This SUV does many things just right. The 2017 Lexus GX 460 would make Goldilocks happy: the mama bear of the Lexus luxury SUV family is bigger than baby bears RX350 and NX 200T, but not as big as the papa bear LX 570. It seats up to 7 comfortably (with a second row bench; it seats…
The Mercedes-Benz S Class Is the Industry’s Crystal Ball. And the Mercedes-Benz S580 Lets You Peek into the Future
But it presents the most difficult dilemma: Should I drive? Or should I ride in the rear seat? How much do you want to be spoiled? I mean really, really spoiled. We all know that when it comes to luxury, Mercedes-Benz is the go-to automaker, so of course we expect the brand to deliver on…
It’s Juneteenth. Please Don’t Buy a Car Today
Some holidays are for genuine celebration and reflection, not consumerism. When Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was established I thought, oh, no, here we go again: Another consumer holiday; a day off to rest, relax and shop. But instead the holiday has become one of introspection, of learning and to some who seize the extra…
Buying Tires: 10 Tips To Buy Smarter and Save Money
What Every Tire Buyer Needs To Know When It Comes to Replacing Your Tires I hate buying tires. It seems like every time I take my car in for service, a new set of tires is recommended. I hate the pressure: to buy something I’m not familiar with, not knowing if I’m getting a fair…
Longer, Larger and More Luxe: The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L 3 Row SUV Will Rock Your World
This is the Jeep you’ve been waiting for. It’s the car I dreamed of. Rugged and capable, yet comfortable and luxe-filled, the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L is everything you love in a Jeep and finally, it has a third row. And with a starting price of about $39K and a fully loaded price of…
Buy a Car With My Phone? Oh, Yes, I Did!
I needed a new car. But I didn’t have time to sit at my desk researching on my computer, or at least, not enough time. I had ‘idle time’ waiting in the school pick up line, on the train to NYC, or waiting for my breakfast to microwave—time I usually spent on Facebook—but I…
The 2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS Is All That: Grand, Tourismo, and Sport and Maybe the Ultimate Family Performance SUV
Especially the “sport” part, which might just take some practice to get right. When you first get into the 2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS, you’ll grab the steering wheel, and hopefully you’re in one outfitted with RaceTex ultra suede. If you are, you’ll notice the steering wheel is covered in suede too, and this $470 option…
The Biggest Surprise in the Audi Q7 3-Row Luxury SUV? How Much You Get for the Price
And, at $60K it’s perfectly designed to fit your life. It seems like everything in the Audi Q7 Quattro is designed to fit you perfectly. With many interior features that are adjustable, from the center row seats to the center console arm rest, drivers and passengers can adjust things for their own comfort level. And…
Need a Little Adrenaline In Your Life? Hyundai’s New N Line Adds More Excitement to Some of Our Favorite Cars
I needed this. Life is definitely more exciting when you drive a super car. Something with a lot of horsepower, torque that makes it take off like a rocket, that lets you delight in taking the long way home, that delivers more fun per mile. But, super cars are elusive, expensive and frankly, not always…
So, You Think You Need New Tires. Here’s How to Know, and What to Do
Waiting can really cost you, so don’t put it off. Yes, its probably the last thing you want to spend money on and you probably only think of replacing your tires before a long road trip or if the mechanic says you need tires. Neither of those scenarios are ideal for an expensive purchase. But…