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Sunday, November 8, 2009
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SMART FOR TWO PASSION
Friday Fleet Notes: 1.25.07
Friday Fleet Notes is back, and even in its absence our staff has been diligently recording thoughts on the latest cars to come into the Cars.com offices. The new Smart elicited the most comments we’ve gotten in a long time, but a Lexus hybrid and Lincoln SUV made an impression too.
Smart ForTwo Passion (original expert review w/video)
- Niche cars like the Smart ForTwo will sell no matter what, but in case you’re wondering whether you need to envy your neighbor who bought one and can now park wherever he feels like it, the answer is no.
It’s not that you’ll feel cramped inside; there’s plenty of space in the driver’s seat, and until you look over your shoulder you may even forget you’re driving a car straight out of Munchkinland. The problem with this little car is that it’s miserable to drive. The automatic transmission is awful, especially at low speeds, the brakes are jerky, a gust of wind makes you feel as if you’re about to tip over, and every bump and crack in the road feels like railroad tracks.There’s an auto-manual mode that helps a lot with the jerkiness, but it’s a pain to use paddle shifters at low speeds. The paddles turn with the steering wheel, so midway through a left turn, as the tachometer quickly approaches the redline, you’ll be left to reach frantically for an ever-moving target. Why this car doesn’t have a plain-old manual transmission is beyond me.
The ergonomics inside aren’t bad, though the seat adjustments aren’t very smooth. My biggest gripe here was that the cargo shelf behind the front seats is inaccessible without moving the seat forward, and that handle is on the inside of the driver’s seat. That means that if you need to toss anything back there (like, you know, a purse), be prepared to reach across the seat and get smacked by the seatback before you can do so.
2008 AUDI R8
Friday Fleet Notes: 3.28.08
This week our staff takes a look at the Audi R8, Scion xB, Pontiac G8 and Hyundai Veracruz. Check out what our reviewers and editors had to say, then get the full picture with our expert reviews.
2008 Audi R8
- This is the best cure for a bad day since ice cream. You’d have to be pretty far gone (or hate cars) to drive this and not feel better when you were done. The only complaint I had was that the clutch travel was quite long and my foot slipped around on the pedal face a couple of times. My shoes did have some snow on them, but it was a bit disconcerting. The brakes were the best I’ve driven: Right there, easy to modulate and confidence-inspiring. Overall, the R8 makes you smile. Just the right amount of engine noise comes into the cabin, the steering weight is just right (heavy, but not obtrusively so) and it looks really good. - William Jackson
this 2006 bmw 7-series 4dr 750li sedan features a 4.8l v8 fi dohc 32v 8cyl engine. it is equipped with a 6 speed automatic transmission. the vehicle is titanium gray with a black leather interior. it is offered as-is extended warranty is available. air conditioning, climate control, cruise control, power steering, power windows, power door locks, power passenger seat, rear air conditioning, tilt steering wheel, sunroof, moonroof, security system, traction control, am-fm, wheels, leather interior surface, am/fmBMW lovely X3
PLEASE NOTE: The photos below are stock photography. Actual colors, options and accessories may differ on the specific vehicle you have selected.
Installed Options:
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- AM/FM radio
- Adjustable head restraints: driver and passenger w/tilt
- Air conditioning
- Automatic temperature control
- Brake assist
- Bumpers: body-color
- CD player
- Delay-off headlights
- Diversity antenna
- Door mirrors: body-color
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Front bucket seats
- Front center armrest w/storage
- Front cupholders
- Front fog lights
- Front reading lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Genuine wood console insert
- Genuine wood dashboard insert
- Genuine wood door panel insert
- Ignition disable
- Illuminated entry
- Leather steering wheel
- Low tire pressure warning
- MP3 capability
- Memory seat
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Outside temperature display
- Overhead airbag
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power door mirrors
- Power driver seat
- Power moonroof
- Power passenger seat
- Power windows
- Radio data system
- Rain sensing wipers
- Rear bench seats
- Rear cupholders
- Rear door bins
