Review written on 1/1951.
It is not everyday one gets to drive a new automobile. Typically you find your self stuck with the same vehicle for at least five years before you purchase another one. And with the rate of depreciation and the amount of time we spend in traffic, this makes finding the right vehicle all the more important. Philadelphia Motors believes their Praetor may be the best Luxury Sedan to enter the market. How does it compare other Luxury Sedan such as the Senator and 6207? We'll find out in this month's Vehicle Review!

The first stop for the Philadelphia Motors Praetor was the track. I won't lie. I was scared. This Luxury Sedan is built for performance. Philadelphia Motors cut no corners when designing this vehicle for speed. The vomit stains on the carpet prove that the 129 hp @ 3738RPMs 4288 cc Flat6 engine roars this rocket to a top speed of 112 mph in an impressive 20.521s 0 to 60 mph. With 146 lb-ft of torque, our smoking wheels were able to tow 22 lbs. I'm guilty wanting to steal this one for my self. The handling characteristics of the Philadelphia Motors Praetor is borderline acceptable for a Luxury Sedan. We wouldn't buy it for a tracking or narrow city streets. But for most people, who care little for driving, it is fine.

Once we were done playing on the track, we got a good look at the Philadelphia Motors Praetor and I must say, we were quite impressed. While not the most luxurious vehicle on the market. It is quite comfortable for what it is. There is just enough styling and support to last on long trips and impress friends, while not being overly expensive like hyper luxurious vehicles.

The Philadelphia Motors Praetor's 31 cu-ft of cargo and passenger space is plenty for the typical consumer. It is certainly better than average for this type of vehicle. While there are some areas that could be improved all in all we think the Praetor is good.

While not exactly handmade, Philadelphia Motors did put a bit of extra work into the Praetor and it shows. Panels actually fit and are made to last. The finish doesn't fade in the sun, and all the bolts have washers. It begs the question why buy a lower quality car every 5 years, and not buy the Philadelphia Motors Praetor which should last a few generations?

I imagine it'll be rare to find a Philadelphia Motors Praetor in repair shops or even junk yards. These things are well built with quality parts. And that will show in the long run.

Philadelphia Motors Praetor's 19.1 mpg city and leaves plenty of room for improvement. We do truly believe that the engineers at Philadelphia Motors can squeeze a few more mileage out of this vehicle to get it up to at least average.

If safety was your priority, then this isn't the best on the market. That being said it's better than a lot of vehicles as well. The folks at Philadelphia Motors didn't make safety their focus, but there are enough features here to keep most people's minds at ease. And that's pretty much the jest of the thing. The Philadelphia Motors Praetor is average in all respects.

The Philadelphia Motors Praetor fits the mold of your prototypical Luxury Sedan. It meets all the necessary requirements of being a good Luxury Sedan and at times is quite enjoyable. It may not be the best. But it is still a good Luxury Sedan.