Automotive Reviews and Skeptical Journalism

When we hear the words ‘automotive reviews’ we think of comparative tests, investigations, technical details, advantages and disadvantages of a particular car model. People are most interested in automotive reviews when they are about to purchase a vehicle. This is an important decision for the potential buyer since the car may remain in his/her possession for many years. Actually, statistics say that the purchase of a car is the second largest expense for many people. In developing countries, the situation is even worse than that, as choosing a certain car is sometimes a life commitment for those people. Under these circumstances, automotive reviews are a must. No automobile is to be purchased without having consulted its review. Automotive reviews are useful for all kinds of customers, from those are simply interested in buying a cheap car with good gas mileage to those who are mostly interested in design and comfort. To all these people the purchase of a car may appear as a very challenging experience, since the auto market is vast and the lack of experience can prove to be a serious drawback. Needless to say all those interested in purchasing a car should follow the latest automotive news in order to keep up with what is new in this vast and complicated area. However, automotive reviews cannot be found on television every day, nor do they appear in newspapers. Moreover, specialized media, such as auto magazines, which are issued weekly or monthly, may not give the automotive reviews you need when you need them. Therefore, a good source of accurate and reliable automotive reviews is the Internet. Automotive blogs are full of information with and about cars and many related topics. In addition, you get more than statistics or official figures, because people like you have posted their comments or facts from personal experience on those car blogs. Sometimes this beats all automotive reviews.

As we have stated before, there are many sources of automotive news and reviews. The problem is that some of them may not be as reliable as we think and this can be damaging to the consumer. There are times when the interests of certain companies stand in the way of giving consumers honest advice. A good share of criticism is not a must have for automotive reviews. However, skeptical journalism is proof that the consumer’ s best interest is at the top of the priority list. Auto magazines present a lot of automotive reviews because that’s their line of work, but they will rarely point out possible flaws of automobiles. Everyone will agree that in the auto magazines or TV shows, the automotive reviews sound a little too good to be true. You can check out the latest automotive news in magazines and on TV shows, but as far as the reviews are concerned, you should only trust what you see with your own eyes. This may turn out to be a little difficult at times, but fortunately we live in the technology era, and seeing it for yourself is now possible on the internet. If a car reviewer speaks of some less appealing features of a certain automobile, there’s the chance of actually seeing them by means of multimedia. Criticism equals bad publicity, so when it comes to magazines or television shows, there’s a good chance that the consumer will be deprived of his right to be honestly and correctly informed. Therefore, the internet remains the most reliable source of both automotive news and automotive reviews.

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IAM TRY TO BUY 2003 ACURA TL FROM NJ ?

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CAN YOU PLEASE HELP OUT HOW MUCH IT COST TO FIX EVAP EMISSION PLEASE THANK YOU PLEASE REA THE CARFAX AN PLEASE TELL ME WHAT YOUR THINK ABOUT HOW MUCH IS WORHT TO BUY IT PLEASE THANK YOU AGAIN

2003 ACURA 3.2 TL TYPE-S
Sedan 4 DR
Front wheel drive

CARFAX has collected the industry’s leading used car safety and reliability ratings into one, convenient report. With this report, you’ll know the safety and reliability of your next used car. All information presented in this report is specific to the 2003 ACURA 3.2 TL TYPE-S. Please view the CARFAX Vehicle History Report for the detailed history of a specific used ACURA.

CARFAX Safety Section One Safety:

This information will help you select a vehicle model that meets your expectations for safety and security.

* NHTSA Crash Test Results
* IIHS Crash Test Results
* IIHS Low Speed Damage Repair
* HLDI Injury, Collision, & Theft
* NHTSA Safety Recalls

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* Intellichoice Cost of Ownership & Value Rating
* Original Manufacturer Warranty
* New Car Test Drive Automotive Review
* Awards

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NHTSA Crash Test Results National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
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Frontal Crash: Rating: NHTSA Five Star Legend
Driver Rating 4 of 5
Passenger Rating 4 of 5
Side Crash: Rating:
Front Seat Rating 4 of 5
Rear Seat Rating 5 of 5
Rollover Resistance: Rating:
Rollover Resistance Rating 4 of 5

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides 3 different ratings – full-width frontal crash test , side impact crash test , and rollover resistance . The frontal crash test indicates how well the safety features and restraints will protect an occupant in a head-on collision. The side-impact test conveys the chance of a severe chest injury, while the rollover resistance rating estimates the risk of rolling over in a single vehicle crash. Go to NHTSA to learn more about these results.

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IIHS Crash Test Results Highway Loss Data Institute
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Frontal Offset Crash Test Rating: 4 star legend
Overall Evaluation G
Structure/Safety Cage G
Injury Measures
Head/Neck G
Chest G
Leg/foot, left G
Leg/foot, right A
Restraints/dummy kinematics G
Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight. The Acura TL was redesigned for the 1999 model year. Dummy movement was well controlled. After the dummy moved forward into the airbag, it rebounded into the seat without its head coming close to any stiff structure that could cause injury. Measures taken from the head, neck, chest, and left leg indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. Forces on the right tibia indicate that injuries to the lower leg would be possible. 2002 Acura 3.2TL 4-door 3475 front seat-mounted torso airbags 108 193 71 3.2 L V6 19 29

Crash Tested Vehicle: Details | Vehicle Specifications

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) uses frontal offset and side impact crash tests to estimate the crashworthiness of a vehicle. These results are good indicators of how a frontal and side impact can structurally impact a 2003 ACURA 3.2 TL TYPE-S . The crashworthiness data for this 2003 ACURA 3.2 TL TYPE-S was provided by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Loss Data Institute. Learn more about these crash test results.

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Low-Speed Damage Repair Highway Loss Data Institute
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Front Crash Description: Front Crash Cost:
Front into flat barrier Not tested by IIHS
Front into angle barrier Not tested by IIHS
Rear Crash Description: Rear Crash Cost:
Rear into flat barrier Not tested by IIHS
Rear into pole Not tested by IIHS
Average Damage Per Test Not tested by IIHS

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5 mph crash tests to assess bumper performance. These results convey how well this 2003 ACURA 3.2 TL TYPE-S bumpers will protect the car body from damage in low-speed collisions. Low-speed damage repair costs are obtained from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Loss Data Institute.

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Injury, Collision, & Theft Indicators Highway Loss Data Institute
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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) does not provide injury, collision or theft information for this 2003 ACURA 3.2 TL TYPE-S .

Index: Score: Rating:
Injury Index No data from HLDI No data from HLDI
Collision Index No data from HLDI No data from HLDI

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$8,000 cash. The Carfax says the car is “clear”..

I know they will never sell for that price but a brand new Kia Rio is $8,000 with a 5 year warranty and it runs great and is fun to drive. That is not always true for a 2003 car..