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I should probably start with this disclaimer, I currently drive a 2004 BMW 530i. This was the first year of the new design. It also was my first BMW. I bought it because of how it looks, but quickly discovered I like it best for how it drives. There is some truth to BMW's slogan, "The Ultimate … [Read more...]
I'd heard a lot about the 2011 Ford Mustang GT, and thought that I needed to take one out for a drive. Back in high school, it was one of the hot muscle cars. A friend had one, and we were all envious. It looked good, sounded great, and went fast. Today, over 30 years since I was first in a Mustang, … [Read more...]
I know several people that drive a Porsche 911, and they are all equally passionate about their car. This in itself says a lot about the Porsche. It is clearly one of the more popular sports cars in the Bay Area where I live. The Porsche 911 seems as common on the roads as your typical sedan. In … [Read more...]
Performance Highlights The Audi R8 4.2 quattro is a mid-engine design. It is powered by a V8 generating a whopping 420 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque. It is capable of going from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds with a top speed of 187 mph. It also comes in a R8 5.2 version with 5.2 liter (318 cu in) V8 … [Read more...]