Suzuki Forenza 2008

Features :

Performance & Efficiency :
- 2,006 cc 2.0 liters in-line 4 front engine with 86.1 mm bore, 86.1 mm stroke, 9.6 compression ratio, double overhead cam and four valves per cylinder engine code
- Unleaded fuel 87
- Multi-point injection fuel system
- 14.5 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 12.1
- Power: 95 kW , 127 HP SAE @ 5,600 rpm; 131 ft lb , 178 Nm @ 4,200 rpm



Handling, Ride & Braking :
- Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
- Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
- Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs



Exterior & Aerodynamics :
- Body side molding
- Body color front and rear bumpers
- Day time running lights
- Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors
- External dimensions: overall length (inches): 177.2, overall width (inches): 67.9, overall height (inches): 56.9, wheelbase (inches): 102.4, front track (inches): 58.3, rear track (inches): 58.3 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 34.1
- Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
- Luxury trim alloy look on doors and alloy look on dashboard
- Metallic paint
- Fixed rear window with defogger
- Tinted glass on cabin, rear and side
- Weights: curb weight (lbs) 2,800
- Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe



Interior :
- 12v power outlet: front and 1
- Air conditioning
- Element antenna
- Front and rear ashtray
- Audio system with AM/FM and CD player CD player reads MP3
- Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
- Cargo area light
- Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 12.4
- Front seats cigar lighter
- Clock
- Full dashboard console with open storage box, full floor console with covered storage box
- Delayed/fade courtesy lights
- Front seats and rear seats cup holders fixed
- Door ajar warning
- Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats
- Floor mats
- Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
- Bucket driver seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment and tilt adjustment, bucket passenger seat
- Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
- Front seat center armrest
- Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats, three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
- Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 39.1, rear headroom (inches): 37.8, front hip room (inches): 52.7, rear hip room (inches): 53.9, front leg room (inches): 42.0, rear leg room (inches): 36.7, front shoulder room (inches): 54.7, rear shoulder room (inches): 53.7 and interior volume (cu ft): 95.1
- Low tire pressure indicator
- Key power locks
- Vehicle speed proportional power steering
- Front power windows with one one-touch, rear power windows
- Front reading lights
- 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
- Rear seat center armrest
- Three asymmetrical bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
- Rear view mirror
- Remote fuel filler door release
- Electric remote trunk/hatch release
- Front seat back storage
- Upgraded cloth/velour seat upholstery with additional upgraded cloth/velour
- Seating: five seats
- Front side airbag
- Six speaker(s)
- Plastic steering wheel with tilt adjustment
- Tachometer
- Driver and passenger vanity mirror
- Ventilation system with micro filter

2008 Porsche Boxster S Convertible

2008 Porsche Boxster S Convertible Exterior & Aerodynamics Standard Features
- Body color front and rear bumpers
- Fixed hoop convertible rollover protection
- Electric softtop convertible roof with glass rear window
- Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors
- External dimensions: overall length (inches): 171.6, overall width (inches): 70.9, overall height (inches): 51.0, wheelbase (inches): 95.1, front track (inches): 58.5, rear track (inches): 60.2 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 36.4
- Front fog lights
- Projector beam lens halogen bulb headlights
- Luxury trim alloy & leather on gearknob, leather on doors and alloy look on dashboard
- Black paint
- Fixed rear window with defogger
- Trunk/hatch spoiler
- Tinted glass on cabin
- Weights: curb weight (lbs) 2,987
- Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe



2008 Porsche Boxster S Convertible Performance & Efficiency Standard Features
- 3,387 cc 3.4 liters horizontal 6 mid engine with 96.0 mm bore, 78.0 mm stroke, 11.1 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder engine code
- Premium unleaded fuel 91
- Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 28 and EPA city (mpg): 20
- Multi-point injection fuel system
- 16.9 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank 14.1
- Power: 220 kW , 295 HP SAE @ 6,250 rpm; 251 ft lb , 340 Nm @ 4,400 rpm



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Toyota : Prius 2008

Toyota strives to build vehicles to match customer interest and thus they typically are built with popular options and option packages. Not all options/packages are available separately and some may not be available in all regions of the country. If you would prefer a vehicle with no or different options, contact your dealer to check for current availability or the possibility of placing a special order.


