Digests Tagged ‘Car’
Drive This To Your Golf Course
Chrysler 300C SRT8
MODEL YEAR: 2007
BEST FOR : Going fast without sacrificing seating and luggage space.
LOOKS : Low and aggressive, like the muscle car your first boyfriend had back in the day.
ENGINE : 6.1 liter SRT Hemi V8; 425 hp.
PROS AND CONS : This high-performance version of the 300 sedan is a living room on wheels. But its interior lacks the panache of the European luxury sedans.
GOLF BAG CAPACITY : Two to three.
HOW IT DRIVES: Loud and proud. The Hemi engine provides snap-your-neck acceleration, and the sport-tuned suspension gives this rear-wheel-drive vehicle a firmer ride for better handling.
COOL OPTIONS : Satellite navigation system, chrome-detailed side molding, chromed mirrors and door handles, rear entertainment system. Read the rest of this entry »
Which Car Can Fit Your Golf Bag?
Bentley Continental GTC
MODEL YEAR : 2007
BEST FOR : Instilling extreme envy in the hearts of friends and strangers alike.
LOOKS : Elegant and ultrarefined.
ENGINE 6.0 liter twin, turbocharged 12 cylinder; 552 horsepower (hp).
PROS AND CONS : The stylish cabin is cocooned in sumptuous leather and boasts every bell and whistle imaginable, including an easy-to-use DVD navigation system and a Breitling clock. But as with all hardtop convertibles, the top takes up the entire trunk when down.
GOLF BAG CAPACITY : One in the trunk with top up, zero with top down.
HOW IT DRIVES: The Bentley is agile and fun. You’ll love the race-car rumble and the power on demand.
COOL OPTIONS : 19-inch alloy sport wheels, front-seat lumbar massage. Read the rest of this entry »
Which Car Will U Drive For Golf Section?
Mercedes-Benz CLS550
MODEL YEAR: 2007
BEST FOR : Thrill- seeking golfers who want to push it.
LOOKS : Low to the ground and gorgeous.
ENGINE : 5.5 liter 32-valve V8; 382 hp.
PROS AND CONS : The interior is richly appointed in leather and wood, and the uncluttered gauge cluster is easy to read. Loved the iPod interface, but the low roof made it a little difficult to get in and out of the cockpit.
GOLF BAG CAPACITY : Two to three.
HOW IT DRIVES : Firm, smooth and super powerful, it makes you feel like you own the road.
COOL OPTIONS : Tele-Aid roadside assistance, cockpit management and data system with radio, CD player and color LCD navigation screen. Read the rest of this entry »
Is This Your Golf Section Car ?
Lexus LS460L
MODEL YEAR : 2007
BEST FOR : Did someone say golf road trip?
LOOKS : Muscular yet refined.
ENGINE : 4.6 liter V8; 380 hp. (A hybrid version arrives this fall.)
PROS AND CONS This sleek freeway flier comes equipped with an amazing array of tech-savvy gadgets, such as a voice-operated navigation system that provides real-time traffic updates for major cities. The Advanced Parking Guidance System takes time to set up, but once programmed, it’s well worth the extra $700.
GOLF BAG CAPACITY : Two to three.
HOW IT DRIVES Oh-so-smooth, thanks to electric power-assist steering and sporty air suspension. We steered through twists and turns effortlessly.
COOL OPTIONS : Rear-seat entertainment system, 19-speaker Mark Levinson audio system. Read the rest of this entry »
