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1990s Archive
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![Some cars are remembered because they dominated their segment. Others are remembered because they deserved to. The Mazda 626 belonged firmly in the latter camp, quietly offering everything buyers expected […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/mazdaus626_101-115x115.jpg "Classic CARmentary: 1999 Mazda 626LX V6 — Perennial Underdog of the Midsize Sedan Wars")
Classic CARmentary: 1999 Mazda 626LX V6 — Perennial Underdog of the Midsize Sedan Wars
Posted on July 8, 2026 | 13 CommentsSome cars are remembered because they dominated their segment. Others are remembered because they deserved to. The Mazda 626 belonged firmly in the latter camp, quietly offering everything buyers expected […] -
![(Updated 7/7/2026) The 1999 Infiniti G20 may have been one of the best entry-level luxury sedans of its era, but it suffered from a problem no amount […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/1999-infiniti-g20-front-115x115.jpg "Classic CARmentary: 1999 Infiniti G20t — Too Nissan for Luxury Buyers, Too Expensive for Nissan Fans")
Classic CARmentary: 1999 Infiniti G20t — Too Nissan for Luxury Buyers, Too Expensive for Nissan Fans
Posted on July 7, 2026 | 13 Comments(Updated 7/7/2026) The 1999 Infiniti G20 may have been one of the best entry-level luxury sedans of its era, but it suffered from a problem no amount […] -
![(Updated 7/2/2026) I like to think of this generation of Galant as the end of Mitsubishi’s awesome American decade that started with the 1989 Galant […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1996-961007_master-rev-1-115x115.webp "Classic CARmentary: 1999 Mitsubishi Galant ES — Peak Mitsubishi")
Classic CARmentary: 1999 Mitsubishi Galant ES — Peak Mitsubishi
Posted on July 2, 2026 | 19 Comments(Updated 7/2/2026) I like to think of this generation of Galant as the end of Mitsubishi’s awesome American decade that started with the 1989 Galant […] -
![(Updated 6/30/2026) The Tacoma PreRunner arrived at a time when pickup trucks were beginning to evolve from simple work tools into lifestyle vehicles. Toyota recognized that many […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/1998_tacoma_prerunner-115x115.jpg "Classic CARmentary: 1999 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner V6 — Pricey In 1999, Now It Looks Like A Bargain")
Classic CARmentary: 1999 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner V6 — Pricey In 1999, Now It Looks Like A Bargain
Posted on June 30, 2026 | 13 Comments(Updated 6/30/2026) The Tacoma PreRunner arrived at a time when pickup trucks were beginning to evolve from simple work tools into lifestyle vehicles. Toyota recognized that many […] -
![(Updated 6/27/2026) The first-generation Mercedes SLK wasn’t just a new roadster—it was a statement that Mercedes intended to broaden its appeal beyond its traditional customer base. Judging by the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/1999-Mercedes-Benz-SLK230.jpg "Classic CARmentary: 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 — Making Hardtop Convertibles Cool Again")
Classic CARmentary: 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 — Making Hardtop Convertibles Cool Again
Posted on June 27, 2026 | 21 Comments(Updated 6/27/2026) The first-generation Mercedes SLK wasn’t just a new roadster—it was a statement that Mercedes intended to broaden its appeal beyond its traditional customer base. Judging by the […] -
![(Updated 6/26/2026) Long before crossovers dominated the market, Audi offered an alternative for drivers who refused to sacrifice enjoyment for practicality. The A4 Avant wrapped sporty handling, strong […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/1998-Audi-A4-Avant.jpg "Classic CARmentary: 1998 Audi A4 Avant — A Wagon With Autobahn Spirit")
Classic CARmentary: 1998 Audi A4 Avant — A Wagon With Autobahn Spirit
Posted on June 26, 2026 | 9 Comments(Updated 6/26/2026) Long before crossovers dominated the market, Audi offered an alternative for drivers who refused to sacrifice enjoyment for practicality. The A4 Avant wrapped sporty handling, strong […] -
![(Updated 6/19/2026) By the late 1990s, Volvo was ready to leave its boxy image behind. The new C70 coupe represented a dramatic shift for a brand long […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/1998-Volvo-C70-Coupe-1.jpg "Classic CARmentary: 1998 Volvo C70 Coupe — Volvo’s Overlooked 1990s Turbocharged Coupe")
Classic CARmentary: 1998 Volvo C70 Coupe — Volvo’s Overlooked 1990s Turbocharged Coupe
Posted on June 19, 2026 | 12 Comments(Updated 6/19/2026) By the late 1990s, Volvo was ready to leave its boxy image behind. The new C70 coupe represented a dramatic shift for a brand long […] -
![It didn’t take a mountain trail or an off-road adventure to appreciate the 1999 Lexus RX300. A day spent hauling friends and apples through a Virginia orchard was enough to […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/1999-Lexus-RX300.jpg "Classic CARmentary: 1999 Lexus RX300 4WD — Years Ahead Of Its Time")