Some vehicles are shown with available equipment. Seatbelts should be worn at all times. For details on vehicle specifications, standard features and available equipment in your area, contact your Toyota dealer. A vehicle with particular equipment may not be available at the dealership. Ask your Toyota dealer to help locate a specifically equipped vehicle.

All information presented herein is based on data available at the time of posting, is subject to change without notice and pertains specifically to mainland U.S.A. vehicles only.

Engine Builder's Handbook (Paperback)

This Publication Covers Engine Tools, Teardown, Short Block, Heads, Assembly and Much More!

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Meguiar's Classic Wash & Wax Kit

The Meguiar's Classic Wash and Wax Kit is an essential 8-piece collection of quality Meguiar's products that will help you keep your vehicle looking clean and shiny for less cash. Buying the Classic Wash and Wax Kit lets you take advantage of big savings compared with the cost of purchasing each item separately. You'll have what you need to clean your vehicle's exterior, interior, and wheels in a convenient and affordable package. In addition to the cleaning products, this kit also includes a sponge, microfiber towel, and foam applicator pad.

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Detailer's Choice 12-Piece Microfiber Cleaning Kit

Detailer's Choice Microfiber Cleaning Kit was designed to give you everything you need to fully clean around your home or vehicle. They are perfect for virtually all surfaces, whether it be your prized vehicle or any metal, marble, stone, wood or glass. The kit contains 5 microfiber towels that lift dirt & dust - use wet or dry, our microfiber ultimate wash mitt & our microfiber 2 in 1 scrub 'n wash pad - with a plush side for washing & a mesh side for scrubbing tough dirt, for washing, our 5 sq. ft. microfiber waffle towel - scoops up wetness fast, for drying, 2 large microfiber applicator pads with pockets for applying protectants, polishes & waxes - convenient pocket design gives you more control and 2 microfiber spa polishing cloths - a little 'luxury for your vehicle' for polishing & buffing - hands down the softest microfiber on the market

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Detailer's Choice 12-Piece Microfiber Cleaning Kit

Detailer's Choice Microfiber Cleaning Kit was designed to give you everything you need to fully clean around your home or vehicle. They are perfect for virtually all surfaces, whether it be your prized vehicle or any metal, marble, stone, wood or glass. The kit contains 5 microfiber towels that lift dirt & dust - use wet or dry, our microfiber ultimate wash mitt & our microfiber 2 in 1 scrub 'n wash pad - with a plush side for washing & a mesh side for scrubbing tough dirt, for washing, our 5 sq. ft. microfiber waffle towel - scoops up wetness fast, for drying, 2 large microfiber applicator pads with pockets for applying protectants, polishes & waxes - convenient pocket design gives you more control and 2 microfiber spa polishing cloths - a little 'luxury for your vehicle' for polishing & buffing - hands down the softest microfiber on the market

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Bon-Aire Original Ultimate Hose Nozzle (Aluminum)

This multifunctional spray nozzle from Bonaire could be the only nozzle youll ever need, giving you the perfect stream of water for any job. Engineered from rugged extruded aluminum, forged stainless steel and high-grade fiberglass - making this tool virtually indestructible and leakproof. Rubber comfort grip. Fits any standard garden hose. Youll receive the Ultimate nozzle in red, green or blue cannot specify. Limited lifetime warranty.

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Audi TT 2008

Audi has redesigned the TT for the 2008 model year. Audi's goal in the redesign was to make a bigger sports car with better handling characteristics. We think they succeeded. The new car is wider and longer than last year's model for more comfort yet it feels light and tossable.

