Ford Escape 2013

Ford Motor Company has recently released the tentative pricing of the 2013 Ford Escape on the company's site. This simply means that the figures included on the page will most likely change since these were placed there for survey purposes. This particular move was actually used by Ford as a means of gathering data from potential buyers. Ford Motors will surely use the data obtained from potential buyers as the company's basis in deciding the final prices of the existing trims of the 2013 Ford Escape.

Aside from the tentative prices that were found on the site, Ford has also provided some of the specs of each trim to further generate pricing suggestions and recommendations from buyers who would surely purchase their own unit of the 2013 Ford Escape as long as they think that the prices are fair enough.

Since the 2013 Ford Escape is made up of 3 trim levels, Ford has come up with tentative prices for each of these. The cheapest trim is the 2013 Ford Escape S. This model has a starting price of $22,470. The price is applicable only to the S trim that is powered by a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine with a front-wheel drive system and equipped with all the standard equipments. The starting price does not include the destination charge and due to this the price is expected to increase as soon as the additional charges are incorporated in this.

The 2013 Ford Escape SE that is offered with two engine options is more expensive compared to the S-trim. Between the two versions of the SE, the model that is powered by a 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine with the front-wheel drive system is cheaper. It has a starting price of $25,070, while the all-wheel drive version costs around $26,820. However, these prices could possibly increase as soon as the destination charge and the other applicable fees are added.

The 2013 Ford Escape SE that is equipped with a larger 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine and offers greater horsepower has a starting price of $26,165 for the front-wheel drive model while the all-wheel drive version is sold at a price of $27,915. Both of the SE models are equipped with the Ford Sync infotainment system and this makes the prices of each version quite reasonable.

Finally, the 2013 Ford Escape SEL which is available in four variants is considered as the most expensive among the other two trims. The SEL trim that is powered by a 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine with the front wheel drive system is sold at a starting price of $27,870 while the AWD version's price begins at $29,620. On the other hand, the 2013 Ford Escape SEL that is powered by a 2.0-liter and uses the front-wheel drive powertrain has a starting price of $28,965. The all-wheel drive version is quite expensive compared to the front-wheel drive model and this is given a tentative price of $30,715.

BMW e60

If there was ever a King of cars the BMW M5 would have to be it. Just recently, production ended on the E60 M5 series with just over 20,000 cars produced. This is even more cars than the prior generation of God like autos made by BMW, which was technically known as the E 39 M5.

The E60 M5 is equipped with one of the most amazing engines ever put into a production car-a 10 cylinder 507 hp monster capable of gobbling up road, gasoline and your credit limit faster than you just read this sentence. What is sad about the end of the E60 M5 production run, is that it brings to an end the last of the BMW M cars' naturally aspirated performance engines.

The new engines are a smaller block, which are twin turbocharged 4.4 L V8's rumored to be pumping out somewhere around 560 hp and 530 foot-pounds of mind bending concrete crushing torque.

Regardless of which car you purchase, or dream of purchasing-none of the BMW M5' are your typical grocery -- getters. These are really best described as rabies infected, insane wolves in the proverbial, conservative, German sheep's clothing.

The E60 M5 will remain as one of the most technologically advanced cars ever produced by BMW with features like individual throttle bodies for their V10 S 82 engine-which delivers knife edge sharp throttle response at the flick of your right foot.

Unleashing this car in P 500 sport mode is something you have to experience to understand. But don't expect to buy this car and feel good about your carbon footprint, because with two fuel pumps on tap and something like 11 miles to the gallon average fuel economy you will no doubt be public enemy number one for the green mafia.

But people don't buy these cars to feel good about how much gas they put in, or how many times they have to replace the rear tires -- they want to be able to have the practicality of a beautiful, conservative, classy four-door sedan and world beating supercar performance in one vehicle.

The design of the E60 M5 has been much maligned by the public and automotive journalists. Chris Bangle was the chief designer for BMW and the Mini group for many years, during which of course the E60 was marketed. Many people call the design "Bangled" and you either really love it or you hate it. However with near 4 second 0 to 60 times blowing your mind, somehow the look of the car becomes less important if it was initially off-putting for you.

Although we have already talked about it, the power plant is inspired from BMWs now defunct association with the BMW McLaren F1 race team. It was a relationship built on technical precision and wringing every possible bit of horsepower out of current and technically advanced engine physics.

Is the BMW E60 M5 the ultimate sports sedan? That depends on how you see this fourth-generation of M5 automobile Yes it is the most powerful car that you can buy in the BMW series of automobiles and compared to the prior generation you are looking at close to a 30% gain in power-and let's not forget that this engine has surpassed that ethereal barrier of 100 hp per liter, which is synonymous with that of present day racecars.

