The Porsche Boxster 986 was released in 1996 as the Boxster and it was the first vehicle Porsche released since the 550 Spyder that was designed to be a roadster. From 1996-1999, it was powered by a 2.5L flat six cylinder engine, but from 1999-2004 you had the option of either the 2.7L or 3.2L…
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Deal Find: 2006 Ford GT in Toronto, Canada
For those of you that don’t know, the Ford GT is a mid-engine two-seater sports car manufactured and marketed by American automobile manufacturer Ford for the 2005 model year in conjunction with the company’s 2003 centenary. The second generation Ford GT became available for the 2017 model year. The Ford GT began life as a…
Video: Brody the car salesman is the only guy you should buy a Dodge from
This guy gets it. Brody Elder is a car salesman for Jeff Wyler Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM located at 875 E Eads Pkwy in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, and he’s becoming an internet sensation. As someone who once worked in automotive sales, I appreciate how hard it is to sell cars these days and stay competitive. This…
Throwback Thursday F-Body
The F-body, or also known as the F platform, was GM’s rear-wheel drive pony car platform from 1867 until 2002 and it was essentially used for two vehicles, the Chevrolet Camaro and the Pontiac Firebird. With such a large span of production there were four generations: First generation – 1967-1969 Second generation – 1970-1981 Third…
Top 5 Beginner Motorcycles of 2020
This might become one of the most contested posts I’ve ever made but I’m going to tackle the 5 best motorcycles for new riders. There are lot of things to consider when buying a motorcycle, especially your first one but I believe there are 5 things that are most important: Engine size – you do…
5 unusual car noises you should be worried about
Over time, as you drive your new or new to you vehicle, you will get to know all its quirks and noises. Those noises you hear can become an invaluable tool in telling you something is going or about to go wrong with your car. Most people rely on lights on their dashboard to tell…
Throwback Thursday: Toyota FJ40
The Toyota FJ40 is the model designation for a Toyota Land Cruiser 40 series made from 1960 until 1984 (in Brazil, where it was known as the Toyota Bandeirante, it was made from 1958 until 2001). Most 40 series Land Cruisers were built as two-door vehicles with slightly larger dimensions than a Jeep CJ. The…
What do you do if you put in the wrong fuel?
Different vehicles require different fuel that they must use. Most people only think of diesel versus gas, but there are also different octane ratings that are specific to certain engine needs. This is pretty easy to figure out by referring to the owner’s manual or even checking the fuel filler cap. With that said, people…
Canadian Auto Insurance Myths
Dear fellow Canadians, car insurance in our country is getting ridiculous! Depending on what province and even city you are in can drastically alter the cost of insurance and how it all works. But one thing is common across the nation, car insurance costs have gone up an average 12% this year. Why? Well, that…
Throwback Thursday Hummer H1
With all the talk about the GMC Hummer EV that is due to come out in the near future, I thought it would be a good idea to get down to it’s roots.. the Hummer H1. Back in the early 90s, a company called AM General, who was mostly making military vehicles at that point,…