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mkaresh is a Lead on Epinions in Cars & Motorsports
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Location: Detroit, Michigan
Member Since: Oct 16 '99
Homepage: TrueDelta

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Aug 31 '09 2010 Chevrolet Camaro--big, bold, and unapologetic 2010 Chevrolet Camaro
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mkaresh's Most Popular Reviews
#373 Overall: A bit low on personality, but at this price...
#21 in Autos & Motorsports: A bit low on personality, but at this price...
#461 in Books: The popularity of this book frightens me
#132 in News & Magazines: Excellent car buyer's guide
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Two sorts of reviews:

Some auto reviews are based on ownership, while others are based on rentals or test drives. Both can be valuable. Owners can report their reliability history and have more time to discover the nuances of the car. Talented non-owners, on the other hand, often have a fresher, less biased perspective and, especially if they’ve driven many different vehicles, notice things that owners have come to accept as "normal."

Those who write reviews based on their ownership experience might want to include the length of this experience in the title of their review and to update their review periodically. This way users who want to read about long-term experiences can find the appropriate reviews easily.

The best auto reviews:

The best auto reviews knowledgeably evaluate the vehicle from a unique perspective. Technical knowledge is nice, but not entirely necessary. What is necessary is to understand and clearly communicate what one personally likes and dislikes about the vehicle.

To do this, it helps to be aware of what your automotive turn-ons and turn-offs are. And while you’re at it, inform the reader. My own automotive turn-ons include quick, communicative steering (sadly quite rare); precise short-throw shifters with a mechanical "feel" (gotta have a clutch); and largish seats with generous lateral support. Innovative packaging and clean yet aggressive styling also have their appeal.

Turn-offs include, well, the opposites of these: numb steering, flaccid shifters, and undersized seats. I also don’t care for large vehicles with tight interiors. Smaller cars handle better, so if a vehicle is going to be large it had better be large for a good reason.

TrueDelta:

In 2004, to fill gaps in the information available online, I launched TrueDelta.com. So far, TrueDelta provides vehicle price comparisons more thorough than you'll find anywhere else, the Internet's most up-to-date vehicle reliability information, and a real-world fuel economy survey that includes questions about driving style and driving conditions. If you want to be part of this research you can join the panel at TrueDelta's vehicle reliability page. To encourage participation, only panel members will receive free access to all of the reliability information at TrueDelta.




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