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		<title>Cadillac XLR Kicks It</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 10:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>nat</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The XLR is meant to be a competitive threat against the well established European and Japanese luxury cars. The two-seat Cadillac XLR roadster is the company&#8217;s flagship vehicle. Though the XLR has the same platform as the Corvette, well, actually,the Corvette makes better us of it. This caddy is more of a country cruising machine [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The XLR is meant to be a competitive threat against the well established European and Japanese luxury cars. The two-seat Cadillac XLR roadster is the company&#8217;s flagship vehicle. Though the XLR has the same platform as the Corvette, well, actually,the Corvette makes better us of it. This caddy is more of a country cruising machine than a sports hot rod. This Caddy is not swift in the response, so the ride is a bit smoother. The XLR puts under the hood a softer 4/6-liter, 320-horsepower V8 engine rather than the Vette&#8217;s edgier 6/2-liter, 436-hp V8 power generator.</p>
<p>The use of lightweight components like aluminum suspension pieces and composite body panels keeps the Cadillac XLR from being a bloated luxury two-seater. The super-duper Magnetic Ride Control adaptive suspension system does a great job of automatically adjusting the suspension for ride smoothness. Adding this up provide smooth and responsive maneuvers. When you put together the edgy, angular styling outside the body and the wood accent inside the interior, you do get a rich looking car. The XLR&#8217;s hard top is retractable, providing the best between the secure hard top and cruising with the top down. Whenever you pull back the hard top, then you should have a Cadillac windscreen.</p>
<p>This Cadillac XLR does indeed turn heads, but it&#8217;s not worthy all of the hype GM is giving it &#8211; far from it. . The Corvette is a better car, which is $20K less in the price tag, and the engine delivers more ponies.</p>
<p>The XLR certainly have plenty of speed, but the top-end may still come out short for some enthusiasts. Acceleration, though certainly quick, is not as forceful as its corporate cousin. The XLR isn&#8217;t notable on the chassis, which rolls to heavily into curves and pitches to far down when breaking fast. Even with its adaptive suspension&#8217;s split-second response, the Cadillac XLR still feels less willing to tackle turns than the more athletic European contenders. The XLR is best on the open highway, when it can really stretch its legs and unwind. Remember, if you go top down, then you should also go with a Cadillac windscreen.</p>
<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<br /> When the author isn&#8217;t driving her XLR around town, she&#8217;s a fan of <a href="http://www.psychicresource.net/">psychic reviews</a>, the <a href="http://www.hcgslimtrack.com/">Seattle HCG Diet Center</a>, and the <a href="http://www.windblox.com/styles/cadillac_xlr.htm">Cadillac XLR windscreen windblocker wind deflector</a>.</p>
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		<title>Cadillac XLR Basics</title>
		<link>http://auto-loans-car-loans.com/2010/03/29/cadillac-xlr-basics-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:14:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>nat</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This XLR is one more attempt to take on the mega-luxury brands coming out of Europe and Japan. The two-seat Cadillac XLR roadster is the company&#8217;s flagship vehicle. Don&#8217;t be confused &#8211; even though the XLR has the same platform as the Corvette, the XLR isn&#8217;t a Corvette in disguise. This caddy has more in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This XLR is one more attempt to take on the mega-luxury brands coming out of Europe and Japan. The two-seat Cadillac XLR roadster is the company&#8217;s flagship vehicle. Don&#8217;t be confused &#8211; even though the XLR has the same platform as the Corvette, the XLR isn&#8217;t a Corvette in disguise. This caddy has more in common with the luxury boat cruisers than sporty little roadsters. This is a bit of an old-man caddy, with a softer and more agreeable ride. The XLR also uses a tamer 4/6-liter, 320-horsepower V8 engine rather than the Vette&#8217;s edgier 6/2-liter, 436-hp V8 engine.</p>
