What's your dream car? That is the question posted by ask.cars.com to all car enthusiasts surfing the net. With an objective to get auto fanatics' pulse, the editorial team of Cars.com came up with this online survey. Not only that, they also shared some intimate talks with them by sharing their own dream cars as well. C'mon! Let's check them out.
Cars.com Managing Editor Patrick Olsen used to have the Mini Cooper S manual as his dream car. Now, he shifted to the Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible with a poised for action yet always relaxed concept. Would you believe that Kicking Tires Editor David Thomas is also a Porsche fanatic? On top of his choice is the black Porsche Cayman S.
Meanwhile, Joe Bruzek of Ask.cars.com is currently haunting someone who could lend him some $250,000 to build his own black 1967 Corvette coupe bearing a red stringer hood and a 2008 Z06 Corvette's powertrain and chassis underneath. I wonder where Mr. Bruzek is going to source out his dream car's wheel bearing. Be careful. Copy Editor Beth Palmer wants a blue BMW M6 coupe capable of running with 500 horsepower via its 5.0-liter, V10 engine. In case you're interested, this car comes with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $99,300.
Sarah Gersh, Cars.com's multimedia producer, dreams of an Audi R8 while Advice Editor Amanda Wegrzyn pines for a blue Jaguar XK convertible. A Ferrari Enzo tops the list of Multimedia Producer Eric Rossi. Assistant Producer Stephen Markeley revealed his eco-friendly side when he revealed that he wants his dream car to be a four-door sedan with moonroof and extra-wide cupholders. Most importantly, he wants it to run on biodiesel made from algae. Interesting one. Multimedia Producer Lindsay Bjerrgaard's dream car is an Aston Martin DBS.
On the other hand, Buying Guide editor Bill Jackson picks either a black or red 2008 Subaru WRX while Kelsey Mays, Cars.com reviewer, prefers a 1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo. Cars.com Senior Editor Joe Wiesenfeder wants a 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate and co-reviewer Mike Hanley wishes for a 1967 Chevrolet Impala. Staff Photographer Ian Merritt expressed his sentiments on the question this way, "All I need in my life is an Audi S5. In a matte black or matte gray finish." Whew! Finally, Assistant Producer Eamonn Brennan said that a 1991 Cutlass Supreme is the first in his mind, with some naughty features such as an Xbox 360 in the steering wheel, an ant colony in the passenger console, and windshield wipers that say "Eamonn is awesome" each time it flicks.
"And my horn plays a live version of 2112 everytime I honk it. This car would be awesome. I wouldn't even drive anywhere," Brennan added.
Now, that's what we call individuality! How about you, what's your dream car?
Mine is...
If you own a Porsche, especially one with a V6 engine, good for you. I myself wish I can drive a Porsche but thanks to the increasing price of gas, I think I'd just wait for the PHEVs. Anyway, if you have a V6 Porsche and it was made for the 2008 model year, then you can expect a letter from the German automaker.
The subject of said correspondence will be a problem concerning the fuel line of your vehicle. The automaker recently found out that during operation when the engine might move, it can hit the fuel line thus causing abrasion. This can damage the fuel line and since it is always dangerous to have a damaged fuel line, the automaker is issuing a voluntary recall.
According to The Auto Channel there have been five reported incidents where the problem was felt. Of the five though, in only one case were abrasions present. The other four cases only reported some sort of a knocking sound which is of course the sound of the fuel line hitting the engine.
Those who owns a V6 Porsche which are known to have auto parts as tough as Acura ignition coils will be directed to visit any Porsche service centers where the fuel lines will be rerouted so that it will not hit the engine during operation. It will take about 40 minutes to fix according to the automaker.
I don't think Porsche's reputation will suffer from this recall. After all, only 5573 affected units were sold in the United States and 392 in Canada. This is really small to recalls by Toyota or other large automakers which reaches hundreds of thousands.
Like all folks say, "Mama knows best!" Nothing can stop dedicated mothers in reducing drunk driving incidents. They strive to have a safe road for all motorists, particularly for teen drivers, and they carry on with MADD's (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving. The group announced the Walk Like MADD campaign as the new title for its 5K non-competitive walk.
The signature fundraiser will take action to get rid of drunk driving. Recalling all figures of road fatalities, drunk driving is among the major cause of deaths in the street for the last five years. Even a reliable brake dust shield can't save a driver who is under the influence of alcohol.
Anyway, according to the Auto Channel, the event takes place every year in over 30 cities nationwide. Walk Like MADD was formerly called "Strides for Change".
"Walk Like MADD strongly conveys MADD's purpose and the spirit behind this family fun event. Drunk Driving affects all walks of life and by walking we can do more to fight for victims' and survivors' rights, toughen enforcement and support the exploration and development of new technologies to keep drunk drivers off our streets," says Glynn Birch, the national president of MADD whose 21-month-old son was killed by a three-time repeat drunk driving criminal.
In addition to this, Birch said that the walks are a chance to unite the community as one so as to better be aware of how their contributions directly impact the riddance of drunk driving.
Below is the list of cities that will host a 2008 Walk Like MADD event programmed across the country:
El Paso, TX, March 22
Raleigh, NC, March 29
Baton Rouge, LA, April 5
Indianapolis, IN, April 12
Phoenix, AZ, April 26
Dallas, TX, April 29
San Antonio, TX, May 3
Austin, TX, May 3
Orange County, CA, May 10
Richmond, VA, May 17
Fairfax, VA, May 24
Charlotte, NC, May 24
Long Island, NY, June 1
Baltimore, MD, June 7
Minneapolis, MN, June 7
Chicago, IL, June 7
Hartford CT, June 8
Milwaukee, WI, June 14
Nashville, TN, June 21
Tampa, FL, June 28
Denver, CO, August 2
Atlanta, GA, September 20
Detroit, MI, September 27
Houston, TX, September 27
Lansing, MI, September 27
Los Angeles, CA, September 27
Boston, MA, October 4
Philadelphia, PA, October 11
San Diego, CA, October 11
Albuquerque, NM, October 18 Cincinnati, OH, October 18
Seattle, WA, June 28
