Posts Tagged ‘cobalt’

Top 11 ‘Fun’ Vehicles Under $30 000

Friday, May 8th, 2009

 

11 Performance Bargains

Michael Schlee

 

Sometimes there is a problem when making a top ten list. Sometimes, 10 just won’t cut it. Take this list for example. I wanted to list the top 10 ‘Fun to Drive’ vehicles under $30 000. I had 13 finalists and after making some final cuts, I ended up with 11. Oh well, so what, it’s a top 11 list now. Maybe you can find the car that doesn’t belong on this list.

Chevrolet Cobalt SS

Chevrolet Cobalt SS

Before I get to the top 11 “Fun to Drive Under $30 000” cars, I thought I would point out the two vehicles that just missed the cut.

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Power To The People – Top 15

Friday, April 24th, 2009

 

15 Cars With The Lowest Dollars-Per-Horsepower Amount

 

Michael Schlee

 

 

It is said in the automotive world that power isn’t everything. Specifically, horsepower isn’t everything. Sure, things like, handling, refinement, practicality, dependability, weight, mileage, etc are all important factors for a car. But hey, who doesn’t like hitting the go pedal and being thrust back into your seat?

Chevrolet Camaro SS

Chevrolet Camaro SS

Horsepower isn’t all about driving shenanigans either. Power is useful if you are carrying a full car load, or for merging into highway traffic, or passing on a two lane highway.

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It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s a…..car

Wednesday, March 18th, 2009

 

11 Cars With Some of the Biggest Stock Wings in History
By Michael Schlee

 

Downforce is a key ingredient for any race car. By increasing the pressure on the tires, a car is capable of taking corners faster.

Toyota Supra Twin Turbo

Toyota Supra Twin Turbo

How do you create downforce on a car? Well there are a few different ways, but the most common is to apply a spoiler or a wing to a vehicle.

 

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