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Sunday, March 16, 2008

HONDA XRM-an answer to traffic


With gasoline pump prices steadily going up, driving the car around the town for a few quick errands is simply not practical. Cars guzzle up gasoline and hold you up in traffic.
When I decided to limit the use of the car but could not find any convenient carpool arrangements, I settled, albeit reluctantly at first, to buy a motorcycle. I shopped and asked around and most of my friends recommend the Honda line for its fuel efficiency.


I got the Honda XRM because I like its simple yet confident look. No elaborate designs and unnecessary accessories like the other models. I drive my XRM to the convenience shop, the drugstore, the post office, around the neighborhood, and practically anywhere that I don’ feel the danger of being side swiped by the big four-wheel runners.


The XRM is indeed very efficient in fuel consumption. One liter of gasoline could run up to 90 kilometers or one week of errands around the town. I go to the station only every Saturday and always fill it full tank. At most, I paid for 1.78 liters but that was when my sister was cooking for the weekend and I had to make 5 trips to the grocery for the ingredients.


After only more than six months, my savings on gas has covered the tag price for my Honda XRM motorcycle. To all Honda XRM owners, congratulations for the wise buy. To those thinking of buying motorcyles, I highly recommend the Honda XRM motorcycle. You will definitely love it!

Friday, March 14, 2008

MITSUBISHI GALANT '08.....


The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Mitsubishi Galant to the dealership as the average midsize sedan. The average midsize sedan won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Mitsubishi Galant. The Mitsubishi Galant isn't much more expensive than the typical midsize sedan as far as MSRP.


The average midsize sedan is a better choice than the Galant when it comes to hauling capacity, especially if you often need to carry a lot of equipment or big pets. The Mitsubishi Galant and the average midsize sedan can accommodate the same number of passengers.


While the front cabin in the Galant offers a bit more head room than the average midsize sedan, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The average midsize sedan is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the Mitsubishi Galant.


The Mitsubishi Galant and the typical midsize sedan have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the typical midsize sedan. Torque equals pickup, and the typical midsize sedan will have picked up and gone by the time the Mitsubishi Galant finally gets moving. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the typical midsize sedan is quite a bit more powerful than the Mitsubishi Galant.


The basic after-sale protection that comes with the average midsize sedan isn't quite as generous as the Mitsubishi Galant's. When it comes to after-sale protection against rust, the Mitsubishi Galant has markedly better coverage than the average midsize sedan.

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

MAZDA 3 - a premium automobile


The Mazda3 changed the way people thought about compact cars when it was launched as a 2004 model. This is a premium automobile, exciting to drive, styled adventurously, and fully equipped with luxury features. There's nothing austere, basic or cheap about it.


Last year, Mazda has upgraded the appearance of its s-model sedan and s-model five-door hatchback with a body-color grille, a redesigned front bumper with square foglights, and a new look for both the 16- and 17-inch, cast-aluminum wheels. Detail changes also improve interior appearance, and leather is now optional for all s-models, both sedan and five-door hatchback. An auxiliary audio input with 12-volt power outlet is now standard for all models, making them iPod-friendly.


Upgrades for last year also include some changes to improve the driving personality of the Mazda3. Reinforcements to the body shell improve overall chassis rigidity. The front dampers of the MacPherson strut suspension have been retuned to quicken steering response and reduce understeer, while the dampers of the multi-link rear suspension also have been retuned to match. Anti-lock brakes with electronic brake force distribution and brake assist are standard equipment for all s-models and optional for the i-model sedan. Traction control and stability control are now available for both the s-model sedan and five-door. All models are front-wheel drive.


The Mazdaspeed3 is a true high-performance car featuring a 263-hp, turbocharged, 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine, the Mazdaspeed3 joins a group of extreme sports sedans that includes the Honda Civic Type S, Mitsubishi Evo MK IX, and Subaru Impreza WRX.
The Mazda3 is built in Japan, yet beneath the skin you'll find evidence of engineering from around the world. Volvo developed the body. Ford contributed the suspension design and sophisticated electronics. And Mazda engineered the four-cylinder engines and then tuned the complete car at its test track in Japan.


As a result, the Mazda3 has the personality of a true world car. It's space-efficient and exciting to drive like a European car. It's practical and economical like a Japanese car. And it's available with a surprising list of comfort and luxury features just like an American car.


The sedan and hatchback versions look quite different. The sedan has the traditional appearance of a four-door, five-passenger car. The five-door hatchback is like the high-fashion station wagons from European manufacturers, offering the practicality of the five-door configuration with an emphasis on a premium driving experience, which means plenty of luxury features plus plenty of driving enjoyment