I adored my ’96 850GLT wagon. No turbo, automatic, that same perfectly ’90s teal over delicious smelling ivory leather, quick enough to get me pulled over for the first time ever(and the second), innocuous enough to get me off with a warning (the first time anyway, the second time was a notorious speed trap along I-81…

Looks like the driver of that Compass needs a better sense of

Damn. This makes me want to go out and buy a Ridgeline. Stat.

We all should be so dedicated to the cars we love, even the weird ones.

You seem nice.

I’m from Spain, your article is really very good. I have found only one mistake: it’s not SEAT Marabella but Marbella (cars usually take names of cities). This is my SEAT 800. Thanks!

Your article convinced my to pull the trigger and pick one up.

Remember sedan sales are slow right now, so with some solid negotiations combined with factory rebates you might be able to get those imports below your threshold.

I love that the suggestion to this:

Hey teens, I’m happy to say that Peter, the Practical Enthusiast who authored that monster 300ZX build thread a while back, will be on Jalopnik more these days. Get ready to follow more adventures in successful, competent vehicle repair!

Everything looks good in dark green.

Now I know where they got the idea for “The Excellent.”