4,700 pounds.

The answer is 7 liters, 7000 rpm, and 505 naturally breathing horses in a C6 Z06. That engine is, and will continue to be, legendary. No VVT, DI, or DOHC. Simply a dry sump, big cam, over-square LS racing engine with a sound that may never be made again. 

Is it Fun? Does it linger with you after you drive it? Does it make you want to get in and drive to nowhere in particular?

I was partial to the Charger GLH-S. Always thought these looked like a proper sports car back in the day.

That is the fully-loaded all in cost, including healthcare and other benefits. UAW workers pay about 3% of their healthcare costs, versus 28% the average American worker pays. GM pays the 97% of healthcare cost. The total all-in average hourly cost is $63 (higher than that now with the new contract). The in-pocket…

Boom! 87 Fiero GT V6 manual. It was only a couple years old and immaculate. Drive that car hard, crashed it, rebuilt it, and the only thing that ever failed was the alternator. (not my car in pic but same car with tinted windows)

The $11,000 ratification bonus is on top of the $45k profit-sharing bonus they’ve already received. Oh wait, I forgot, they are underpaid and it isn’t fair.

No trade required, just ownership!

I think it could be longer than that. I think this is a hill both sides, but especially the UAW, are willing to die on. If the UAW caves on foreign production, they are acknowledging that the union is a negative influence and can’t stop the reduction in union workforce numbers. That road ultimately leads to the end of…

Where’s my TourX GS??

I like it. Design theme looks better here than Silverado. Although, I’ve seen a number of Silverados on the street and they look better in person than pics for some reason. I bet the same here, and I like the pics.

Wow, good summary! I mostly agree with your view, with a couple exceptions.

Your answer is Camaro V6 1LE. Great chassis, great handling, manual, 335HP NA V6 with a great sound from dual mode exhaust. It’s more sports car than muscle car. Can be had new in low $30k range.

That’s the thing. I see a modern ‘fun’ truck like a Raptor or big motor Ram or GM truck as a more functional toy. Like a sports car might be a toy, a fun truck is a different kind of fun. It seems odd, but considering the world of vehicle choices that could possibly replace my 911, I include a Raptor or Sierra AT4…

I live in a small midwest city (town?) that just happens to host a very large diesel truck show every summer. The show brings in thousands of diesel trucks from all over the country. They have truck pulls, tune and dynos, vendors selling equipment, etc. Mostly though, it is a reason for dudes to drink beer and hang…

UAW top leadership took bonuses of ~$1.2M each from profit-sharing dues paid by workers. So, let’s get this right. Employer does well, earns a profit, said profit is shared with workers in the amount of $1.2 BILLION profit-share payouts (2018). Workers pay union dues on their hard earned profit-share bonus. Union…

How many of those cars will eventually be sold as ‘never seen rain’?

But does it still drive like ass? I rented a brand new Taco TRD (taco turd?) and was seriously let down. Transmission was in a race to the wrong gear, weak power, very grabby brakes, bouncy suspension, ancient tech (looks like maybe that is fixed now with CarPlay/Android Auto). I had high expectations given how…

There is no substitute. 996 C4S - checks all the boxes. Shows you like to drive, older, AWD, not an SUV, looks cool but not too pretentious. This one was $35k but you can find ones nearly as nice for $30k or less.

Agreed. Porsche is brilliant at marketing and this is another example. Instantly, Taycan is THE EV to have. It is aspirational. It is from a legitimate luxury and performance brand. Those Tesla owners and buyers that have the means will buy Taycan now. Those that don’t have the means will wait until Taycan regular…