Review written on 7/1932.
Some say we're never kind enough to Philadelphia Motors. Face it, we don't pull our punches when it comes to vehicle reviews. Just look at what we call the Castle Colne. That doesn't mean we don't sing praises when someone makes a good Coupe like the Clifton. So where does the Magician stand in the Coupe segment? After spending a few days with the Magician. We have made our judgment.
On my first track run in the Philadelphia Motors Magician suffered 2 cracked rips and a ruptured spleen. Not from wrecking it, but from the sheer raw power of this Coupe. The Magician's 72 hp @ 2971RPMs 4778 cc I3 engine drives you into the seats while you accelerate with an impressive 25.000s 0 to 60 mph time and a top speed of 79 mph. The Magician is able to keep this speed all the way up to the the top speed of 79 mph. If this doesn't drop your jaw, the 102 lb-ft of torque will spin the earth in the opposite direction, the baby can tow 22 lbs which is amazing! Compared to its peers in the Coupe class the Philadelphia Motors Magician selling point should not be driveability. The Magician 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. After my hospital visit, I came to the conclusion that this is the best Coupe I've ever tested on the track. Buy IT NOW!!!
While the Philadelphia Motors Magician won't win any awards, It won't turn heads, and it certainly doesn't have a wow factor. The Magician does have a very well design interior. It may not be top end, but it is more than enough for long trips and everyday drivers. It makes you feel good about life. Without feeling pompous.
Amazingly spacey the Philadelphia Motors Magician can bost 31 cu-ft interior and cargo space. This vehicle is massive compared to most. It's one of our top choices when it comes to practicality.
Serious effort goes into every Philadelphia Motors Magician produced. The build quality of these vehicles is amazing! We could not find a single flaw in its construction while we were testing it. Everything fits properly, nothing is misaligned or misplaced. All of us here at GCM commend Philadelphia Motors in their efforts when it comes to the production of this vehicle.
The Philadelphia Motors Magician did very well on our dependability tests. We did not have any major issues in long term testing. The minor issues we did have were easy to resolve and not very costly. We believe that the Philadelphia Motors Magician is dependable enough for even the most unknowledgeable owner. It proper care and maintenance, even if done by a shop, the Philadelphia Motors Magician should last a very long time.
The 14.3 mpg city and might not look great. And it isn't. But there are worst options out there. That is no excuse however. The Philadelphia Motors Magician needs to squeeze out a little more mileage if it ever wants to be a contender.
The extra effort from Philadelphia Motors to make the Magician feel safer pays off. The reinforced frame makes the vehicle much more impact resistant. Don't go driving into walls your self, just take our word for it.
When you drive the Philadelphia Motors Magician you'll see other Coupe on the road and think to your self: Why would anyone buy anything other than a Philadelphia Motors. Simple answer, they're stupid!