Autoblog Podcast #74
We've managed to get some sense of a normal schedule back for the podcasts, and here's number 74. Within, we discuss Ford Sync's newly announced price tag, whether it's worth it and what type of "Easter egg" features may be lurking. In other news, JD Power recently announced that Buick had tied Lexus for the top spot in the 2007 dependability ratings. It looks like a 3 year old Buick is a better investment than ever - also filling out the top 5 were Cadillac and Mercury. Setting aside our pride over the domestic US manufacturers seeing actual results, we turn our attention to a beleaguered Brit - Jaguar. The XF was snagged without camo, and the rear view the shots afforded was encouraging, and answered some questions. It also raised a few more, and our most nagging question is what's underneath. Moving on, and staying foreign, we touch on VW's tasteful product placement in the Bourne Ultimatum, and the rumors surrounding a Toyota/Fuji lash-up for a revival of an AE-86 style car. Coming home again, if in brand alone, we wrap up with the Chevy Aveo 5 and its extra-full plate of hideous. The 'cast will only take up 40 minutes of your time, so come back next week for seconds!
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Bob-omb 11:14AM (8/16/2007)
3-year old Buicks, Mercurys, and Cadillacs: proof that old people take better care of their cars, nothing more. And yes, I'm including Lexuses too.
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John Neff 12:15PM (8/16/2007)
That's a very good point, actually.
Preston M 2:12PM (8/16/2007)
Doesn't Toyota already source a few engines from Yamaha? Unless Yamaha is owned by Toyota i dont think engine sourcing from another company would be that bold of a move for Toyota.
And i agree about the JD comparo. I really wish they would do these reliability tests by problem per thousand miles, or something like that. I remember seeing a reliability statistic that put Porsche at the top, and i just thought. Well of course, how often do i see a Porsche on the road getting driven, --they're garage vehicles for the most part-- much less getting driven hard (by the average Joe-Porsche-Driver).
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