Brad, I don’t want to be offensive but I think engineers way smarter than you and I , built and put the NVH damper there for a reason beyond just driving pleasure. NVH also is what causes fatigue-just wanting to cite the line between a purist restoration or logical modification vs. sophomoric molestation. Based on…

That’s the type of narrow minded opinion that believes that cornering ability and a firm ride is the only thing that makes a vehicle fun to drive.

Apropos of nothing -

Sure, it may be better offroad, but its also extremely loud in the cabin, underpowered, really uncomfortable, tough to find parts for, and is far from reliable. Is that worth 25k to you, let alone maybe not even be able to titling it properly depending on what state you are in? That Tacoma or whatever other SUV or…

and it would still fit on most trails that this thing would be too wide to fit on.

Pinzgauer or GTFO!

By “occupation that actually requires such a vehicle”, I take it you mean something military affiliated? In which case, no, the requirements for a light tactical vehicle have left the HMMWV behind.

Automatic Crack Pipe because I have yet to meet (or see) any civilian with a Hummer that isn’t an incredible flaming asshole. The kind of bully-driver you want to punch out because they’re so freakin’ annoying to be around.

Welcome to Dodge’s entire fleet. They look great, but the interior and the quality of materials are literal shit, even on their upper trims

I had one as a rental car a few years ago and while I liked it’s styling the car so incredibly cheaply made. I was leaving the rental lot and thought something was broken until I came to the conclusion that the cars insulation is paper thin and the road noise was normal. Everything just felt cheap and clearly a cost…

Now I know what I can put that Hellcat crate engine I bought for Christmas in

I call dibs on the engine! 750shp gonna make for a fuuun project.

I disagree. Nearly half of voting Americans did the dumbest thing ever three years ago.

ok boomer

I thought this article might be about identifying leaking fluids by taste.  I'm disappointed.

I listen to NPR over the air pretty much all the time. So I guess I am no one.

and those 70s cars could probably tow 5000 lbs too, like the X7 (just looked up 1977 Ford LTD--tow capacity was 7000 lbs!)

Crosstrek with the WRX 2.0T would be a fantastic car

Imagine surviving the initial impact, only to have your life snuffed out by a flying “Not all who wander are lost” decorative plate to the back of the head.

generally are handled carefully by well trained drivers.