Published by Jason August 15th, 2005
in 2 Stars and Chrysler.
2005 Chrysler Crossfire Limited Convertible
Price as tested: $41,195
Likes: Good power at low speeds, very unique design, aesthetically pleasing interior
Gripes Most uncomfortable car I’ve ever driven; ridiculously short seating area left my 6′1″ body cramped and hurting. Had poor power when passing at highway speeds, terrible visibility, and I hit my head on something every time I tried to change lanes.
Verdict: Every time I drove this car I was in a hurry to get to wherever I was going and get out. While I’m not short, I’m not very tall either, and I was completely cramped and uncomfortable in every way in this car. My elbows almost touched the bottom of the steering wheel when at 10 and 2, and my knees were cramped and smashed against the bottom of the dash. The visibility was so bad that I tried to never change lanes, and when I did I always paid the price by straining my neck and hitting my head on the low ceiling. I am happy to be back in the daily-driver comfort of my Accord. For this price I expected much more.
2 Stars
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Published by Jason August 12th, 2005
in 2 Stars and Hummer.
Regardless of whether you like it or hate it, you have an opinion on Hummer. From a worldly standpoint, I think they are ridiculous. However, with that being said, from a purely visual standpoint, I think they are fascinating. After Top Gun, I thought fighter jets were cool, I do think Humvees are cool, yet, it doesn’t mean I want to drive one around town.
So, when I got the chance to drive this one, I was actually really excited. I’d never been in one before, and I was curious to see what it was like. I was also curious to see what looks I would get and wondered how I would be respected on the road.
I have to say, it was less than expected.
When you get in, you’re immediately reminded of two things. This is a very large vehicle, and it is a GM-made car. Without a doubt, GM-made cars are the least attractive interior-designed cars on the planet. My wife’s 1995 Chevy Cavalier looks about the same inside as this car. Horrible antiquated nobs, gaudy buttons and dials. I was really surprised that with as much outward design and character as the Hummer had, the inside would look so disappointing. It basically looked like the dash out of a 1997 Trailblazer filled with more cup-holders and a larger center console.
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Published by Jason August 12th, 2005
in 3.5 Stars and Dodge.
The Dodge Charger. What a great time for this car to be making a return to the marketplace, just weeks before the Dukes of Hazzard movie comes out and in the height of “Hemi” marketing. Yet, I wasn’t really excited to get behind the wheel as the marketing for this car really has taken my ability to like it down a notch. I don’t really see anything “unleashed” about it, but evidently, it’s there.
The first thing you really notice about this car is its size. This is not a small, sporty car. Four doors, wide stance, big curves; this car really is a throwback to the old muscle its heritage reminds us of. And when you turn the key, the pitch of the exhaust says again, “American Muscle. ”
The actual driving is fairly generic. A heavy throttle, stable steering, and stiff suspension really make this more of a car you point then steer. However, the mini-Charger-catalog that came with the car described its handling as “spirited,” I’d have to disagree. Now, maybe I don’t know what spirited is, but I think of small cheerleaders doing hand-springs, not heavy muscle cars grunting through the corners. However, your miles may vary.
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