<p>The use of lightweight components like aluminum suspension pieces and composite body panels keeps the Cadillac XLR from being a bloated luxury two-seater. Furthermore, the defacto Magnetic Ride Control adaptive suspension system automatically adjusts ride smoothness, based upon how bumpy the road is. This ensures generally smooth and responsive maneuvers. The combination of bold, angular styling outside and distinctive eucalyptus-wood cockpit accents gives the XLR a sophisticated presence. The XLR&#8217;s hard top is retractable, providing the best between the secure hard top and cruising with the top down. Whenever you pull back the hard top, then you should have a Cadillac windscreen.</p>
<p>This Cadillac XLR does indeed turn heads, but it&#8217;s not worthy all of the hype GM is giving it &#8211; far from it. . The Corvette is a better car, which is $20K less in the price tag, and the engine delivers more ponies.</p>
<p>The XLR certainly have plenty of speed, but the top-end may still come out short for some enthusiasts. Acceleration, though certainly quick, is not as forceful as its corporate cousin. The XLR isn&#8217;t notable on the chassis, which rolls to heavily into curves and pitches to far down when breaking fast. Even though this car is fitted with adaptive suspension with split-second control, the XLR is still not up to the handling performance of its European and Japanese rivals. The XLR does its best performance on the highway, where the car can practically drive itself. If going with the top down, then your wife will thank you for getting a Cadillac windscreen.</p>
<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<br /> When the author isn&#8217;t driving her XLR around town, she&#8217;s a fan of <a href="http://www.psychicresource.net/">psychic reviews</a>, the <a href="http://www.hcgslimtrack.com/">Seattle HCG Diet Center</a>, and the <a href="http://www.windblox.com/styles/cadillac_xlr.htm">Cadillac XLR windscreen windblocker wind deflector</a>.</p>
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		<title>Cadillac XLR is Good, but not Great</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:35:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>nat</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This XLR is one more attempt to take on the mega-luxury brands coming out of Europe and Japan. This two-seater is Cadillac&#8217;s pride-and-joy. Though it shares the same platform as the current Corvette, the XLR variant is not a simple case of corporate badge engineering. This caddy has more in common with the luxury boat [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This XLR is one more attempt to take on the mega-luxury brands coming out of Europe and Japan. This two-seater is Cadillac&#8217;s pride-and-joy. Though it shares the same platform as the current Corvette, the XLR variant is not a simple case of corporate badge engineering. This caddy has more in common with the luxury boat cruisers than sporty little roadsters. This Caddy is not swift in the response, so the ride is a bit smoother. It also uses a more subdued 4/6-liter, 320-horsepower V8 engine rather than the Vette&#8217;s edgier 6/2-liter, 436-hp V8 power plant.</p>
<p>The XLR makes good use of lightweight parts, such as aluminum suspension pieces, that keeps the XLR&#8217;s weight pretty reasonable. Also, the standard Magnetic Ride Control adaptive suspension system thinks for you, adjusting ride smoothness automatically. With all of this taken together, you get smooth and responsive maneuvers. The mash-up of the cutting exterior and bold interior with catching accents do make for a compelling presence. The XLR&#8217;s hard top is retractable, providing the best between the secure hard top and cruising with the top down. Whenever you put the top down, you should already have in place a Cadillac windscreen.</p>
<p>This Cadillac XLR does indeed turn heads, but it&#8217;s not worthy all of the hype GM is giving it &#8211; far from it. . If you&#8217;re looking at the XLR, then you might as well be looking at the Corvette, which costs $20K less and provides 116 more horse power.</p>
<p>The XLR is certainly a fast car, but, well, it&#8217;s just not sports car fast. The acceleration is notable, but still underneath what one hopes for in this sort of rod. The XLR isn&#8217;t notable on the chassis, which rolls to heavily into curves and pitches to far down when breaking fast. Even with its adaptive suspension&#8217;s split-second response, the Cadillac XLR still feels less willing to tackle turns than the more athletic European contenders. On the open highway, the roadster hits its stride, delivering an undisturbed ride with effortless tracking. If you ever want to talk on your cell phone, then you better get a Cadillac windscreen.</p>