The 2008 Audi TT will appeal to true sports car enthusiasts and weekend cruisers alike. Handling is crisp and steering is direct. With the standard 17-inch tires, the ride is quite compliant for a sports car, but it can be busy and bumpy with the available 18s and 19s. The interior is top-notch Audi. Tight panel gaps and soft-touch materials abound. The new, bigger TT is more accommodating to larger drivers than most of the other sports cars in this class. Both engine choices offer brisk performance, and the 2.0T is easy on gas.

The new Audi TT comes in a range of body styles, with engine and transmission options, and available all-wheel drive. You can choose anything from an affordable, high-mileage hatchback with plenty of cargo capacity to a more-powerful, high-end two-seat roadster with unique interior appointments. Watch your options, though, because pricing can run high. No matter what TT you choose, you'll be sure to have fun behind the wheel.

The TT is once again offered as a two-seat roadster or 2+2 coupe. Each is available with front-wheel drive or quattro all-wheel drive. Both body styles are 5.4 inches longer and 3.1 inches wider than the previous TT, which was last offered in 2006. The wheelbase has grown as well, up 1.8 inches to 97.2, but the weight is down more than 150 pounds, thanks to the extensive use of aluminum. V6 and turbocharged four-cylinder engines return, but the four-cylinder is a 2.0-liter instead of a 1.8.

Both the coupe and roadster are offered as front-wheel-drive 2.0T and all-wheel-drive 3.2 quattro models. The 2.0T models have a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 200 horsepower between 5100 and 6000 rpm and 207 pound-feet of torque from 1800 rpm to 5000 rpm. The 3.2 quattros use a 3.2-liter V6 that produces 250 horsepower at 6300 rpm and 236 pound-feet of torque from 2500 to 3000 rpm.

The 2.0T has EPA fuel economy ratings of 22 mpg city and 29 highway for the roadster and 23/31 for the coupe. EPA ratings for the 3.2 quattros are 17/24 for roadsters and 18/24 for coupes. Audi recommends premium fuel for both engines.

CIPA 11960, Universal Towing Mirror

Universal towing mirror attaches easily to existing sideview mirror to extend your vision when towing boats, trailers, etc. Durable black shell is aerodynamically designed with a 5in. tilting mirror. Secures to OEM mirror with straps, clamps, and tightening knob - no tools needed! Sold in singles.

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Trek-R Steering Wheel Kit-black

Rim Color: Brilliant matt finish

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Sponge Bob Massage Grip Steering Wheel Cover

Slips on in seconds; no lacing required; Protects hands from hot and cold elements! Massage your hands while you drive; Fits all steering wheels 14.5-15.5 inches in diameter!

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Auto Tray Table

Now you can easily access your laptop or jot down last minute changes in your busy workday schedule. The Auto Tray table offers easy installation and an adjustable angle to suit all heights and vehicle types. This versatile tray is perfect for a snack on the run, resting coloring books or board games when the tray is in the rear of the front seat.

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Grant 1057 Streetwires Mahogany Wood

Banjo style is an update version of the classic banjo steering wheel. Banjo style fractures stainless steel construction with a highly polished center hub. The spokes are five polished stainless wire s anchored to the wheel rim with a sculptured stainless steel spoke retainer. The rims are available in rich, soft, hand stitched leather or hand rubbed mahogany wood with a deep rich luster. Banjo style wheels are designed to be the finishing touch for any street rod vintage car or truck. Banjo style wheels can also add a touch of timeless classic elegance to any model car or sport truck.Stainless Steel wire spokesLeather and Mahogany Wood rims14 3/4" diameter 3 1/2" dish with styling sleeve

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Mr. Gasket 1561 Fuel Pressure Gauge

Mr. Gasket Fuel Pressure Gauge is a conveniently small 1-1/2 gauge that will fit almost anywhere. The gauge has 1/2 pound increments with a range of 0-15 pound and has a 1/8 NPT male fitting. The fuel pressure gauge is a must when pressure adjustments are necessary. It is a useful tool to verify that your vehicle is maintaining proper fuel pressure and it allows you to accurately make adjustments when using an aftermarket adjustable fuel pressure regulator.

