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Used Honda Ridgeline

As a response to the North American pickup truck market, Honda introduced its own Honda Ridgeline. This mid-size sport utility truck was entered into the market in 2005 as a 2006 model and is currently under production.

The Ridgeline carries the distinction as the only pick-up in the North American market that is car-based. The current Ridgeline is available in a four door body style and consumers can select from three trims. The trims include the base RT, the midrange RTS and the leather-lined RTL.

Base MSRP for New Honda Ridgeline: $29,150
Estimated MPG for Used Honda Ridgeline: 15 City/20 Hwy
Available Trims: base, RTL, RTS, RT, RTX
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These three trims may have some distinctions but all these carry some similar features. For example, all Ridgelines no matter what the trim will feature the hidden trunk in the cargo bed that can act as an ice chest. There is also the dent-proof bed liner, the four-wheel independent suspension and the trailer hitch. All Ridgeline pickup trucks are powered by the 250-horsepower V6 engine as complemented by the 5-speed automatic transmission.

Honda Ridgeline Review

July 13, 2008 at 4:15 pm | 2 comments

Used Honda S2000

To celebrate the company’s 50th year in the business, the Honda S2000 was introduced in the market. Officially, this was launched in April 1999 but the design and the technology used on this car was first used on the concept car released in 1995.

The name S200 is based on the engine displacement of the car, at 2 liters and the model simply continued the tradition of Honda nomenclature that was started by the S500, the S600 and the S800 of the 60s. This was the first sports car under the Honda fold, after the S500, S600 and the S800.

Estimated Price Range for Used Honda S2000: $3,000-$35,000
Estimated MPG for Used Honda S2000: 17 City/23 Hwy
Available Trims: base, CR
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The production of the S200 is expected to cease in 2009, roughly ten years after this was introduced to the public. This 2-seater roadster is known for its high-performance and known for its high-winding inline 4-cylinder engine and as accentuated by its balanced chassis. This was considered as a pure sports car thanks to the adoption of the minimalist cockpit and plus the addition of a suspension system worthy for the racetrack.

Honda S2000 VS Acura Integra Drag Race

July 13, 2008 at 4:11 pm | 2 comments

Used Chevrolet Venture

Since 1997, The Chevy Venture was able to captivate the hearts of many minivan lovers for eight long years. It has a u-body structure and available in 3-door and 4-door style. The Venture was manufactured as a substitute for the Chevy Lumina APV which became famous because of its radical design.

The external layout of the Venture was modified in 2001, and then the introduction of the AWD edition happened in 2002. However, several negative reviews about the narrow car cabin and the low number of sales implied that the changes were not appreciated by many fans of minivans.

Estimated Price Range for Used Chevrolet Venture: $1,000-$21,000
Estimated MPG for Chevrolet Venture: 16 City/22 Hwy
Available Trims: base
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In terms of safety the Chevy Venture received a four-star rating from the NHTSA during the head-on collision test. But the Pontiac Transport, which is the exact replica of the Venture, received a very low grade from the IIHS during its frontal crash experiment. As a result, the safety reputation of Chevy Venture was compromised and the sales started to slow down. It was in 2005 when Chevrolet replaced Venture with the Uplander.

Chevrolet Venture Commercial

July 13, 2008 at 3:57 pm | 1 comment

Used Audi 90

The Audi 90 is an upscale variant of the Audi 80 a compact executive car that was manufactured starting from 1966. The Audi 80 series was initially available as a sedan/saloon car and station wagon/estate car (Audi’s Avant), sharing the same platform with the Volkswagen Passat.

A new Audi 80 was released in September 1986 for the 1987 model year in Europe and elsewhere a year later, and was based on the B3 platform. The B3 was made available worldwide as Audi 80 or Audi 90. These models came with a new aerodynamic look and fully galvanized, fully zinc-coated body for longevity and better protection against corrosion.

The Audi 90, positioned as a more luxurious alternative to the standard model, is distinctive for its high-beam headlights, full-width tail-light panel, slightly different front grille, and wider fog light. It also sported Audi’s first 20-valve engine which produced 177 PS (130 kW; 175 bhp).

Price Range for Used Audi 90: $1,000-$4,500
Estimated MPG for Used Audi 90: 18 City/24 Hwy
Available Trims: base, S, CS
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Audi 90 VS Opel Corsa GSI Drag Race

July 7, 2008 at 5:37 pm | 3 comments

Used Audi 100

The Audi 100 is a mid-sized car manufactured between 1968 and 1994, and was marketed in those years in four variants: C1, C2, C3 and C4.

The development of Audi 100 was a secret to the top management of Volkswagen (which acquired Audi maker Auto Union from Mercedes Benz in 1965) which was then heavily focused on the production of its highly successful Beetle model. With the Volkswagen management finally convinced of the merits of Audi 100, the car was launched as the first water-cooled, front-engined Audi.

Originally, its name denoted a 100 PS (99 hp/74kW) engine. The C1 has several variants, namely the two- and four-door saloons and stylish coupes. The C2, introduced in 1976, featured a five-cylinder engine and crisper styling. This generation included a five-door hatchback model (100 Avant). The C3, with an aerodynamic design resulting in fuel efficiency, debuted in 1982 and was named Europe’s Car of the Year in 1983. The C4, introduced in 1991, featured a 2.8L, 90-degree, SOCH, 12v, V6 engine.

Estimated Price Range for Used Audi 100: $1000-$5000
Estimated MPG for Used Audi 100: 17 City/24 Hwy
Available Trims: base, S, CS
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