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The Manual Transmission: “I Ain’t Dead, Yet”

Last updated: Sep 27, 2019 at 2:58PM
Published on: Dec 11, 2015 by Matt Smith

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Don’t drink beer out of green bottles, don’t forget to stretch, and always remember to write your grandmother a thank-you note. Along with these basic rules for success, when researching new cars, I’ve always eliminated options that were available only with automatic transmissions. Car enthusiasts argue over almost every imaginable detail, save this one. Perhaps it has to do with their beloved “involvement” with the machines that they adore, but manual transmissions have long been a unanimous preference for card-carrying members of the local gearhead union.

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Filed Under: General Chat Tagged With: 190E, Acura Integra, Lexus CT 200h, Lexus CT200h, Manual transmissions, mercedes-benz, Porsche 911 R, RC F, reliable cars, Toyota Corolla, Volkswagen Jetta

The Two Tiers of Luxury: Which Do You Prefer?

Last updated: Sep 19, 2019 at 4:04PM
Published on: Mar 19, 2015 by tgriffith

"Tier 2" does not mean "inferior."
“Tier 2” does not mean “inferior.”

Is a Lincoln as good as a Lexus?

Can an Acura take down an Audi?

Will an Infiniti be as good as a BMW?

There are two groups of cars in the luxury world: the ones that command respect and the ones that desperately want it. Automotive News breaks these down a little more formally, calling them the “Tier 1” group and the “Tier 2” group.

Tier 1 includes BMW, Lexus, and Mercedes-Benz. Tier 2 includes Lincoln, Acura, Cadillac, and Audi.

If I were making the rules, I’d put Audi up in Tier 1, because it has decidedly outsold the others in Tier 2 and has, in my humble opinion, eclipsed the quality level of BMW.

The Tier 1 group continues to establish its dominance, while the Tier 2 group struggles to maintain relevance. Are cars from Tier 2 worth considering?

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Filed Under: Car Shopping Tagged With: Acura, BMW, infiniti, lexus, lincoln, mercedes-benz, tier 1 luxury cars, tier 2 luxury cars

Can a Kia Compete with a Mercedes-Benz?

Last updated: Dec 6, 2019 at 3:01PM
Published on: Jul 31, 2014 by tgriffith

I pulled up to the bank yesterday and parked nose to nose with a Mercedes-Benz.

It was kind of weird at first glance but I only looked for a moment and didn’t give it a second glance until I passed it again, on foot, on the way into the bank.

The car was an “Anniversary Edition,” at least according to the crudely applied stickers near the front fender. That’s when I paid more attention and realized the car wasn’t a Mercedes at all.

It was a Kia.

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Filed Under: Car Shopping, Foreign Cars, General Chat, United States Tagged With: Car Minded, car shopping, car technology, Kia, kia vs mercedes, mercedes-benz, used cars

The American Car That’s Better Than a BMW?

Last updated: Nov 25, 2019 at 5:10PM
Published on: Jul 24, 2014 by tgriffith

Consumer Reports has drunk the American Kool-Aid.

The magazine, influential among car shoppers who commonly consult its ratings and recommendations, has made a decision that doesn’t make any sense.

I’m not saying car shoppers should dismiss the magazine’s advice, but I will say, on this topic, mine is better.

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Filed Under: General Chat Tagged With: buick beats bmw, buick consumer reports, mercedes-benz, new regal vs bmw

Cars That Look Like Other Cars

Last updated: Nov 25, 2019 at 4:26PM
Published on: Nov 22, 2013 by tgriffith

There is no better compliment than imitation.

If that’s the case, the automotive industry is full of flattery. That’s as true in the U.S. as it is within the unimaginative shores of China, where car designs are stolen like glances at a Victoria’s Secret fashion show.

Part of the reason for automotive parallels in the Western world is the simple fact that there are only so many car designers to go around. Once a successful design has been penned and millions of cars sold, the designer is lured to another company to create the same look with a different brand.

Who’s the next copycat on deck?

It appears that Mercedes-Benz will get that honor, as it just grabbed the leader of another German automaker’s design studio.

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Filed Under: General Chat Tagged With: Achim Badstuebner, aston martin ford, audi designer, car design, car look-alikes, chevy hhr, chrysler pt cruiser, mercedes-benz

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