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Wagan 10.5 Liter Personal Fridge and Warmer

On those long drives, it's likely you'll find yourself getting thirsty, even hungry. Those Rest Stops alongside the highway may offer convenient food. What if you want something special? What if you've special dietary needs? What if you're just accustomed to eating certain foods and drinks? If you bought the Wagan 2296 10.5 Liter Personal Thermo-Electric Fridge/Warmer, they'd be at your side.
It is powered from your 12-Volt car power plug and can cool foods down to 40 degrees and warm foods up to 140 degrees.

Its 10.5 liter capacity has ample space to store up to 15 cans of beverages. So why compromise for average side-of-the-road food, when you can pack and take your personal cuisine with you? It's like taking your home on the road. 2 beverage holders Padded armrest Superior foam insulation Energy efficient and environmentally safe Detachable CD/DVD storage bag Optional AC adapter for home, office, or dorm room Includes 12V DC Power Cord

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Fiat Stilo's Alfa 149

The next-generation Fiat Stilo's 'Compact' platform, has now been chosen for the new 2008-due Alfa 149, reports Automotive News Europe, who add that Fiat Auto CEO Sergio Marchionne is talking to other car manufacturers about sharing the platform's technology.

The highly versatile new 'Compact' architecture is an evolution of the existing Fiat Stilo model's C-frame platform and has been developed specifically for the Fiat's next C-segment car which will replace the current Stilo model range next year. Already confirmed to be used by the new Lancia Delta model (due in 2007) the 'Compact' platform has now reportedly been given the green light to form the basis of the vital new 'Premium C-segment' Alfa 149, which will succeed the Alfa 147 late next year.

Alfa Romeo had recently been considering two architecture options by either using the 'Compact' platform or building their next-generation C-segment model on a shortened version of their in-production 'Premium' platform. With the Alfa Romeo 159 sedan, 159 Sportwagon, Brera and Spider all being based on the 'Premium' floorpan obvious economies of scale and harmonisation opportunities presented themselves although the Premium architecture's biggest deficiencies, such as its inherent weight disadvantage, would have been difficult to overcome for a C-segment application.

New Honda Jazz 2008

When an Auto Express reader spotted this Honda in a motorway ser­vice station, it stood out because of its scrappy taped-up wheelarches.

On closer inspection, it was clear this was no ordinary Jazz, but a mule being used to test parts for the firm's next-generation supermini. After the success of the new UK designed and developed Civic, Honda's British arm is now playing a major role in the Jazz project. But the big news is that the car will be offered with a diesel engine for the first time.

This spyshot shows how the five-door will be bigger all-round than at present. Sources in Japan have revealed that the fresh model will use the same basic chassis as its predecessor, retaining the groundbreaking central fuel tank.


The current car's clever five-seat lay­out, which sees the folding rear bench hinge down into the floor, is already class-leading, and it's set to be carried over with only a few minor tweaks. Other upgrades will include a fresh dashboard des­ign and better materials throughout. The existing model's 1.2 and 1.4-litre petrol engines are likely to be retained, but these will be joined by an efficient small-capacity oil-burner.

The new Jazz is expected to make its debut at the Tokyo Motor Show in Oct­ober, before going on sale in 2008.

2008 Ferrari F430

The days when Ferrari and Lamborghini were the sole, unquestionable, untouchable owners of the “supercar” moniker are gone. The Carrera GT’s clutch may have permanently besmirched Porsche’s “everyday supercar” rep, but the roadster's at least as dramatic as Maranello’s magic mounts. The SLR may be a dour machine driven by a brain-dead debutante, but the scissor-doored McMerc still has supercar written all over it. And those pesky Americans keep doing things to the Corvette that increase its credibility in the field of extreme machines. So is the “entry level” Ferrari F430 becoming a little, uh, pedestrian?

