Which 5-series, out of curiosity.

Gotts say, that's a #COTD

The E34 really isn't that bad. It can leak a little oil from the gaskets, and some of the motors have water-pump issues, but the aftermarket has basically everything covered.

If you look at what the six-speed models trade for, this is only a little high. You could probably talk the guy down though, so I'm going with a NP.

Almost nothing, actually, if it's been maintained. Asides some water pump issues on some models (and the whole Nikasil thing), they're pretty tough.

Well, the big thing is making sure your fuel tank number is right. Most tanks are under-rated to keep people from driving further than what they've got.

I wonder if for the extra 24 grand, they'll fix the bits involved with turning and such. Probably not, but who cares, I'm not paying that much for a sedan unless it's making at least 400 at the flywheel.

The Cruze Wagon could be very nice, depending on how well the stock powerplants move it. I'm figuring at least 300 lbs extra, or one really fat guy, so we'll see how it goes.

I'm just curious where you're getting your numbers from. Guesstimate or based on solid calculation?

I've had the same mechanic for the past five years, who was my father's mechanic since the early 90s. Having a friendship established helps, severely, but it isn't necessary for good service. Just don't take your car to a Jiffy Lube sort of place and you'll be alright, as far as I see.

Plus about sixteen. Brand image does influence girls, but I prefer ladies over gold-diggers all day every day.

Well, between the boost and what's likely an open diff, you're going to have some launch issues. Which is a shame, honestly, the rest of the car felt great to me.

Oh, sure. Some cars could really benefit from it, especially the turbo cars, but in my opinion, it's a cheap way out, instead of sorting a chassis.

Not quite, that standby still belongs to Mitsubishi as far as I'm concerned.

The Golf is considered a 3-door.

All I keep thinking about are those Chrysler 300s that got the Bentley grille treatment thanks to the aftermarket. Even the dime-pieces will be able to spot this a mile away, so why bother?

Well done, old boy, well done indeed!

The 240Z was based on the European GT philisophically, so it's not really a Japanese idea. Consequentally, the following iterations spawn from that line. I love Z cars, but I don't really consider them a Japanese idea.

My grandpa used to do the same thing in his 32 Ford. Every year for Independance day, all the guys in town with vintage metal would join in the parade. Mostly muscle-cars, but there was some pre-war stuff, some kind of Toyota coupe and a Kaiser, to name a few. He'd put a hay bale in the back, and me and my Ma would…

If you can't control a RWD car, and can't finesse a FWD car, then you certainly shouldn't be allowed to put large amounts of power to the ground easily through AWD.