2003 Volkswagen Passat

2003 VW Passat GL, GLS, GLX, W8
1.8L Turbo 4 cyl GL/GLS, 2.8L V-6 GLS/GLX, 4.0L W-8 W8
5-speed auto, 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual
MPG:19 city, 28 hwy 1.8L, 17 city, 25 hwy 2.8L, 15 city, 22 hwy 4.0L
5 seats
1.8L- 170 HP, 166 TQ, 2.8L- 190 HP, 206 TQ, 4.0L- 270 HP, 273 TQ
Fair Purchase Prices: (to be posted soon)
The 2003 Passat is a great vehicle, though some not so much. Overall good MPG, healthy power, and plenty of features, comfort, and room. The Passat comes in a variety of models and engines, and comes in sedan or wagon body styles. Some came out extremely reliable, reaching 300,000 miles or more, but some have broken down at 120,000 miles. And the work required to replace parts in the engine bay is a headache. Overall consumer rating is a solid 4.5.

Talladega: Race 6 of the Chase, Will Another Underdog Win or a Chase Driver?

Talladega. A monstrous 2.67 superspeedway, where drivers can exceed 200 MPH. The Chase has been very exciting so far, and at Charlotte, a non-Chase driver finally won. Not only did Brad Keselowski, driver of the no.2 Ford Fusion for Penske Racing, get his first win, it was the first time in a  long time that a non-Chase driver won a race in the Chase. But Talladega is much different. While Johnson took both of the Daytona races, David Ragan got his 2nd career win at the first Talladega race of the season. Front Row Motorsports had a 1-2 finish, with David Gilliland finishing runner-up to his teammate. Many fans are poised for another underdog to win, such as Jeff Burton, Scott Speed, Cole Whitt, Tony Raines, Michael McDowell... even Michael Waltrip is in the field. But will it be another Chase victory for the likes of Matt Kenseth, Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick, or Johnson? You'll have to wait for the race to find out! Meanwhile, here is the entry list for the race. Practice times and Qualifying results will be posted soon.
Entry List:
http://www.nascar.com/en_us/sprint-cup-series/standings/results/2013/camping-world-rv-sales-500.html

2001 Toyota Tacoma

2001 Toyota Tacoma
2.4L Inline 4-cyl
5-speed manual
MPG: 19 city, 23 hwy
3 seats
142 HP, 160 TQ
Fair Purchase Price: $9,000
The 2001 Tacoma is a slightly luxurious, 2 door truck that competed against the Ford Ranger. The truck is very tough, many reporting it can last 300,000 miles or even more. The truck can haul a hefty weight, and is extremely reliable. The seats are uncomfortable, though, and the high price for a 2001 car is way too much. Consumer rating is a strong 4.5 stars.

2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG

2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG
5.4L V-8 Supercharged
5-speed Auto
MPG: 13 city, 19 hwy
2 seats
493 HP, 516 TQ
Fair Purchase Price: $23,000
Mercedes-Benz has made extremely reliable and durable cars, as well as being luxurious. The SL55 AMG is no exception, being a great mid-2000's luxury coupe. Not only having luxurious upholstery and electric features, the car also features a 5.4 liter V-8, coming standard with a supercharger, which produces a massive 493 HP at the wheels. Being a great car that can last hundreds of thousands of miles, this car gets a perfect 5 out of 5 consumer rating.