Lame. That doesn't sound any less annoying than trolling Craigslist for what I want.

That's awesome. I always love historical gear head lady stories. You should write them on other days of the year, too!

This is probably a stupid question, but I drive old cars, so humor me. Does no one order a car with the options/color they want anymore? Are cars just so beige that doesn't even make sense these days?

I work with IT people who regularly get sent to India, and I'm pretty sure the company doesn't allow them to drive there. Even if you're there for a couple of years they pay for you to have a driver.

As someone who spend a significant amount of time in the back seat of a 1980 Chevy Malibu with no A/C as a child, I wholeheartedly agree with #2.

I love this article! This is my second favorite show after Venture Bros, which is only on sometimes. Also, thanks for including Krieger's van.

My brother has one of these, in blue with a manual. He sometimes muses that he wants a TSX, and I tell him I'll take the SI off his hands.

It makes me feel a little bit badass to see vintage muscle cars on this list. I have never actually owned a car with traction control.

You know how old wagons have gotten really cool now? How much longer until old minivans are like that? This 1988 Dodge Grand Caravan and I are patiently waiting.

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Thank you! I'm certain you've saved me from some future humiliation.

My dad had a 1975 Cutlass Supreme like this one, but with a white vinyl roof. He sold it in 1988 when I was 7, and I whined that I wanted him to keep it for me to drive when I turned 16. I'd buy one today if I could find one near by in decent condition.

If we're adding anecdotes here... My dad and I have both had experiences with mid-90s air bags in the last 5 or so years ('94 Dodge for me, '95 Toyota for him), and we were both totally unhurt by the airbags. To be fair this could be because we're super tall and always sit with seats in the furthest back position. I…

Find out where the Mary Kay convention is this year, and you will find the pink Hummer, along with many other pink automotive abominations.

I saw it 2 years ago, and it's still freshly seared into by brain. The only thing that helps is sharing it with others. You're welcome.

That's right up there with the Eddie Bauer Ford Explorer.

I think the Hummers are the worst.

Great article!

In 2001 I worked with a guy who had one of these. We used to take it to Taco John's for Taco Tuesday lunch. He called it "Vee-Gor" (rhymes with Igor). Sometimes it would blow steam out of the vents in the dash, which he referred to as the "breath of Vigor." I don't remember it being otherwise remarkable, though.