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Cadillac XLR-V

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2009 Cadillac XLR and XLR-V
$10,000 Cash Back

The 2009 Cadillac XLR is a premium full-size convertible that offers eye-catching style along with excellent performance. Resembling nothing else on the road, the two-seat roadster’s angular body work is meant to grab the attention of other motorists and passersby, and its power folding hardtop means that it can be driven year-round with equal practicality. The XLR is well equipped with standard features such as a DVD navigation system, adaptive cruise control, OnStar and of course sumptuous leather seats and high quality trim. It also offers a smooth yet responsive ride thanks to magnetically-controlled suspension that can adapt to whatever road conditions might present themselves.

The 2009 Cadillac XLR is outfitted with a 320 horsepower, 4.6-liter V-8 engine that also produces 310 lb-ft of torque. A special XLR-V model ups the ante by replacing that powertrain with a 4.4-liter, supercharged V-8 that pounds out an aggressive 443 horsepower and 414 lb-ft of torque. Each vehicle makes use of a 6-speed automatic transmission that sends all of that power to the rear wheels. Fuel mileage for the base XLR comes in at 15 miles per gallon in the city and 24 miles per gallon on the highway, while the performance model offers 13 and 23 miles per gallon respectively for each measure.

There is an incentive of $10,000.00 cash back on the 2009 Cadillac XLR and Cadillac XLR-V effective until 09/30/2009.

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
0.0% Interest or $4,000 Cash Back

The 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is the company’s flagship large mid-size SUV. With the ability to handle up to 9 passengers, as well as provide phenomenal towing ability (up to 8,400 lbs in certain configurations) and cargo space (108.9 cubic feet in total), the Tahoe is a very useful vehicle. Given the Tahoe’s versatility, it is no surprise that its interior can be decked out with any number of options and features, from fairly restrained work vehicle on up to luxury cruiser. Power everything, air conditioning, heated and cooled seats and even leather hides can be added to the truck to help make it more comfortable for all.

The 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe base model is provided with a 4.8-liter V-8 engine that is capable of generating 2985 horsepower and 305 lb-ft of torque. A 4-speed automatic transmission is included, and fuel economy for this engine is rated at 14 miles per gallon in city driving and 19 miles per gallon on the highway. A more responsive 5.3-liter V-8 is also available, and it offers 320 horsepower and 340 lb-ft of torque while showing almost identical fuel mileage. The most potent edition of the Tahoe features a 6.2-liter V-8 that increases output to an impressive 395 horsepower and 417 lb-ft of torque, although fuel mileage suffers as a result. A 6-speed automatic transmission is bundled with the 5.3 and 6.2-liter engines, and four-wheel drive is available across the entire Tahoe range.

There is a financing incentive of 0.0% financing or $4,000.00 cash back on the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe effective until 09/30/2009.

2009 Mitsubishi Galant
0.0% Interest or $3,500 Cash Back

The 2009 Mitsubishi Galant dares to be different in terms of exterior styling, avoiding the rounded and largely anonymous look of class leaders like the Toyota Camry and instead appealing to buyers more interested in a little visual panache. The Galant is a fairly spacious automobile that does a good job of accommodating four adult passengers on long trips, with room for a fifth available for shorter trips. The entry-level Galant includes air conditioning, power windows and door locks and a CD player on its equipment list, while higher trim levels see the introduction of leather seats, automatic climate control, a sunroof and nicer 18-inch alloy wheels.

Leading the list of power plants for the 2009 Mitsubishi Galant is a 2.4-liter, 4-cylinder unit that produces 160 horsepower and 157 lb-ft of torque. Fuel mileage for this engine comes in at 20 miles per gallon in stop and go driving and 27 miles per gallon during highway cruising. For improved acceleration, buyers can opt for a 230 horsepower, 3.8-liter V-6 engine that also offers 250 lb-ft of torque. Fuel economy drops significantly for this unit when compared to the 4-cylinder, as the V-6 displays only 16 miles per gallon in the city and 25 miles per gallon on the highway. Special Ralliart sport editions of the Galant feature a hotter version of the same 3.8-liter mill that increases power production to 258 ponies and 258 lb-ft of torque, while returning the same fuel economy. A 4-speed automatic transmission comes with the 4-cylinder, while each V-6 is mated to a 5-speed automatic.

There is a financing incentive of 0.0% financing or $3,500.00 cash back on the 2009 Mitsubishi Galant effective until 09/30/2009.

2009 Nissan Titan
0.0% Interest or $5,000 Cash Back

The 2009 Nissan Titan is the Japanese car company’s entry into the hotly contested full-size pickup truck war that is raging across the United States. The Titan is the real deal, a large truck that offers impressive power and a good amount of towing and hauling capability when compared to other options on the market. There are a huge number of options packages and trim level combinations available on the Titan, enabling buyers to equip it either as a standard work truck, a comfortable daily driver or even a full-on off-road warrior. The vehicle can be ordered in either King or Crew Cab (read four-door), as well as short and long cargo beds. The four-wheel drive only Titan Pro-4X throws in an electronically locking rear differential, skid plates, special lower gearing and hardcore suspension tuning to help make short work of trail-related obstacles.

