About Auto & Wheels: Downsized Rides

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Auto & Wheels It's time to put the brakes on the spendy and awesome (and this awesome and this one, too) and inject a little common sense into this newsletter. The economy is crummy so let's talk downsizing and maybe saving some money. Saving money around this time of year is, in fact, pretty awesome, right? Test Drive: 2012 Volkswagen Golf R I know, I know: how is the R downsizing? Well (quick, think of something!), it's not a 412-horsepower Mustang. It's also a practical car because with a tricked-out version going for only $36k it's... ok, I'm not so good at this downsizing thing. $36k for a Golf R? Think it'll fly? If not, look at these rides (warning: not necessarily cheaper): Subaru Impreza WRX Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution See More About:  volkswagen  golf r  sporty cars A Smaller CX From Mazda OK, lemme try this again. Mazda makes the CX-9 which, face it, is just too big, and it also makes the CX-7, which I think is closer to sanity, size-wise. Enter the even smaller CX-5. Does this smaller-sized ute pass muster with expert test driver Jason Fogelson? Here's what Jason judges the CX-5 against: 2012 Honda CR-V 2011 Kia Sportage See More About:  crossovers  family vehicles  new for 2013 Superbike of Scooters OK, I have this downsizing thing down. Yeah, this happens to be a superbike in the world of scooters, but it's still a scooter and not a motorcycle, so I'm counting it. Sure seems like this scooter could replace a bigger motorcycle for a lot of people. You in? If you're thinking no way, check out these beginner bikes: Best First Bikes Best Beginner Motorcycles See More About:  suzuki  power scooters  scooters Downsize Your Tires for Winter I admit it, I never thought about downsizing for winter. Oh, I get the idea of winter tires and all of that, but I never thought of really, really changing 'em. Sean makes a lot of good points, however, so this seems like something worth considering. Top Studless Snow Tires How to Not Damage Your Wheels See More About:  tire sizing  winter tires  Auto & Wheels Ads Chevy Auto Auto Used Cars Wheels and Tires Auto Englannista Camaro Wheels Featured Articles Long Live the Maybachs! More! More! More! 2012 Kawasaki ZX-14R Benjamin-Priced Auto Repair Gifts Get Cash for Your Leased Used Car Tips on Buying a Used Truck Motorcycle Maintenance for Winter   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Auto & Wheels newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement