Top Sedans of 2009

Sedans have become the choice of a lot of men especially with how low their prices can get. The fact is: year after year, new sedans are being manufactured by auto giants such as Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, and Porsche. The Sedan has become the most dominant class in the world and that’s because it combines functionality and aesthetics effortlessly. With 2008 winding down, here’s a look to the best sedans that 2009 has to offer.

10.Chevrolet Malibu

The first word that would come out of your mouth when you see the Chevrolet Malibu is “whoa”. Not only is this car not bad, but it’s totally fabulous. The fact is: it was a huge step from the model it replaced. Without a doubt, the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu will be a strong contender in the sedan class this coming 2009.

9.Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S

If you’re buying a car from Italy, chances are, it’s gonna be loud, mad, and simply fantastic. This car is able to rumble to as much as 425-horsepower and its 4.7-liter V8 engine is able to thrust it from 0-60 mph in only 5.03 seconds. If that’s not enough, this road monster can terrorize the road by going as fast as 174 mph. The downside however is its price: 125 thousand grand, although a lot of people can afford it, certainly not everyone.

8.Jaguar XF

The Jaguar had a great past and with the release of the Jaguar XF, its future was solidified. The car has a modern and even futuristic look that even average enthusiasts can notice. The curious thing about this car is that it looks good in reality than in photos, so better drop by to the nearest dealer to get a good look of this baby.

7.Hyundai Genesis

BMW and Mercedes are still the best in sedan manufacturing and for decades and some of the recognized names in Asia, Europe, and America have been playing catch up for so long. The fact is, the Germans have been superbly great in performance, precision, and perfection. However, Hyundai hopes to make a dent by introducing the Hyundai Genesis. This car certainly has the appeal that you want from a sedan and the good news is, it does not cost that much.

6.Mazda 6

The Mazda Axela has been able to put Mazda back into the automotive map. In 2009, The Mazda 6 is expected to hit the runway and is expected to be even more successful than its predecessors. The Mazda 6 is definitely bigger and aside from that, it has better interior according to reports.

5.Infiniti G37

Infiniti finally came into its own after the release of Nissan Z. On the other hand, the Infiniti G37 shares the same genetic makeup with Nissan Z, although there are more lines and it surely is so much stronger. The Infiniti G37 has a V6 engine that is capable of producing as much as 306-horsepower.

4.Audi A4

The A4 series became better with the new Audi A4. The designs are better and it’s even expected to become even faster than its precursor. Aside from that, the interior space is bigger and its design is subtle, yet still maintaining that Audi look that we’ve become so familiar with.

3.Cadillac CTS-V

One word that best describes this car is “fast” and it’s actually considered the fastest production sedan in the market today. The car can generate as much as 556-horsepower through its 6.2 liter, supercharged V8 engine that does its thing under the hood. And since we’re talking about speed, the Cadillac CTS-V can cruise up to 193 mph without any effort. Without a doubt, this car is going to make you drool once you put your eyes on it.

2.Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

If you want that high-end look without going through the roof when it comes to expenditure, this car is better than the CTS-V. However, you have to bear in mind that you’re going to give away a little bit when it comes to speed (155 mph) and acceleration (4.3 seconds from 0-60 mph).

1.Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed

With a weird name reserved for mediocre cars, it’s a bit surprising that this car is at the top of this list. So why is this car with a weird name at number 1? Simple. It has a massive 6.0-liter engine, which can generate as much as 600 horsepower. That’s not all, because it can go from 0-60 mph in only 4.5 seconds with a top speed of 200 mph. How’s that for a sedan?

Top 10 Horror Movie Places

10.Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts

Remember that spooky film wherein the best actor was a Shark? Yes you got that right, this place is where the infamous movie, Jaws was filmed. This place was perfect for this Spielberg film, because even 12 miles away from the shore; it was only 30 feet deep. Because of that, it’s a lot easier for the mechanical shark to work. Right after the movie was released, the visitors to Martha’s Vineyard increased drastically.

9. Monroeville Mall, Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Consumer culture was attacked this George Romero’s classic called Dawn of the Dead. What better way to do it by doing it inside the Monroeville Mall in Pennsylvania. The fact is: Romero shot the whole film right after the mall closed, at around 10 in the evening. The actors and actresses definitely felt like zombies because of the graveyard shift that the shooting had. So there you go, if you want a mall where the dead had been, the Monroeville is definitely it.

8.3600 Prospect Avenue, Washington, DC

The exorcist is arguably one of the scariest films that is filmed with had a child for the leading role. The truth is, there had been several paranormal incidents that occurred when the filming was taking place, which prompted the production crew to get a real priest to bless the set. This house was merely used because of its exteriors and boy did it do its job quite well.

7.Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco, Blairstown, New Jersey

If you happen to have watched this film, this was the place that was used as Crystal Lake where Pamela killed several people in cold-blooded fashion. This is the place wherein one of the most ghastly killing sprees happened in film. However, just like Martha’s Vineyard; this quiet place in Northern New Jersey still attracts kids and adults in droves as a topnotch camping area.

6.The Clutter House, Holcomb, Kansas

If you’re into real-life horror locales, then this sleepy house in Kansas will surely get your hair standing up in no time. This is actually the place where Perrry Smith and Richard Hickock murdered an entire family hoping to get millions, but ending up with only 40 dollars in their pockets. Both murderers were killed via hanging and this house is still for sale and up for grabs.

5.1000 Mission Street, South Pasadena, California

John Carpenter’s masterpiece is sure to make you think a million times, before setting your foot inside this building. That’s because this is where the film Halloween was shot and where the grisly killings happened in the movie. Today, this place in 1000 Mission Street serves as an office for a chiropractor.

4.4267 Roxbury St, Simi Valley, California

If there’s any film that is as scary as it was off screen, then it could Poltergeist, which was shot in 4267 Roxbury St. There had been several deaths to the cast of the film and these were Dominique Dunn (murdered by a jealous ex-boyfriend), Heather O’Rourke (died of an acute case of sepsis at the age of 12 in 1988), and Julian Kane (stomach cancer in 1985). However, the same family that allowed the whole production crew to use it 26 years ago, is still living in this place.

3.The Dakota in New York City, New York

If Rosemary’s Baby isn’t enough to freak you out, then I don’t know what will. This building is different from other locales in this list because it happens to be one of the most famous in New York. This is the place where Satan impregnates the leading female character and where the whole story basically revolves. The Dakota is so historical that the legendary John Lennon lived here and where he was eventually shot to death.

2.The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park, Colorado

Stephen King used this hotel as his inspiration when he wrote this thriller masterpiece, he Shining. The hotel is somewhat considered to be haunted because of a ghost named Miss Wilson who roams all around the place at night. Also, Miss Wilson stays at room 217, where Stephen King stayed when he was writing the book. However, not everything is scary when it comes to this hotel, because this was also used for the shooting of Dumb and Dumber.

1.112 Ocean Avenue, Amityville, New York

If you haven’t heard of the De Feo murders and Amityville, then you’ve been hiding under a rock for too long. This is the place where Ronald De Feo Jr., killed his entire family before being captured by the authorities on the night of November 13, 1974. This event has been the subject of both literature and media for decades, especially after the Lutz family was claimed to have been terrorized by supernatural elements. The Lutz family moved out after 28 days and to this day, this place is considered the most haunted place in the United States.