Agreed, Lexus has a lower TCO. Our DDs are two subcompact hatchbacks. I thought the Lexus UX was too cramped inside. I’d get an NX, but that’s 11 inches longer than a Volvo XC40. And I still hate the Lexus corporate giant grill design.

Between reliability problems like these, and the terrible reputation of Kia/Hyundai dealers, both are on my “never buy” list along with Ze Germans (for reliability/TCO issues). My wife and I currently own two Hondas and two Chevys, and our next new vehicle will probably be either Volvo or Lexus.

The last model year for the Fiero was 1988.

So many stereotypes here. Yes, I bought my pre-owned Z06 in 2012 at age 57 and intend to drive it about 1000 miles/year for as long as I can. That has included four afternoons on my nearest drag strip and five Track Days on my nearest Road Course.

So many stereotypes here. Yes, I bought my 2004 Z06 pre-owned in 2012 w/18K miles at age 57 and intend to drive it about 1000 miles/year for as long as I can. That has included four afternoons on the nearest drag strip and five Track Days on the nearest Road Course.

So many stereotypes. Yes, I bought my 2004 Z06 pre-owned in 2012 w/18K miles at age 57 and intend to drive it about 1000 miles/year for as long as I can. That has included four afternoons on the nearest drag strip and five Track Days on the nearest Road Course.

Re: C7 Corvette, “...you can literally do all the major services yourself with just basic hand tools. Keep the oil changed and the filters clean and let her rip.” That assumes you have an extra-low floor jack or suitable lift. My C5Z is my forever car that I’ll drive as long as I can...unfortunately, I bought it only…

I’ve been to a First Watch once and that was enough. Here is my Google review:

When they ask, “Do you want it Mike’s Way?’ I always reply, “No, just mayo”, which they are happy to do.

You forgot Oklahoma.

After reading all the comments here, I am so glad that in my retirement I eschew almost all road trips and enjoy the many comforts of living at home.

I’m assuming it’s a reference to using galvanized steel in some places.

It makes you think that just maybe OSHA and various safety regulations are a Good Thing. I worked in an office (cubicle) and laboratory environment. We had strict safety rules such that even step ladders required an annual inspection. There was an annual test of e-stop buttons for AC power in the labs. Nobody ever got…

I have always been a late adopter of new technology. It is also obvious to me that humanity needs to stop burning fossil fuels, do common-sense things to reduce methane emissions, et al.

“Auto workers gathered on a perfect early autumn day along the busy eight-lane strode of Michigan Avenue.” Strode? I thought strode is the past tense of stride.

My wife has been an ovo-lacto vegetarian since 1994. As she puts it, “I won’t eat anything with a face”, which excludes shrimp and fish, for example. She is tacitly OK with cheese, which is often made with an animal byproduct. I remain an omnivore. We both largely cook for one.

I haven’t been to a car wash in decades (my garage is heated, with hot and cold water), but shouldn’t there be a human attendant to say up front, “Sorry, but we can’t let you use our facility until after you hose off 90%+ of that dirt”?

I saw a BMW “Clown Shoe” IRL maybe around 2005-2010-ish. I love hatchbacks and endorse this design idea. The Motor Trend review at the time said (paraphrased and condensed), “Solstice is 500 lbs. more than Miata, and it shows.”

So is that a five minute roadside job after you wait an hour or so for the system to cool off enough to work on it safely?

I certainly don’t need to buy a new car, but after dailying the same 35 MPG subcompact hatchback for 11 years (and only 59K miles) I’m thinking about it. On one hand, it’s obvious we need to stop burning hydrocarbons ASAP. It feels borderline immoral/unethical to me to buy a new ICE DD vehicle. On the other hand, a…