I love these things, until you realize it has the ass end of a Grand Caravan, literally. Still a sweet truck that I’d love to own though.

My favourite MDM only vehicle. Ole mother Scratchers!

Least he is out in plain sight working with his bulldozer. He could have been angry and quietly “upgrading” it in a shed back behind his business........

6 speed automatic, EcoBoost 4-cylinder, auto start/stop, low rolling resistance tires, and worse fuel economy than a Dodge Challenger.

Yep, it’s how I can drive a 5 seat, 4-cylinder EcoThirst compact wagon that gets the same fuel economy as a late model Town Car and nobody considers the former a gas guzzler.

“Pedant alert.” I think you mean “Alert: Pedant” ;) 

My uncle drove a Dodge Top Hand from new until the floorboards rusted through. Wish they’d bring that back!

The Mustang II was nothing to cheer about, but the 302 was available and delivered up to 140hp in the “hottest” (I use that term against the advice of my lawyers who frown on untruths) version. With less power on tap, the Mustang was nevertheless quicker than the Camaro, hauling around 600 pounds less as it was: 9.3…

Don’t forget about the Warlock. Basically the same truck but you could get it with 4WD and a 440 big block!

the idea that you absolutely need a beater to learn stick is blowing my mind.

not as easy in the states but find a rental car company that has stick shift cars.Teach yourself have fun

It’s a slight misconception that the LX platform is based off that old E-Class— really, they took the five-speed auto, multi-link rear suspension, and a couple other bits and bobs from the Merc, and integrated them into an all-new chassis design.

And the Citibank Building in Manhattan.

No matter what the design flaw may have been, the process is the core problem here. Whether it’s a direct cause or merely an indirect one that prevented detecting the true cause before it was too late, rushing construction to effectively erect this thing in a day should never have been an acceptable approach.

Nah, I disagree about the ‘loveable’ bit. David is consistently a fool, consistently making bad decisions and showing very little common sense. Consistently. It angers me. And now I read his articles to be angered.

David, I love reading your articles, but I thank the good Lord above that you aren’t my neighbor. Or my tenant. ;)

and if you’re really interested in this story, read this book

So much for German efficiency.

Chrysler was doing fine in the mid 80's to the late 90's when a gold digger name Daimler-Benz got into a relationship with Chrysler and sucked up all of their hard earned money.

Thats actually my dads shop where the picture is taken. The building is technically above the flood plain. We should be fine compared to the body shop down the way.