Fast and Furious.  The 2008 Lotus Exige.

Starting at $59,850, the Lotus Exige is a racing car with capabilities that will be tested out on courses throughout the world.  As I believe in dreaming, why not picture yourself behind the wheel of this hot, fast car?  Who can really afford to drive a car as prestigious as a Lotus?  Not me.  Maybe I’ll get my honda an orange paint job and make it look more like this car.

With spring coming, I will be attending local car shows to bring your more cars for the collector and beyond.  Does anyone out there have an antique car they would like to see featured on our site?

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Although it is almost the beginning of March, it is still cold and there is plenty of snow on the ground here in New England.  Starting in November, all New Englanders can expect snow at any time.  There are times when we’ve had snow in May….but let’s not think about that right now.  Winter stinks and having a cool car in winter is hard.  When there is a lot of snow, there is a lot of salt on the roads.  If you’ve never lived in a snow laden place, salt DESTROYS paint jobs.  Look at any car that has been in New England for 10 years vs. a car from Florida that is 10 years old and you will learn the difference quickly.

The best kind of car to have in New England, even though they guzzle gas, are SUV’s.  One nice option is the Honda CRV and this a choice that is very popular among women.

The Honda CRV is really part car and part SUV.  It drives like a car and gets better gas mileage than many mid-sized cars out there.  With front seats that convert to recliners when combined with the back seats, the CRV is perfect for the outdoor movies or for whenever you need to take a quick nap and you aren’t near home.  The CRV has four wheel drive and handles well in slippery conditions.

Another decent car in the snow is the Ford Explorer.  From base models to high end, the Explorer can be  as affordable as you make it….the more toys you want, the more expensive it is going to be.  With heated seat and automatic starter options, the Ford Explorer can be a great choice for freezing cold mornings.  Start it up, drink your coffee and head out the door. 

Whatever kind of car you choose, there is one thing that is clear.  A Ford Mustang or a Lotus is probably best left for the warm weather.  Maybe you can just buy a Hummer….the winters here feel nuclear, you might as well be prepared.