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Parked outside the garage after a short trip to the local movie theater, the new red 2005 Mustang's engine was left running. The car had already attracted the curious stop-by of the young, testosterone-driven men of the neighborhood. My best friend was talking to me in the garage. She was telling me about the car and offered to let me test-drive as a way to take me out of my routine. As I went inside to grab a windbreaker, she said that she was soon becoming the hottest thing at her university. The football as well as the basketball players have been leaving notes stuck on the windshield wipers. Phone numbers and offers of dates are the lot of her school days. I teased her a little bit about her steady boyfriend who is a good buddy of mine. I kissed my wife a quick goodbye and took my baby boy with us.

By then, the neighborhood's young kids had started a pick/up basketball game on the cul-de-sac. I know all of them and their parents. They know cars and always talked to me about their dream cars. I told them that I am not a Ford car enthusiast, but that I would go for one of the Ford muscle cars any time. These young men had been anticipating the arrival of the hot 2005 Mustang. They've read about it in the car magazines and seen it on TV and movie theaters. Before getting into the car, I approached two of them who were watching the game. Soon thereafter, we were surrounded by two teams of ball players wanting to ask specific questions to my friend, the owner of the car.

What other cars does the new 2005 Ford Mustang remind you of?

There is a list of cars that always make me stop to inspect. I imagine that I am not the only person who appreciates great cars. Just think about the Camaro, Javelin, Firebird, Mach 1, Baracuda and Challenger. There is no doubt that the Mustang figures among this list. It's one of the Ford vehicles I have always been a fan of. This car continues to wow enthusiasts and competitors alike. Ford's engineers and design team know what they are working. They know its pedigree and illustrous lineage. When I first saw this Mustang, I immediately thought about the 1965 Shelby, 1967-1968, the 1969-1970 Boss, 1969 Mach 1, the original Bullitt Mustang. In fact, I was right. This new Mustang borrows bits of details from various Ford's famous siblings or predecessors.

Let's look at the parts we are familiar with

Take a look at the grille-mounted foglights, you will be transported back to the 1968 Shelby GT and 1969 Mach 1. As far as the rear quarter window in this new Mustang, it evokes the 1966 Shelby fastback. There is more borrowing in this car. Take a look at the twin-canopied dashboard, what does it remind you of? the 1965 model should come to mind. Ford decided to equip the Mustang with a 300-horse SOHC V-8 engine. It is reported that the three-valve design tends to maximize torque, emissions compliance and cost containment. I will let one of the creators of this car explain it, "there are three real drivers on this car," said Martens. "The first is torque and refinement. It has a nicer, and boarder torque curve than the two-valve version. The second is efficiency, from a combustion/emissions standpoint and in terms of fuel economy."

The 2005 Ford Mustang's powertrain layout is comparable with any fancy sports car: 2 doors, 5 passenger coupe. It has front and rear suspension and sports MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; live axle, anti-roll bar. It comes with dual front and front side airbags. It has a longer wheelbase to accommodate tall guys and girls. You can have comfortable seating in the front and rear. On the instrument panel, the driver can choose the gauge lighting.

How did my test-drive go? What do I like about the 2005 Mustang?

First, its presence is encapsulating; it pulls you in. It's crying "see me here. I am here." The first area you will concentrate on is the front end. From that angle, you will get a good feel of the car.

Second, the car was very responsive on the freeway. The acceleration came naturally. There is no doubt that the 2005 model will propel Ford to the foreground of the American consumer.

If you are looking for a car for your teenage son or daughter, you can make converts out of them. It's an instant classic.

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Toyota, a history of great value, innovation, and reliability: Toyota Tacoma

Have you thought about all the Toyota vehicles that are out there? If you have not done so, consider that Toyota never stops innovating and coming up with hot cars, vans and trucks that most consumers want.

Some of the Toyota cars I am familiar with are: Toyota Avalon, Toyota Camry, Toyota Celica GT, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Echo, Toyota MR2, Toyota Rav4, Toyota Sienna, Toyota Solara, Toyota Supra, Toyota Tercel, Toyota Tundra, Toyota Tacoma, Toyota Matrix, Toyota Scion XS, Toyota 4Runner etc.

I may have left out a few Toyota names, but my point is the following. Toyota either brings out a car or refreshes an existing line. Such is the case with Toyota's new Tacoma line. The new Tacoma pickup truck line was introduced for 2005. The Tacoma line offers the 4x2 and 4x4 drivetrains, plus the popular PreRunner models that combine the 4x2 drivetrain with the raised riding stance and styling of the 4x4 models. This new line will make the consumer happy as it gives him/her more choices.

A few weeks ago, I test-drove this truck. It was such a delight to drive around. It is more responsive, more powerful and fuel-efficient. It's lower to the ground, which is good for women. As far as buying a truck, more and more women are going for the Tacoma.

What do I like about this truck?

The truck comes equipped with bold headlights and a grill, flush rear surface glass and structures. In one word, it has a higher quality appearance. You can find a more spacious interior which is facilitated in the Access Cab and Double Cab models by having the tumble-flat rear seats with underseat storage behind the rear seatback. The front passenger seat can fold flat to show a tray table. On all models, you will find dual bottle holders in driver's and passenger's side doors.