Drive The 2011 Nissan Qwest SL

There's everything to like about the 2011 Nissan Qwest SL Van and not to much to gripe about!

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2011 B.M.W. 740Li Sudan Super Car!

Harry and the Car Concerns Radio Crew drive the best that the automobile manufactures have to offer!

Once you sit in the drivers seat of the 2011 B.M.W. 740Li Sudan you understand rather quickly that this is not your standard automobile. Super Car!

The 2011 B.M.W. 740Li Sudan is pretty darn fast. In fact, according to BMW, the twin-turbo six-cylinder models give up only 0.7 second in the sprint to 60 mph compared with twin-turbo V-8 750s of similar wheelbases (5.8 seconds for the 740i versus 5.1 seconds for the 750i). During a test-drive of a 740Li at the Car Concerns Radio Proving Grounds, we were particularly impressed by the fact that the six-cylinder car, which is about 220 pounds lighter, exhibits less turbo lag off the line and therefore smoother, more linear acceleration---V-8 variants, which have an 85-hp advantage, hesitate off the line before exploding forward. Like the V-8 version, the 740Li uses a six-speed automatic transmission that provides smooth upshifts and very responsive downshifts as well as a Sport mode.

This B.M.W.740Li retains the 7-series' highly impressive sporty-big-car handling characteristics and also comes with exclusive Driving Dynamics Control, a rocker switch next to the shifter that allows the driver to choose among four different driving programs---Comfort, Normal, Sport, and Sport Plus---that tweak the calibrations of the dampers, transmission, gas pedal, steering, and traction control.

The 2011 B.M.W. is in our opinion an investment in the best that this life has to offer!

Top Competitors

* Audi A8
* Jaguar XJ / XJL
* Lexus LS460
* Maserati Quattroporte
* Mercedes-Benz S-class

Specifications

VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 4--5-passenger, 4-door sedan

PRICE AS TESTED: $71,025--$75,425

ENGINE TYPE: twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve inline-6, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection

Displacement: 182 cu in, 2979 cc
Power (SAE net): 315 bhp @ 5800 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 330 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic with manumatic shifting

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 120.9--126.4 in
Length: 199.8--205.3 in
Width: 74.9 in Height: 58.3 in
Curb weight (mfr's est): 4350--4450 lb

PERFORMANCE (C/D EST):
Zero to 60 mph: 5.8--5.9 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 14.5--14.6 sec
Top speed (governor limited): 150 mph

FUEL ECONOMY (MFR'S EST):
EPA city/highway driving: 17/25 mpg

Recorded on May 1, 2011 using a Cat Smith Flip Video Cam.

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Car Concerns Radio- 2010 Nissan Rogue SV

Yes, we spent time with the 2010 Nissan Rogue SV at the Car Concerns Radio Proving Grounds where it scored an A+.

But the leafs were changing into unreal Fall colors on the trees and a minute later we were on a Car Concerns Radio Road Trip which can a novel within itself.

Say hello to the 2010 Niisan Rogue SV.

When considering the purchase of a brand new vehicle, it's important to keep in mind what the eventual resale value will be on down the road. It is expected that the 2010Nissan Rogue SV will have a excellent resale value. This assumes that after 3 to of 5years of ownership the vehicle will be in good operating condition. Other factors include the optional equipment you choose and the total mileage on your vehicle.

The Rogue is Nissan's entry into the popular crossover segment. One to be considered for those in the market.

The Rogue offers spin-off styling of the iconic Nissan Murano, in a slightly smaller, compact package. Available in S or SL trim, with front-wheel or all-wheel drive. All Rogues are equipped with 2.5-liter, 170-hp, four-cylinder engine mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The Rogue seats up to five passengers in its well designed interior and cofiguration. Sporting features such as air-conditioning, bucket seats, power window and remote keyless entry are standard. Standard safety fare includes; four-wheel anti-lock brakes with panic assist, stability control, traction control, front seat side-impact and all row side-curtain airbags.

