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BMW M3 Coupe
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In typical BMW fashion (which favors slim roof pillars and plenty of glass), the M3 provides clear sight lines. The cockpit likewise provides clear instrumentation, and the clever moving redline on the tach (it starts lower, around 6,000 rpm when the engine is cold and gradually moves up to 8,400 rpm as the engine warms up) is handy for hard-core enthusiasts. Our quibbles are age-old BMW ones, meaning having to repeatedly tap the fan speed down to shut off the climate control system and the needlessly complex operation of the iDrive multifunction controller that operates the optional navigation system. The numerous personalized performance settings (M Drive) may also confuse some — reading the thick manual is an absolute must.

Dodge Journey R/T

Don’t stop believin’ that Dodge and Chrysler can climb out of their massive rut in these trying times, but if the 2009 Dodge Journey is a look into the future, who knows if they’ll come out of it dead or alive. We’re clearly not hopelessly in love with this all-new midsize family crossover, and we think consumers can do better.

Oh, and it got a whole heap of Journey songs stuck in our heads.

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