Chronicling the Ever-Changing Automotive Industry
It’s been a quick three months with my new 2011 Ford F-150 Lariat, and for a refresher on my impression of it, see the review I wrote on it. In the past quarter, I’ve logged over 3,600 miles, virtually worry-free. Read on for what’s been happening with my F-150.
Continue reading ‘Owner’s Log: 2011 Ford F-150 Lariat (10/2011 – 1/2012)’
Phil’s had his 2010 Nissan Maxima for 18 months now, and is still pleased with his purchase. During this last reporting period, he had a scheduled maintenance check-up done. Read on for Phil’s experience in the last quarter.
Note: From now on, updates from MaximumPhil will be made on a semi-annual basis.
Continue reading ‘Owner’s Log: MaximumPhil’s 2010 Nissan Maxima, Update 6′
Due to a mix-up, Phil’s 2nd quarter update was never posted, so I’ve combined it with his 3rd quarter update on his 2010 Nissan Maxima. In the future, we hope to have Phil’s data posted quarterly again. Now then, while Phil doesn’t drive his Maxima as much as I drive mine, he still has some very nice insights pertaining to the ownership of his car. Click on past the jump for more details.
Continue reading ‘Owner’s Log: MaximumPhil’s 2010 Maxima (Updates 2 and 3)’
I’ve had my 2010 Nissan Maxima for 9 months now, so it’s time for another update with the requisite statistics and observations. For a refresher, read the review I wrote, the first update, and the second update. Click past the jump for what’s been going on for the last 3 months.
Continue reading ‘Owner’s Log: 2010 Nissan Maxima, Update 3′
There are lots of new and redesigned vehicles being built for the 2011 model year, and to help you sift through them, I’ve put together my Top 10 list of them. They range from the mainstream to luxury, but they’re all significant for the industry, manufacturer, or both. Click past the jump to see what made my list and why.
Continue reading ‘Top 10 New and Redesigned Vehicles for 2011′
One of my readers, Phil, from Virginia, submitted his first quarterly Owner’s Log report on his very own 2010 Nissan Maxima SV. He’s had it for 3 months now, and put almost 2,000 miles on it, so let’s see what he thinks of Nissan’s flagship sedan! Click past the jump for pictures of his car and Phil’s experiences so far. You can also scroll to the bottom to see the break-down of what everything in his purchase cost.
Thanks Phil! If you’d like to submit your own Owner’s Log updates, please use the Contact Form to submit them.
Continue reading ‘Reader Submission: Phil’s 2010 Nissan Maxima SV (Update 1)’
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