Car Profiles - Ferrari F430 Coupe (2005-2008)

2005-2008 Ferrari F430 Coupe

The Good: Fun to drive and performance will give you the time of your life

The Bad: You can't find and afford one

The Say: A part of Ferrari's F1 expertise is trickled down to a road friendly model.

Go For: Sequential
Avoid: Very tired units

Price Range: Data Not Available
Our Rating: *****

Related Review: None as of the Moment

See the different versions of this vehicle:

2005-2008

Car Profiles - Lamborghini Gallardo

LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO

The Good: Fast, drop dead gorgeous, and a nimble handler
The Bad: Numb steering, not that special interior, not easy to keep

Price Range: By Order Basis
Our Rating: ****

TABLE TO BE ADDED SOON

Car Profiles - BMW X3

BMW X3

An update for 2014 gave the X3 some exterior and interior changes which makes it fresh even though it shows its age (yeah, tell it to the rivals). Other than that, it remains a car which balances driving enthusiasm and comfort.

The Good: Balance between comfort and fun to drive handling

The Bad: Ride can get firm

Price Range: P3,490,000-P4,090,000

Our Rating: ****

Last Update: March 8, 2014

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	X3 xDrive 20d xLine	X3 sDrive 18d
Price	P4,090,000	P3,490,000
Warranty	3 Years or 100,000kms	3 Years or 100,000kms
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	BA7D20 2.0 DOHC 16V I4	BA7D20 2.0 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	188hp @ 4,000rpm	148hp @ 4,000rpm
Torque	400Nm @ 1750-2250rpm	360Nm @ 1,500-2250rpm
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Fuel System	Turbocharged Common Rail Direct Injection	Turbocharged Common Rail Direct Injection
Transmission	8-Speed Automatic	8-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	67 liters	67 liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,657mm	4,657mm
Width	1,881mm	1,881mm
Height	1,661mm	1,661mm
Wheelbase	2,810mm	2,810mm
Curb Weight	NA	NA
Body Style	5 Door SUV	5 Door SUV
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/All Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Independent McPherson Strut	Independent McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Independent Multi-Link	Independent Multi-Link
Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Tires	245/50 R18	245/50 R18
Wheels	18 Inch Alloy	18 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	6	6
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes, with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Dynamic Traction Control	Yes, Dynamic Traction Control
Other Safety Features	Adds: Rear View Camera	Dynamic Stability Control, Front and Rear Parking Sensors
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear (LED)	Front and Rear (LED)
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Satinated Aluminum Roofrails, Tailpipe, and Window Surrounds, Aluminum Air Inlets, Front and Rear Bumper Garnish, Kidney Grille, and Side Sill Cover, High Gloss Black B and C-Pillar	Rain Sensing Wipers, Automatic Bi-Xenon HID Headlamps with LED Daytime Running Lights, Headlamp Washers, Side Mirror Signal Repeaters
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver and Front Passenger	Power, Driver and Front Passenger
Seating Material	Leatherette	Leatherette
Other Interior Features	Adds: xLine Door Sills, Anthracite Wood Trim	Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, Matte Satin Silver Trim, LED Lights Package, Sports Leather Steering Wheel, Velour Floor Mats, BMW iDrive 6.5 inch TFT LCD screen, Auto Start/Stop, Driving Experience Control with ECO PRO
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold and Auto Dim	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold and Auto Dim
Climate Control	Automatic, Dual	Automatic, Dual
Audio System	6.5 inch BMW iDrive with AM/FM/CD/MP3/USB/AUX/Bluetooth Audio and Telephone	6.5 inch BMW iDrive with AM/FM/CD/MP3/USB/AUX/Bluetooth Audio and Telephone
Speakers	6	6
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio, Cruise Control, and Telephone	Yes, Audio, Cruise Control, and Telephone
Alarm	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes, Smart Entry with Push Button Start	Yes, Smart Entry with Push Button Start
RIVALS	Audi Q5, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover Freelander, Lexus NX, Mercedes-Benz GLK, Porsche Macan, Volvo XC60

See previous generation models of the X3:

BMW X3 (2004-2010)

Car Profiles - Porsche 911 Coupe (2005-2012)

2005-2012 Porsche 911 Coupe

The Good: You can live with it everyday without sacrificing practicality

The Bad: You must live with its horrendous maintenance costs

The Say: One of the best sports cars in the universe that you can use everyday.

