The modern Explorer is FWD based.

In 2035 we’ll have the Chevy ‘Murica Fuck Yeah Edition.

The hammocks are an excellent suggestion. I love camping, but there’s nothing worse than having to sleep in a poorly ventilated space on a warm, humid summer night. A good breeze or at least some airflow makes all the difference!

I skimmed a Car & Driver article about as well - apparently it’s based on the Rogue’s platform and uses its drivetrain, so I think you’re exactly right since it’s starting price is also right around the Rogue’s.

Two major ones for me that I haven’t seen in the comments:

Subarus. Leaking oil is just like, life.

I’d even go so far as to say if the button on the Tesla were on opposite sides of the steering wheel and appropriately sized, it would be acceptable.

Disc brakes are a “teach-a-man-to-fish”, though. It only requires a few basic tools and there’s really not a lot to critically fuck up. Have a friend or relative who knows how to do it spot you the first time and you’re golden.

Came here to say the same thing! The cops would probably laugh at you and walk right on by because you’re not driving a “real truck” so you’re obviously too lame to be a smuggler.

The Ridgeline is an excellent vehicle that doesn’t sell because “it isn’t manly enough”

Chrysler could/should just be a way to sell Peugeot/Citroen and DS brands here

Just like pretending to be a B-17 tail gunner when sitting in the way back of an old school wagon? Awesome!

who only buys merican’ cars

You can go out and get a pretty reasonable interest rate but also customers are looking for more equipment on their cars.

Don’t forget the keys! I had a set of these in my pocket for 8 years:

The trends over time are interesting. The “Truck SUV” weight peaked in ‘05 - was that the heyday of BOF SUV’s before the spike in gas prices leading people to care about fuel economy coupled with the crossover revolution?

If you have a weird kei-truck fetish

2. The power was crazy for the time. In 2006, a Mustang’s 4.0 V6 made 210hp. Honda’s V6 was a 3.0 making 200hp. Toyota’s V6 was a 3.0 making 190hp. GM’s 4.3 V6 was making 195hp. And Mitsubishi unleashes a 3.8 V6 that pumped out 263hp...that was insane!

We really should be investing in new nuclear reactors.

hand impact driver for ... the countersunk phillips head screws that hold brake rotors on many Japanese cars