Kia Carnival Generation 2 1 2007 2010

KIA CARNIVAL (2007-2010)

The second generation model saw the usage of both short and long wheelbase models. Both economy and full option models were made available in both body styles.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	EX LWB	EX SWB	LX LWB	LX
Years Available	May 2007-2010	October 2007-2010	October 2008-2010	May 2007-2010
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	J 2.9 DOHC 16V I4	J 2.9 DOHC 16V I4	J 2.9 DOHC 16V I4	J 2.9 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	158hp @ 3,700rpm	158hp @ 3,700rpm	158hp @ 3,700rpm	158hp @ 3,700rpm
Torque	343Nm @ 2,000rpm	343Nm @ 2,000rpm	343Nm @ 2,000rpm	343Nm @ 2,000rpm
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel
Fuel System	Common Rail Direct Injection with Turbo Intercooler	Common Rail Direct Injection with Turbo Intercooler	Common Rail Direct Injection with Turbo Intercooler	Common Rail Direct Injection with Turbo Intercooler
Transmission	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 5-Speed Aut omatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	80 Liters	80 Liters	80 Liters	80 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	5,130mm	4,810mm	5,130mm	4,810mm
Width	1,985mm	1,985mm	1,985mm	1,985mm
Height	1,760mm	1,760mm	1,760mm	1,760mm
Wheelbase	3,020mm	2,890mm	3,020mm	2,890mm
Curb Weight	2,097kg	2,114kg	2,097kg	2,093kg (MT), 2,114kg (AT)
Body Style	4 Door Minivan	4 Door Minivan	4 Door Minivan	4 Door Minivan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	8	8	8	8
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link with Coil Spring	Multi-Link with Coil Spring	Multi-Link with Coil Spring	Multi-Link with Coil Spring
Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc
Tires	225/70 R16	225/70 R16	225/70 R16	225/70 R16
Wheels	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Steel with Cover	16 Inch Steel with Cover
SAFETY
Airbags	1	1	1	1
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Traction/Stability Control	None	None	None	None
Other Safety Features	None	None	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front	Front	Front
Other Exterior Features	Adds: None	Adds: Automatic Headlamps, Chrome Rear Garnish	Adds: None	Roof Rails, Rear Wiper
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather	Leather	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Leather	Leather	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Adds: Chrome Door Handles, Seat Back and Side Folding Table	Adds: None	Silver Accents, Full Bench Type with Slide, Fold and Recline 3rd Row
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold, Sliding Doors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold, Sliding Doors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic, Dual (Front). Manual (Rear)	Automatic, Dual (Front). Ma nual (Rear)	Automatic, Dual (Front). Manual (Rear)	Automatic, Dual (Front). Manual (Rear)
Audio System	AM/FM/CD/MP3	AM/FM/CD/MP3	AM/FM/CD/MP3	AM/FM/CD/MP3
Speakers	6	6	6	6
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes	None	None
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	None	None
NOTES
RIVALS	Hyundai Starex, Mitsubishi Space Gear, Nissan Serena, Toyota Previa

Car Profiles Jaguar XJ

JAGUAR XJ

The Good: Acceleration and driving athletics are tops
The Bad: Rear headroom isnt the best

Price Range: P7,400,000-P9,650,000
Our Rating: ****

TABLE TO BE ADDED SOON

Mazda 6 Generation 2 1 2008 2010

MAZDA 6 (2008-2010)

Redesigned for 2008, the second generation 6 gains more space and more importantly, power. Just like the previous one, it has one model and engine (no V6 engine available locally). 

