This looks great.

*Silicon valley Entrepreneur* “How many more minivans does the world need?”

I’ll take your Beetle, and raise you a Thing. Alas, few Things are sub $10k... Things go around $15k for a well sorted one. Closest to the budget I’ve found is this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1974-Volkswagen-Thing-/291968146428?forcerrptr=true&hash=item43faa85bfc:g:sYcAAOSw44BYTAGo&item=291968146428

1966 Corvair Convertible - This example is near you and cheap enough for you to easily replace the top and handle any needed maintenance under budget. Cool car, cool and controversial history, and can haul the family.

Classic with a central-Euro twist that’s going to potter around the beaches of Long Island on weekends?

WHEN THE TAKES ARE TOO HOT, YOU GET GOT, SON!

I laughed ... inside, I laughed. It could have been worse [my comment history will most likely prove]

I went on a search for mine. I ended up playing “Where’s Waldo” with a Z71 short bed for three weeks. In the end I was glad as I found a Z71 Trail Boss long bed closer. After seeing a short bed in person, I would not have been very happy with it. I also added the parts to mine for the 2016 Trail boss to finish up…

Can there be a sub-page to Jalopnik called Doglopnik?

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The controls thing does seem weird coming from pedal bikes. Think about it like this: stopping and going is all on the right side, shifting is all on the left side.

But is it grounded to the ground?

This is for the soccer dad who needs a 4 door sedan, also wants to be able to haul the kids bikes, some lumber or a a few bulky items. You can tow around 5k lbs, that’s plenty for the small family boat or a few dirtbikes/4wheelers

Think of this as a 4 door sedan with most of the hauling capabilities of a Ranger.

If you…

Having owned a Tundra I hated it’s too large size, it was bigger than I needed, and too big for the average parking spot. The turning circle was large too. 15 mpg sucks when you can get 20 in a Ridgeline. The underfloor trunk is also a feature I wished I had.

I’m a salesman for Honda. I’ve sold 3 of these... all fully loaded and all 3 buyers happened to be doctors with a wife and kids. All three had the same reasoning.. its practical in the suburban aspect of life, can be driven to the office on a daily basis and still can tow/stow whatever they may need for vacation. One…

For all the people who hate this thing: You are not the market.

1) It’s for most current truck buyers.

So like, 90% of the truck-buying public.