THE GOOD CAR GUY ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS

As Question Period gets underway in Ottawa, CPAC's coverage has inspired The Good Car Guy to delve into Questions put forward on vehicular matters; not H1N1. The most annoying thing about QP here at GoodCarBadCar.net isn't able to enjoy the benefit of parliamentary pages when responding to Questions. Plus, nobody calls me the Minister of Cars or the Honourable Member from GoodCarBadCar.net. Hmph.

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What Are The Bad Things About The Bugatti Veyron? Apart from a few hundred who've had the privilege of driving the 1000+ horsepower Franco-German supercar, no consumer is properly equipped to argue against the Veyron's outrageous speed, grip, or luxury. However, the Bugatti Veyron weighs almost as much as a Lincoln Town Car. Weight is the enemy. Imagine how much faster the Veyron would be if its weight matched that of the best supercars. Strip the Bugatti of 1,000 pounds and it might just be fun to drive, rather than a simple shock & awe experience. Other Veyron negatives include questionable styling elements and pricing that puts the Bugatti out of reach for anybody without tens of billions in liquidity.

What Is A Good Car Colour? Although a tremendously particular person, The Good Car Guy finds it easier to list the bad colours than the good. This Lexus LF-A hue is especially shameful, for instance. In truth, even the most audacious colours have their place on the right car. More trying to the eyes are those colours that have become increasingly boring as they've increased in ubiquity: grey (especially on Toyota Camrys), yellow (especially on superfast German sedans), beige (on minivans), and silver (especially on Mercedes' of any type).

Are Volvo's Diesel Engines Fuel Efficient? The five-cylinder diesel found in Volvo's XC90 Across The Pond has a combined rating equal to 10.8 U.S. miles per gallon better than the optional Yamaha V8. Opting for the diesel will require 3.2 more seconds of your time each time you wish to reach 60mph from rest. Volvo offers four different diesels in the C30 hatchback, all of which top 45.6 Imperial mpg on the EU cycle, one of which (the 1.6L, 108-bhp four-pot) is said to reach 83.1 miles per gallon in extra-urban driving.