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September 19, 2008
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Brian Sy commented on LaurenG's comparison entitled ‘The Smart: Not so Smart Afterall?’
hate the smart car, it's just so damn small … more
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Brian Sy commented on LaurenG's comparison entitled ‘The Smart: Not so Smart Afterall?’
smart car all the way. can't beat the parking … more
May 14, 2008
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Brian Sy commented on Anonymous's comparison entitled ‘Momma needs a new car.... ’
These three are a bit mismatched.… more
April 10, 2008
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Brian Sy commented on evanesce's review of a 2001 Ford Focus
That's not uncommon for early-build Focuses, but if you really love the car, they started getting solid around 2004.… more
April 7, 2008
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Brian Sy commented on theparisian's review of a 1999 Ford Explorer
Try upgrading to a newer Explorer. In 2002 it got an upgraded suspension at all four wheels (from torsion bars to coil springs in front, and from ...… more
March 26, 2008
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Brian Sy commented on Ash's comparison entitled ‘Help me choose a vehicle!’
Ya know, ever since the G35 got all-wheel-drive in its second year, it's been a pretty good way get all of the RL's stuff and end up a cool $12,000...… more
March 25, 2008
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Brian Sy commented on HPX's comparison entitled ‘shopping for a car’
If those are the only criteria, just know that all three are equally comfortable and quiet but the BMW's the most fun to drive.… more
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Brian Sy commented on HPX's comparison entitled ‘Eco friendly’
Prius, then Civic, then Malibu, in that order. Prius is still the technology leader and still the only gas-powered car that can get 44 MPG. The C...… more
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Brian Sy commented on Anonymous's comparison entitled ‘I have a fever...’
Since these cars are obviously about pink slip bragging rights, you could justify blowing the extra $70,000 on the Ford -- at least, back in the da...… more
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Brian Sy commented on HPX's comparison entitled ‘Bling bling!’
What's the logic in buying a Rolls-Royce when you could have 37 Kia Rios for the same price?… more
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Brian Sy commented on Sailor Fred's comparison entitled ‘Looking for a small and fun car’
I'd say the Beetle's out. The novelty has worn off since its 1998 birthdate, so there's not much reason to put up with its impracticality vs. the ...… more
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Brian Sy commented on Brian Sy's comparison entitled ‘Help me choose a vehicle!’
Hella Hyundai Elantra for shizzle. This one's easy: the Spectra is just a copy of the obsolete, less roomy 2001 Elantra yet sells for about the sa...… more
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Brian Sy commented on Stergios's comparison entitled ‘Help Me Choose between a Jag and a Fo...’
The Jag will feel a lot closer to a normal car -- engine in front, trunk in back, automatic transmission, nice ride, swift acceleration, etc. The ...… more
March 24, 2008
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Brian Sy commented on Dave's comparison entitled ‘Help me choose a vehicle!’
Not that these cars really compete at all, but I'd go with the Boxster. It's a good $100,000 south of either one, and even though it's the slowest...… more
March 15, 2008
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Brian Sy commented on jaimebatiz's review of a 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid Automatic
Good point; you actually touched upon that car's key flaw, and the reason it faded away after three years. People buy hybrids to save gas, not bur...… more
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Perfect for those who buy cars by the cubic foot..
Brian Sy owned a 2009 Nissan Sentra
Nissan doesn't seem to be making much progress in its quest to eliminate overlap within its car lineup. In 2007, the company's new "entry-level" Versa was born as a bigger car than the outgoing… more
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GM's first mainstream home-run.
Brian Sy owned a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
What's new for the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu: Redesigned; new model. Everyone knows GM's traditional strategy, right? Take the same handful of mediocre cars, give lightly altered copies to its myriad … more
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Great car, if you're not picky about powertrains.
Brian Sy owned a 2009 Acura RL
Remember how everyone used to dog on the original Acura RL of the mid-90s? The critics cried for more power, a different look, and something else besides front-wheel-drive. The RL got all that (and … more
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Acura RL -- quick spin around the track
Brian Sy owned a 2008 Acura RL
Acura has been making noise about how it spiced up the new 2009 RL with more power and a firmer suspension. It's up to 300 horsepower now, and it still has Acura's ingenious Super Handling… more
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Basically competitive, though lacking a real edge.
Brian Sy owned a 2007 Ford Edge
What's new for the 2007 Ford Edge: All-new model.
Sales of Ford's classic SUVs may be tanking, but the Edge is a safe bet as to where many of its would-be owners are ending up. As Ford's… more
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