<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<br /> When the author isn&#8217;t driving her XLR around town, she&#8217;s a fan of <a href="http://www.psychicresource.net/">psychic reviews</a>, the <a href="http://www.hcgslimtrack.com/">Seattle HCG Diet Center</a>, and the <a href="http://www.windblox.com/styles/cadillac_xlr.htm">Cadillac XLR windscreen windblocker wind deflector</a>.</p>
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		<title>Cadillac XLR Basics</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:35:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>nat</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This XLR is one more attempt to take on the mega-luxury brands coming out of Europe and Japan. The XLR is a flashy car, what Cadillac wants to build up. Dija know that both the XLR and Corvette are built on top of the same platform, even though the Corvette does a better job with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This XLR is one more attempt to take on the mega-luxury brands coming out of Europe and Japan. The XLR is a flashy car, what Cadillac wants to build up. Dija know that both the XLR and Corvette are built on top of the same platform, even though the Corvette does a better job with it. This caddy is more like a land yacht than a nimble little sports car. The Caddy&#8217;s responses are softer and comfortably refined. The XLR also uses a tamer 4/6-liter, 320-horsepower V8 engine rather than the Vette&#8217;s edgier 6/2-liter, 436-hp V8 engine.</p>
<p>The XLR makes good use of lightweight parts, such as aluminum suspension pieces, that keeps the XLR&#8217;s weight pretty reasonable. Also, the standard Magnetic Ride Control adaptive suspension system thinks for you, adjusting ride smoothness automatically. Adding this up provide smooth and responsive maneuvers. The mash-up of the cutting exterior and bold interior with catching accents do make for a compelling presence. The XLR&#8217;s hard top is retractable, providing the best between the secure hard top and cruising with the top down. If going top-down, then you should arm yourself with a Cadillac windscreen.</p>
<p>The Cadillac XLR is a good-to-great car, but it&#8217;s not the &#8220;standard of the world&#8221; as GM likes to proclaim it as. . The Corvette looks pretty good against the XLR in comparison, which is $20K less expensive and provides more power.</p>
<p>The XLR is certainly a fast car, but, well, it&#8217;s just not sports car fast. The take-off from the line is quick, but not as quick as the Corvette. The XLR has a soft underpining, causing the vehicle to roll in curves and nosedive under fast breaking. Even with its adaptive suspension&#8217;s split-second response, the Cadillac XLR still feels less willing to tackle turns than the more athletic European contenders. The XLR is best on the open highway, when it can really stretch its legs and unwind. If you ever want to talk on your cell phone, then you better get a Cadillac windscreen.</p>
<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<br /> When the author isn&#8217;t driving her XLR around town, she&#8217;s a fan of <a href="http://www.psychicresource.net/">psychic reviews</a>, the <a href="http://www.hcgslimtrack.com/">Seattle HCG Diet Center</a>, and the <a href="http://www.windblox.com/styles/cadillac_xlr.htm">Cadillac XLR windscreen windblocker wind deflector</a>.</p>
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		<title>Cadillac XLR is Good, but not Great</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:35:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>nat</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is an entry from Cadillac, going up against mature European and Japanese luxury models. The two-seat Cadillac XLR roadster is the company&#8217;s flagship vehicle. Don&#8217;t be confused &#8211; even though the XLR has the same platform as the Corvette, the XLR isn&#8217;t a Corvette in disguise. This caddy is more like a land yacht [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is an entry from Cadillac, going up against mature European and Japanese luxury models. The two-seat Cadillac XLR roadster is the company&#8217;s flagship vehicle. Don&#8217;t be confused &#8211; even though the XLR has the same platform as the Corvette, the XLR isn&#8217;t a Corvette in disguise. This caddy is more like a land yacht than a nimble little sports car. This is a bit of an old-man caddy, with a softer and more agreeable ride. The XLR puts under the hood a softer 4/6-liter, 320-horsepower V8 engine rather than the Vette&#8217;s edgier 6/2-liter, 436-hp V8 power generator.</p>
