Lincoln produced the Lincoln Mark series of personal luxury cars from 1956 until 1998. Being offered in seven series, the Lincoln Mark is being offered as a two-door personal luxury coupe during its running period except for the model year 1980 until 1983 when the Lincoln Mark VI was offered to the public as a four-door sedan.

Part of the Lincoln Mark series is the Continental Mark II, Continental Mark IV, Continental Mark V, Continental Mark VI, Continental Mark VII and the Continental Mark VIII. Special edition Lincoln Mark series was introduced with color, interior and trim choices by popular fashion designers.

To honor a dying breed, a “Collector’s Series” edition has been offered by Lincoln for the 1979 model Mark V and Lincoln Continental sedan. The Lincoln Mark series was downsized in 1984. And as it possess in the mid 1970s, the Lincoln Mark series shared a manifesto with the Ford Thunderbird. Although the Lincoln Mark VII featured considerably unusual styling, the similarity to the Thunderbird is quite obvious.

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The Subaru Baja is a car-based crew-cab pick-up truck. With car-based means that Subaru wanted to market a utility vehicle minus the harsh ride and poor fuel efficiency of a truck. It features the cargo box of a pick-up truck with the cargo bed extendable. The rear seats may be folded allowing that area to be converted for storage use and expanding the capacity of the cargo bed from 41.5 to 60 inches. The rear glass, however, is not removable. An optional tailgate extender increases cargo bed length to a further 75 inches. Subaru stopped production of the Baja after 2006.

The 4-seater Baja comes in the base Sport, Turbo, and a leather-packaged Turbo. All models come in an AWD drive train and a 2.5 liter, 4-cylinder, SOHC, 16-valve engine. The Turbo models get a turbo-charged power plant. Transmission is available in a 5-speed manual and an optional 4-speed automatic. The leather-package Turbo is available in 4-speed automatic. The base engine produces 165 horsepower at 5,600 RPM. The turbo-charged version generates 210 horsepower. The 5-speed manual driving mileage is at 20/26 mpg city/highway.

Estimated Price Range for Used Subaru Baja: $5,000-$29,000
Estimated MPG for Subaru Baja: 18 City/23 Hwy
Available Trims: Base, Sport
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It can carry a payload of 1,050 pounds maximum and can tow 2,400 pounds. This is about only half of what a typical compact pick-up is capable of, but it is enough for personal items. Suspension is a modified independent MacPherson struts at the front and multi-link at the rear. It has front and rear stabilizer bars. Stopping power is ably provided by front and rear disc brakes with Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). Safety is offered with driver and front passenger airbags.

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The Subaru Forester comes into the market redesigned and in a variety of trims as well. A part of the new design is the apparent downgrade of the interiors and a farewell to its truck-alternative identity. Both has disappointed and pleased car enthusiasts.

The price of the 2009 base model is lower compared to others, even to that of its predecessor. The change into a full 4WD SUV has made it bigger with a more appealing exterior. The 2009 Forester been nominated at least thrice for best SUV in a sea of competitors.

Base MSRP for New Subaru Forester: $20,495
Estimated Price Range for Used Subaru Forester: $1,700-$19,000
Estimated MPG for Subaru Forester: 19 City/25 Hwy
Available Trims: Base, S, L
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The 5-seater, 4-door SUV comes in an array of trims, from the base 2.5X, 2.5X Premium, 2.5X L. L. Bean, and the turbo-powered 2.5 XT, and 2.5XT Limited. Every variant is in AWD as with all Subie vehicles. One of the positive changes is the sportier performance. The power plants on the Forester are Subaru Boxer engines. On the non-turbo is a 2.5 liter, 4-cylinder 16-valve, SOHC, 170 horsepower at 6,000 RPM. On the XT models is a turbo-charged intercooled 2.5 liter, 4-cylinder 16-valve, DOHC, 224 horsepower at 5,200 RPM. They come with active valve control system (AVCS) and electronic throttle control (ETC). The 170hp provides a sufficient enough acceleration when the vehicle is not fully loaded. The turbo 224hp pulls very well.

