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Hey guys,

Look i just got the weekly autospeed newsletter and browsing through the new articles, there looked like there is some half decent stuff to read. Now considering that it now costs money (bastards) to see these articles, do u think the quality of articles and usefulness is justified to spend my hard earned money?

IS anyone else a subscriber? And what are your thoughts on it? Ive read a few older articles which wer utter crap. I just dont want to pay then start reading these things and realise what a waste of money.

Look forward to your replies

THanks

Dean

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I'm a subscriber. I think there's a lot of crap there, mainly all the new car reviews, but there's the occassional good technical article (and that's really the only reason I'm there).

For about 80 cents per week, its good value (certainly compared to the newstand variety, at $2 per week)

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some of the technical articles (like the temp sender and knock detection kits) have been useful

having access to the archives is better value than plonking the money for a car mag at the newstand.

but new subscribers do not have access to the entire archives anymore, there are different pricing schemes as of last week. existing subscribers still get access to everything

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I only went to their site to get some parts... a bit expensive but their service is good and goods usually arrives within 1 week, and they call you if something went wrong or gonna b delayed...

For performance info... I read HPI, and of course, the SAU...

SAU rocks!!!!!! yeah!!!!

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I like Autospeed, obviously reviews of new corallas aren't too interesting, but there's some good performance/race stuff, and they're not afraid to piss of manufacturers in their articles.

There was a classic article when they were invited to the Tickford factory to check it out, and then panned what they saw :lol: I don't think they get given cars by Ford anymore

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I'm a subscriber. I agree with Duncan in that at least when they review any car, a product or a workshop they tell you exactly how it is. Some of the stuff is boring as, but that goes with all mags. I mean HPI do jap car comparisons with locally made cars, which are completely biased.

Oz.

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