P.J. McCombs :: MotorMouths

P.J. McCombs

Owners of the new
cars reviewed by this
critic give him/her
an overall credibility
rating of:

5.5 out of 10

Critic's Review History
In his/her new car reviews, this critic awards an average score of: 65
The highest score awarded by this critic is: 82
The lowest score awarded by this critic is: 49

2008 Audi TT

06/30/08

82

100

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P.J. McCombs P.J. McCombs	5.5 out of 10	2008 Audi TT Convertible

In the end, TT satisfies the two most essential top-down design briefs: it makes driver look and feel exceptionally good. Sigh. I drive corrected.

2008 Ford Taurus X

12/21/07

77

100

Overall score awarded to vehicle by this critic. [?]

Reviewed By	Critic Credibility [?]	Style Reviewed
P.J. McCombs P.J. McCombs	5.5 out of 10	2008 Ford Taurus X Wagon

The Taurus X is reasonably frugal, perfectly practical, wonderfully comfortable and thoroughly modern.

2008 Lexus IS F

01/21/08

75

100

Overall score awarded to vehicle by this critic. [?]

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P.J. McCombs P.J. McCombs	5.5 out of 10	2008 Lexus IS F Sedan

This car needed to match its Euro rivals for driver appeal, beat them on price and let enthusiasts fill in the “cachet” gap. The IS-F misses the marque

2008 HUMMER H3

07/16/08

66

100

Overall score awarded to vehicle by this critic. [?]

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P.J. McCombs P.J. McCombs	5.5 out of 10	2008 HUMMER H3 SUV/Truck

Like an under-endowed divorcee's post-surgical-enhancement, this H3, freed of its flaccid five-cylinder powerplant, has something to prove.

2008 Dodge Caliber

12/05/07

60

100

Overall score awarded to vehicle by this critic. [?]

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P.J. McCombs P.J. McCombs	5.5 out of 10	2008 Dodge Caliber Hatchback

They’ve done far more than perfume a pig; they’ve turned the crummy Caliber (SRT4) into a torquey albeit porky buzzbox that’s a kick in the pants to drive.

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt

07/28/08

60

100

Overall score awarded to vehicle by this critic. [?]

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P.J. McCombs P.J. McCombs	5.5 out of 10	2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Sedan

The Cobalt is the sort of relentlessly, oppressively average product that you couldn't possibly imagine buying on your own dime.

2008 Kia Spectra

08/15/07

54

100

Overall score awarded to vehicle by this critic. [?]

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P.J. McCombs P.J. McCombs	5.5 out of 10	2008 Kia Spectra Sedan

The Spectra is still the sort of uninspired car you buy because you can afford to, not because you want to.

2009 Saturn Aura Hybrid

01/30/08

49

100

Overall score awarded to vehicle by this critic. [?]

Reviewed By	Critic Credibility [?]	Style Reviewed
P.J. McCombs P.J. McCombs	5.5 out of 10	2009 Saturn Aura Hybrid Sedan

Whether it’s a marketing gimmick or an earnest attempt at niche-carving, Saturn’s hybrid Aura demonstrates a fundamental misunderstanding of its audience. Hybrid buyers aren’t bargain-hunters.