King Midget?

First vehicle in high school was a 1982 VW Caddy diesel. Loved it. Beat the hell out of it; it just asked for more. Anvil of a truck. My best friend had a Chevy Sprint. Them's was the days. My 48hp against his 52hp, or something like that. Next was a 1986 Peugeot 505s turbodiesel. Early on, the transmission failed, so…

I suspect this comment will be lost in the sauce, so if you read it, enjoy the nugget.

Dysfunction, Exhibit A.

@philibuster: looped. I empathize.

@iamjames: For the record: Lotus Elise TDI. Been sayin' it for years now.

Citi Golf. Unquestionably.

@Maxichamp: Ooof. I think the EPA felt the blast from the auto industry next door.

The more y'all talk about 1939 values, the more you're defined against them. If that's what you want, great.

power windows, power locks, power mirrors, power seats. Oh wait, I'm in America, and that's sacreligious.

I could execute a Buzzkill Threadjack with "more fun to drive a slow car fast," offering but really, if money were no object, I'd consider. Nice wheels and ground clearance.

But Freddie Mercury is a different story.

Can go. Not a loss. Cull the herd and move forward. If the brand folder is empty, delete it.

Yeah, and how do you counter fabric deformation at speed?

SUVival of the FITtest.

I can't fault Tata for trying to create a better Hummer. They're in a great position! I mean, if you can't get a good Hummer from General Motors, the natural option is Tatas (but not Nano's, though). And c'mon now, publicizing that sort of transaction is just poor manners. Jalopnik, with your experience, you should…

@tenbeers: "Key West Agreement." That explains the split between services. There is overlap. Where are your numbers coming from?

Minor correction: Daniel was an officer in the United States Army. Air Force gets fixed wing aircraft; other services get rotary wing aircraft, especially armed versions. And the Apache is about as armed as they come. Kudos to the man for keeping perspective. Rock on.

Incredibly educational thread. As a guy, these aren't the typical conversations we're privy to, but which can really change an opinion. I'd have been nicer if I understood better in younger years.

227 comments. Ok, my reprisal risk is limited, so...