Car care myths and dealer tricks in a reader advisory
Judith asks about towing high maintenance costs on a 1997 Honda Civic. Tom and Ray critique the dealer’s $453 in suggested services as ADP, endorsing only a transmission and coolant flush while warning against fuel inj cleaners and clutch bleeding unless a leak exists.
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Chrysler built Crossfire blends German engineering with American core
The Crossfire, a two seater rival to the Audi TT and Nissan 350Z, borrows much from DaimlerChrysler Mercedes engineering. It uses a 3.2 liter V6, 215 horsepower with 229 pound feet torque, and features Mercedes suspension styling. Production in Osnabruck by Karmann and German parts influence shape its ride. City mileage 18, highway 27, with a 7.6 cubic foot rear cargo space. Prices exceed the Audi TT and 350Z, with sales projections around 11,000 annually and a buyer base skewing toward men 35 to 50 earning over $150k.
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