I sometimes have similar masochistic feelings about older BMWs. But, if you are ready to make a commitment of this level, why not get something better to start with, such as an actual Bentley or a Rolls?

Everyone should be able to negotiate at least $2,000 off the asking price

These must not be very tall teens

This is my first year with an LX470 with all terrain tires that are rated for snow. I too am looking forward to the snow season.

If Toyota did not insisted on requiring run-flat tires for their AWD models, I would have been happy to deal with slightly lower mpgs, but our with all-season tires do just fine in the Wisconsin winters and I have the peace of mind of having a spare when I need it.

I wish I could give you more than one star. I know exactly how magical a movie screen can be

This is a good question. I like to test drive cars I find interesting, even though I might not be in the market of buying a new one. My approach has been very straight forward. I would call the dealership (or sometimes just stop by if something catches my eye) and tell them, I am not ready to make a purchase yet, I am…

...some car buyers start freaking out about the upcoming cold weather and decide they need a larger, “safer” family car.

We have a 2012 Sienna that has a removable middle jump seat. We use it when we want to haul all three kids with TON of stuff in the back, or remove to have two separate captain chairs in the second row (third child gets their own in the third row). This really has been a one of the greatest features.

Drive 800 miles for a booty call? How bad are the options in NYC?

“ It will neither run properly nor die”

Hear, hear! Couldn't have said it better myself. 

Gotta add a wagon here:

If you own a picture perfect e39 manual wagon that you searched for for months, that you have wrenched on to the extent that all the weak points are taken care of. And the said wagon is so reliable that you prefer it over your newish Toyota Sienna for road trips. That is so fun that you find excuses to drive it…

When I was not even 10 yet, my father sold his minty fresh and shiny 1979 Toyota Pickup. Looked a lot like this (not my pic). I couldn’t understand how he could make such an awful decision. In his defense, he was a college professor and never actually needed a truck!

Hats off to you My Dear Managing Editor!

Don’t mess with what’s broken, and all that

Wagon cut out done right!

Seems like you lost the bet. Kiss your left nut goodbye.

First things first: Congratulations on finding your dream car!