Archive for October, 2009
Not Your Father’s Escort - The 1998 Ford Escort Sport
The 1998 Ford Escort Sport was introduced to compete in the sedan market. The Sport is a member of a series of five trim levels for the Escort which include Sport, ZX2 Cool Coupe, ZX2 Hot Coupe, SE, and LX. The four-door car with its front-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Ford. There is strong competition from vehicles from Infiniti.
A Better 2008’s Model: The 2009 Honda Fit Base
It is common to find buyers of the Honda Fit enthusiastic about their purchase. The Fit has been one of the premier vehicles of the Honda line for years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 2009 model is no exception. The Honda Fit falls into the hatchback for the family category. The Fit inspires brand loyalty, and it’s not unusual to have a buyer purchase Hondas year after year It is a constant that only gets better with age.
The Chevrolet Malibu LT for 2008: Improving on 2007
One of the staples of the Sedan segment is the Chevrolet Malibu. In the previous model year released a brand new version of the Malibu with six versions: Hybrid, LT, LS, LTZ, Classic LS, and Classic LT. Sales for the Malibu, especially the Malibu LT, were brisk during 2008 and 2009. The improved vehicle quality and the classic styling were responsible for the sales boost.
Improving on 1999’s Model: The Ford Escort for 2000
As time has gone by several things can be said about the Ford Escort series: including the strong reaction most buyers have towards their car. The 4-cylinder engine is at the core of the strong emotions, it is reliable for its class and delivers a huge amount of torque.
A Better 2004’s Model: The 2005 Chevrolet Malibu LT
A high point in the sedan market is the Chevrolet Malibu. In 2005 Chevrolet rolled out an upgraded version of the Malibu with five versions: Base, LS, LT, Maxx LS, and Maxx LT. Sales for the Malibu, especially the Malibu LT, were brisk during 2005 and 2006. The improved reliability and the updated styling were responsible for the increased interest.