I want California Diamond Cut wheels!!

$90k? For that kind of money I can get an ultra-low mile Integra GSR

In that case, I’ll take two.

This is a really interesting question. I don’t think destigmatizing really works like that, unfortunately. Professional vanlifers destigmatize their own experience by tricking out their vans in the trappings of middle class, Pinterest-flavored prosperity — white countertops, succulents, Pendleton blankets, twinkly…

Guessing I'ma NIMBY asshole since I’d call the police on somebody me and my neighbors don’t know camping in front my house. 

Those hatchbacks are glamorous. Only rich people use two extra, unnecessary wheels!

The Chevy Volt has electric air conditioning, so with a powered campsite (and a rubber band round the shift lock trigger) it can run cool all night.

It's always him and that fucking whale. 

IMO Anna is one of the 2 best writers on GMG(Ray Ratto on Deadspin is excellent as well), and my personal fave in terms of writing style. She can spin an enjoyable yarn with some clever artistic flourishes and makes a point without force feeding it to you. DT would need a bit of practice with his prose to write…

Those luxurious vans are glamorous, #Hatchbacklife is where real people who are serious about minimalism are.

In certain configurations, the seats fold entirely flat. No need for storage

That’s pretty funny, since I payed not much more for my actual house.

Ah the Chrysler ProbleMatic transmission.

This was am amazing story, and thank you for this writeup. Very interesting to read, and cuts through the whole “vanlife” weirdness. It’s never been an interest of mine, but I also wonder about... uh... vanlife with all the homeless in cars/vans/decrepit RVs in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Some of which I have had to…

The guys who originally stuck that cow with arrows are friends-of-friends. And since I know many of you are wondering... no, you don’t want to see what’s inside the cabaret, either on a Thursday afternoon or Saturday night.

The experience of ownership and driving is going to be worlds apart, C8 vs Evora. The C8 will be well-rounded and more liveable, but it’s not going to feel as extreme if only by virtue of the Evora’s tiny cockpit. And some people will find the hand-made experience charming and interesting.

Counterpoint: 6 speed manual.

Yep, the people buying V90 and Defenders and Discoveries. Plus still keeping their Grand Wagoneer up at the cape running at a cost of $20k a year in repairs.

You’re really trying to make “CSW” a thing. It’s not going anywhere.

Show and display!  Show and display!