New Cars

Although I thought it was about time I finally got my Mercedes, my husband had other ideas and decided it was time he needed a new SUV. Since he hauls a lot of “stuff”: golf clubs, morel mushrooms, and people, he decided to go with the big Yukon XL. It's a nice ride and gets surprisingly good mileage and uses flex fuel if it's available in the area. But it's way too big for me. I'll probably never drive it unless there is an emergency.

The 2009 Toyota Corolla is a nice car. There's two versions of it: the basic edition and the sportier Corolla XRS. The basic edition is more attractive than the previous model and gets 27/35 mpg, but the XRS has better power and handling and includes some leather trim and nice sports seats. I like Chrysler cars too. The 2009 Sebring convertible is a jewel and with the closing of so many dealerships, bargains galore are out there. The Chrysler Aspen Hybrid has distinguished itself too by being on the of classiest “green vehicles”.

If you like a more upscale vehicle, you might want to consider the Lincoln MKS, a new brand for 2009. It has a double winged grille which is reminiscent of the 1941 Lincoln Continental and is something you'll likely see more of in the future. One reviewer stated, “It does look pretty damn cool.” And finally, there's the 2009 Acura TL that's has been completely redesigned by Honda. It's long on style with angles and creases and performs well too. The TL SW-AWD (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive), has a 305-hp, 3.7-liter V-6 engine that sends power to all four corners to make it a smooth ride, but still responsive.

Isn't it about time for a new car?