Road Test

2005 Honda Accord

2005 Honda Accord

The Good:
– Reliable and solidly built
– Large interior
– Good performance
The Bad:
– Sensitive brakes
– Top models are pricey
– Needs wider tyres

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2005 Honda CR-V

2005 Honda CR-V

The Good:
– Reliable and solidly built
– Roomy interior
– Easy to park
The Bad:
– Some cheap cabin plastics
– Needs more power
– Not a true offroader

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2005 Honda Civic

2005 Honda Civic

The Good:
– Reliable and solidly built
– Low petrol consumption
– Nice interior materials
The Bad:
– Not very fast
– Top models are pricey
– Skinny tyres

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2005 Ford Mondeo

2005 Ford Mondeo

The Good:
– Manageable size
– Pleasing looks
– Excellent handling
The Bad:
– Basic automatic gearbox
– Weak base engines
– Might be mistaken for a taxi

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2001 Honda Civic

2001 Honda Civic

The Good:
– Reliable and solidly built
– Low petrol consumption
– Some models are very quick
The Bad:
– Slow base model
– Not cheap to buy used
– Skinny tyres

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2003 Ford Mondeo

2003 Ford Mondeo

The Good:
– Manageable size
– Pleasing looks
– Excellent handling
The Bad:
– Basic auto gearbox
– Weak engine
– Might be mistaken for a taxi

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2003 Chevrolet Lumina

2003 Chevrolet Lumina

The Good:
– Strong engines
– Large interior
– Rear-wheel-drive
The Bad:
– Below-average fuel economy
– Some interior fittings imperfect
– Aging platform

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2000 Chevrolet Lumina

2000 Chevrolet Lumina

The Good:
– Strong engines
– Large interior
– Rear-wheel-drive
The Bad:
– Below-average fuel economy
– Some Interior fittings imperfect
– Below-average resale value

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1999 BMW X5

1999 BMW X5

The Good:
– Head-turning looks
– Sporty handling
– Luxury interior
The Bad:
– Expensive to maintain
– Small luggage area
– Not a real dune-basher

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1992 BMW 3-Series

1992 BMW 3-Series

The Good:
– Smooth engines
– Excellent handling
– German prestige
The Bad:
– Expensive to maintain
– Some pricey models
– Some electrical issues

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