Joe Wiesenfelder

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

8.7 out of 10
Critic's Review History

In their published
reviews, this critic awards
an average score of:

79

The highest score
awarded by this critic is:

97

The lowest score
awarded by this critic is:

44

2010 Aston Martin DBS

11/06/09
97
100

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Joe Wiesenfelder Joe Wiesenfelder 8.7 out of 10 2010 Aston Martin DBS
Convertible

What the DBS has is an excellent mix of truly stunning design, performance and class — probably more than you’ll get anywhere else. I drive many cars, and sometimes I’m sorry to see them go back to their rightful owners. But this time? We’re talking full-on separation anxiety.

2009 Mazda MX-5

07/11/09
91
100

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Joe Wiesenfelder Joe Wiesenfelder 8.7 out of 10 2009 Mazda MX-5
Convertible

The Mazda MX-5’s advantages in the market are that it has little competition — and none with anywhere near its two decades of refinement and evolution.

2010 Honda Insight

01/20/09
90
100

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Joe Wiesenfelder Joe Wiesenfelder 8.7 out of 10 2010 Honda Insight
Hatchback

If and when gas prices go back up, the Insight’s combination of a low sticker price and good, if not exceptional, mileage could make it the right investment.

2009 Porsche Boxster

10/13/09
90
100

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Joe Wiesenfelder Joe Wiesenfelder 8.7 out of 10 2009 Porsche Boxster
Convertible

The Boxster is Porsche’s most affordable model, and possibly its most fun. The Boxster was upgraded for 2009 with more power, better mileage and revised suspensions, but it thankfully hasn’t lost its soul in everyday driving.

2009 Cadillac CTS-V

09/09/08
88
100

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Joe Wiesenfelder Joe Wiesenfelder 8.7 out of 10 2009 Cadillac CTS-V
Sedan

Having driven the 2009 CTS-V, I’m pounding the gavel. Cadillac can compete with the best of them, and possibly win.

2009 Honda Fit

08/19/08
87
100

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Joe Wiesenfelder Joe Wiesenfelder 8.7 out of 10 2009 Honda Fit
Hatchback

A high-quality small car is exactly what people are looking for — preferably one that makes few sacrifices. The 2009 Honda Fit is that car.

2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

09/29/09
87
100

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Joe Wiesenfelder Joe Wiesenfelder 8.7 out of 10 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Coupe

The Mercedes E550 excels in comfort, with a smooth ride and a quiet cabin. And it takes only a few seconds to learn that the V-8-powered E550 can lean forward with the best of them.

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

04/30/09
87
100

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Joe Wiesenfelder Joe Wiesenfelder 8.7 out of 10 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer
Sedan

The Mitsubishi Ralliart is one of the most entertaining and satisfying cars I’ve tested in quite some time, it should make any Subaru WRX shopper think twice.

2009 Infiniti G

02/26/09
86
100

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Joe Wiesenfelder Joe Wiesenfelder 8.7 out of 10 2009 Infiniti G
Coupe

The Infiniti G37x has become a well-rounded and highly competitive compact luxury sport sedan with impressive performance for the price and great interior quality.

2010 Audi S4

11/06/09
85
100

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

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Joe Wiesenfelder Joe Wiesenfelder 8.7 out of 10 2010 Audi S4
Sedan

Improved all-wheel drive, a more comfortable ride and a lower price make the Audi S4 a better package overall and a nice upgrade from the regular A4.

2008 Volkswagen Eos

10/22/07
85
100

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Joe Wiesenfelder Joe Wiesenfelder 8.7 out of 10 2008 Volkswagen Eos
Convertible

With its retractable hardtop and excellent drivetrains, the new Eos convertible is a welcome addition to the Volkswagen lineup and to the market as a whole.

2008 Audi TT

11/17/07
85
100

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

Reviewed By Critic Credibility [?] Style Reviewed
Joe Wiesenfelder Joe Wiesenfelder 8.7 out of 10 2008 Audi TT
Coupe

The Audi TT could get by on its looks alone, yet it’s fun to drive and a more capable sports car than you might have been led to believe.

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