Author Archive: Danny Chang
by Danny Chang in Car Reviews, Reviews
Likes Distinct Volvo retro P-1800 styling Responsive low-end torque Fun-to-drive 6-speed manual Black alloy wheels provide a mean sporty look Dislikes High-end power a bit lacking MPG doesn’t meet expectations Limited cargo space Nowadays it seems like every major manufacturer has a compact hatchback offering on the market, what with oil prices still sky high [...]
by Danny Chang in Car Reviews, Reviews
Ford Orchestrates an American V8 Symphony Likes: Exhaust note sounds like butter. The kind of butter that’s about to kick your a**. The power. Oh, the sweet power. All 444 HP of it. Super smooth-shifting 6-speed manual Dislikes: Less-than-ideal mpg Attracts cops like an umbrella girl attracts teenage boys at a Formula Drift race Interior [...]
by Danny Chang in Car Reviews, Cars, Reviews
Likes: Rugged styling with offroad capabilities to match Fun driving off pavement High driving position affording great visibility Dislikes: Lackluster boxer engine/CVT combo Touch screen entertainment unit is a throwback in time Limited cargo space The compact SUV / Crossover segment has grown very crowded over the past few years with so many manufacturers covering [...]
by Danny Chang in Car Reviews, Luxury Cars, Reviews
The Baby Bentley Gets Redesigned for 2012 Likes: Refined 5.7L Hemi V8 power: 363 HP + 394 LB-FT of torque Distinct badass styling Understated luxury and performance Dislikes: The SRT8 Hemi is more powerful but gets the same MPG ratings High beltline restricts visibility Rear legroom is less than ideal With available options the 300C [...]
by Danny Chang in Car Reviews, Reviews
The Mini Italian Stallion Likes: 170 lb-ft of torque from 2,500 to 4,000 rpm from the turbocharged 4-cylinder Unique styling of the Cinquecento now with badass quotient Low bellowing exhaust note Dislikes: Steering wheel lacks enough adjustability Missing a 6th gear The Fiat 500 Abarth starts at exactly $22,000. Sure, you can probably buy a [...]
by Danny Chang in Car Reviews, Reviews
The Refreshed 2013 VW CC is Suitable for Business or Pleasure Likes: Sporty Coupé styling Torquey for a 2-liter engine Smooth 6-speed manual gearbox Dislikes: Long front overhang throws off the stance of the car Low sport car-like height makes it unfriendly to tall people 200 horsepower not exactly blowing it out of the water [...]
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