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Jeep Liberty #05

Well, now that I sold my 06 Jeep Liberty Limited at auction, I'll be happy to tell you that when I drove it to St. Louis from Springfield Missouri it just about bankrupted me in gas fees. You would think a small SUV like that would not be any big deal on gas, but if you combine automatic, 4 wheel drive, V6 and heater blowing it adds up quick. I've taken that trip a hundred times (literally) and I never gave gas prices a second thought. I have the receipts but I must have spent $60 there and back.

I guess it was the fact that it was such a small vehicle that really set me off about it. I could understand if I was driving a Yukon or Navigator, you would at least expect it then. But what a surprise this was.

While I'm on the subject of Liberties, have you ever driven a 5 speed liberty? It kind of reminds me of driving a 3 wheeler for the first time. It has a very strange feel to it, just not natural. I'm mentioning this because a friend of mine just bought one to resell. It turned out to be a 5 speed with 2 wheel drive. I'll have to ask him about the gas mileage on it...

We did some work on it for him when he got it at the auto auction. So, I drove it to my shop and in the middle of the drive I had to call and warn him of the vehicles strange feel on the road. He said I was imagining things. He was at the sale the next week trying to dump the thing. "Nobody is ever gonna buy this heap after they drive it!" he says.

Well, I don't like slamming other peoples products, but in this case they are a frustrating little truck. Jeep has made some great ones over the years, but this one has missed its mark.

Jeep Liberty #04

Some people purchase cars simply to get from here to there. They may want to spend extra money for the most comfortable ride, but they do so knowing full well that the most adventurous trip they will probably take with their cars is a trip of a few hours' length to a quiet vacation spot that is barely across state lines.

Then, there are the adventurers. Whether for career or business reasons or simply for enjoyment, they look for vehicles that they can rely upon when driving in the far-less-than-ideal conditions that they not only have to deal with on a regular basis, but actually seek out and enjoy dealing with.

The 2010 Jeep Liberty is the car that sets the adventurer in you free. It is for the weekend warrior who also relishes a roadway challenge during the week, whether that challenge is a drive to inspect a solar panel installation in a new factory complex that doesn't yet have paved roads surrounding it, or an impromptu drive with a group of friends to check out a new fishing hole that just became open to those who are avid enough fishermen that they are ready to plunk down money for a permit that lets them fish in the kind of muddy waters where they know they can catch the most and the best striped bass.

It is a true off-road vehicle, a Jeep that carries on the heritage of military Jeeps but is still practical for use as an everyday vehicle when its owner needs to go no further than the local lumberyard or bait-and-tackle store. The exterior of the 2010 Jeep Liberty does proclaim its "Jeepness," but it does so in a way that the vehicle remains attractive enough to leave on a school parking lot without proclaiming that it is its owner's hobby or business vehicle. Inside, it is straight, flat and to-the-point - the Liberty does not have a soft, cushy luxury interior by any means but its seats are comfortable enough for long family drives.

Performance is indeed geared toward off-road use, but its 3.7-liter V-6 engine that delivers 210 horsepower and a more-than-respectable amount of torque also gives decent performance in day-to-day driving. Handling and suspension details have been upgraded for 2010, making the Jeep Liberty a more practical choice than it ever was for urban and suburban driving as well as for the highway. Safety is also paramount in the Liberty design for 2010, as it has improved rollover prevention that has merited an increased Federal safety rating.

Most Liberty drivers would choose from the three available four-wheel drive trim packages, but either of the two rear-wheel drive packages also showcases a top off-road vehicle that is versatile and comfortable enough for day-to-day driving when necessary. Still, its main purpose is to set you free as you venture into uncharted territory and winding dirt roads, anywhere from suburban construction sites to mountain wilderness retreats. It is a true expression of the Jeep heritage of rugged off-road performance.

Jeep Liberty #03

A fresh trim level is featured in the lineup of 2010 Jeep Liberty. The engine of Liberty is the same engine equipped in 2010 Dodge Nitro. A 4-speed automatic transmission is offered as standard option on all the 2010 Liberty models, along with a 3.7 liter V6 engine to produce a decent power level of 210 hp.

The fresh equipment in the 2010 Liberty is an interactive decal fuel shut off created by Chrysler that is designed for saving the fuel by shutting down the supply of gasoline during the time of the vehicle's deceleration.

5000 lbs is the maximum towing capacity of the 2010 Liberty, which is however good enough, keeping its overall specs and pricing in mind. Limited and Sport version vehicles are offered with choice of a rear wheel drive and 4 wheel drive train.

Both the models have the feature of low range gearing for use off-road tracks. The new Liberty has the option of Sky Slider, which is a canvas roof that can be opened onto the seating rows of the vehicle, and this impressive sky slider is retractable.

As a whole, the 2010 Jeep Liberty is a decent performer in its class that provides the goodness of off-roading as well as decent fuel mileage on city streets, clubbed with some classy interiors, and a tinge of the old school boxy looks of original Jeep.