Classic CARmentary: 1999 Lexus RX300 4WD — Years Ahead Of Its Time
Posted on June 17, 2026 | 19 CommentsIt didn’t take a mountain trail or an off-road adventure to appreciate the 1999 Lexus RX300. A day spent hauling friends and apples through a Virginia orchard was enough to […] -
![(Updated 6/10/2026) I was excited about the Cougar, and my only real complaint as that they decided to saddle the press car with the 4-speed automatic. That questionable […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/1999-Mercury-Cougar.jpg "Classic CARmentary: 1999 Mercury Cougar V6 Coupe — Mercury’s Last Sporty Coupe Gamble")
Classic CARmentary: 1999 Mercury Cougar V6 Coupe — Mercury’s Last Sporty Coupe Gamble
Posted on June 10, 2026 | 44 Comments(Updated 6/10/2026) I was excited about the Cougar, and my only real complaint as that they decided to saddle the press car with the 4-speed automatic. That questionable […] -
![(Updated 6/7/2026) By 1998, Hyundai was moving beyond its bargain-basement reputation, but it still wasn’t competing with Toyota and Honda on prestige. Instead, the Sonata offered a […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/1998-Hyundai-Sonta-GLS.jpg "Classic CARmentary: 1998 Hyundai Sonata GLS Sedan — When Buying A Hyundai Started Making Sense")
Classic CARmentary: 1998 Hyundai Sonata GLS Sedan — When Buying A Hyundai Started Making Sense
Posted on June 8, 2026 | 19 Comments(Updated 6/7/2026) By 1998, Hyundai was moving beyond its bargain-basement reputation, but it still wasn’t competing with Toyota and Honda on prestige. Instead, the Sonata offered a […] -
![(Updated 6/7/2026) When I first got behind the wheel of a 1998 BMW 323is, I expected to be captivated. After all, BMW’s compact coupes had long enjoyed […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/9c158be9-870f-485f-8d17-fadf51cec754-115x115.webp "Classic CARmentary: 1998 BMW 323is — Style, Substance, and Something Missing")
Classic CARmentary: 1998 BMW 323is — Style, Substance, and Something Missing
Posted on June 7, 2026 | 13 Comments(Updated 6/7/2026) When I first got behind the wheel of a 1998 BMW 323is, I expected to be captivated. After all, BMW’s compact coupes had long enjoyed […] -
![(Update 6/4/2026) This Passat will always make me think of Consumer Reports. When this generation was able to achieve average reliability, the organization not only recommended […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/1998-VW-Passat-GLS-1.jpg "Classic CARmentary: 1998 Volkswagen Passat V6 GLS — The Passat That Finally Got Noticed")
Classic CARmentary: 1998 Volkswagen Passat V6 GLS — The Passat That Finally Got Noticed
Posted on June 4, 2026 | 23 Comments(Update 6/4/2026) This Passat will always make me think of Consumer Reports. When this generation was able to achieve average reliability, the organization not only recommended […] -
![(Updated 6/1/2026) Long before crossovers took over suburban driveways, the Chevrolet Suburban stood alone as the king of full-size SUVs. Massive, unapologetically truck-like, and capable of carrying an […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/1999-Chevrolet-Suburban.jpg "Classic CARmentary: 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WD — Massive, Capable, and Impossible to Ignore")
Classic CARmentary: 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WD — Massive, Capable, and Impossible to Ignore
Posted on June 1, 2026 | 27 Comments(Updated 6/1/2026) Long before crossovers took over suburban driveways, the Chevrolet Suburban stood alone as the king of full-size SUVs. Massive, unapologetically truck-like, and capable of carrying an […] -
![I was just as impressed with the Regal as I was with the Park Avenue I reviewed several months prior. Buick definitely had some major design mojo going on in […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-05-21-14.54.14-115x115.png "Classic CARmentary: 1998 Buick Regal GS — A Supercharged Sleeper Sedan")
Classic CARmentary: 1998 Buick Regal GS — A Supercharged Sleeper Sedan
Posted on May 22, 2026 | 19 CommentsI was just as impressed with the Regal as I was with the Park Avenue I reviewed several months prior. Buick definitely had some major design mojo going on in […] -
![(Updated 5/17/2026) Until I recently drove a friend’s BMW 335i with the M-Sport package, this was the most powerful car I’ve ever driven. While 345 horsepower isn’t […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/1998-Chevrolet-Corvette.jpg "Classic CARmentary: 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe — Childhood Dream, Realworld Tradeoffs")
Classic CARmentary: 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe — Childhood Dream, Realworld Tradeoffs
Posted on May 17, 2026 | 33 Comments(Updated 5/17/2026) Until I recently drove a friend’s BMW 335i with the M-Sport package, this was the most powerful car I’ve ever driven. While 345 horsepower isn’t […]
