Feeling Safe in the Mountains with our Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Test Drive #Jeep #TestDrive #OCJeep

First time Jeep Driver here! Test Drive Success.....

 

I love cars, trucks, suv's... but I had never driven a Jeep before and I fell head over heels or well snow boots for her!
 

 

Mountain Ready and Safety Confident

 



 

About 2 weeks ago we were set to hit the road and spend a few days momcationing in beautiful Idyllwild.

 

Basically packed and ready to go just days before our trip the road conditions, from the socal weather we've been having, gave in and left us with one route up and back.

 

This route is not only the longest but ita the most mountain driving of the 3 routes in. On top of that we were advised we may need chains and there may be snow in the roads where the plows have not gotten to.

 

 

Let's Do This...

 



 

Thanks to Orange Coast Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in Orange County we were set up with two snow ready Jeep Rubicon beasts to take on the mountain saelfy and comfortably. All opinions are my own.

 



 

Acura RDX Test Drive & Falling in Love all at A Girl's Guide To Cars Conference Plus #Giveaway

The New Redesigned 2019 Acura RDX - An Ex Car Club Girls Dream 

 

Acura RDX for the win. I had so much fun with this SUV that seats 5...

 



 

Thanks to Acura, A Girl's Guide To Cars and Visit Greater Palm Springs I was given the opportunity to test drive this fierce beauty for 3 hours. All opinions are my own. 

 

Acura has outdone themselves with this redesign of the RDX. I have always been a fan. The sleek exterior, plenty of space for family and cargo plus our old girl (our 14yo pup), premium sound, extremely comfy interior and more. 

 

But... they added more & continued to the extreme this year with additions like my favorites...

 

Panoramic Moon Roof - my kids would love this, who al I kidding, I loved it. I can see us stargazing on a drive by the beach or up to our local mountain favorite, Idyllwild.

 

Staying in sync with true touchpad interface - technology is amazing and with a few touches literally at your fingertips. Easy to use and navigate.

 

Premium Theater Sound system - the music lover in me is happy about this. The sound was amazing and really surrounded the in interior with beats and jams I rocked out to. Powerful.

 

8 different colors - bright, shiny, bold or classy, all the colors offered are appealing and unique with style.



 

Sport Package Manual Mode - for the sporty of sporty speed lover there is the 10 speed manual. Yes 10 speed. (more below)

 

The super handling was tight and we took turns like a champ with the RDX all when drive. I was able to be the driver for about an hour and a half around beautiful Greater Palm Springs area. I was also able to enjoy being passenger for about that same amount of time. 

Acura has another RDX option "for those that like to live life at fast-forward. The All-New Acura RDX offers a 10-speed automatic transmission for crisp acceleration, a standard turbocharged engine and the next generation of available SH-AWD® for owning every corner. Now every move is a power move." 



 

I can't really explain how much that statement makes me smile. I am an ex car club girl turned soccer mom. I love control, organization, music, space for carpools and drive power.

You never know when you will need to put the pedal to the medal to avoid an accident at the same time the technology for the brakes brings safety first. 

 

I really fell in love with the RDX more so than I liked it before. Getting behind the wheel of this classy powerful spacious.. I could go on... SUV made me feel safe too. 

 

 

I wanted more info on pricing so here is a brief breakdown for you too....

 

MSRP: From $37,300

Dimensions: 187″ L x 75″ W x 66″ H

MPG: Up to 22 city / 28 highway

Cargo volume: 29.5 ft³, 58.9 ft³ with seat area

Horsepower: 272 hp

Base price is $37k

Advance Package AWD $47k

 

 

I am really going to look into the Acura RDX next time we are looking at a new car. There are specials pricing options going on all the time. 

 



 

Get more information on the Acura RDX and more models here. Follow along on social media too with #Acura & #AGirlsGuideToCars .

 

See more of my experience and text drive here and here.

 

Anyone up for a holiday gift going big?! Maybe red hot?! I loved her shine so much...

 

Oh and don't forget we're excited to share a major drive vacay giveaway with you all.. enter below and good luck! 

 

Happy safe driving! 

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

 

Contest rules: Entries must be completed by 11:59PM Pacific December 31st, 2018. No purchase necessary; contest open only to US residents 18 years old or older and subject to the laws of the state of California. Winner will be chosen by random drawing from qualified entires and verified by A Girls Guide to Cars; winner will be notified by email no later than January 7th, 2019. Prize will be delivered by USPS to a valid US address; prizes cannot be shipped to a P.O. box. Winners may be asked to provide identification to receive their prize. Prize valued at $1,200, not exchangeable for cash or other items. Prize is limited to one (1) night accommodations at Miramonte Resort, Indian Wells, CA with date of accommodation subject to approval by Miramonte management; one (1) breakfast for two at Miramonte Resort; one (1) half day driving instruction and hot lap package for one person at BMW Performance Center West, Thermal, CA. Travel and additional accommodations are the responsibility of the winner. Contest is administered by and prizes awarded by A Girls Guide to Cars, which assumes no liability for the administration of this contest. Miramonte Indian Wells Resort, BMW Performance Center, Visit Greater Palm Springs Area, and all other event partners assume no responsibility or liability for the administration of this contest. A total of 1 grand prize will be awarded.

Car-Ed.Com I Took The Quiz... So Should You! Plus #Giveaway

Car-Ed.Com The Quiz

 

Have you heard of Car-Ed.Com ?

 

It's okay neither had I until my trip this last weekend to attend the first ever A Girls Guide To Cars Conference in Greater Palm Springs.

 

See Pinterest Fun



 

All opinions are my own, thank you to A Girls Guide to Cars, Car-Ed.Com for the valuable and Car-Educational Info.