The 2009 Nissan Titan’s powertrain options are a bit simpler. A single V-8 engine is offered, one which displaces 5.6-liters and offers 317 horsepower and 385 lb-ft of torque. This motor enables the vehicle to tow up to 7,200 lbs, and is shifted through a 5-speed automatic transmission. Fuel mileage for the two-wheel drive edition of the Titan is rated at 13 miles per gallon in the city and 18 miles per gallon on the highway.

There is a financing incentive of 0.0% financing or $5,000.00 cash back on the 2009 Nissan Titan effective until 09/30/2009.

2009 Subaru Tribeca
0.0% Interest or $2,500 Cash Back

The 2009 Subaru Tribeca is a mid-size crossover positioned as a great family hauler for either long highway road trips or simple excursions to the local soccer field and back. The Tribeca can be ordered to handle either five or seven passengers, and cloth seats, dual climate controls, cruise control and power windows, door locks and heated mirrors are all standard. With the rear seats out of the way, the Tribeca can handle up to 74.4 cubic feet of cargo, which is fairly competitive when compared against other crossover SUV’s. 5 passenger versions of the Tribeca offer a “trunk” behind the second row of seats that is capable of swallowing 37.6 cubic feet of gear, but this shrinks to a miniscule 8.3 cubic feet if a third row is installed.

The 2009 Tribeca of course is equipped with Subaru’s full-time all-wheel drive system. It also features a 3.6-liter V-6 engine under the hood, one which develops 256 horsepower and 247 lb-ft of torque on the way to providing fuel economy numbers of 16 miles per gallon in the city and 21 miles per gallon on the highway. A 5-speed automatic gearbox is the only available transmission, although manual shift controls are offered for buyers with an interest in a more sporty driving experience.

There is a financing incentive of 0.0% financing and $2,500.00 cash back on the 2009 Subaru Tribeca effective until 09/30/2009.

Thinking about a 2009 Chevrolet Corvette? Drive these cars before you buy!

It’s an icon of American sports car design, it boasts heart-stopping performance numbers and it is surprisingly affordable. Starting at $73,925, the 2009 Corvette Z06 is what fans of the fiberglass-bodied performance vehicle have been waiting for their entire lives, a fire-breathing dragon of a car that can hold its own with any vehicle on the road, no matter how exotic the design or how high the price tag. At the heart of this beast is its engine – a 7.0 liter, aluminum V8 that cranks out a sublime 505 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. When matched with the vehicle’s 6-speed manual transmission, the Corvette Z06 can accelerate to 60 miles per hour from a standing start in just 3.6 seconds – faster than it took for you to read this entire sentence. The quarter mile disappears in just 11.3 seconds, and the car’s top speed is rated at a lofty 200 miles per hour.

Speed isn’t the only characteristic that puts the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 into supercar territory. The attention to creating a light yet stiff chassis and suspension system ensures that the vehicle’s handling can keep up with its long legs. The Corvette is more than just a muscular behemoth, it is a veritable Cheetah, with incredible cornering capabilities and phenomenal brakes. It also boasts gee-whiz features like a heads-up display that projects important vehicle information onto the windshield in front of the driver to help keep their eyes stuck on the road during adrenaline-laced redline runs.

The 2009 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 has become the attainable dream car of many automobile enthusiasts. Unsurprisingly, however, there are a number of other vehicle which boast similar performance specs vying for the attentions of the speed-obsessed. While some might be priced a bit higher, or take a different route to their dizzying performance levels, this article mentions 4 other cars you must drive before putting a deposit on a Z06.

2009 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe – MSRP $89,340

The 2009 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe is the latest in a long line of king snakes that have been the Corvette’s closest competition for dominance on America’s streets. Until the emergence of the Z06 model just past the turn of the millennium, the Viper enjoyed nearly a decade of unchallenged performance domination. Although the gap between the two vehicles has been greatly narrowed, the Dodge can still boast advantages in a number of areas. Its 8.4 liter V10 engine produces an astronomical 600 horsepower and 560 lb-ft of torque, which is shunted through a 6-speed manual transmission to massive 19 inch rear tires. In addition to almost 100 extra horsepower, the Viper is also 0.1 seconds quicker when launching to 60 miles per hour – although quarter mile performance is approximately 0.3 seconds slower. Top speed of the Viper is given by Dodge to be 202 miles per hour.

