What car mag's do you subscribe to?

[Lawrenzo]

What car mag\'s do you subscribe to?

I used to think Autoweek was the end all, but their coverage of new and interesting products has been kind of slim lately. They seem to cover trucks, SUVs, minivans and the IRL more than anything else

Plus they don't seem to even know that the Viper exists, as a few recent posts point out!

What do you read and why?

In the past i subscribed to Automobile- is it still any good?

 

[CAP]

Re: What car mag\'s do you subscribe to?

AutoWeek, Automobile, Car&Driver, Road&Track, Viper Except for Viper, if you have kids in high school, you understand why I have all the others. (Fund raising is the reason, Chuck.

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[Chuck 98 RT/10]

Re: What car mag\'s do you subscribe to?

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Craig A. Petersen:
(Fund raising is the reason, Chuck.

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I had to think about that one for a minute. The other mags were purchased to raise funds for the baseball team, etc. right?

 

[Lawrenzo]

Re: What car mag\'s do you subscribe to?

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Craig A. Petersen:
AutoWeek, Automobile, Car&Driver, Road&Track, Viper Except for Viper, if you have kids in high school, you understand why I have all the others. (Fund raising is the reason, Chuck.

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Which one's do you prefer?

 

[Vreracing]

Re: What car mag\'s do you subscribe to?

I realize its because of the kids I get no fewer than 6 magazines.

Autoweek. Comes out every week so it gives you little tid bits of news every week. Used to be really independant, but does not seem to be as much as before. Columnist seem to have some latitude. Ads are fun to read. Wow a Porsche Turbo for 75K. that guy must be desperate to sell. (That was my ad by the way)

Road and Track. Seems to be more of an enthusiast magazine.

Car and Driver: Probably the most commercial and entertaining of the magazines.

Motor Trend: Similar to CD and RT but I like the performance and car clean section.

Automobile: I think it was started by someone who was frustrated with the three magazines above. Seems to relate to the upper crust driver more.

European Car: I have a BMW and 2 VW's. They are good about getting into the nuts and bolts of cars.


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[jrkermode]

Re: What car mag\'s do you subscribe to?

Car & Driver - Tried the other Biggies (R&T, Automobile, MT, Autoweek). R&T/Automobile too high brow for me. They review stuff I have no interest in, will never buy. MT has the broadest coverage, but if I want to read about trucks, I'll get a truck mag. Autoweek is my second favorite of the biggies, but I don't seem to "connect" with any of their columnists, especially since Satch Carlson stopped being funny. C&D seems to be the only ones willing to render an opinion. I like that. C&D's likes and dislikes seem to be similar to mine, sports cars. Although, oddly, I don't own a BMW!

Classic & Sports Car - A British magazine. One of my absolute favorites. Columnists are all down to earth enthusiasts, even give updates on the trials and tribulations of their own cars.

GrassRoots Motorsports - Another favorite. The only mag catering to low-buck enthusiasts.

Racecar Engineering - Only mag I know of which specializes in giving a detailed review of the latest racing technology.

SportsCar - National SCCA magazine. HAs improved immensely in the last few years.

Sports Car Market - Dedicated to collector car reviews, advice to collectors, auction reports and price guides. Brutally honest. Where else will you hear an internationally respected Ferrari expert refer to the 355 as "an MR2 with horsie badges"?

TV Motorsports - Obviously, a guide to racing on TV, but also provides some technical insights.

Victory Lane - Very commercial, but published local to me and therefore covers the local scene well.

Vintage Motorsport - Excellent pictures throughout with studio quality photos of the feature car.

Vintage Oval Racing - The only vintage mag covering good ol' American racing.

Vintage Racecar Journal and Market Report - Good articles on
Vintage racers, racecars and periodic, racecar market reports.

Viper -

The Wheel - Local SCCA magazine

 

[getbit]

Re: What car mag\'s do you subscribe to?

Viper, Autoweek, Automobile, Car & Driver, Motor Trend, Road & Track, duPont Registry, AutoWorld (***** though), Evo, CAR, Automotive News (very informative but expensive at 114.00/yr.) European Car, Sports Car illustrated, Excellence (porsche rag), Forza, Mopar Now and just let all my Vette magazines run out finally!...plus various other periodicals of the nonautomotive nature.(lots of free time!)

Interesting note: Automotive News this week forcasting future products from DC in a timeline shows a possible Viper Coupe for 2005. hmmmm...

 

[Bonkers]

Re: What car mag\'s do you subscribe to?

Chevy High Performance - Always looking to make the Imp move a little quicker...

Hemmings - Letting it run out, If I want to read car classifieds I'll use the internet thanks...

Car & Driver - I was hooked the time they did a comparo on Big Wheel Bikes (the kind kids ride.) Any magazine claiming to test everything roadworthy and ACTUALLY does is worth my $17/yr.

MotorTrend - Fund raising cousin cornered me...

Viper - Wouldn't be right if I didn't subscribe to this one. It is a little Moparish for me, but I still like it. I think every issue should have an article pertaining to a random Viper Owner with no Vendor links what so ever...

 

[CAP]

Re: What car mag\'s do you subscribe to?

Chuck,
Yup.

Sun,
Automobile I guess. Kinda jaded at this point.

jrkr,
HOLY COW, man.

 

[GTS Dean]

Re: What car mag\'s do you subscribe to?

AW, Racecar Engineering, Racer (nee, CART rah-rah), Viper.

 

[matthyoo]

Re: What car mag\'s do you subscribe to?

Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords
and
5.0 Mustangs and Super Fords

 

[garolittle]

Re: What car mag\'s do you subscribe to?

Viper and Road & Track.