<p>The XLR makes good use of lightweight parts, such as aluminum suspension pieces, that keeps the XLR&#8217;s weight pretty reasonable. Also, the standard Magnetic Ride Control adaptive suspension system thinks for you, adjusting ride smoothness automatically. Adding this up provide smooth and responsive maneuvers. The mash-up of the cutting exterior and bold interior with catching accents do make for a compelling presence. The XLR&#8217;s retractable hard top provides a great trade off between hard top and open top. If going top-down, then you should arm yourself with a Cadillac windscreen.</p>
<p>The Cadillac XLR does indeed make a stunner, but it&#8217;s not worthy of it&#8217;s self named, world class status. . Furthermore, the XLR doesn&#8217;t really offer that much more than a fully loaded Corvette, which is about $20,000 cheaper and 116-hp more powerful.</p>
<p>The XLR is certainly a fast car, but, well, it&#8217;s just not sports car fast. The acceleration is good, but it doesn&#8217;t feel like you&#8217;re blasting off from a rocket, like it should. The XLR has squishy suspension which causes the vehicle to pitch and roll under heavy cornering. Even with its adaptive suspension&#8217;s split-second response, the Cadillac XLR still feels less willing to tackle turns than the more athletic European contenders. The XLR is best on the open highway, when it can really stretch its legs and unwind. If putting the top down, then don&#8217;t go without a Cadillac windscreen.</p>
<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<br /> When the author isn&#8217;t driving her XLR around town, she&#8217;s a fan of <a href="http://www.psychicresource.net/">psychic reviews</a>, the <a href="http://www.hcgslimtrack.com/">Seattle HCG Diet Center</a>, and the <a href="http://www.windblox.com/styles/cadillac_xlr.htm">Cadillac XLR windscreen windblocker wind deflector</a>.</p>
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		<title>Cadillac XLR Kicks It</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:34:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>nat</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The XLR is meant to be a competitive threat against the well established European and Japanese luxury cars. The sporty XLR is what Cadillac wants people to think of, when envisioning this namebadge. Don&#8217;t be confused &#8211; even though the XLR has the same platform as the Corvette, the XLR isn&#8217;t a Corvette in disguise. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The XLR is meant to be a competitive threat against the well established European and Japanese luxury cars. The sporty XLR is what Cadillac wants people to think of, when envisioning this namebadge. Don&#8217;t be confused &#8211; even though the XLR has the same platform as the Corvette, the XLR isn&#8217;t a Corvette in disguise. It&#8217;s more of a grand touring machine than a hard-edged sports car. This Caddy is not swift in the response, so the ride is a bit smoother. The XLR puts under the hood a softer 4/6-liter, 320-horsepower V8 engine rather than the Vette&#8217;s edgier 6/2-liter, 436-hp V8 power generator.</p>
<p>Since the XLR uses aircraft-light parts, it isn&#8217;t heavy and logy like some might suspect. The super-duper Magnetic Ride Control adaptive suspension system does a great job of automatically adjusting the suspension for ride smoothness. This ensures generally smooth and responsive maneuvers. The mash-up of the cutting exterior and bold interior with catching accents do make for a compelling presence. Further, the XLR&#8217;s power retractable hardtop roof allows the comfort and security of a coupe when the top is raised. If going top-down, then you should arm yourself with a Cadillac windscreen.</p>
<p>This Cadillac XLR does indeed turn heads, but it&#8217;s not worthy all of the hype GM is giving it &#8211; far from it. Though its styling and Cadillac badge will appeal to those looking to roll up to the valet in something different from the status quo, the XLR comes up short in terms of maximum performance.  The interior is especially disappointing when compared to its similarly priced rivals from Germany and Great Britain. If you&#8217;re looking at the XLR, then you might as well be looking at the Corvette, which costs $20K less and provides 116 more horse power.</p>
