Anyone knows how one could get access to the old car magazine archeives on the internet? (like car&driver, motortrend, road&track, etc.). I wanted to read some of their road tests and comparisons they made with the older model cars. For example, I think it was in 1994 (?) when they did a comparison of the BMW5, Mercedes E, Lexus LS400, maybe a jaguar or cadillac. And the Lexus smoked them all! If anyone knows, please let me know. Thanks.

 

I have all old magazines from 89 and up, Car and dirver, moter trend, and road n track.

 

You must collect those old ones then good idea
But do you know of a web site where they'd put them up for people to read?

 

Abcedefghij

 

Well, let's see here... the Jag and Audi pretty much don't stand a chance. So it must be between MB, Lex, and BMW. And I don't know weather or not you guys have noticed this, but it seems to me like Car&Driver Magazine is biased towards BMWs (just an observation)... I really would like the LS 400 to win, but my guess is the BMW finished 1st. Is that right?

 

Here is a thought.

Libraries often have car magazine subscriptions. Many archive their magazines. Call a library or two and you may find access to years of car magazines.

 

jbrady,
good idea, last time I checked the nearest library to my house, they had issues from 2000 and up, but different libraries might be different. How about microfisch? Would they have them?

 

Abcedefghij

 

Had they chosen a V8 benz, I don't think it would end up in 5th place... a V8 benz is better than that. As for the Jag, well, classic styling is one thing, quality/reliability is another (not to say that the Germans are way ahead of jaguar in quality/reliability either. They still can't get their electronics right!). Lexus LS400 has gotten it all; quality, value, styling, reliability, comfort, luxury and etc. I disagree with Car&Driver with their Cons. Who pays that much money to "feel the road?"