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	2.5
Years Available	March 2008-April 2010
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	MZR 2.5 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	168hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque	226Nm @ 4,000rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	S-VT Variable Intake System Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	5-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	70 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,735mm
Width	1,795mm
Height	1,440mm
Wheelbase	2,725mm
Curb Weight	1,470kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	E-Type Multi Link
Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc
Tires	215/50 R17
Wheels	17 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	6
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Dynamic Stability Control
Other Safety Features	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front
Other Exterior Features	Sun Roof, Automatic Headlamps, Rain Sensing Wipers, Dual Exhaust Tips
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver
Seating Material	Leather
Other Interior F eatures	60/40 Fold Rear Seat, Grey Metallic Accent
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic, Dual
Audio System	AM/FM/6 CD/AUX
Speakers	6
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio
Alarm	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes
NOTES
RIVALS	Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Mitsubishi Galant, Nissan Teana, Subaru Legacy, Toyota Camry

Car Profiles Mazda MX 5 1996 1998

1996-1998 Mazda MX-5

The Good: Fun to drive, communicative chassis

The Bad: Limited interior and trunk space, hard to find in the market

The Say: It brings back the simple joys of driving.

Go For: Any well maintained unit
Avoid: Unloved ones

Price Range: P300,000-P450,000
Our Rating: *****

Related Review: None as of the Moment
Latest vehicle profile: Mazda MX-5

THE FIRST ANNUAL MOTORCYCLE FILM FESTIVAL

The first annual Motorcycle Film Festival is coming to New York on Sept. 26-28th, and my first response when I was invited to participate was Finally!  Were in the midst of the biggest creative boom centered on motorcycles since the 1970s, where every motorcycle customizer seems to have an in-house filmmaker, and every hip moto-event from Biarritz to Melbourne is half paparazzi, and camera cars block the faster riders.  We may grumble (or pose) on the day, but we love re-living the antics of our fellow bikers on Youtube, and marvel at the work of supertalented videographers, who often unwittingly work side by side.  The massive rise of youthful moto-mania has excited big motorc ycle factories to collaborate with rising garage artists, and inspired professional filmmakers that now is the time to produce that long-dreamed two-wheel feature film.

Gonzo filmmaking, 80s style; Mad Max under construction...

Nobody grasped the lack of a proper Motorcycle Film Festival until Corinna Mantlo and Jack Drury conjured the idea, and suddenly, foreheads were slapped from Hollywood to Sydney â€" why hadn’t this come up before? Simply put, it’s because this pair hadn’t done it yet.  When Corinna (who has run a weekly motorcycle film series for years) contacted me to co-host the Festival, what could I say but WOW YES! I’ve been writing about motorcycles and culture on TheVintagent for 7 years now, and have reviewed/dissected plenty of motorcycle films, making many obscurities available on my site, like ‘Scorpio Rising’ and ‘Not So Easy’, plus motorcycle-based shorts from artists as diverse as Buster Keaton and Karl Lagerfeld.

A screen shot from Why We Ride, courtesy director Bryan Carroll - this feature film will have its East Coast début at the MFF

I’ve been a comp lete movie nut since my ‘teens, and from my 20s onwards was a Film Festival regular, watching everything by my favorite directors: Fassbinder, Tarkovsky, Kurosawa, Cocteau. Equally a motorcycle nut, I was fascinated by the use of bikes in film, whether as props, characters, or symbols (Death! Rebellion! Freedom!). I can probably still quote every line from Kathryn Bigelow’s first feature, ‘The Loveless’, which became a kind of talisman for my Café Racer club in 1980s San Francisco, the Roadholders M.C.
By coincidence, I’ve been filmed in two upcoming motorcycle feature films in the past year (including the above from Eric Ristau, wholl show his film The Best Bar in America this year), and one of those films, ‘Why We Ride’, will have its premier at the MFF. Of course we’re proud of All the films being shown; the y’re an excellent sample of the mighty wave of bike-based video/film content generated just this year, in what looks like a Motorcycle Renaissance happening right under our noses.

Our esteemed panel of judges this year includes photographer Dimitri Coste,  Stacie B. London (exhibition designer at MOCA in LA), Ana Llorente (ALTdesign),  JP from the Selvedge Yard blog, and yours truly.

