Yeah, I know. Baggage fees drive me completely crazy, too.

Wow, I don't think I've seen the hood up on a Pacer before. Clearly it was designed for the rotary...there's barely any room for the long six. Compared to a Hornet/Concord/Eagle, this must be a real pain to wrench.

You get a heart-click for that. We only seem to vote on AMCs owned by insane people.

The Jag/Lexus comparison is fair. They are both lame ducks that seem to be interesting cars but fail to meet expectations. But the Jag was selling on racing heritage. That's a big difference from the LFA, which is being pitched more on its technical superiority. The LFA could be compared with other slow seller from…

Yes, mad props to whoever had the stones to launch the big cat. Or maybe that's what happens whenever the lag is over.

"Check it out, Bill, it's one a them wi-fi wetspots."

Ever since the Lisa Jackson publicly said that carbon emissions are tied to climate change, the new language is appearing everywhere. It doesn't matter whether it's true or not, as it's now agency policy. Actual legislative restrictions haven't appeared yet, but they might soon, and it will likely hit consumers before…

So the key to perpetual motion is to slightly ride the brakes while driving. Shouldn't be difficult, it's a skill I see being practiced on highway left lanes frequently.

I always liked the Baja idea, but I'm not sure how Subaru could have done it differently except pick an engine more capable of towing/hauling. The H6 might have been a good choice. Instead, they launched it with the barely adequate 2.5 and the thirsty turbo. Of course, the H6 was pretty thirsty, too.

Great list. Just an FYI, I think the Elan actually did have an Isuzu engine. It was a 4XE1W developed from the motors used in Isuzu's Gemini line, which were also used in a bunch of Chevy/Geo products. It's entirely possible Toyota also used that engine. Typically, Isuzu supplied Toyota, not the other way around.

Agreed. It's a competent rental with lots of space. The steering is overboosted and the mileage was disappointing, but the roadholding was very good and it was reasonably quiet. The interior is obviously a mess, but it's certainly not unlivable. Much better than a Sebring I had to suffer with once.

'Check' is the American spelling, probably a conscious revision early in U.S. history to separate from UK English. Similarly, a current account is a checking account in the U.S.

I can see doing this (maybe), but I would sooner budget for temporary garage space. This guy built an airplane in his Jersey townhouse: [www.nj.com]

I could never call it beautiful, but I can think of lots of uglier cars (Veyron perhaps?). The later B. Engineering effort made the EB look like a da Vinci.

Wow, I had totally forgotten about that one. Yeah, the SSR was pretty much a rip on that, wasn't it? And the SSR somehow looked pudgier.

I agree with you. Most Americans don't understand why the smart was designed in the first place. Unlike a number of other superminis, the smart can not only fit in nearly any tiny spot in tiny European towns, it can tackle most high-speed roadways without taking a toll on its driver. It's probably quite good from a…

Yeah, that's a nice piece. Very stylish.

Chevy SSR. Like the Prowler, the public got excited about it, then realized their wallets/wives wouldn't accept such an impractical vehicle. And just like the Prowler, which got guff for its V6 and purple paint, the SSR was paired with the wrong engine and your choice of hideous paints.

This list compares naturally aspirated smart cars to hybrids and turbodiesels, all of which are much more expensive, even the Jetta.

Raw deal for Isuzu. They gave Honda the Trooper and the Rodeo and got an unloved Honda wagon in return. Chevy had already taken the rest.