Pontiac G8 GXP: Last Drive, Part Two

Yesterday the while indulging in a bittersweet cocktail of horsepower and history in the making. Today, we drink deep the bracing tonic of dispassionate evaluation. A tougher call than one might think, because the shape is hardly bad. To make the GXP, Pontiac took the ‘Strine Commodore Calais, gave it...

Nov 16, 2024

1972 Peugeot 304 S for $19,000 And A Test!

Before you can determine the or of this petite Peugeot, you'll need to determine your affinity for all things French. So sharpen your #2 pencil, and get ready for a test. Here we have a low mileage, . It is claimed to be in all-original condition, and has been lovingly...

Nov 16, 2024

2009 Pontiac G8 GXP: Last Drive, Part Three

You probably won't still be able to buy a , but today we'll try to think of a single reason why you shouldn't. You like the idea of a four-door Corvette with a gigantic backseat and a capacious trunk. Power and capability are more important to you than plush surroundings,...

Nov 16, 2024

2010 Lincoln MKT EcoBoost: First Drive

The is a new kind of vehicle for Lincoln. It's a tall wagon, a short SUV, a high-luxe crossover and it's powered by the twin-turbo V6. The new MKT presents us with a tremendous decision to make. We're bound by the car-guy creed to hate all things "crossover" and love...

Nov 16, 2024

1969 Jeepster Commando for $15,000!

For the next time someone asks you "boxers or briefs?", today's arms you with the answer- Hey, I go commando! The 1948 Willys Overland Jeepster was intended to extend the Jeep product into a more urban and urbane market. Unsuccessful in this effort, the Jeepster was discontinued in 1950. Sixteen...

Nov 16, 2024

2010 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost: First Drive

Rather than a pedestrian 3.7-liter V6, the provides a rip-roaring 355 HP twin-turbo V6 that’ll get 24+ MPG. Minus tweaks, it’s the same setup we’ll see in the . If ever there was a Lincoln we could call “hot rod, “ this is it, but not in the way you...

Nov 16, 2024

2009 Subaru Forester: Unsupervised Off-Road Mayhem

The last we drove blew a tire, forcing us into making clichéd gay jokes. This time we took it to an off-road park and beat it like a rented mule. Subaru is many things to many different kinds of people, but they've always stayed true to the cause of all-wheel-drive...

Nov 16, 2024

1972 Prostreet Pinto for $19,000!

Related to cars, red typically means stop. Today's is a Pinto that, despite its color, says go, or maybe Gauguin! Last Friday, 63% of you wanted to jump on the train, proving that you've got a soft spot for well presented old four-bys. Today we have something different to contemplate,...

Nov 16, 2024

Rags to Riches 1964 Plymouth Barracuda for $5,300!

Today's candidate is named after a deep-water predator, but has a price that doesn't require deep pockets to buy. Yesterday, the Prostreet Pinto got favorable reviews from a slim 53% of you art lovers. However, many of you called into question the sellers assertion of street-ability. Today, we have a...

Nov 16, 2024

Chevy Volt Mule: First Drive

Yesterday morning we hopped into a mule with outgoing GM product czar for a spin around the Warren Tech Center. What's it feel like? It's utterly unremarkable and appliance-like. The Volt project's often dismissed as a marketing stunt, a gimmick, too expensive for the segment, or a toy for wealthy...

Nov 16, 2024

2009 Subaru WRX, Part One

Wes Siler, our road test boffin, keeps saying the mixes power and practicality, outdoing every other performance car on the market. He's also got a big mouth; let's see if he's right. In fact, Wes talks about it so much I've decided I have to hate the WRX. It's not...

Nov 16, 2024

"1980" Suzuki Cappuccino Roadster for a Diminutive $11,990!

Get ready to get small, and get your on. There's no need to hit Starbucks today, as is bringing you some hot cappuccino! Yesterday the Barracuda won the hearts and minds of a healthy 89% of you octane-addicted motorheads. Today, we've got something to consider that might just fit in...

Nov 16, 2024

2009 Subaru WRX, Part Two

Yesterday, we discovered what happens when you take the off the beaten path, but what happens when you drive it anywhere else? The Subaru does not put its best face forward. Even with the addition of the STI grille, standard spoiler, and LED lights out back the WRX is odd-looking...

Nov 16, 2024

2003 Parts-Bin Ford for $109,500!

Jag door handles, Volvo air vents, Mondeo window switches. They all add up to something greater than the sum of its parts- or at least a . Yesterday, a slim 55% of you thought the price of the little was more Vente than Grande, and you caught the ebay VIN-requiring...

Nov 16, 2024

2009 Subaru WRX: Part Three

The is a million times better than the 2008 model, but is it good enough for you? You've got the need for speed but also the need for a car you can live with, the need for a car you can afford to fill up, the need to explore new...

Nov 16, 2024