I’m gonna be an asshole. You have kids most old cars are not safe by today’s standards- don’t let your desire to have a cool car put your kids in danger. I will posit that coolness stems from ownership of one’s self and place, buy the fucking minivan and own it.

I saw one driving down Broadway the other day... I wanted to be impressed given the level of opulence, but it did nothing for me. I didn’t even hate it. It was just there. I only noted it because I knew what it was. The dude that was driving was clearly impressed with himself. He looked like he was posing for a…

This is like the collective subconscious fantasy of every Long Island Douche that I grew up with in vehicular form. All it’s missing is a T-top.

You’re too rational to ever own one.

Do you have a 3 pedal or flappy paddles? I was thoroughly disappointed in the flappity flipping GTI did not get to drive the manual, but loved the 3 pedal golf r... New job making it hard to resist going after a deal on a golf r... for my wife that is... yes...

I like driving diesels, but hate inhaling the fumes. It fucking reminds me of the epic bus ride home I used to have to endure as a child. Subjectively, or ideally objectively, how fumey is this new diesel?

Pot Sasquatch is less of a public health concern than the Abominable Blow Man.

hahahaha... enjoy your shoes, man. I’m sure you earned them. Hobbies should be taken very very seriously. A high five is waiting for you.

You are one of the few that don’t / didn’t have to justify your decision.

I’m glad that you wear your Ferrari themed pumas and pre-distressed jeans with absolute confidence. I’ll give you a high five next time I see you.

There is a large difference between taking advantage of situational awareness, spatial awareness, and talent like this guy seems to have and being a total jerk off who thinks he/she has all of the above. “It ain’t braggin’ if you’re doin’ it.”

Hello, my name is burro president. May I be your protege?

Ford really has officially caved in to Trump’s nostalgia for a once great America.

Jalopnik, come for the cars, leave for the hate speech.

Some of us are enthusiasts that have to make pragmatic decisions. It’s good to have another enthusiast’s perspective on cars that are appliances for non-enthusiasts. If jalopnik needs a dedicated minivan reviewer hit me up, I’ll do it.

I had high hopes for the XT, but I drove one and opted for a non XT with a manual. The XT feels kinda like a 3.6R Outback (which I also own) with a shorter wheelbase and surgical tubing in the transmission. I probably have more fun with the manual and less power than a CVT and more power, but a lot of my driving is on…

Subjectively, music is often more enjoyable in a car so I don’t fault your instinctual response. I think it has to do with the fact that it’s one of the only times we get to sit and listen, plus we get to sit close to the speakers, which creates a more visceral experience. Also, good factory car stereos are better…

I’m not trying to light a fire here, but I would appreciate it if you quantified your perspective on this matter.

They could get rid of a lot of Mustang owner stigma by adding torque vectoring into the hybrid powertrain- if you catch my drift.