- Rear reading lights
- Rear seat center armrest
- Rear window defroster
- Rear window wiper
- Remote keyless entry
- Roof rack: rails only
- Speakers: 8
- Speed control
- Speed sensitive wipers
- Split folding rear seat
- Spoiler
- Steering wheel mounted A/C controls
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Tachometer
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Traction control
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
ENTERTAINMENT FEATURES*
- Speakers: 8
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- CD player
- MP3 capability
- Radio data system
- Diversity antenna
- AM/FM radio
SEATS AND TRIM*
- Power passenger seat
- Genuine wood dashboard insert
- Rear seat center armrest
- Leather steering wheel
- Genuine wood console insert
- Power driver seat
- Front seats: bucket
- Front center armrest: w/storage
- Split folding rear seat
- Rear seats: bench
- Max seating capacity: 5
- Genuine wood door panel insert
CONVENIENCE FEATURES*
- Power windows
- Front cupholders
- Remote keyless entry
- Rear cupholders
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Driver vanity mirror
- 1-touch down
- Memory seat
- Automatic temperature control
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Illuminated entry
- Power moonroof
- Speed control
- 1-touch up
- Driver door bin
- Air conditioning
- Steering wheel mounted A/C controls
- Tilt steering wheel
- Rear door bins
BODY EXTERIOR*
- Power door mirrors
- Spoiler
- Roof rack: rails only
- Bumpers: body-color
- Door mirrors: body-color
LIGHTING, VISIBILITY AND INSTRUMENTATION*
- Front reading lights
- Front fog lights
- Low tire pressure warning
- Rain sensing wipers
- Speed sensitive wipers
- Delay-off headlights
- Outside temperature display
- Fully automatic headlights
- Tachometer
- Rear window defroster
- Rear reading lights
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- Rear window wiper
SAFETY AND SECURITY*
- Brake assist
- Overhead airbag
- Ignition disable
- Electronic stability
- Dual front impact airbags
- Adjustable head restraints: driver and passenger w/tilt
- ABS brakes
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Dual front side impact airbags
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- Traction control
* While every reasonable effort is made to ensure the accuracy of these data, we are not responsible for any errors or omissions contained on these pages. Please verify any information in question with a dealership sales representative.
POWERTRAIN*
- Sequential multi-point fuel injection
- Variable intake manifold
- Torque: 225 lb.-ft. @ 2,750RPM
- Engine liters: 3.0
- Number of valves: 24
- Recommended fuel: premium unleaded
- Horsepower: 260hp @ 6,600RPM
- Fuel tank capacity: 18gal.
- Drive type: all-wheel drive
- Cylinder configuration: I-6
- Variable valve control
SUSPENSION/HANDLING*
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Speed-sensing steering
- Power steering
- Alloy wheels
- Front anti-roll bar
- Four wheel independent suspension
SPECS AND DIMENSIONS*
- Exterior body width: 1,854mm (73.0")
- Exterior length: 4,569mm (179.9")
- Compression ratio: 10.70 to 1
- Engine horsepower: 260hp @ 6,600RPM
- Rear legroom: 909mm (35.8")
- Engine displacement: 3.0 L
- Engine torque: 225 lb.-ft. @ 2,750RPM
- Passenger volume: 2,551L (90.1 cu.ft.)
- Rear headroom: 960mm (37.8")
- Exterior height: 1,676mm (66.0")
- Wheelbase: 2,797mm (110.1")
- Front legroom: 1,021mm (40.2")
- Rear shoulder room: 1,397mm (55.0")
- Engine bore x stroke: 85.0mm x 88.0mm (3.35" x 3.46")
- Turning radius: 5.8m (19.2')
- Front shoulder room: 1,412mm (55.6")
- Towing capacity: 1,588kg (3,500lbs)
- Front headroom: 968mm (38.1")
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITY*
- Approach angle: 24 deg
- Ground clearance (min): 203mm (8.0")
- Departure angle: 22 deg
- Ramp breakover angle: 18 deg
* While every reasonable effort is made to ensure the accuracy of these data, we are not responsible for any errors or omissions contained on these pages. Please verify any information in question with a dealership sales representative.
Vehicle Comments
Ask our sales associates about 3.9% financing on this lovely X3. This one-owner vehicle was originally sold here new and serviced here and is now backed by the Certified Pre-Owned BMW Protection Plan until 11/13/2012 or to 100,000 miles on the odometer, whichever occurs first. This X3 3.0si includes the Cold Weather Package, Premium Package, heated steering wheel, privacy glass and automatic transmission.
PLEASE NOTE: The photos below are stock photography. Actual colors, options and accessories may differ on the specific vehicle you have selected.
