Power: 6.2-liter, V-8, 426 horsepower

Mileage estimate: 16-24 mpg                                  

Price: $30,995

Standard features include: antilock disc brakes; stability and traction control; dual exhaust with rear spoiler; halogen headlamps; 9-speaker, Boston acoustic audio system, with CD, MP3, XM satellite radio; driver information center; heated front seats; 6-way, power front seats; trunk pass through; leather-wrapped steering wheel

By Jeffrey Weidel

As a scrawny kid who grew up with a muscular makeup that warranted no admiration, it never made sense to even consider owning one of the so-called “muscle cars.” Leave that to bolder guys with big egos who needed a car to match their self-image. As for me, I was perfectly happy owning a Volkswagen Beatle as my first car. Continue Reading »