Go For: Turbo
Avoid: Anything abused

Price Range: P4,800,000-P7,380,000
Our Rating: *****

Related Reviews: None as of the Moment

Car Choices:
There is a 911 for everybody: coupe, convertible, or targa. The first option is the Carrera which can be had in either the three body styles and powered by a 3.6 flat six that can be had with either 321hp (2005 to June 2007 models) or 325hp (July 2007 and later) which is one impressive engine. Next is the Carrera 4 and 4S which carries the 3.8 flat six carrying 355hp and comes with standard AWD. You can only order this with both coupe and convertible models.

Choose the Turbo that pumps out 480hp from its 3.6 flat six which can be had with the coupe version and call it a day. The lower brethren is already special, the turbo is a momentous event.

There exists a 415hp GT3 and GT3 RS which is earth shattering but best left driven on the closed track.

Buying a 911 means you have enough cash to keep this and you should not complain. Both manual and automatic variants are available for all variants save the GT3.

Car Profiles - Volvo S60

VOLVO S60

This one looks more classy and modern than the one it replaced. Safety features like City Stop and some fuel economy measures like an energy braking system are integrated in one stylish package. Pick among the range is the 2.0 D4 while T6 is a redundant buy.

The Good: More stylish than ever

The Bad: Expensive maintenance costs

Price Range: P2,795,000-P3,795,000

Our Rating: ****

Last Update: November 5, 2014

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	3.0 T6	2.0 D4 Diesel	1.6 T4	D4 Advantage
Price	P3,795,000	P3,095,000	P2,795,000	P2,495,000
Warranty	2 Years or 100,000kms	2 Years or 100,000kms	2 Years or 100,000kms	2 Years or 100,000kms
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	3.0 DOHC 20V I6 Turbo	2.0 DOHC 20V I5 Turbo	1.6 DOHC 16V I4 Turbo	2.0 DOHC 20V I5 Turbo
Horsepower	304hp @ 5,600rpm	163hp @ 3,500rpm	180hp @ 5,700rpm	181hp
Torque	440Nm @ 2,100-4,200rpm	400Nm @ 1,500-2,750rpm	240Nm @ 1,600-5,000rpm	400Nm @ 1,500-2,750rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Diesel	Gasoline/95 Octane	Diesel
Fuel System	Direct Injection	Direct Injection	Direct Injection with Start/Stop Technology	Direct Injection with Start/Stop Technology
Transmission	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Powershift	8-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	68 Liters	68 Liters	68 Liters	68 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,635mm	4,635mm	4,635mm	4,635mm
Width	2,097mm	2,097mm	2,097mm	2,097mm
Height	1,484mm	1,484mm	1,484mm	1,484mm
Wheelbase	2,776mm	2,776mm	2,776mm	2,776mm
Curb Weight	2,220kg	2,090kg	2,020kg	2,090kg
Body Style	4 Door Sedan	4 Door Sedan	4 Door Sedan	4 Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, and Stabilizer Bar	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, and Stabilizer Bar	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, and Stabilizer Bar	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, and Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension	Multilink Independent Suspension with Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorber, and Stabilizer Bar	Multilink Independent Suspension with Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorber, and Stabilizer Bar	Multilink Independent Suspension with Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorber, and Stabilizer Bar	Multilink Independent Suspension with Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorber, and Stabilizer Bar
Front Brakes	Discs	Discs	Discs	Discs
Rear Brakes	Discs	Discs	Discs	Discs
Tires	R17	R17	R17	R17
Wheels	17 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	6 (with Passenger Side Airbag Switch)	6 (with Passenger Side Airbag Switch)	6 (with Passenger Side Airbag Switch)	6 (with Passenger Side Airbag Switch)
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Hydraulic Brake Assist and Ready Alert Brakes	Yes, With Hydraulic Brake Assist and Ready Alert Brakes	Yes, With Hydraulic Brake Assist and Ready Alert Brakes	Yes, With Hydraulic Brake Assist and Ready Alert Brakes
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Dynamic Stability and Traction Control with Advanced Stability Control, Corner Traction Control, Engine Drag Control, and Sport Mode	Yes, Dynamic Stability and Traction Control with Advanced Stability Control, Corner Traction Control, Engine Drag Control, and Sport Mode	Yes, Dynamic Stability and Traction Control with Advanced Stability Control, Corner Traction Control, Engine Drag Control, and Sport Mode	Yes, Dynamic Stability and Traction Control with Advanced Stability Control, Corner Traction Control, Engine Drag Control, and Sport Mode
Other Safety Features	Adds: Collision Warning with Full Auto Brake and Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection, Driver Alert Control, Lane Keeping Aid	Adds: Active Bending Lights with Dual Xenon Option, Cornering Light, Active High Beam	Adds: None	City Safety, Side Marker Lamps, Emergency Brake Lamp and Assist, Warning Triangle, LED Daytime Running Lights, Roll Over Protection System, Anti-Submarining Protection, First Aid Kit
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Front and Rear Parking Sensors	Adds: None	Adds: None	Daytime Running Lights with Sensor, Rain Sensing Wipers, Dual Exhaust Round Tailpipes, Laminated Front Windscreen, Brake Regeneration System
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver and Front Passenger with Memory	Power, Driver and Front Passenger with Memory	Power, Driver with Memory	Power, Driver with Memory
Seating Material	Leather	Leather	Leather	Leather
Other Interior Features	Adds: Adaptive Cruise Control with Queue Assist	Adds: None	Adds: None	Cabin Filter, Rear Aircon Vents, Glovebox with Illumination and Lock, Front and Rear Center Armrest, Rear Cabin Storage Pockets, Front Coat Hanger, Windscreen Ticket Holder, Instrument Cluster with Three Mode Adaptive Digital Display, Cruise Control, Speed Limiter, Illuminated Vanity Mirror, Power Outlet, Power Parking Brake, Flat Folding Front Passenger Seat, 60/40 Folding Rear Seat, Load Hatch in Rear Seat and Lashign Loops
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold and Ground Lighting	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold and Ground Lighting	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold and Ground Lighting	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold and Ground Lighting
Climate Control	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Audio System	7 Inch Screen with AM/FM/CD/MP3 /AUX/USB/Bluetooth	7 Inch Screen with AM/FM/CD/MP3 /AUX/USB/Bluetooth	7 Inch Screen with AM/FM/CD/MP3 /AUX/USB/Bluetooth	7 Inch Screen with AM/FM/CD/MP3 /AUX/USB/Bluetooth
Speakers	6, Premium Sound	6	6	6
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio and Cruise Control	Yes, Audio and Cruise Control	Yes, Audio and Cruise Control	Yes, Audio and Cruise Control
Alarm	Yes, with Panic and Central Locking	Yes, with Panic and Central Locking	Yes, with Panic, Central, Private, Global Locking	Yes, with Panic, Central, Private, Global Locking
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
RIVALS	Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Lexus IS, Mercedes Benz C Class