What are you nuts? One look at Ferrari F430 and it tattoos the word “supercar” on your retinas. While taller and hunkier than previous Dino-descended mid-engined mounts, the F430’s Pininfarina-penned lines possesses the kind of purity of line associated with High Renaissance art. Unlike its in-house stable mates and Bologna-born competition, the F430’s mid-engine proportions and curvilinear contours are quintessentially Italian, quintessentially super.

I didn’t need to tell you that. But the F430’s interior is something of a shock, a radical departure from Enzo’s philosophy of selling his customers an engine and throwing the car in for free. It's a sacred place, blessed with first-class materials arranged with minimalist purity. Credit is due to the optional “carbon fiber driving zone” and its F1-inspired tiller. Though silly at first, the little red hash at the twelve o’ clock position provides entirely useful Pavlovian conditioning (for a mere five grand).

Yes there are elegant details, but the stunning gauges are all, as befits a cockpit that places the pleasure of driving in the premier position. Taken as a whole, the F430’s sumptuous leather-wrapped interior feels like a stripped down racer. The engine-under-glass effect underlines the point. The branded induction system is the automotive equivalent of a brace of elephant guns gleaming in Hemingway’s weapons case: immaculately oiled, ready for action.

Firing-up the F430’s 4.3-liter V8 is like watching the opening scene of a James Bond movie: predictably ridiculous, yet giddy-making in its promise of extreme violence. Engage the F1-style gearbox and you’re away. A. Long. Way. Away. Calling the F430 fast is like calling Miss America determined. Zero to sixty is a sub-four second experience of mammoth, manic intensity; it’s like being shot of a cannon into a black hole. The dual-stage exhaust goes from a martini-soaked Frank Sinatra to a cocaine-crazed Richard Patrick in less time than it takes to crank a stereo knob.

The F360 Modena was a high-revving beast whose blood curdling howls were the mother of adrenal acceleration. The F430 is a different animal entirely, endowed with Corvette-worthy low-end grunt. Those eight little Italian cylinders stump-up 343 ft-lbs of truck-like torque, taking the sauce all the way to 483hp, at a [still] preposterous 8500 rpm. Trundle around town? Si, we do that too. Bend time? That too.

The Ferrari’s F1 transmission is proof that racing improves the breed. The original system was a herky jerky joke. By now, the paddle shift transmission is as good as if not better than VW’s DSG. The F430’s manumatic engages the clutch with balletic grace– or NHL savagery. The F430 gently whisked me from the daily grind and gawking SUV owners. If Jimi Hendrix was reincarnated as a gearbox, I’d be standing next to his Fire.

That’s because the F430 is a Little Wing on four massive 19” wheels. Thanks to an impeccably tuned suspension, meticulously selected ratios and Satan’s own powerband, the pace is fervid, the progress distraction-free. A little seat time quickly confirms Lamborghini’s German intervention was the wrong move. Without question.

The Italian F430 is opera to the Gallardo's heavy metal. The Gallardo is a weapon, but the F430 is the pinnacle of pistonhead performance pleasure. Even with rapid steering inputs, the G-forces build gently, effortlessly pushing you against its retro-Daytona seats. The steering feedback is so honest you’d think Simon Cowell is behind the headlights. This Detroit-fettled enthusiast will never forget that wonderful Saturday afternoon; the F430’s effortless rush makes exiting any bend a wake-up call for geographically biased automotive snobs.

Hell, even the Italian's electronic nannies have a unique, Ferrari themed persona. Never isolating and nebulous, the handling interferenza is as customer savvy as a concierge at the Waldorf-Astoria. That said, the F430's [optional] ceramic brakes' linear stopping and progressive punch leaves little need for computerized intervention.

I have never been so hardwired to a machine before; if Ferrari had an online dating service, Match.com would be screwed (so to speak). Yes, there are faster cars. Certainly, there are more luxurious cars. Reliable? Ha! But provided it’s not in the shop, the Ferrari F430 always delights, with its sublime handling, perfect mid-corner power and a roar that echoes in your mind for the rest of your years.

Source : www.thetruthaboutcars.com