I had to decide between the LT and LTZ trim levels when I ordered my new DD 2013 Chevy Sonic hatchback, built to order in August 2012 with the 1.4L turbo and 6-speed stick. I never had heated seats before that, and initially thought those were utterly frivolous. Once I experienced it with the LTZ trim, it’s like a TV…

It’s possible that I’m a statistical outlier.

My wife bought a 2010 Fit when she was 53. We prematurely replaced it in 2016 with a new 3rd-Gen Fit and she is still driving it at 67. Now, one of our nieces is driving a 2017 Fit in the same “Passion berry pearl” purple color, at age 32.

“...a “2-year long restoration” costing “in excess of $24k” was undertaken by a previous owner less than 3,000 miles ago.”

Why sell the C7? My wife and I both daily drive subcompact hatchbacks at age 67 and 68 respectively. Our next new vehicle purchase will be either a Lexus NX or a Volvo XC-40. But I’m keeping my Z06 for as long as I can still drive it.

A lifted brodozer is too hard to get into and out of for older people.

(Mis-spelled?) Millenium Yellow, 2000-2004:

I absolutely love the idea of a Gen IV, LS7 C6Z engine displacing 427 cubic inches and producing 505 NA HP, compared to the 405 HP of my 346 C.I. Gen III LS6 C5Z. OTOH, I vastly prefer the sensuous, curvaceous C5 body compared to the more angular C6. Driving my essentially stock C5Z on Track Days at…

What a great start to a Caterham owner’s blog. You clearly observe that there is great variation in the suspension and tire options which affect driving comfort. The power to weight ratio is still excellent in 2024. Still, at this point in my life one sports car is enough. Your Caterham is “Something I’ve…

I’ve long wanted to drive a Caterham, just to feel what it’s like. I’ve read that they are great fun, as long as it is no more than a half-hour at a time.

Does the word “innumeracy” mean anything to you? It didn’t for this customer.

VIN etching, wheel locks, door edge guards, maybe mud guards, and don’t forget the Tru-Coat. That’s at least $5K right there. /s

You’re off by 16 years:

So much wisdom here:

Let’s say $1B is awarded but reduced to $360M on appeal. After the lawyers take their 50% (?) cut, that could be $180M to the 174+6 people on that flight, or $1M each which would be a handsome addition to anyone’s retirement savings (IANAL). I’d like to see more punitive damages put into additional QC at Boeing and…

Maybe “bad” compared to modern cars, but the answer to the question is clearly ‘73-’74 SD-455 Firebird.

I remember seeing pictures you posted of cast-aluminum BMW guts. I’d like to see a writeup of your five year adventure. Maybe pitch it to Jalopnik?

Lifelong NE Ohio resident here. I always owned a winter beater from age 22 through 49. Once we finally acquired “nice new/slightly used cars to drive all year around”, I protected them with Ziebart rustproofing and paint protection, renewed every year. Not cheap, but it works.

Everything you say sounds great, but what do all those trips through the “pull through” car wash do to your paint? I’ve read plenty of articles saying that even “brushless”, “touchless” etc. car washes can still damage your paint.

I can relate to this article because our first ever purchased-brand-new car was a 1998 Grand Prix GT Coupe with the classic NA 3800 Series II engine, in something approximating BRG in color with a Tan interior. I was 43 y.o. and my wife was 42. We kept it very clean with Ziebart rustproofing and paint…