The nice touch of chrome door handles are now standard on all models for 2010.

Harry has issed a strong Car Concerns Radio "BUY" on the 2010 Nissan Rogue SV. We're thinking of the word, "Value" on this one.

Specs: MSRP: $20,460 - $25,310
Miles Per Gallon City: 21 MPG - 22 MPG, Highway: 26 MPG - 27 MPG

Body Style: N/A Engines: 2.5L I-4 170 HP


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Harry Douglas Is Proud To Present...

Before Harry Douglas became the Nationally Syndicated Radio Talk Show Host of Car Concerns Radio he was an Award Winning Nissan Dealer. Nissan vehicles hold a special place in his heart.

As the Top, Number one Nissan Dealer in the Mid-Atlantic Region for Nissan Motor Company USA all through the 90's Harry knows the Nissan Product and the Nissan Way inside and out.

Harry will be reviewing and talking about his experience with this 2010 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV on Car Concerns Radio during the week.

The Maxima comes in two grades: the base S and upscale SV. Power for all grades comes from a 3.5-liter V-6 engine and continuously variable transmission. Standard 18-inch wheels with V-rated tires give the sedan a wide, stable footprint. Four-wheel vented disc brakes with four-channel antilock braking stop the Maxima on a dime.

The Car Concerns Radio test car is the 3.5 SV which retails for $38,660, this including the $720 destination charge. Standard comfort and convenience features include keyless entry and start, leather trim, an eight-way power driver’s seat and four-way power passenger seat, Bluetooth interface, Bose audio system with XM satellite radio, USB connectivity, and a power moonroof.

A sport package on the test car adds a single-panel moonroof, bi-xenon headlamps, heated steering wheel with paddle shifters, heated front seats with driver’s seat memory, a downloadable hard drive and streaming Bluetooth audio.

Drivers need to push the envelope in order to appreciate the Maxima’s performance. Nissan engineering seemed to purposely avoided a sudden throttle take-off in favor of linear acceleration that showcases the engine’s torque.

The sedan excels on winding, two-lane roads and is the Master-of-its-Domain on the Intersate. We test drove this Maxima SV on some sparsely-travelled highways outside of Knoxville, where I could put the sedan’s 290-horsepower engine through its paces.

The location of the shift paddles, just inside the steering wheel, makes them easy to reach. Paddle shifters on the steering wheel allow the driver to manually choose gears. It’s not necessary to push the shift lever into a special setting to engage the manual shift function. The system automatically disengages if the driver neglects to shift before braking.

The 2010 Maxima SV with or without the shift function, the V-6 engine has an impressive amount of low-end power. To test it, we accelerated from a stop on a steep incline at a high altitude. The V-6 engine powers up to a peak torque at 4400 rpm. Since the transmission doesn’t downshift until over 5000 rpm, the car can easily accelerate up to speeds of over 70 miles-per-hour in a matter of seconds.

Front and rear stabilizer bars keep the chassis flat in the corners. The standard four-wheel independent suspension is compliant and really responsive.

The Maxima SV has a low center of gravity that gives it excellent and quick steering response at speed. When the Car Concerns Crew simulated an emergency evasive maneuver, the chassis remained completely stable. The Maxima’s 37.4-foot turning radius is more than adequate for the occasional U-turn.

Visibility around the perimeter of the interior cabin is excellent. The thick rear pillars create some blind areas in back, which the rearview camera compensates for. The interior is quiet enough so that passengers in both rows can converse with ease. The only obvious noise from outside the cabin is a throaty exhaust noted during hard acceleration which we thought appropriate.

Fuel economy is good for the power-plant under the hood, though not exceptional. At the Car Concerns Proving Grounds our 2010 Maxima 3.5 SV averaged 22.2 miles-per-gallon during our week-long evaluation which included a 305 road-trip down I-40.


Special Thanks to Cat Smith of Cat Smith Photo-Shoots

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