See previous generation models of the S60:

Volvo S60 (2001-2010)

Car Profiles Compilation New Entries for 2014

With Christmas around the corner, we shall give you our gift, a sneak peek of the new car profiles vehicle entries for 2014. These are 2012 models and they meet the two year rule. So expect to see them by next year on what we say about them. They will be included in the compilation within the few days and you'll know their ratings.

Other vehicles not introduced in 2012 will be added in a regular basis. 2013 models will be available in 2015.

Audi A1 

BMW 3 Series

BMW 6 Series Coupe

BMW 6 Series Convertible

BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe

BMW M5

Chery A1

Chery M1

Chery Q21

Chevrolet Colorado

Chevrolet Orlando

Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback

Chevrolet Sonic Sedan

Chevrolet Trailblazer

Ferrari 458 Spyder

Ferrari California

Ferrari F12

Ferrari FF

Ford Focus Hatchback

Ford Focus Sedan

Ford Mustang

Ford Ranger

Foton Thunder

Great Wall Haval

Great Wall Voleex Hatchback

Great Wall Voleex Sedan

Honda Civic

Honda CR-V

Honda Odyssey

Honda Pilot

Hyundai Eon

Hyundai Santa Fe

JMC Orion

Kia Optima

Kia Rio Hatchback

Kia Rio Sedan

Lamborghini Aventador

Lamborghini Gallardo

Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

Lexus ES

Lexus GS

Lexus LFA

Lifan Foison

Maserati GranCabrio

Mazda 3 Hatchback

Mazda 3 Sedan

Mazda BT-50

Mazda CX-5

Mercedes Benz M Class

Mercedes Benz SL Class

MINI Coupe

MINI Roadster

Mitsubishi Mirage

Peugeot 3008

Peugeot 508

Peugeot 5008

Peugeot RCZ

Porsche 911

Porsche Boxster

Subaru BRZ

Subaru Impreza

Subaru XV

Suzuki Kizashi

Toyota 86

Toyota Avanza

Toyota Camry

Toyota Prius C