 

Event Room for A Girls Guide to Cars Conference at Miramonte Indian Wells Resort & Spa with Car-Ed.



 

Even if you are not in the market for a car, like me, and you just want to see what the quiz says... take it. It's fun, let me break it down for you.

 

While listening to the creators of Car-Ed.Com I realized they were right about a few things.

 

Did you know that most of the time the car that you want or dream of may not be the perfect car for for you and your lifestyle?!

OC Auto Show Oct 4 to 7 Plus Giveaway #OCAutoShow

2019-MODEL ORANGE COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW TAKES OVER ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER OCTOBER 4-7

 

600+ New Vehicles, Off-Road Test Tracks, Test Drives, Exotics, SoCal Work Truck Show and More Thursday, October 4 through Sunday, October 7.

 

For four thrilling days, the Anaheim Convention Center will be packed with the latest cars, trucks, crossovers, SUVs, commercial vehicles and alternative fuel options from more than 35 manufacturers, as well as exotics, new technologies, concept vehicles, driving simulators and more than 150 vehicles to test-drive at the event.

 

From consumers to car lovers, everyone is invited to check out all the latest vehicles in a non-selling environment, talk to product specialists, inspect engines and experience the latest all-new models that will turn heads on the show floor.

 

The auto show will feature concept cars, specialty vehicles and pre-production models including the Jeep Sandstorm concept, 2019 Audi e-tron all electric quattro, 2019 Jeep Wrangler Limited, 2019 Volvo XC40, 2019 Subaru Forester, 2019 Chevrolet Blazer, 2019 Hyundai Kona EV (all-electric vehicle), 2019 Ram Laramie, 2019 Ford Ranger, Jaguar I-PACE – Jaguar’s first all-electric vehicle, Range Rover Sport PHEV (first plug-in hybrid for Land Rover), Nissan Rogue Dogue 2, Nissan Titan Surf Camp vehicle and more.

 

PCOC Auto Show

 

Take the show floor experience to the next level and test-drive a lineup of all-new vehicles, right at the show. From electric cars to trucks, licensed drivers are invited to get a feel for the performance and handling of more than 150 new vehicles from 17 manufacturers including Acura, Buick, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, GMC, Honda, Jaguar, Jeep®, Land Rover, Mazda, Nissan, Ram, Toyota and Volkswagen. Or, test-drive one of the driving simulators in the manufacturer displays including the Volkswagen Golf GTI Track Challenge Simulator, Toyota IROD Racing Simulator and the Ford SIM-ZILLA Driving Simulator by Mannetron. Additionally, Ford’s Technology Robot, named Hank, is worth a visit.

 

Professional 4x4 drivers will take passengers on a thrilling interactive adventure along an off-road test track at Camp Jeep® Anaheim featuring the iconic Jeep Mountain, an 18-foot, 35-degree hill climb; three-wheeling over Camp Jeep’s Trail Rated Pass; and a stretch of terrain that simulates fallen logs. A collection of all-new Jeep models will be available to test on the track including the Wrangler Rubicon, Grand Cherokee Trailhawk, Renegade Trailhawk, Compass Trailhawk and Cherokee Trailhawk.

 

New this year, 4x4 fans are also invited to experience the 2019 Ram 1500 Limited, Laramie, Longhorn and Rebel trucks on an indoor off-road test track at the Ram Truck Test Drive Experience.

 

Get an up-close look at ultra-high-end exotic vehicles from top manufacturers in the Exotic Gallery.

CARS 3 Movie Review & Road to the Races Tour Info!

Kachow CARS 3 Races Into Theaters Tomorrow but the Road to the Races Tour Keeps Moving Along to More Cities....

 

CARS 3 MOVIE OPENS JUNE 16, 2017

 



 

DISNEY·PIXAR’S “CARS 3” ROAD TO THE RACES ROLLS INTO LOS ANGELES JUNE 14 – 18, 2017

 

Road to the Races, a nationwide tour inviting fans of #95 to gear up for the upcoming big-screen release of Disney•Pixar’s “Cars 3.” Fans will take part in a host of activities and get a sneak peek of the movie.



Mazda CX5 Summer Fun Review #ZOOMZOOM

Zoom Zoom With Me and My Mazda CX5 Test Drive!

Comfort, Style, Speed...

Have you driven a Mazda? I love how this line of cars handles very much. Each time I test drive a Mazda I am reminded how much I love the handling and stability. 

I loved driving this Mazda CX5! The kids loved the space inside as well as the cargo space for all our gear. Easy in and out and loading too! Perfect for this OnTheGo soccer mom!

We took this sweet Mazda CX5 all over SoCal... after each drive I thought about what I liked most about where we went and how this awesome SUV got us there.

Since I have never had an SUV it is super easy for me to be critical over the little things and I have to admit, I loved all the Bells and Whistles on this sporty SUV. 

Here are our top favs and loves:

Love Kia's Soul

The Kia Soul Left us Wanting More Drive Time!

Thanks to Drive Shop USA we were able to test drive a +Kia Motors America Soul. 

Last Friday when my Kia Soul was delivered I was instantly in LOVE with the sporty look, two tone color and the size. 

I knew we would have a fun weekend being able to fit all the things I like to take on outings. You know how it goes when you need to bring your stroller, bag of things the kids need and your own stuff!

I mentioned a little bit about the compact sporty car I drive now and how it is having some issues here in an older post. 

I was totally and pleasantly surprised when I sat in the Kia and realized how much more room it had. There is plenty of space in each seat for all body sizes and types. (my husband is 6'2"and about 200lbs)