Hey guys! Sorry I haven't been able to post in a while. School is really burning my time, as well as my friends! So, to make it up for y'all, I'll put up one of the most anticipated cars of the year!
2014 Chevy Corvette C7
6.2L V-8
7-speed manual
MPG: 17 city, 29 hwy
2 seats
455 HP, 460 TQ
Fair Purchase Price: $60,000
Ever since the first release of the magnificent Corvette C1 back in '53, the Corvette has evolved in motor size, power, and options. The all-new C7 took a giant leap from the C6, with a 55 HP increase and more than a 70 TQ increase. The car also has a new body style that makes it slice through air like butter (not to mention it looks really cool) . All the new options for interior and exterior for the year has made this new Corvette a revolutionary vehicle. Consumer Rating of a perfect 5 out of 5 for a perfect car.
Friday, December 13, 2013
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
1993 Honda Civic Hatchback
1993 Honda Civic Hatchback
1.5L In-line 4 cyl. 8 valve
5-speed manual
MPG: 35 city, 41 hwy
2-4 seats
70 HP, 91 TQ
Fair Purchase Price: $2,000
The '93 Civic and earlier models were outstanding with gas mileage. These cars would run 350-410 miles on a single tank of gas! While the HP sounds low, the cars are very easy to tune to crank out more power. The cars might seem small and inferior to a 03 Civic, but the cars are just as big and even faster/ The consumer rating is a very solid 4.5 out of 5 stars.
1.5L In-line 4 cyl. 8 valve
5-speed manual
MPG: 35 city, 41 hwy
2-4 seats
70 HP, 91 TQ
Fair Purchase Price: $2,000
The '93 Civic and earlier models were outstanding with gas mileage. These cars would run 350-410 miles on a single tank of gas! While the HP sounds low, the cars are very easy to tune to crank out more power. The cars might seem small and inferior to a 03 Civic, but the cars are just as big and even faster/ The consumer rating is a very solid 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Friday, November 8, 2013
2004 Audi S4
2004 Audi S4 Avant quattro
4.2L V-8
6-speed auto (shiftable feature) AWD*, 6-speed manual AWD*
MPG: 16 city, 22 hwy
5 seats
340 HP, 302 TQ
Fair Purchase Price: 8,000
The '04 Audi S4 is an outstanding car that beats most of it's rival competitors. With a 4.2L V-8 pounding with 340 HP, it has great power that also comes with comfort, reliability, and luxury. Audi also outdid themselves by bringing in a fast sedan, a family wagon, and a weekend convertible. The car gets a perfect 5 out of 5 consumer rating, the only drawback being the small rear seat.
4.2L V-8
6-speed auto (shiftable feature) AWD*, 6-speed manual AWD*
MPG: 16 city, 22 hwy
5 seats
340 HP, 302 TQ
Fair Purchase Price: 8,000
The '04 Audi S4 is an outstanding car that beats most of it's rival competitors. With a 4.2L V-8 pounding with 340 HP, it has great power that also comes with comfort, reliability, and luxury. Audi also outdid themselves by bringing in a fast sedan, a family wagon, and a weekend convertible. The car gets a perfect 5 out of 5 consumer rating, the only drawback being the small rear seat.
Friday, November 1, 2013
Cheap, fun, and fast cars #1: 2005-2007 Ford Mustang GT
Hey there guys! I'm putting up a special post for you people who love custom and fast cars.
The first one will be a 2005-2007 Mustang GT. These cars naturally come with a 4.6L V-8, which produces 300 HP stock. They can be bought for $13,000 or more, but they are great cars, saving 15-23 MPG.
Ok, so you have the car, and what now? Well, it is time to mod! For those of you on a budget, look for a cool-looking hood scoop, a cold-air intake, and find a cheap short-throw shifter. Then watch your car fly off. And, if you can't find a cheap, loud, and HP boosting exhaust, just go to your closest Autozone and buy some exhaust tips.
For those of you who have money to spend, I'd suggest an upgraded computer, single or twin turbos, cat-back or titanium exhaust, a body kit, short-throw shifter, platinum clutch, some weight loss (maybe lighter weight body), some new tires, and some nice spark plugs.
Now, if you want an awesome road and track car, put all the above mods, but you also might want a new engine. Maybe an old engine for a foxbody Mustang or a 490 cubic inch, 7.5L from an F-250. Why not a big-block from the 60's or 70's? Also, take out the A/C, radio, rear seats, and many other un-necessary things. But, if you want some music, you can either keep the radio, or find a huge boombox from your local Flea Market. Racing tires, new transmission, engine tuning, upgraded carburetor/fuel injectors, fuel system upgrades, and many other things.
Stock Mustangs should be at 300 HP, lightly-modded should be 310-330, heavier mods can make it reace 350-450 (maybe 500), and racing should be much higher than that. Try to get it 550+ if you want it road and track tuned.
If you want any other requests for custom cars, please comment on this post. Don't forget to hit the + button, and recommendations for the blog are always accepted!
The first one will be a 2005-2007 Mustang GT. These cars naturally come with a 4.6L V-8, which produces 300 HP stock. They can be bought for $13,000 or more, but they are great cars, saving 15-23 MPG.
Ok, so you have the car, and what now? Well, it is time to mod! For those of you on a budget, look for a cool-looking hood scoop, a cold-air intake, and find a cheap short-throw shifter. Then watch your car fly off. And, if you can't find a cheap, loud, and HP boosting exhaust, just go to your closest Autozone and buy some exhaust tips.
For those of you who have money to spend, I'd suggest an upgraded computer, single or twin turbos, cat-back or titanium exhaust, a body kit, short-throw shifter, platinum clutch, some weight loss (maybe lighter weight body), some new tires, and some nice spark plugs.
Now, if you want an awesome road and track car, put all the above mods, but you also might want a new engine. Maybe an old engine for a foxbody Mustang or a 490 cubic inch, 7.5L from an F-250. Why not a big-block from the 60's or 70's? Also, take out the A/C, radio, rear seats, and many other un-necessary things. But, if you want some music, you can either keep the radio, or find a huge boombox from your local Flea Market. Racing tires, new transmission, engine tuning, upgraded carburetor/fuel injectors, fuel system upgrades, and many other things.
Stock Mustangs should be at 300 HP, lightly-modded should be 310-330, heavier mods can make it reace 350-450 (maybe 500), and racing should be much higher than that. Try to get it 550+ if you want it road and track tuned.
If you want any other requests for custom cars, please comment on this post. Don't forget to hit the + button, and recommendations for the blog are always accepted!
Monday, October 28, 2013
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.
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.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
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
Entry List:
http://www.nascar.com/en_us/sprint-cup-series/standings/results/2013/camping-world-rv-sales-500.html
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
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.
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.
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