<p>The XLR certainly have plenty of speed, but the top-end may still come out short for some enthusiasts. Acceleration, though certainly quick, is not as forceful as its corporate cousin. The XLR isn&#8217;t notable on the chassis, which rolls to heavily into curves and pitches to far down when breaking fast. Even with its adaptive suspension&#8217;s split-second response, the Cadillac XLR still feels less willing to tackle turns than the more athletic European contenders. The XLR is best on the open highway, when it can really stretch its legs and unwind. If putting the top down, then don&#8217;t go without a Cadillac windscreen.</p>
<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<br /> When the author isn&#8217;t driving her XLR around town, she&#8217;s a fan of <a href="http://www.psychicresource.net/">psychic reviews</a>, the <a href="http://www.hcgslimtrack.com/">Seattle HCG Diet Center</a>, and the <a href="http://www.windblox.com/styles/cadillac_xlr.htm">Cadillac XLR windscreen windblocker wind deflector</a>.</p>
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		<title>Cadillac XLR Kicks It</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:01:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>nat</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yet another entry from Cadillac to show the world it&#8217;s serious about competing with the top European and Japanese luxury brands. The two-seat Cadillac XLR roadster is the company&#8217;s flagship vehicle. Though the XLR has the same platform as the Corvette, well, actually,the Corvette makes better us of it. This caddy is more like a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yet another entry from Cadillac to show the world it&#8217;s serious about competing with the top European and Japanese luxury brands. The two-seat Cadillac XLR roadster is the company&#8217;s flagship vehicle. Though the XLR has the same platform as the Corvette, well, actually,the Corvette makes better us of it. This caddy is more like a land yacht than a nimble little sports car. The Caddy&#8217;s responses are softer and comfortably refined. The XLR puts under the hood a softer 4/6-liter, 320-horsepower V8 engine rather than the Vette&#8217;s edgier 6/2-liter, 436-hp V8 power generator.</p>
<p>The XLR makes good use of lightweight parts, such as aluminum suspension pieces, that keeps the XLR&#8217;s weight pretty reasonable. Furthermore, the defacto Magnetic Ride Control adaptive suspension system automatically adjusts ride smoothness, based upon how bumpy the road is. Adding this up provide smooth and responsive maneuvers. The joining of forces between the space-age rocket designed exterior and carbon interior make this a go-go car. The XLR&#8217;s retractable hard top provides a great trade off between hard top and open top. Whenever you pull back the hard top, then you should have a windscreen.</p>
<p>The Cadillac XLR does indeed make a stunner, but it&#8217;s not worthy of it&#8217;s self named, world class status. Though its styling and Cadillac badge will appeal to those looking to roll up to the valet in something different from the status quo, the XLR comes up short in terms of maximum performance.  The interior is especially disappointing when compared to its similarly priced rivals from Germany and Great Britain. Furthermore, the XLR doesn&#8217;t really offer that much more than a fully loaded Corvette, which is about $20,000 cheaper and 116-hp more powerful.</p>
<p>As fast as the XLR is when pushed, those expecting a true Cadillac sports car will be disappointed. Acceleration, though certainly quick, is not as forceful as its corporate cousin. The XLR isn&#8217;t notable on the chassis, which rolls to heavily into curves and pitches to far down when breaking fast. Even with its adaptive suspension&#8217;s split-second response, the Cadillac XLR still feels less willing to tackle turns than the more athletic European contenders. The XLR does its best performance on the highway, where the car can practically drive itself. If you ever want to talk on your cell phone, then you better get a windscreen.</p>
<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<br /> The author is a fan of the <a href="http://www.windblox.com/styles/cadillac_xlr.htm">Cadillac XLR windscreen windblocker wind deflector</a>,<a href="http://www.psychicresource.net/">psychic reviews</a>, and the <a href="http://www.hcg-seattle.com/">Seattle HCG Diet &amp; Weight Loss</a>.</p>