SCHEDULE FOR THE MOTORCYCLE FILM FESTIVAL

Wednesday September 25th 2013:

Filmmaker Meet and Greet; Happy Hour.  Come kick off the 1st Motorcycle Film Festival with cold drinks, fine BBQ, and the friends, family, and VIPs of the MFF.
At Lady Jay’s: 633 Grand St, New York, NY 11211

Cine Meccanica presents The Loveless: Two-time Oscar winner Kathryn Bigelows first film, starring Willem Defoe and rockabilly kingpin Robert Gordon (who also provided the scorching soundtrack).  The infamous free, weekly vehicular film night hosted by MFF co-founder Corinna Mantlo.
Film starts at 8:00. Free popcorn, Juke Box Meccanica, and $2 Bingo for prizes! Check this website for details.
Where: Lady Jay’s, 633 Grand St, New York, NY 11211
Price: Free entry, (and Free BBQ for VIP passholders), courtesy of Lady Jay’s

Thursday, September 26th, 2013

Screening #1: Short documentary Spare Parts Company (from Cinema Mercantile) opens for the big-budget blockbuster East Coast premier of the feature documentary Why We Ride by Bryan H. Carroll, plus Filmmaker QandA:
Where: Over The Eight â€" 594 Union Ave, Bklyn, NY 11211
Price: $8 (VIP passholder admission is free) Buy Tickets Here!

MFF After-Party (9pm-1am):  Scoot on over to the Lone Wolf for a jam-packed evening of bands, beer, and motorcycle shenanigans with a backdrop of classic biker films curated by Cine Meccanica. Buy a raffle ticket for a chance to win a bag of moto goodies at the end of the night, courtesy of our generous sponsors. Playing: The Andy Animal Family Band and Hector’s Pets

Where: Lone Wolf â€" 1089 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Price: $12 online / $15 at the door  (VIP passholder admission is free) Buy Tickets Here! 

Friday, September 27th, 2013

Screening #2: short documentary Black Kat by Marc MacInnes, followed by feature narrative The Best Bar in America, by Eric and Damon Ristau, followed by Filmmaker QandA
Where: Saint Vitus â€" 1120 Manhattan Ave. Bklyn, NY 11222
Price: $8  ( VIP pass holder admission is free) Buy Tickets Here!

MFF After-Party (9pm-1am): Don’t miss this second night of bands and beer over a backdrop of classic biker films curated by Cine Meccanica at Saint Vitus while DJ Sommer Santoro from Black Gold Brooklyn spins ’60s garage, surf, and biker classics (all vinyl of course). Buy a raffle ticket for a chance to win a bag of moto goodies at the end of the night, courtesy of our generous sponsors. Playing: The Tombstone Brawlers
Where : Saint Vitus â€" 1120 Manhattan Ave, Bklyn, NY 11222
Price: $12 online / $15 at the door   (VIP passholder admission is free) Buy Tickets Here!

Saturday, September 28th, 2013

Brunch Seminar: Motorcycles and Film
Where: Over The Eight â€"  594 Union Ave, New York, NY 11211
Price: $10  (VIP passholder admission is free)   Buy Tickets Here!

Screening #3: short documentary I Ride a Triumph by Kadshah Nagibe, followed by feature documentary The Salt Ghost directed by Hugh Swingle, followed by Filmmaker QandA
Where: Saint Vitus â€" 1120 Manhattan Ave, Bklyn, NY 11222
Price: $8 (VIP passholder admission is free)  Buy Tickets Here!

Screening #4: short documentary Loaded Gun Customs: Bucephalus Build, directed by Kyle Pahlow, followed by feature narrative Girl Meets Bike, by Eric Tretbar, followed by Filmmaker QandA
Where: Saint Vitus â€" 1120 Manhattan Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11222
Price: $8 (VIP passholder admission is free)  Buy Tickets Here!

