Monza VS Mustang II
Eh, both are pretty big heaps. I'll take the Mustang because it's not
bad looking (not great though), and it's got a vast, vast array of aftermarket support to possibly turn it into less of a hoopty.
5 VS Clio VS Twin Run
Don't know anything about the Twin Run. Never really got the appeal of the midengined Clio. You buy a hatchback for the practicality of the hatch, but now you've got a V6 back there. Why not just get a Toyota MR2 that looks as special as its layout is? The regular Clios are neat little cars though. The 5 is the same deal, except it's a little cooler looking, so I'll take it.
Vandura VS Econoline VS Lumina APV
The Vandura is hopelessly outdated for a 1995. The Econoline's not a bad van, but I rode in one in New York City and I was surprised at how uncomfortable it was. It really crashed over bumps and really wasn't that smooth. Of course, years of use as a shuttle in the city probably took its toll on the van, but still. The Lumina APV's a neat looking van in a nerdy cool way, and it'll get vastly better gas mileage than the other too, will be easier to park and maneuver, and is likely the most comfortable of them all.
500e VS Smart VS Leaf VS Spark VS Fit VS iMiev
I'm growing less and less fond of the new Fiat 500, but I don't know why. The iMiEV is out because it's too primitive. I've ridden in a gas engined Smart before; I hated it, thanks to its god awful transmission that made it feel like it was being driven by someone learning stick. The electric Smart thankfully gets rid of that awful transmission, but is also too slow for American roads. Guess you can't have your cake and eat it too. I sat in a Spark once, a well optioned one, and I wasn't very impressed, especially compared to the Sonic that was also available. It felt like something that would come from old GM, so it's out. The Fit's neat, but I'd be wishing for a normal Fit every time I drove it. That leaves the Leaf, and I like the Leaf. It's not a bad looking car, it has a nice interior, and it's pretty practical for a daily driver. I'll take that.
Astra VS Megane VS Scirocco
The normal Scirocco's a pretty nice looking car, but the R goodies make it look a lot worse somehow. It looks less classy. I wouldn't mind owning a lower trim Scirocco, but I'd prefer a Golf if I had to get an R. The Megane's a Renault, and Renaults bore me. I don't know why. That leaves the Astra, which is alright. It's a nice looking car inside and out, which is pretty much all I know about it.
Q7 VS ML350
The new ML looks a lot worse than the old one. The old one looked tidy and classy, but this one looks a little too big and bland, especially the front. The interior's a tossup. I dislike the design of the old one, but this one is just too bland. I still think it's a nice SUV though. The Q7's a nice looking vehicle, in a sort of round, elephantine way. The interior looks pretty sharp too. The Q7's also more spacious inside, which is something I want in an SUV. I'll take that.
S6 VS LS460
I'm very biased here. The new S6 is a pretty sharp car, and I like a lot of things about it. But the LS460 does pretty much everything that's important to me better. It's the better looking car of the too; it has more presence. I sat in an LS460 F-Sport, and the quality of the interior was fabulous. The materials were top notch, and while the GS does have a better design inside, the LS had the upper hand on gadgets and quality. One detail I particularly liked was that when you open the center console, it smoothly glided up and away on its track. I've never seen anything else like it. It's not a very important feature, but it's a neat detail. There's no doubt it'll be more comfortable and quiet than the sportier Audi, and the ride will be much smoother. The Audi will surely be more fun to drive, but the LS is a relaxing car to drive, which I appreciate.
Singer VS RWB
The Singer, because it'll be nicer to use on normal roads.
Avenger VS Breeze VS Concorde VS Aurora
The Avenger's not a bad looking car, but it's certainly not a very good car. The Breeze looks alright too, but again, it's not a very good car. The Concorde's not particularly interesting to look at, but it'll certainly be roomier, more comfortable and quieter than the other too. I must be the only person that actualy prefers the second generation Aurora to the first. The original Aurora isn't a bad looking car, but it's also not that great. The interior's not particulary good on this, but neither of the other three have accomodations to write home about. The Aurora also has the advantage of eight cylinders (even though that Northstar's a blown headgasket waiting to happen), though it is held back by a front wheel drive layout. That doesn't particularly bother me, because the Aurora isn't a car I'd want to drive spiritedly. If I wanted a comfy American car to hoon around in, that rear wheel drive Town Car in the background is the perfect candidate.
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI ~ $26,000
2010 Audi A4 1.8T quattro Avant - 28,000 Miles - $26,500