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		<title>History of the Chrysler Sebring</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:42:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>nat</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Chrysler launched the Sebring in 1995 into the midsize coupe market. Both the Sebring and the Mitsubishi Galant were build upon the same chassis. Both the LX and LXi coupes were powered with a 163-hp, 2/5 liter engine, coupled to a four speed automatic transmission. At the time of introduction, reviewers praised it for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Chrysler launched the Sebring in 1995 into the midsize coupe market. Both the Sebring and the Mitsubishi Galant were build upon the same chassis. Both the LX and LXi coupes were powered with a 163-hp, 2/5 liter engine, coupled to a four speed automatic transmission. At the time of introduction, reviewers praised it for its overall external styling and comfy interior. Despite a steeply raked windshield and roof line, headroom fore and aft was adequate even for adults, and the trunk impressed patrons with its size. If you put the top down and let the sun in, the you needed a windscreen.</p>
<p>Chrysler demonstrated to the world back in 2001 a new Sebring sedan, with updated engines and transmissions underneath. Just like the previous generation, the platform was shared with Mitsubishi. The top-shelf option was a 3/0-liter V6 turning out a whopping 200-hp. The LXi Couple was the Sebring&#8217;s initial offering. Standard in convertibles and LXi Sedans was the Chrysler-built 2/7-liter V6 rated at 200 hp. A smaller engine with four cylinders of 2/4 liter was another option. The Sebring was given high marks for its external looks, engine reliability, and consumer options.</p>
<p>The engineers didn&#8217;t stand still, pumping out new trim level options for the Sebring practically every year. By 2006, the Sebring was being produced no more. For the pre-2006 convertible models, owners made wise investments in obtaining a windscreen.</p>
<p>As time went by, the second-generation Chrysler Sebring became increasingly uncompetitive. In later tests, its drive trains were unrefined; its ride quality was harsh (particularly in the sedan); and its build and interior materials quality were well below average. Though it wouldn&#8217;t hurt for used-car shoppers to take a look at the Sebring &#8212; especially those interested in the model-year range of the late &#8217;90s to early 2000s &#8212; it&#8217;s probably wise to consider other options before making a final decision  Despite the Sebring&#8217;s drawbacks, one will still be pleased with this car.  The Sebring will always have a fond place in car driver&#8217;s hearts.</p>
<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;<br /> When the author isn&#8217;t driving around her Sebring, she&#8217;s a fan of the <a href="http://www.windblox.com/styles/sebring_regular.htm">Chrysler Sebring windscreen windblocker w   ind deflector</a>, the <a href="http://www.psychicresource.net/">psychic reviews</a>, and the <a href="http://www.hcg-seattle.com/">Seattle HCG Diet and Weight Loss</a>.</p>
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		<title>Mercedes SLK R170 Profile</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:16:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>nat</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The sporty acronym comes from Sporty, Light, and Short (or Kurz in German). The SLK R170 was Mercedes first take at shrinking the popular SL sports car. The SLK R170 was first produced in 1996, and its fans were immediate. The initial sales started with a very respectable 50,000 units. However, time and competition aged [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The sporty acronym comes from Sporty, Light, and Short (or Kurz in German). The SLK R170 was Mercedes first take at shrinking the popular SL sports car. The SLK R170 was first produced in 1996, and its fans were immediate. The initial sales started with a very respectable 50,000 units. However, time and competition aged this car. The Audi TT, its closest competitor, was starting the gain the edge. Furthermore, its technology was becoming dated.</p>
<p>The SLK&#8217;s electrical hard top remains an interesting feature, but its engine is reviewed as rough and harsh. The steering was taken from the C-class, the recirculating ball, which yielded a sluggish response.</p>
<p>Comparing to rivals, the TT Roadster, the BMW Z3, and the Alfa Romero Spider, the Mercedes SLK still visually stands out. While its engine wasn&#8217;t as powerful as the others, this is preferred by North American drivers who desired relaxed driving styles.</p>
