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2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 SL

Oct 23 2008

The 2008 Nissan Sentra is a small sedan, and most trims fit into the under-$20,000 category. The Sentra is the sensible shoes of the Nissan lineup; it’s everything you need, plus a little style at an affordable price.


2008 Nissan Versa

Oct 31 2007

2008 Nissan Versa Sedan

It seems my genius, talented child is barely pushing the lowly 5th percentile in size. That doesn’t get to me because I’m not fooled by appearances; I know good things come in small packages. And so it goes with the 2008 Nissan Versa sedan.


2007 Pontiac G6

Jun 14 2007

G6

When my daughter first spots me in this shiny beauty, top down to take advantage of the weather, a grin as wide as — and spreading like — the fungal-like mess in her bedroom appears on her face. “Mom!” she exclaims. “You look sooo cool in that car!”


2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Jul 26 2006

When I stop at a light the gas engine shuts off. Luckily, I was told this would happen so I didn't suffer the embarrassment of trying to re-start a running car at a light.


2006 Lexus RX 400h

Jun 22 2005

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).


2009 Nissan Altima

Oct 01 2009

There’s nothing inherently wrong with the 2009 Nissan Altima. It’s functional and looks fine, but it’s got no game. As a single mom, I’m definitely lacking in the game department, and I’d like to shag a little of it from time to time.


2010 Lexus RX 450h

Jun 10 2009

I love the comfort and the features and how well it fit my kids and all our stuff, but when it came time to let it go, it was the drive that I really hated to see leave.


2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid

Feb 24 2009

Did you know there are two versions of the Saturn Vue Hybrid? The test car I drove was the Vue mild hybrid (although you wouldn’t know that from the not-so-mild stickers plastered all over it).


2009 Toyota Matrix

Jul 23 2008

2009 Toyota Matrix

She was bright orange. She was a hatchback. But the 2009 Toyota Matrix S AWD wasn’t as fuel-efficient (20/26 mpg city/highway) or cost-effective as I expected (just over $24K).


2009 Pontiac Vibe

Jul 10 2008

2009 Pontiac Vibe

The 2009 Pontiac Vibe has a lot of things going for it — except its name. The word “vibe” makes me think of certain unmentionables, but the car’s features are a good distraction from its unfortunate moniker.


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