Even a cursory examination of these performance statistics indicate that the Viper and the Corvette are separated by no more than a hair when it comes to raw numbers. What truly differentiates the two sports cars are their radically different driving experiences. While the Corvette is refined and livable on a daily basis thanks to its excellent traction and stability control system and its comfortable suspension, the Viper is an absolute handful, especially when driven near the limit. With no electronic safety nets on hand, the 2009 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe relies solely on the skill of the driver to keep it pointed in the right direction. Great care must be exercised with the right foot, especially in the rain, so as to avoid upsetting the extremely powerful car.

The 2009 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe is a raw and visceral automobile that feels more connected to the road than the more civilized Corvette. If pure potential and explosive response are favored over predictability, then the Viper makes an excellent, although pricier alternative to the Z06.

2009 Cadillac XLR-V – MSRP $104,215

Stretching the budget into the stratosphere is the 2009 Cadillac XLR-V (XLR pictured). This vehicle rounds out the trio of domestic supercar competitors and is also included due to the fact that it is based on the same platform as the Corvette. Replacing the naturally-aspirated V8 of the 'Vette is a 443 horsepower supercharged Northstar engine, whose 8-cylinders also produce 414 lb-ft of torque. The Cadillac is slower than the Z06, as it reaches 60 miles per hour in 4.6 seconds, with a quarter mile time of 13 seconds. A 6-speed automatic transmission handles the gear shifting duties, and the vehicle can reach an electronically limited top speed of 155 miles per hour.

While it is clear that the 2009 Cadillac XLR-V does not offer quite the same level of performance as the 'Vette or the Viper, what it does provide are a boatload of luxury features such as a power retractable hard top, a voice activated navigation system, hand wrapped leather seats, steering wheel and trim, as well as beautiful wood interior accents. While a large percentage of driving enthusiasts could care less about how comfortable their cockpit accoutrements are, there are still some out there who value this level of luxury a great deal – and they also usually happen to be in a position to spend 6 figures on an automobile.

The 2009 Cadillac XLR-V might be a sheep in wolf’s clothing to some, but the suit that it wears is striking, and the driving experience afforded by its more forgiving setup will endear it to anyone who prefers “nine tenths” performance over having to make sacrifices to touch the edge of the envelope.

2010 Nissan GT-R – MSRP $76,840

Returning close to the economic orbit of the Z06 is the only Japanese competitor on this list, the 2010 Nissan GT-R. The GT-R also happens to be a vehicle which doesn’t approach the question of how to add more speed simply by throwing an enormous engine between the two front fenders. Instead, the Nissan GT-R is outfitted a 3.8 liter V6 that employs twin turbochargers to squeeze out a stout 485 horsepower and 434 lb-ft of torque. The GT-R is also unique in that its transmission is a 6-speed dual clutch unit that can be set to Normal, R or Snow modes in order to adapt to the driving conditions at hand. The transmission can also be set to fully automatic mode.

Thanks to the phenomenal grip of its all-wheel drive system and a special launch control transmission feature, the 2010 Nissan GT-R can reach 60 miles per hour in a scant 3.2 seconds, as well as see the end of the quarter mile in only 11.5 seconds. Top speed of the GT-R has been recorded as 195 miles per hour. Although heavy when compared to its rear-wheel drive competitors, the Nissan is a technological tour de force that is an incredible performer both on the street and the track, having equaled or bettered previous lap times set by supercars from Ferrari and Porsche at several prominent race circuits.

The 2010 Nissan GT-R’s video-game inspired styling isn’t for everyone, not will all sports car fans have their pulse quickened by a turbocharged V6 engine, but for those willing to accept the vehicle based on its performance merits, the GT-R is more than a match for the only slightly cheaper Z06.

2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S – MSRP $87,000

There are almost as many versions of the Porsche 911 as there are letters in the alphabet, but the model whose price fits best with the other vehicles mentioned in this article is the 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S. Close to the entry level position on the 911 pagoda, the Carrera S features an inline 6-cylinder engine that displaces 3.8 liters and develops 385 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. The vehicle can be ordered with either a traditional 6-speed manual transmission or Porsche’s PDK double-clutch automatic, which boasts a quicker 0 to 60 mile per hour time (4.3 seconds) but a lower top speed (186 versus 188 miles per hour). The quarter mile elapses in around 12 seconds, and the slightly more expensive 4S model adds all-wheel drive which can be helpful when the going gets slippery.

The 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S might seem out of place when compared to the other vehicles mentioned here due to its somewhat lower power output, but its saving grace is its handling. With the engine mounted at the rear of the car, the 911 Carrera S is an entirely different animal than the Corvette, and some prefer the more refined feel of its suspension and chassis design. The output from the inline 6 is also incredibly smooth and linear, with an almost effortless feeling of acceleration accompanying any depression of the loud pedal.

The 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S is not as fast or as ostentatious as a 'Vette or a Viper, but it does provide a classic European sports car experience wrapped in a very classy package. The nimbleness of the vehicle’s design more than makes up for any perceived power deficit, and the timeless styling will turn just as many heads as any other supercar, but for entirely different reasons.