<p>The Mercedes SLK R170 was the first Mercedes with a retractable hardtop. Going top-down is still impracticable unless you have a windscreen. The SLK hard top follows its heritage from the Mitsubishi 3000 GT Spyder, Peugeot 206cc, Lexus SC, Mercedes SL Class, and the Chrysler Sebring.</p>
<p>The 2/3 liter Kompressor came out in 2000 to address these initial nits. This car has more power, a body make over, greater refinement, and is more agile in handling. The engine fixed some of its initial roughness. Mercedes also improved the transmission, making it smooth shifting. A new six speed transmission was installed, straight from the E-class line. The five speed transmission came out in the automatic. With the top down, you&#8217;ll still have a lot of turbulence, unless you install a need a windscreen. Also, the chassis was improved for a smoother ride and safety improvements.</p>
<p>These changes are evolutionary, not revolutionary. The Mercedes SLK R170 still draws the raves.</p>
<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<br /> When the author isn&#8217;t driving her SLK around, she&#8217;s a fan of the <a href="http://www.windblox.com/styles/slk_170_windscreen.htm">Mercedes Benz SLK windscreen windblocker wind deflector</a>, the <a href="http://www.mostgiftedpsychics.com/psychic_readings.asp?ID=">psychic readings</a>, and the<a href="http://www.hcgslimtrack.com/">Seattle HCG Diet</a>.</p>
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		<title>Top-Down in a Thunderbird</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:16:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[OMG! This Thunderbird isn&#8217;t your old-folks car. One need to time travel back just fifty years ago to when Ford first brought out the Thunderbird. Going back six decades, while less car types were made, the masses still purchased this car in bulk. Today, we&#8217;re awash in a sea of car choices, and people still [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>OMG! This Thunderbird isn&#8217;t your old-folks car. One need to time travel back just fifty years ago to when Ford first brought out the Thunderbird. Going back six decades, while less car types were made, the masses still purchased this car in bulk. Today, we&#8217;re awash in a sea of car choices, and people still in masses.</p>
<p>This version of the Thunderbird started life in 2002. Ford brought back the retro-classic version of the Thunderbird, inspired by the original two-seater roadster, although with a luxury bend. One can not misplace this vehicle from it&#8217;s 50&#8217;s roots. All fans gawked as the trademark porthole windows. The Ford Thunderbird sold the most in the first year of production, and then fell down each year after. After four years, Ford ended its production.  {This was always a great car, as long as you have a windscreen to tame the wind while driving top-down}.</p>
<p>This car was build on a shorter version of the rear wheel drive platform provided for the Lincoln LS and Jaguar S-Type sedans. The only option for an engine under the hood was the 3.9 liter, V8, which was also shared with the LS. For the simple minded, the Ford Thunderbird came with only one transmission option, a five speed manual or automatic. The standard options of the Ford Thunderbird included four-wheel disc brakes, side airbags, and eye-popping 17-inch alloy wheels. If you have money left in your wallet, then you could also purchase chrome wheels and traction control. One of the other needed accessories is a Thunderbird windscreen (windblocker or wind deflector), or see convertible windscreen reviews for more options. This new version of the Thunderbird also carries plenty of passenger room, as well as space in the trunk, which is a delightful change from usual roadsters. For performance, this lethargic car is sticky around the bends and slow to take off from the stop light.</p>
<p>Those in the market for a used Thunderbird will be please with the selection for configurations and body types. Those in the know go for the extra power, while those wanting comfort seek a stiffer chassis.</p>
<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<br /> When the author isn&#8217;t driving around in her Thunderbird, she&#8217;s a fan of the<a href="http://www.windblox.com/styles/ford_thunderbird.htm">Ford Thunderbird windscreen windblocker wind deflector</a>, <a href="http://www.psychicresource.net/">best psychics</a>, and the<a href="http://www.hcgslimtrack.com/">Seattle HCG Diet</a>.</p>
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