Review written on 1/1951.
We have eagerly awaited the arrival of the Philadelphia Motors Altoona. The day has finally come. We're looking forward to taking this Full Sized Sedan out for a drive. After our recent reviews of the 1694, any test drive to make us forget it is welcomed! The real question bouncing around the office is if the Altoona is better than the Scranton. You'll have to read to find out.

It has been a long time since I've driven a Full Sized Sedan that performed as well. I really hoped that the Philadelphia Motors Altoona would fix the performance funk we've had lately. Much to my chagrin, the Altoona did great! The 129 hp @ 3738RPMs 4288 cc Flat6 engine was able to launch the car. Getting out of the car I had to pop my neck. While there are faster Full Sized Sedan the Altoona does better than most. On our speed tests we were able to get the Altoona up to 86 mph and on the strip we did an impressive 22.826s 0 to 60 mph. When we hooked it up to our test trailer the 146 lb-ft of torque was able to move 22 lbs. Which was very good for a its class. While Philadelphia Motors Altoona will never become a track car, it is one of the better performers. Compared to its peers in the Full Sized Sedan class the Philadelphia Motors Altoona selling point should not be driveability. The Altoona offers bare bones handling. There is just enough grip in the wheels to keep you from flying off the side of a cliff... But not much. On the track, it is not much better.

The strongest selling point of the Philadelphia Motors Altoona is its exceptional sense of luxury. Break out the Grey Poupon because the Altoona is filled with niceties. The seats are so nice I never wanted to leave. In fact I'm writing this while sitting in the Altoona.

The Philadelphia Motors Altoona gives you a sense of home away from home. With 53 cu-ft of cargo and passenger space the Altoona feels like a second living room. Which was what Philadelphia Motors was probably thinking when they made this vehicle. "Lets make a vehicle that people could live in." Well Philadelphia Motors thank you, because after my wife threw me out, this is my new home. And let me tell you, it rocks!

The Philadelphia Motors Altoona has just enough labor of love in it to make it better than most other vehicles. Even though it came off an assembly line you can tell that the employees at Philadelphia Motors love their job. This is reflected in the quality of material and workmanship used to finish the product.

Dog is said to be man's best friend. But that saying isn't true anymore. I propose the Philadelphia Motors Altoona is truly man's best friend. Not once in our long term testing did it need repair. This vehicle was built to last a life time. It is truly a wonder of the world. Centuries from now people will still probably be driving this thing, that's how rock solid it is.

At 16.1 mpg, the Philadelphia Motors Altoona isn't exactly an economic vehicle. It won't break your bank when fuel prices are low, but when fuel prices are normal or even high, it can be painful at the pump.

You could really tell the engineers at Philadelphia Motors designed the Altoona to save lives. This vehicle not only reduces the risk of being killed in it, but reduces the risk of being killed from it. This vehicle should be looked at as a marvel of preventative engineering.

When it comes to Full Sized Sedan there should be only one vehicle to think of. Have you thought of it? Did you read this article? It's the Philadelphia Motors Altoona the best Full Sized Sedan I have ever driven! And the best one you've ever read about!