Monday, February 29, 2016

The Search For A New MPV: Step 5 - Creepy Car Lot

A local tiny independent car lot had a Toyota Sienna and Dodge Chrysler Grand Caravan for sale in our price range...sounds like the setup for a bad joke. But it isn't.

Free tetanus shots with every purchase!

Sunday, February 28, 2016

2004 Mazda MPV - Good Purchase?

As we search for a replacement, let's reflect back on our 2004 Mazda MPV. Was it a good purchase and would we buy another?

Best handling minivan of all time?

Saturday, February 27, 2016

The Search For A New MPV: Step 4 - Let's Drive!

Test drives to establish which minivan would be in the running was next up on our hit list. We were still at the Honda dealership with the super nice salesman, so we had him pull out a couple of Honda Odysseys and a Toyota Sienna.

2010 Honda Odyssey - we drove it!

Friday, February 26, 2016

The Search For A New MPV: Step 3 - Narrowing The List

Establishing that a local Honda dealer had several of the cars on our list on their used car lot, we took a trip over there to see what we could see and maybe drive one or six of them...

"Have I got a deal for you!"

Thursday, February 25, 2016

The Search For A New MPV: Step 2 - The List

Step one of our search for a replacement of our 2004 Mazda MPV was to identify potential vehicles that might fit the bill. Here's the list of cars that we'll start with.

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

The Search For A New MPV: Step 1 - Specs

We're off and running! Let's find a replacement for the 2004 Mazda MPV. Step 1 is always to establish the desired specs...

2010 Buick Volt MPV5 concept

Sunday, February 21, 2016

Whodat?

Welcome to our first installment of Whodat, wherein we take a look at important figures in automobile history. Take a look at the picture and take a guess who it is then click below to confirm or deny.

Wanna race?

Saturday, February 20, 2016

Market Watch: 2010 Taurus SHO

Where are we at with the beginning of the fourth generation SHO, market-wise...?

Can you dig it...can...you...dig...it...

Friday, February 19, 2016

Whazzat: GSM Flamingo

Built in Cape Town, South Africa (some production was carried out in the UK), the Glass Sport Motors (GSM) Flamingo was...

How many cars does this design remind you of?

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Unloved: 2006-2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS

The 2006-2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx (MAXX if you're into market-speak) SS might have well been painted camouflage...

Can you find the car in the picture above?

Monday, February 15, 2016