I grew up in an era where older kids were stuffing modified V8's into Novas, Darts and what-not - and having a lot of fun doing it.

As one who has towed many different trailers over many years: I'm inclined to agree with you. That said, I'd also argue that basic trailer towing concepts would be a good addition to any new driver's training. My kids already know: When they learn to drive, they will need to learn to safely handle a trailer -…

It depends on a number of factors. There are a range of MDT and HDT (Medium Duty Truck and Heavy Duty Truck - definitions within the trucking industry) applications for large RV trailers today. If you're interested in some of the legal/tax/regulatory issues, here's one place to start reading:

Well, the term "RV" has long use in the industry as the blanket term encompassing all such vehicles (The RVIA - Recreational Vehicle Industry Association - isn't about to change their name), so it's here to stay. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_r…

There are already many weight-based rules affecting various trucks and trailers - though it appears that most of them are state-based, so there are many inconsistencies.

Many people do! In my area, many neighborhoods have covenants that prevent storing any kind of RV on your property - but several don't. I've been pleased to note a large percentage of pop-ups, trailers and motorhomes (yes, even big class A's) next to their homes.

Great post Doug!

Only supercars *that aren't driven as intended* are stupid.

Where was this taken? Why can't things like this happen near where I live?

Extra points: They cleaned up after having fun! Unlike last week's Thunderbird-redneck-funeral...

Read this from Autoextremist to appreciate what the Cobra R means:

We hope so...

I'm trying to like something about this. Really, I am.

Years ago, I bought a car from a place that had a "Minimum $1600 trade-in value!" sign out front.

I am torn by this one. It looks like a lot of fun; add seats belts and a helmet - and go!

Many people do - which explains the number of remarkably cheap project planes.

Near zero. Triple the $30K price ceiling, and you might find one - though it will probably need some work soon...

First things first: I like minivans. They do just about everything in ways that most vehicles can't. My minivan has dragged a popup camper cross-country and a utility trailer up into the woods. It's taken my family on long trips in comfort - and moved lots of construction material.

Yeah, but at $2K (which is about what this is really worth, at best), a 4x4 Jeep is going to be a project in need of serious work; a $2K Miata will be thoroughly beat; and any BMW in that price range is going to be a money pit until it's sorted.

In a strange way, I sort of like it. The Metro got more hate than it deserved.