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Long-term test: 2009 Jeep Liberty Sport
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| 2008 | 11/13/2008 |
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When it came time to consider a vehicle to tow behind my RV, one thing was clear: I was going to need four-wheel drive. After a road trip out west that had me attempting to explore Montana’s bumpy backroads and ghost towns in a Mazda Miata, I was convinced that go-anywhere ability is a must for my explorations of the continent. Space to carry treasures is a bonus, as well. |
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BMW X5
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| 2008 | 3/27/2008 |
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Our long-term BMW X5 prowls the byways of Washington, D.C. |
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Suzuki XL7
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| 2008 | 3/27/2008 |
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As manufacturers have realized that most sport-utility owners don't take their vehicles off-road, they've begun to tailor the vehicles to the actual real-world needs of the folks who buy them. The result of this evolution? SUVs on car-based chassis, with suspensions tuned for a comfortable on-road ride. The seating positions remain high, and all-wheel drive is available but not required. |
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1990 Ford Ranger
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| 2008 | 3/27/2008 |
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This shouldn't come as any kind of a surprise, but we automotive journalists are somewhat spoiled when it comes to cars. We get new rides all the time, factory-fresh wheels that in many cases we couldn't afford the payments on if we really had to live with them. |
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2006 Volkswagen Passat Value Edition
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| 2008 | 3/27/2008 |
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We were so impressed by Volkswagen's all-new 2006 Passat that we just had to spend more time with it. The redesigned sedan is larger, more luxurious, and impressively priced, taking some inspiration perhaps from its cousins at Audi. The Passat competes with mid-size family sedans like the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord, but its wide body, roomy cabin and European styling set it apart. |
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