MFF 2013 Award Ceremony:
Where:  ;Saint Vitusâ€" 1120 Manhattan Ave., Bklyn, NY 11222
Price: Filmmakers and VIP passholders ONLY

MFF 2013 Closing Party: The final night of MFF. Details on this party to be released soon. It’ll be a doozy!
Where: Saint Vitus 1120 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11222
Price: TBA (VIP passholder admission is free)


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Chrysler Town and Country Generation 4 1 2002 2005

CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY (2002-2005)

First introduced in 2002, the Town and Country is initially sold with a 3.3 engine in LXi guise. An update done in February 2004 had the 3.8 V6 under the hood as well as other power amenities and other features are added.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	LXi	L Xi
Years Available	February 2004-April 2005	2002-February 2004
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	EGH 3.8 OHV 12V V6	EGA 3.3 OHV 12V V6
Horsepower	215hp @ 5,000rpm	180hp @ 5,000rpm
Torque	332Nm @ 4,000rpm	285Nm @ 4,000rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic	4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	76 Liters	76 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	5,095mm	5,095mm
Width	1,997mm	1,997mm
Height	1,750mm	1,750mm
Wheelbase	3,030mm	3,030mm
Curb Weight	1,983kg	1,935kg
Body Style	5 Door Van	5 Door Van
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	7	7
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Single Leaf Springs	Single Leaf Springs
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc	Solid Disc
Tires	215/65 R16	215/65 R16
Wheels	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	4	2 or 4
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes	Yes
Traction/Stability Control	None	None
Other Safety Features	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Headlamp Auto Delay, Auto On/Off Headlamps	Roof Rails, Rear Wiper
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Premium Fabric or Leather
Other Interior Features	Adds: Automatic Dimming Rear View Mirror	Easy Roll Out Seats, Movable Center Console
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors, Pedals, Sliding Doors, Liftgate	Steering, Wind ows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Manual, Dual	Manual, Dual
Audio System	AM/FM/Cassette/5 CD/DVD	AM/FM/Cassette/CD or 5 CD/DVD
Speakers	4	4
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
NOTES		Easy roll out seats, movable center console, 5 disc changer, leather seats, and side airbags added in January 2003.
RIVALS	Chevrolet Venture, Hyundai Starex, Kia Carnival, Mitsubishi Spacegear, Nissan Serena, Toyota Previa

Honda Civic Generation 6 1 1996 1998

HONDA CIVIC (1996-1998)

With the EK Civics launch, this signaled the discontinuation of the hatchback model when it was made available in late 1995. This generation also marked the availability of the VTEC technology and no carburetors are available.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	VTI	LXI
Years Available	November 1995-August 1998	November 1995-August 1998< /td>
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	D16Y5 1.6 DOHC 16V I4	D15Z4 1.5 SOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	125hp @ 6,400rpm	110hp @ 5,800rpm
Torque	148Nm @ 5,500rpm	138Nm @ 4,200rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	45 Liters	45 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,450mm	4,450mm
Width	1,695mm	1,695mm
Height	1,390mm	1,390mm
Wheelbase	2,620mm	2,620mm
Curb Weight	1,034kg (MT), 1,060kg (AT)	1,014kg (MT), 1,040kg (AT)
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone
Front Brakes	Vented Discs	Vented Discs
Rear Brakes	Drum Brakes	Drum Brakes
Tires	185/65 R14	175/75 R13
Wheels	14 Inch Alloy	13 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	0	0
Anti-Lock Brakes	None	None
Traction/Stability Control	None	None
Other Safety Features	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	None	None
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Body Color Door Handles	Black Door Handles
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	None	None
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows
Climate Control	Manual	Manual
Audio System	1DIN AM/FM/Cassette	1DIN AM/FM/Cassette
Speake rs	4	4
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None
Alarm	None	None
Keyless Entry	None	None
NOTES
RIVALS	Daewoo Espero, Hyundai Elantra, Mazda 323/323 Familia, Mitsubishi Lancer, Nissan Sentra, Toyota Corolla