Further weight reductions will come from a lightweight set of 19- or 20-inch wheels and carbon ceramic brakes, while an active rear spoiler, magnetic-ride suspension system and a raced-out interior are rumored to be part of the package. Naturally, Audi’s all-wheel drive system will be the centerpiece of the reborn Ur-Quattro, but there’s still plenty of questions surrounding the coupe’s powertrain. Audi has supposedly decided to nix the idea of fitting its 4.2-liter V8 and will instead use either a new, twin-turbocharged V6 (odd, considering the automaker put all its efforts into creating a 3.0-liter supercharged V6 for the new S4 and A6) or possibly the 2.5-liter five cylinder currently fitted to the TT-RS in a historical nod to the new Ur’s ancestry. If AMuS is to be believed, expect output somewhere between 300 and 425 hp - and there’s also talk of a hybrid variant that would allow for a 20-mile electric-only commute (something about a snowball comes to mind…). Regardless, if the Ur-Quattro does come to fruition, expect it to debut sometime next year to coincide with the original’s 30th anniversary, with pricing set considerably north of the current S5. [Source: Auto Motor und Sport | Image Source: AutoBild ] More Audi “Ur-Quattro” revival rumors surface, debut expected in 2010 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments

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