My kids are too old for Dora now, but I still think it's hysterical...

Good question! The Turbo was famous scary turbo lag, in the era of the snap-oversteer 911.

I enjoy creative project cars.

I'm sure it's lots of fun in a tire-cooking, neighborhood smokescreen sort of way.

Actually - in another response to this article - I also noted that I believe *all* driver's education should include basic trailer handling instruction.

Agreed! And all database-driven car sales search sites should list the data in a manner that creates consistent, reliable search results.

True. I'd like to think that the heavy-duty towing package would be an important item to accurately list for a Suburban, but I haven't found that to be the case.

You can do this - but for a fee. And one VIN at a time. Take a look at compnine.com for one service.

This is a nice new service - but highlights a frustration with how on-line car listings handle certain option packages.

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: