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Maruti Suzuki has launched a car in 1993 with the largest spacious car with small bonnet and it was awarded as bestselling car in 2003 and 2008 in Japan and the name of this car is Maruti Suzuki Wagon R. After its launch so many changes were done by Maruti and they were categorized in generations. The latest generation is 4th Generation is running that is launched in 2008. The changes which were done in 4th generation are:

• Larger rear doors which incorporate quarter glass
• Eliminating the need for a D pillar arrangement
• Mated to a 4-speed automatic
• A 5-speed manual or a CVT transmission
• Customers can choose between front-wheel and all-wheel-drive versions

In India, Suzuki has launched this car as a joint venture with Maruti that’s why this car is called is Maruti Suzuki Wagon R instead of Suzuki Wagon R. The Wagon car is available in India into three variants. It has impressive mileage of 14.4 kmpl in normal city roads. If we compare with another small cars available now a days like Nissan Micra vs. Maruti Suzuki Wagon R than we will find certain very good qualities in this car, which makes it a best car till now. Over 8.5 lakh unit has been sold till date and continuously being selling. It costs to you 3.28 lakh to 4.12 lakh according to variant you choose among all six. Troubleshooting is also done in this fourth generation means the problems which occurred up to 3rd generation were tried to be corrected using new engine.

Maruti Suzuki had made so many changes to the interior of the Wagon R with accenting it with silver accentuation. The Wagon R has a new integrated audio system with auxiliary inputs and a 6-band EQ for optimized entertainment. Enough leg room is present in this car; even taller persons can sit comfortably in the front seat. Maruti Suzuki has a great competition with Hyundai and Chevrolet and may be it can beat them soon. Indian consumers love this car because of its comfort. Air conditioning, dynamic 3-point suspension is the special features with integrated audio system will give you superior and better driving. Wagon R car is more spacious than its predecessor; it has central locking and anti theft alarm system to provide you higher feels of security. Its variant LX, LXi, VXi is available in different vibrant colors: golden, silver, pink, purple, red, blue, etc.

When I was a kid I grew up believing that if you had a Mercedes Benz you had moved up in the world. It usually belonged to those lawyers, doctors, business men, and corporate executives that you dreamed of becoming. My parents did not buy one even though my mom was a doctor and my father a lawyer. My dad said that a Mercedes engine was of excellent quality but it drains your bank book as spare parts cost an awful lot of money.

Another scenario in which one would have had a Benz would have been their parents were rich and could afford to buy it for them even if they had not earned the right to drive one. I think the second scenario hit my friend Charlie harder than it should have. His father was from Spain and when Charlie was younger his family rubbed elbows with Spanish dignitaries and the like. Bad business decisions however affected the lifestyle of Charlie’s family somewhat but not enough to not to be able to still hang out with that crowd. When he turned 21 his dad released his and his sibling’s inheritance to them. They had a family car but he did not have one of his own. Wonder of wonders he and his brother chipped in and bought a used Mercedes Benz class C. I rolled my eyeballs when I saw it because it being a used car it had a used Mercedes engine. It did not matter that the seats were leather, steering was a breeze, and people looked at you differently when you were in it. Not to mention that for a car its age, the Mercedes engine is still quieter than most new model cars. And although the practical side of me flinched at them having bought this used car, you have to admit a Mercedes engine whispers to you and convinces you.

My first concern was that those engine parts were going to start breaking down soon. It was a couple of years old and although it looked great the engine had those soft, watch out there might be trouble soon noises. Mercedes engine are precision equipment and spare parts are costly not to mention not readily available. If those parts start to breakdown one after the other it could take quite some time before a part is delivered and hence the car would not be usable for days or weeks at a time. Charlie and his younger brother however had a plan and it included a company selling used car engines. I said “If one part is costly how can an engine be cheaper?” And if one part takes some time to get a hold of how much more time would a whole Mercedes engine? He patiently explained that it would in the long run that the cost would be less because it is more costly to replace the engine piece by piece. So if parts kept breaking down one after the other, the cost of those parts plus recurring costs for labor would total more than having the whole engine replaced and just one labor fee. Next, used car engine companies have numerous stocks of engines plus a very wide network that works together to provide the needed machines. Finding a complete Mercedes engine might ultimately be easier than looking for a particular piece.

Charlie’s story is quite similar to those people that may have inherited an old vehicle. Time does take a toll on some cars and every car will need some tender, loving, care. While the Mercedes has a great reputation for their precision you can think about alternate car brands, such as the Jeep Cherokee Engine. The Jeep Cherokee engine is known for to be sturdy and long-lasting. Someone around the world from Charlie may want to also consider replacing their Jeep Cherokee engine. You see this is what is what the ease of the internet can do for you. You can shop all around the world. Whether you are looking for Mercedes engine or a Jeep Cherokee engine; you can find a whole spectrum of used car engines online at used car engine dealers.

