Damon, is it pretty obvious/jarring when there are pucks or does it feel like the car just has stiff suspension? I never bothered to check...

Tesla’s. I imagine technology is going to change so quickly that in 20 years most of the Tesla’s sold today will be nearly worthless in 20 years.

Wow this comment brings back some memories. I remember subscribing to SCC over the Import Tuners for the exact same reason, there was a lot more technical information.

I'd like to know how your fuel economy is. I was quite surprised with the long distance (road trip) fuel mileage. Keep us in the loop with avg.'s if you don't mind, especially if you end up doing any modifications.

I had no intention of buying the blue, I really wanted the dark grey. But once I saw the red taillights and highlights against the blue...

I bet a lot of base model econo cars would last forever if the owner took care of them. Just thinking back to the Suzuki Reno I had. The only automatic device I can remember is the lock, for which there weren’t any buttons. But if I turned the drivers side key, it would unlock all the doors. And if I pushed down on…

The worst is the passenger who spends most of the ride talking on the phone. Am I your chauffeur? Do I not get to engage meaningfully with you?

I thought these push/flick controls were awesome. It felt like I was in a jet fighter, flicking buttons.

VW GTI influence?

I learned that the basics matter. I went full steam into engine performance and suspension. I didn't think about the brakes. I learned on the track that my brakes needed up be upgraded. I still remember mashing the brake pedal down and hearing friction but the car very casually slowing down, right past the 3rd corner…

But if you're looking at an 11-year-old AMG Mercedes like Mike, you have just one option: buy it from CarMax, and buy it with a warranty. Mike told me he spent $3,089 for his 5-year plan, which I suspect he will eventually come to realize is the best money he's ever spent. Other than the cost to buy the CLK55, of…

I love Buddy's. I learned about it while I worked at Ford and the closest thing we have to it down south is Jets Pizza. Even that is a recent development. :(

It kind of looks like a Kia Soul. Or am I just imagining that?

Oh another one: Central tire pressure regulation. It would be beneficial, especially in off road vehicles and sports vehicles, for tire pressure to change automatically based on conditions.

Live feed video for side and rearview mirrors. I remember about 10 years ago seeing this on some cars in magazines during the Fast'n'Furious era (Sub Compact Car or SCC magazine IIRC).