Installed Options:
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- AM/FM radio
- Adjustable head restraints: driver and passenger w/tilt
- Air conditioning
- Automatic temperature control
- Brake assist
- Bumpers: body-color
- CD player
- Delay-off headlights
- Diversity antenna
- Door mirrors: body-color
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Front bucket seats
- Front center armrest w/storage
- Front cupholders
- Front fog lights
- Front reading lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Genuine wood console insert
- Genuine wood dashboard insert
- Genuine wood door panel insert
- Ignition disable
- Illuminated entry
- Leather steering wheel
- Low tire pressure warning
- MP3 capability
- Memory seat
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Outside temperature display
- Overhead airbag
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power door mirrors
- Power driver seat
- Power moonroof
- Power passenger seat
- Power windows
- Radio data system
- Rain sensing wipers
- Rear bench seats
- Rear cupholders
- Rear door bins
- Rear reading lights
- Rear seat center armrest
- Rear window defroster
- Rear window wiper
- Remote keyless entry
- Roof rack: rails only
- Speakers: 8
- Speed control
- Speed sensitive wipers
- Split folding rear seat
- Spoiler
- Steering wheel mounted A/C controls
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Tachometer
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Traction control
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
ENTERTAINMENT FEATURES*
- Speakers: 8
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- CD player
- MP3 capability
- Radio data system
- Diversity antenna
- AM/FM radio
SEATS AND TRIM*
- Power passenger seat
- Genuine wood dashboard insert
- Rear seat center armrest
- Leather steering wheel
- Genuine wood console insert
- Power driver seat
- Front seats: bucket
- Front center armrest: w/storage
- Split folding rear seat
- Rear seats: bench
- Max seating capacity: 5
- Genuine wood door panel insert
CONVENIENCE FEATURES*
- Power windows
- Front cupholders
- Remote keyless entry
- Rear cupholders
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Driver vanity mirror
- 1-touch down
- Memory seat
- Automatic temperature control
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Illuminated entry
- Power moonroof
- Speed control
- 1-touch up
- Driver door bin
- Air conditioning
- Steering wheel mounted A/C controls
- Tilt steering wheel
- Rear door bins
BODY EXTERIOR*
- Power door mirrors
- Spoiler
- Roof rack: rails only
- Bumpers: body-color
- Door mirrors: body-color
LIGHTING, VISIBILITY AND INSTRUMENTATION*
- Front reading lights
- Front fog lights
- Low tire pressure warning
- Rain sensing wipers
- Speed sensitive wipers
- Delay-off headlights
- Outside temperature display
- Fully automatic headlights
- Tachometer
- Rear window defroster
- Rear reading lights
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- Rear window wiper
SAFETY AND SECURITY*
- Brake assist
- Overhead airbag
- Ignition disable
- Electronic stability
- Dual front impact airbags
- Adjustable head restraints: driver and passenger w/tilt
- ABS brakes
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Dual front side impact airbags
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- Traction control
* While every reasonable effort is made to ensure the accuracy of these data, we are not responsible for any errors or omissions contained on these pages. Please verify any information in question with a dealership sales representative.
POWERTRAIN*
- Sequential multi-point fuel injection
- Variable intake manifold
- Torque: 225 lb.-ft. @ 2,750RPM
- Engine liters: 3.0
- Number of valves: 24
- Recommended fuel: premium unleaded
- Horsepower: 260hp @ 6,600RPM
- Fuel tank capacity: 18gal.
- Drive type: all-wheel drive
- Cylinder configuration: I-6
- Variable valve control
SUSPENSION/HANDLING*
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Speed-sensing steering
- Power steering
- Alloy wheels
- Front anti-roll bar
- Four wheel independent suspension
SPECS AND DIMENSIONS*
- Exterior body width: 1,854mm (73.0")
- Exterior length: 4,569mm (179.9")
- Compression ratio: 10.70 to 1
- Engine horsepower: 260hp @ 6,600RPM
- Rear legroom: 909mm (35.8")
- Engine displacement: 3.0 L
- Engine torque: 225 lb.-ft. @ 2,750RPM
- Passenger volume: 2,551L (90.1 cu.ft.)
- Rear headroom: 960mm (37.8")
- Exterior height: 1,676mm (66.0")
- Wheelbase: 2,797mm (110.1")
- Front legroom: 1,021mm (40.2")
- Rear shoulder room: 1,397mm (55.0")
- Engine bore x stroke: 85.0mm x 88.0mm (3.35" x 3.46")
- Turning radius: 5.8m (19.2')
- Front shoulder room: 1,412mm (55.6")
- Towing capacity: 1,588kg (3,500lbs)
- Front headroom: 968mm (38.1")
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITY*
- Approach angle: 24 deg
- Ground clearance (min): 203mm (8.0")
- Departure angle: 22 deg
- Ramp breakover angle: 18 deg
* While every reasonable effort is made to ensure the accuracy of these data, we are not responsible for any errors or omissions contained on these pages. Please verify any information in question with a dealership sales representative.
Vehicle Comments
Ask our sales associates about 3.9% financing on this lovely X3. This one-owner vehicle was originally sold here new and serviced here and is now backed by the Certified Pre-Owned BMW Protection Plan until 11/13/2012 or to 100,000 miles on the odometer, whichever occurs first. This X3 3.0si includes the Cold Weather Package, Premium Package, heated steering wheel, privacy glass and automatic transmission.
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