Have you read the latest Wheel’s magazine? The January 2010 edition has a wonderful section on the wonderful history of the V8 engine that we know and love today. I will share some of the hi-lights from the magazine as well as my own personal comments, so read on…

The automotive vee-eight as we know it had its birth with our friend Henry Ford with the arrival of the ‘L-Head’ flat head vee eight of 1932. We must remember that he was not responsible for inventing the 8 cylinder engine in the V format as we know and love. But he was responsible for ensuring that it was available to the masses, ie the likes of you and me! It was pretty basic and simple, no complicated overhead valves or the like, hence the term ‘flathead’. Continue reading ‘V8 Cars – Some Wonderful History of the Mighty V8 Automotive Engine’ »

Cars are a major part of a fluidly functioning society. We use cars to transport goods, get too and from work, to run errands, respond to emergency situations in a timely manner and to have fun. But cars can be an incredibly costly investment. The cost of a car goes far beyond what it takes to buy it.

Owning a car means paying for gas, general upkeep, registration, new tires or brakes, inspection stickers, major repairs from constant wear and tear or damage caused from a wreck of fender bender. Although these costs may seem overwhelming, there is a way to cut down the price of owning a car significantly. The path towards a longer life for your car with fewer repair costs is by routine maintenance. Continue reading ‘Maintaining Your Car Engine For Longer Life’ »

One of the most sought-after upgrades to a customized vehicle is the car air intake system. It can make a tremendous difference by literally allowing your car to “breathe” freely, which in turn revs up horsepower and simultaneously improves gas mileage. Who wouldn’t want to achieve that?

The Weapon R Secret Intake can achieve ultimate intake system performance to increase the volume of air to the engine. The idea is to create two distinct air velocity profiles that travel at different speeds, which inherently makes air volume and speed surge to the engine. The end result is up to three times more air than a conventional intake system!

The Weapon R Secret Intake has features that cannot be found on other intake systems. It is crafted from the highest quality 6061 Aluminum alloy, to which both magnesium and silicon are added, and then treated with a heat treatment called “age hardening” which is designed to dramatically improve the stability and durability of the material while simultaneously improving malleability. This helps make Weapon R one of the most innovative intake systems designed currently available. Continue reading ‘Weapon R Secret Intake’ »

The summer is a wonderful time. The heat is simply great…unless it does a number on your car. If your car is overheating, getting the issue figured out is critical. Why? Heat destroys engines and that will eventually destroy your bank account.

The internal combustion engine is a marvelous bit of engineering. Really think about what that name is describing. “Combustion” is the key word and is entirely accurate. The engine produces power to the wheels of your vehicle through small explosions. In most cases, this occurs when gasoline and air are introduced to a spark. This sets off a small explosion that pushes a piston down and that turns a shaft. These explosions happen many times a second and each produces a lot of heat. The level of heat is sufficient to melt parts of the engine if the heat is not removed. This is why any overheating problem needs to be identified and dealt with quickly. Continue reading ‘Reasons Your Car Might Be Overheating’ »

If you are sick and tired of paying a ton of money for gas then a 50cc scooter is for you! Scooters come in all shapes and sizes and are amazing on gas mileage. You can go 120 miles per gallon on a 50cc scooter, 100 miles on a 150cc scooter, and 85 miles on a 250cc scooter! Continue reading ‘50cc Scooter Guide’ »

Many of us have zero money, but this mega thirst for a go kart. The belt drive can be the most cost effect drive system that you could implement, on your low cost cheap go kart.

There are, however, issues with a belt drive that need to be understood prior to just diving in and making this belt drive system.

First thing to understand is the final drive ratio. Is the engine actually going to be able to turn this system or will it stall. Keep in mind that the rpm for engagement is typically not very high, like 1200 rpms. So your calculation needs to reflect that. The HP curve for an engine is approximately linear, so if the rpms are decreased, then the HP needs to decrease accordingly. Continue reading ‘How to Build a Go Kart – 6 Important Notes About Belt Drives’ »

Do you want to enhance your cars acceleration and torque? Then you should definitely consider adding a supercharger or a turbocharger to your engine. Both superchargers and turbochargers do the same thing – they force more air and fuel into your combustion chamber. However, they go about it in different ways.

Superchargers are primarily belt driven while turbochargers are exhaust driven. However both substantially increase your power for a relatively small amount of money. Continue reading ‘Superchargers – A Low Cost Way to Go Fast’ »