August 13th, 2008 by Jaren
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Speed, or rather excessive speed, is the main cause of driving accidents and since sports cars can go faster than any other vehicle on the road insurance companies are keen to cover themselves by offering high premiums to sports car owners. So what can the sports car lover do to ensure his passion doesn’t leave him bankrupt? Below are some top tips to getting as low a rate as possible:
1. For several reasons having a low credit rating will encourage the insurance companies to offer you a lower insurance rate for your sports car. If you can’t be trusted with money, you won’t be trusted behind the wheel of a 200mph killing machine.
2. It goes without saying that a clean driving record will mean a lower premium. If you’ve got a history of speeding tickets and accident claims, expect to break the bank when it comes to getting your sports car insured.
3. Consider taking out quite a high excess if you can afford it. If you are a safe driver this should not become a problem and will almost certainly mean a lower monthly rate.
Having a sports car affords its owner a sense of luxury and prestige but if it becomes hugely expensive to run then it may begin to feel like more of a burden. With fuel costs rising every day, it is very important to find as low an insurance deal as possible for your pride and joy.
April 21st, 2008 by Jaren
The new Kia Rio5 is the hatchback version of the sporty Kia Rio line. This car offers those who would rather have a wagon/hatchback style the option to get a lower priced version among the top of the line SX models. The Kia Rio5 has a 1.6-liter, 4-cylinder engine, and 5-speed manual standard transmission that performs quiet and smooth gear changes.
This is a very practical hatchback with adequate acceleration. It also has exceptional gas mileage, with an EPA estimate of 32 mpg for highway driving and 27 mpg for city driving. Kia Rio5’s with automatic transmission can expect 35 mpg on the highway and 25 mpg in the city. Other features include keyless entry, 15-inch wheels, and an additional set of speakers for the audio system.
April 17th, 2008 by Jaren
The 2008 Chrysler 300 has a sleek design with luxury car features. Although the average full-sized sedan doesn’t really generate a lot of excitement, the 300 comes in an edgier package with a V8 engine and roomy, plush ineriors.
This four-door, five-passenger luxury sedan has flared fenders, front and rear facia, and clean overhangs. There are eight available trim styles, including the 300C, which comes with a 5.7 liter Hemi V8 engine, the standard 300LX which has a 2.7 liter V6 engine, and the top of the line 300C SRT8 with a 6.1-liter V8 engine. Its handling is very responsive and the ride is quiet, smooth, and lavishly comfortable. With the Chrysler 300, it’s a pleasure ride wherever you go.
April 15th, 2008 by Jaren
The Mazda MX-5 is a two-passenger convertible that offers sa thrilling ride while maintaining high fuel efficiency and a fairly low base price (starting at $21,000). It responds effortlessly to steering inputs that you can move the car at breakneck speeds in long winding roads without having to give it much thought.
It’s got great braking feel, throttle response, and transmission that contributes to a very satisfying drive. The Miata’s trunk has ample room for a pair of duffel bags, and access is uncompromised by the convertible top. Ultimately, this car is flashy and irresistable, as well as practical
February 18th, 2008 by Jaren
The Mazda Cx-9 is indeed deserving of amplified compliments. As it is Mazda’s biggest vehicle, it also has the largest engine in a Mazda and the longest wheelbase in the SUV group. Ultimately, the Mazda Cx-9 won the Motor Trend Sport Utility award (2008) and was in the All Stars list of Automobile Magazine as one of the 10 Best Cars. Looks-wise, the Cx-9 also merited superlatives. Its look exactly flouted the conventional boxy-ness of its kind, without compromising the stance and substance of a sport utility automobile.
The 20-inch tires are very appealing and give the effect of an added strength to an already intense model.
The most important achievement of the Mazda Cx-9 is the fact that it passed the US government crash tests, earning a set of five stars for itself. In the rollover test, it earned a set of four stars. The Cx-9 is highly-equipped with accident avoidance features that gives ultimate justice as to why it truly is worthy of superlatives.
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