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Review of the 2005 Chevrolet HHR

2006 Chevrolet HHR - 11/14/05

MSRP: $15,325 - $16,325 | MPG: 30 Hwy, 23 City

The perfectly sized cargo area expands quickly with seats that fold flat, making room for “groceries to surfboards,” as stated by General Motors. I’ll take the surfing over the grocery shopping, please. Does it come with a sitter, too?


Review of the 2005 Volvo V70

2006 Volvo V70 - 10/11/05

MSRP: $29,805 - $40,030 | MPG: 24 Hwy, 22 City

Here’s a curious fact: The Volvo logo is the male gender symbol. You know, the circle with the arrow pointing up and to the right. Why not the female gender symbol? Also the symbol for Venus and Copper, the circle with a cross pointing down could be a great new 21st Century image update for Volvo.


Review of the 2005 Mazda Tribute

2006 Mazda Tribute - 10/07/05

MSRP: $20,115 - $24,700 | MPG: 23 Hwy, 24 City

I like the general overall size of the Mazda Tribute. It is car-ish inside, allowing me to reach the kids if I need to. I don’t feel like I’m driving the Mazda Gigantor (not a real car), or filling up the Mazda Gigantor at the pump.


Review of the 2005 Ford Explorer

2006 Ford Explorer - 9/26/05

MSRP: $26,530 - $35,940 | MPG: 20 Hwy, 15 City

I find myself yearning for mulled apple cider and pumpkin muffins. It must be fall; time for some scenic aspen viewing and road testing the Ford Explorer through the Rocky Mountain National Park.


Review of the 2005 BMW 530

2006 BMW 530 - 9/13/05

MSRP: $46,800 - $51,400 | MPG: 27 Hwy, 21 City

I have the uncanny ability (gift or curse?) of sniffing out good and bad Latch connector designs from a mile away. These actually work! BMW must have a new mom on their design and engineering team who goes through the hassle of installing car seats on a regular basis.


Review of the 2005 Buick Terraza

2005 Buick Terraza - 7/29/05

MSRP: $28,110 - $33,855 | MPG: 23 Hwy, 18 City

According to Buick, “the all-new Terraza crossover sport van brings a rich blend of style, comfort and elegance to the premium mid-van segment.” Style, comfort and elegance: Perfect! I’m missing all three of those.


Review of the 2005 Cadillac Escalade

2005 Cadillac Escalade - 7/22/05

MSRP: $53,850 - $56,405 | MPG: 17 Hwy, 15 City

Does anyone really need to spend this much money on a gas guzzler that barely fits in an average parking space? After driving it for a week I can say with some certainty that I now see the appeal. I can drive this car to the PTA, or fit right into a rap video. You can’t say that about a station wagon.


Review of the 2005 Subaru B9 Tribeca

2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca - 7/05/05

MSRP: $30,695 - $33,895 | MPG: 23 Hwy, 18 City

The 2006 B9 Tribeca is less “crunchy granola Boulderite” and more “crunchy granola Boulderite has grown up, moved to a trendy city, secured a profession and has a growing family”. This car is equally comfortable in the carpool lane and on a rare child-free date night with my husband.


Review of the 2005 Lexus RX 400h

2006 Lexus RX 400h - 6/22/05

MSRP: $44,660 - $46,060 | MPG: 27 Hwy, 33 City

To Do: Finish dishes, fold laundry, fuel car, grocery shop, bank deposit, ballet recital, fuel car again, play group; deposit more money so I can FUEL THE CAR AGAIN! Listen up fellow moms, I’ve found a revolutionary way to cut down on our “To Do” lists while helping us manage our budgeted fuel costs. Check out the 2006 Lexus RX 400h (“h” for hybrid).


Review of the 2005 Nissan Murano

2005 Nissan Murano - 6/15/05

MSRP: $27,150 - $31,200 | MPG: 24 Hwy, 20 City

I love chocolate and I have no problem telling the world. I’m thrilled to hear about the newest studies linking chocolate to strong emotional and physical wellbeing. I don’t have to sacrifice decadence for health. Driving the 2005 Nissan Murano feels almost as good as eating chocolate. I don’t have to sacrifice form for function.


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