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That looks pretty pedestrian for Henry Ford, maybe than can call the Toledo Museum of Art and buy the one they have, it's way nicer. It was made for the Worlds Fair at the turn of the century. For a couple of million, I'm sure they would let it go.

I'm pretty sure that's how my dad thought I drove after I wrecked our '86 VW Golf for the 3rd time. Damn, that car should could handle though. Even with the sketchy electrics, I would love to have another one, even with manual steering & crank windows.

Some of this is due to areodynamics. Take for example the Honda Fit vs Civic. The Civic actually gets better overall mileage, with a bigger engine and the same 5-speed automatic, although I'm not sure of any gearing differences. I think some of this is due to the barn door appearance of the Fit, which makes it burn…

One Ford Flex, coming right up!

Well, since I'm in the market for a new mini-van for the family, I'll guess I'll buy this one. I mean, it's already been pre-disastered! What are the chances it will get hit by a plane a second time? Practically zero!

This is why I went to the First National Bank of My Dad to get a loan for my last car, which was a 2 year old Mazda with 35K on it. I knew I wasn't getting the absolutely lowest price, but I also wasn't getting roped into a 5 year loan at 12% (!) when interest rates were around 6 - 7%. Always buy used.

That car sounds like it has a nest of pissed off squirrels under the hood.

You have no idea how common it is in rural areas for someone with a spare 5 - 10 acres to level out an oval track. Typically for the kids on dirt bikes or go carts, but I've seen some that were pretty serious.

I so miss my family's '86 VW Golf. It handled great, the interior was AWSOME and it fit damn near anything in its comodius hatch. So what if it had some electrical glitches every once in a while and was $300+ every time it went into the service bay at the local import garage. Nothing, and I mean nothing, could hold a…

Ohio does not have vehicle inspections. Cars are not taxed as personal property, unlike other states. Individual cities may have them, I'm in Toledo and we do not, but I am not aware of any thing like that.

Meanwhile, in America, you would have a machine working ten times as fast, 24/7 that never takes a break. Granted, the upfront cost is greater, but which one, ultimately, would be more efficient.

Very true. It's not the car, its the driver & his knowledge of the terrain. This guy just knows which trails his Crown Vic can handle, and chooses his path carefully. He's not bombing around at 30 - 40 mph destroying his ride. You could probably walk faster than he's driving, but he could take any car with sufficient…

Right now, damn near any new car would do. The old Protege' is getting a little tired of torn up Michigan roads. Kia, Hyundai, hell, even a Dodge Caliber (shudder) would be an improvement right now.

Fiat of Toledo now open. Come on down and shop their expansive collection of one model in vairous colors. They have at least ten cars on the lot. I'm not sure how this is a viable business plan. Sure wouldn't mind taking one for a spin though.

Don't make assumptions about peoples political persuasions, it comes off all prejudice and stuff. Now, if you will excuse me, I have to listen to the Rachel Maddow pod cast.

We'll welcome you both with open arms.