I just got stuck with one of these as a work provided rental for two weeks. It’s like the car begged you to drive like a jerk, everything felt like man-handling Jello.

Even works up to the early 90s!

What a shame, they really seemed to be hitting their stride, just watched the Military Power, and convertibles in winter episodes. And they were fantastic, good chemistry, scripted bits felt mostly seamless. I know most didn’t give it a chance beyond season 1.

It’s nice and all, but it’s no grey E-Class.

I can hear the oil pan cracking from here.

I say bring on the crotch coolers. Most every 80s/90s car I had (And still have) has one, and it’s amazeballs.

Beetle Adventure Racing!

Assuming you first found one that drove.

Friend of mine had one in the R/T (non-AWD) trim. By far it was the worst car I have ever driven. It felt like it had handling on par with an 80's era pickup truck, the interior plastics feel likes they are from the 70's,and to top it off it’s unlikely any will see much over 100k with an impossible to change timing…

Can’t disagree, talking to someone on a recumbent is like interacting with someone who has been vegan for at least 3.47 seconds.

Over-runner, pre-lander.

Say it with me, drive-thru. Drive... Thru... DRIVE

Hear you there. Had a bugeye for a bit, looked at newer ones, and everything from the removal of door panel padding, to controls that just seemed more sloppy out the door versus mine with 130k on it.

Remember when Sony, Mitsumi, Panasonic, and other companies had their own interface it was a step worse if anything having to use specific controllers with specific drives and drivers. Or SCSI if you wanted external. Not many do, it was a hot mess. Apple had little to do with it.

Under $5k, still haven’t seen a running one in any condition touch that price.

Lot of cars from the 70s and 80s had this right under the steering column. 80s Corollas, FC RX-7, Ford Probe, and a whole host of domestic/imports from the era. And not those silly side vents, straight air conditioned air right to where it matters most.

While military acquisitions are known for being a huge overpriced mess. An old buggy that carries less, weighs more, has less mobility, and takes more overall space is a terrible idea.

Likewise I did the same in an LATV. But I was also smart enough to wear the 4-point harness, and not stick my limbs outside to try and stop it. Others have not been so lucky.

I’d be more concerned about rollovers, it has been an issue with Army guys in much more stable/slower vehicles. And to say they drive with a heavy foot would be an understatement.

Any of these old Corollas really, despite the lack of power. First gear is so low, and car is so light it is tough to stall. This allows you to teach someone the basics of just working the clutch. Allowing them to get the idea of how the clutch transfers power before tossing in multiple things at once. They don’t need…