Advance Auto Zone

In my continuing effort to learn about all things automotive, I have learned the one big draw back about E85 ethanol, and the draw back is quite simply, the loss of about 30% of your gas mileage, I’ll be the first to admit, this is a huge blow to the idea of running E85, other then that I can’t seem to find the down side of E85.

I have found that the power out of both fuels is about the same, if there is a difference, it’s nothing that you could tell from behind the wheel of the car, it does have more octane, and this is a huge hump for the old cars, they need the octane to run correctly, otherwise you get after run, and detonation, both of which can destroy your old car’s engine, it’s hard to locate gas above 92 octane these days, this would have killed my old Camaro that I used to have.

If you can put up with less gas mileage from your old car, well now the octane is at the pump again, but if not, then you best look for a gas station that still pumps high octane gas, they do exist, unless you happen to be a hot rodder that hugs trees, then your just out of luck, unless you want to run E85, it does have a lot less emissions, for those of you who worry about such things.

My conclusion about E85, is yes it’s the answer for the emissions problem that fossil fuel creates, but it’s most defiantly not the answer if you want to spend less time at the pump and more time driving, in that case you might just want to stick with oil based gasoline and call it good, but if you can put up with 30% more stops at the fuel pump, well then E85 may be the answer for you, but do yourself a favor, and weigh the Yay’s and the Nay’s, and make the right decision for you, and don’t weigh in what other people tell you, it’s your car, not theirs.

Filed under: Uncategorized by admin No Comments »

The 2007 BMWs are getting ready to emerge on the market soon with their September debut. Selecting which one you want depends on your style and desire for speed and comfort. Here is some information on the top three BMW cars for 2007.

The 2007 BMW 335i Coupe is a sporty looking two door vehicle that is very fast. It features a newly redesigned body with a turbo charger and 300 horsepower under the hook. This makes it the fastest BMW coupe that doesn’t belong to the M3 Series.

This car handles nicely at top speeds of up to 155 miles per hour because of the precise steering and magnetic handling system. While you won’t be driving it at that speed regularly, it can be a thrill for those who enjoy a fast car. They car comes with a price tag of over $41,000 for a basic model. The seats are very comfortable as well for a fun and relaxing way to travel.

The 2007 BMW 6 Series isn’t as sporty, but it is a powerful car just the same. This model is a two door sedan that features plenty of leg room for those in the front seat and the back. This model gets an excellent rating for both safety and mechanical quality. It also has a very elegant look to it. Of course you will pay plenty for this fancy piece of work. The average price of the 2007 BMW 6 Series is $74,700 to $81,700.

2007 also shows us the new BMW 3 Series Convertible. This is a very nice sports car that also has a more sophisticated look than many of the other sports cars on the road these days. This model is excellent on gas which is a nice feature with the cost of it increasing at an unbelievable rate.

This vehicle is available with a 6-speed or an automatic transmission. The cost of this 2007 BMW 3 Series Convertible ranges from $43,000 to $49,000. Yet it appears to be worth every penny. You can ride with the wind on your face as you enjoy this great looking and great handling vehicle.

As you can see BMW has some outstanding vehicles that will be on the market very soon. Deciding which one you want can be a difficult decision to make. All of the vehicles by BMW offer you a quality vehicle with many great luxuries and accessories to make your ride anywhere more enjoyable.

Snazz up your car with carjunky.com/ bmw accessories at carjunky.com/ carjunky.com/

Filed under: Uncategorized by admin No Comments »

The Nissan Motor Company is quietly working on a campaign to overhaul their car line up. Current models, including the Maxima, Altima, and Sentra, soon will be transformed into more luxurious and expensive models while a new car line, the Versa, is welcomed into the fold and sold as the automaker’s introductory model. So, why this change for Nissan? Will the automaker’s plans succeed or fail? A lot is hinging on this move by Nissan, perhaps more than meets the eye.

The Nissan motor division has been a good performer in the highly competitive US auto market. With the transformation of the make’s name from Datsun to Nissan in the early 1980s to the introduction of a luxury line, Infiniti, in the late 1980s, the Nissan Motor Company has benefited financially and its customers have been receptive to the changes. Still, Nissan’s line is a perennial third place finisher among Japanese automakers in the lucrative U.S. auto market, easily being outperformed and outsold by Toyota and Honda year in and year out.

The pending changes for Nissan’s line up are coming about and for the following reasons:

1. The Maxima’s competition, the Toyota Avalon, was overhauled for the 2006 model year. The Avalon has shed its frumpy image as it borrows Lexus styling cues to give it a much more luxurious and appealing look. An improved interior and more standard equipment has pushed a fully loaded Avalon into the low to mid-30s range as well. Nissan’s response to Toyota’s move is to “Infinitize” the Maxima starting with the 2007 model year by giving it a more luxurious edge to compete effectively with the Avalon.

2. Introduction of the Versa. To fight Toyota’s budget minded, youth friendly Scion division, Nissan will be importing the Versa — a 1.8L 4 cylinder powered xA-competing hatchback — expected to retail at about $12,000. To make way for the new introductory level car, both the Sentra and Altima get a slight push up market, not as noticeable as the Maxima’s bump up, but enough to distinguish these two lines from each other and from the Versa.

Of course, Nissan won’t be selling the Maxima, Altima, or Sentra for less than what you pay for these cars now. In fact, the Maxima’s price may ultimately surge several thousand dollars and into the range of cars sold by their Infiniti division which begs the following question: why purchase a Maxima when an Infiniti G35 could be had for almost the same price?

At the same time, both the Altima and Sentra risk being undercut price wise by American and Korean manufacturers hungry to carve out a greater share of the market. Indeed, the all new Alabama-built Hyundai Sonata should sell for several thousand dollars less than a comparatively equipped Altima. With Hyundai’s quality levels improving, the Sonata’s appeal rises measurably.

Ultimately, Nissan must keep pace with Toyota and Honda or risk being marginalized further. With other manufacturers duking it out, it will be interesting to see if higher prices hold for Nissan models or whether the Japanese automaker will be forced to cut prices to win consumers and to hold onto market share.

Matt Keegan is a contributing writer for the
racepages.com/parts/floor_mats.html Race Pages,
a supplier of quality
racepages.com/parts/running_boards.html Truck Running Boards and
racepages.com/parts/cargo_liner.html
SUV Cargo Liners for your Nissan or other quality vehicle.

Filed under: Uncategorized by admin No Comments »