Mr. Therrien Web Sites for researching Car Info for the Yellow Light Problem
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http://www.edmunds.com/used/index.html/
For newer cars, pick oldest year possible to get specifications.... gives road test numbers
Car Stats great for accel
Gives 0 to 60 acceleration
http://autos.msn.com/
Carpoint Used car site.... go to test drives or reviews, or use menu on left to pull down to model...
Gives 0 to 60 acceleration, and 60-0 braking...
http://http://www.autotrader.com/research/compare/index.jtmpl?restype=used/
Autotrader decision guide, use pulldown menus to select model (goes back to 1990)
no data on acceleration or braking for some cars
http://www.caranddriver.com
Pull down menu on left to select manufacturer, and maybe there is a review of your car, with road test data
http://www.cars.com/carsapp/national/?srv=report&act=index&tf=/quick_newmodels-index.tmpl
Cars.com research and reviews.... select make, model year, then read through reviews, go to model report for your car
http://www.kbb.com/kb/ki.dll/ke.kb.sp?kbb&&&reviewsRatings1;slp
Kelly Blue Book Reviews
http://http://www.newcartestdrive.com/index.cfm
New Car Test Drive
http://comp.autosite.com/2002autosuite/clients/autosite/4-way_used.asp
Autosite, for newer cars, has everything! select make, model, then go to performance data for acceleration and braking from different years.
http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/roadtests/index.html/
For newer cars, pick oldest year possible to get specifications.... gives road test numbers
http://www.motortrend.com/
http://altavista.looksmart.com/eus1/eus53930/eus225886/eus79351/eus545500/r
looksmart car reviews and roadtests
- Auto Center
- Comprehensive resource for buying new and used cars and trucks. Find auto dealerships, locate models and shop for car insurance.
- Best Performance Automobiles
- Edmund's presents transmission, acceleration, braking and road test data for top-performing cars and trucks.
- J. D. Power and Associates
- International marketing information firm details customer satisfaction, and gives best-of-class awards to various vehicles.
- Motorweek Online
- PBS series presents a Web version of its new car reviews, tech tips and road tests. Featuring program schedule, archives and video information.
- AuHo AutoInfo
- Provides extensive information about a large variety of makes and models. Read reviews and locate resources on the Internet.
- Auto Channel - New Car Reviews
- Compiles new car reviews from 1993 to the present from various sources, including newspapers, web sites and automotive magazines.
- Auto World Weekly
- Automobile enthusiasts can look through road tests, daily news, an auto glossary, forums and car-pricing resources.
- Auto.com - News and Reviews
- Find an informative collection of car reviews and news from the Detroit Free Press.
- Autolink UK
- Provides buying guides for European makes including Alfa Romeo, Peugeot, Jaguar and Volkswagon. Download some car diagnostic software.
- Automotive Cars
- Provides a guide to buying a new or used car, finding accessories and travel options. Find out about auto magazines, insurance and loans.
- Car Place
- Vehicles of all types reviewed here weekly. Features crash test results, death rates and customer rankings.
- Car Talk
- Find out where to hear the Car Talk radio show or check out the service bulletin, data about recalls and crash tests, and free classifieds.
- Consumer Reports - Cars & Trucks
- Adjunct to the well-regarded magazine furnishes their data for new and used cars. Compare and contrast various makes.
- Fuel Economy Guide
- Find the gas mileage of current-model cars, and learn the importance of fuel economy. Provided by the US Dept. of Energy and the EPA.
- Kiplinger's New Cars & Trucks - Test Drives
- Provides information about what to look for when taking that potential purchase on a test drive.
- Machine Design - 1999 GMC Yukon Denali
- Browse this review of GMC's more luxurious full-size SUV. After reading over the specs, find out what the name Denali means.
- Machine Design - GM Suburban, Holding Onto Tradition
- Follow along on a test drive of Chevy's extra-large SUV. Article includes vehicle specs and dealer options.
- New Car Test Drive
- Access indexes of test drive reviews, sorted by year, and get a sneak preview of next year's models. Meet the drivers, or order the magazine.
- Steven's Car Survey
- Invites users to submit reviews of their cars. Search through different makes and models to see what owners have to say.
- Vehicleopinions.com
- Read what other drivers think about select cars, motorcycles, RVs, accessories and dealers. Submit a vehicle review or join a discussion forum.
- Wall Street Web - Wall Street Auto Review
- Find automotive reviews, owner commentary, road trip suggestions, message boards and news.
- Women and Cars - WebCar Woman
- Woman with 19 years experience in various parts of the automotive industry reviews new cars.