LOTUS EXIGE 240R

December 4, 2009

Every now and then something hits the motoring world that is truly different to all that went before it. In the last decade much of it has come from the British sport car manufacturer Lotus. The Lotus Elise and then the Exige certainly sent shockwaves through the automotive trade. Their latest offering however may just be their finest achievement to date.

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S2000 REVIEW

November 26, 2009

The Honda S2000 is a sporty little roadster without all the hassles that inevitably come with owning a sports car. Firstly it’s reliable. No, it’s bullet-proof! It’s easy to drive, no harder than a family hatch, and certainly not comparable to a Boxter or a 350.

The first S2000 hit the road in 1999 and thanks to the above factors, plus some stonking performance figures, the model has been an enormous success ever since. 0-60 in 5.5 second, 150 MPH top speed, superb handling thanks to a small engine and nimble suspension and – most remarkably – 240 BHP from a non-turbo’d 2.0 engine. When it comes to mass-producing engines Honda really is a cut above the rest.

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CELICA 190 VVTi REVIEW

November 19, 2009

When I bought my Celica it was 3 years old and the previous owner had owned it from new. I’ve owned the car for 4 years since and have found it to be thoroughly reliable and a lot of fun.

Like most owners I’ve had the problems with alloys corroding, which is put down to the layer of paint on the wheels being too thin. Such mistakes are amateurish and certainly not in keeping with the Japanese reputation for automotive reliability. Luckily alloy refurbishment services are pretty cheap, if you haven’t had yours painted yet I’d strongly advise you do so.

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Anyone seeking an auto warranty should take the time to browse auto extended warranty review sites. An automobile is a big ticket purchase and therefore should be adequately protected. Purchasing a warranty is somewhat like purchasing the car itself, because there are many factors to consider and comparison shopping that needs to be done. If you don’t take the time to compare different warranties you may find yourself stuck with a warranty that is too expensive or doesn’t cover what you need the most. Find out which extended auto warranty company we recommend.

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When getting into auto interior restoration, one first needs to know what exactly needs to be restored. Of course, everything inside a car can be replaced. But in many cases, you can actually save a whole lot of money by replacing only the things that really need to be replaced.

The First Decision

It might be a difficult decision to make but replacing one’s car interior is just as important as replacing parts on the outer part of a car. The decision you first have to make is whether or not you need to replace anything at all. So this is where you need to start making the painstaking activity of inspecting all the parts inside your car.

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