Transmission is a 5-speed manual with overdrive and a 4-speed automatic, also with OD. Engine power is contained by power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with brake assist and Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). The ride is smoothened out by a MacPherson-type suspension at the front and a double-wishbone system at the rear.

Subaru Forester Review

The Subaru Imprezza’s redesigned 2009 version may be dissatisfying as it shed some of the qualities of previous year models that made it stand out in the sub-compact category. The new design has been restructured and streamlined and its performance has been considered simply mainstream. However, with the AWD, excellent handling, and affordability, this Subie continues to impress.

The Imprezza is also being offered as a wagon and the high-performance WRX. It is available in 4- and 5-door and can accommodate 5 passengers. It is offered in the base 2.5i, 2.5i Premium, Outback Sport, and the turbo 2.5GT all with the Subaru Boxer engine. The transmission technology in the vehicle, however, is outdated making the acceleration a little sluggish. This could negatively affect the engine’s pull.

Base MSRP for New Subaru Impreza: $17,495
Estimated Price Range for Used Subaru Impreza: $2,000-$16,000
Estimated MPG for Subaru Impreza: 17 City/23 Hwy
Available Trims: Base, L, AWD
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It is powered by a standard 2.5 liter, 4-cylinder, 16-valve aluminum alloy boxer engine. The non-turbo produces 170 horsepower at 6,000 RPM while the turbo-charged GT dishes out 224 horsepower. This power is transmitted by an out-of-date transmission system that disappoints. A standard 5-speed manual is offered and an optional 4-speed Sportshift electronic direct-control automatic is on the 2.5GT. The suspension is soft and the brake performs well. The ride is comfortable enough and ably handled by an independent strut suspension with lower L-arm on the front and a double-wishbone with upper A-arm at the rear. Stoppage is provided by 4-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) disc brakes with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD).

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This 4-door sedan is Subaru’s flagship automobile product in the market. Safety features are loaded in the sedan. The Subaru legacy, its entry in the compact sedan category, is a little pricey and has a gas guzzling personality. Yet again, the AWD maneuverability makes it one of the top performers in its class. The turbo-charged engine delivers impressive acceleration. Plus the stability control and nine premium speakers in seven locations makes it appealing.

The Legacy comes in a total of 17 variants from across the 2.5i, 2.5GT, and 3.0R. The handling of the car on tight corners and curves is unquestioned with AWD and power-assisted steering. Acceleration is impressive in the 2.5GT and 3.0R. Subaru’s Boxer engines are equipped with I-active valve lift system and electronic throttle control (ETC).The Legacy variants are fitted with these power plants. A 2.5 liter, 4-cylinder 16-valve, SOHC produces 170 horsepower at 6,000 RPM is on the 2.5i. A 2.5 liter intercooled turbo-charged 4-cylinder 16-valve DOHC that generates 243 horsepower at 6,000 RPM is at the 2.5 GT and 2.5GT spec.B. Finally, on the 3.0R is a big 3-liter, 6-cylinder, 24-valve DOHC giving out 245 horsepower at 6,600 RPM.

Base MSRP for New Subaru Legacy: $19,995
Estimated Price Range for Used Subaru Legacy: $995-$18,000
Estimated MPG for Subaru Legacy: 20 City/27 Hwy
Available Trims: Base, L, AWD
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Manual transmission Legacys have a continuous AWD. The automatic transmission versions are fitted with an active AWD. The continuous distributes evenly for the front and rear wheels the torque. The active system, on the other hand, applies torque where it is most needed depending on specific driving conditions. The GT and 3.0R offers buyers the SI-Drive performance system where the driver can fine tune the car’s performance in three settings, Intelligent, Sport, and Sport Sharp. These settings achieve more fuel economy and give better control.