Though no match for Japanese rivals, you still get a lot of car for a very modest number of dollars. If it's basic transportation that you're seeking, Tempos are still worth a quick look...
Chrysler, Honda, and Toyota minivans have been ranked Best Buys, but the solid, easy-driving Windstar also is a fine choice, boasting some significant new safety and convenience features...
Fusion and its Milan near-twin target the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry, matching those perennial Best Buys in space and interior design. Road manners leave little to be desired, though engine [...]
Massive size and weight are serious drawbacks for anything intended to be used as a "suburban utility vehicle." The Excursion is simply too cumbersome for ordinary driving, suffering abysmal fuel [...]
Focus feels dated and less refined compared with such cars as the Honda Civic and Nissan Versa. The versatile hatchback and wagon that made Focus stand out were dropped as part of the 2008 [...]
Aerostar and the Chevrolet Astro/GMC Safari are better suited to heavy-duty work, such as hauling hefty payloads or towing trailers (up to 4800 pounds), than the league-leading front-drive [...]
Substantial feeling, roomy, comfortable, and even fun to drive, Escape and Tribute earn a slot on the compact SUV all-star team. They're also eminently sensible alternatives to any number of [...]
The 2008 Taurus makeover fixed most of the old Five Hundred's relatively few defects. Somewhat more refined than its predecessor, Taurus now offers fine acceleration, good fuel economy, and [...]
Aspire is an adequate basic car, but something like a Dodge/Plymouth Neon or a Chevrolet Cavalier won't cost much more, and these are better and more substantial automobiles...
