You know, I heard that same explanation from someone who asked a Honda salesman about the strange window line. Makes perfect sense, a lower/larger window has better visibility.

I just don’t get it, although I don’t know if I’m more confused at Honda’s decision to make it look that way or the lack of horrified reactions from the public.

Yes, mspainter’s tape.

That’s the bumper to body line. Rad, I know.

Come on, no mention of the 2011 Honda Zigzag I mean Odyssey?

I do love me some JDM minivans and have a strong dislike for the land-whale versions we get in North America these days, but dang that thing is hard to look at. But it’s a totally different market and obviously one that would actually consider an ultra-lux minivan is going to have much different tastes.

I thought they had explained that on the plaque at the museum, but I guess not. Perhaps another small sign did.

I remember Andrew and I getting quite a laugh out of last year’s “to-do” list. I look forward to more chuckles from this year’s.

I had the 90 Euro, my sister ended up getting a 92 Z34 a few years later. I was jealous, but my car was far more reliable. And yeah, the 3.4 sounded raspy and wrong, the 3.1 actually sounded rather good imo.

I know that one well and have it in my collection somewhere. 

Ford Windstar: The official vehicle of clogging up the passing lane or driving far too slow on the highway in SE Michigan. 

I should include some BMWs from that era, although my interest in BMW was a bit before that timeframe. I’ve pretty much given up on owning anything Euro since I’ve become obsessed with my old Mazdas (and the only serious additions I’d make to my fleet would be a V8 4Runner or an NB Miata) plus the times I’ve test…

We had a 2003 Forester, but just an XS model. I had a 98 Maxima SE 5-speed and I drove the Altima SE-R when it came out but I just couldn’t bring myself to spend that much money when my Maxima was just fine. Plus the interior felt like a bit of a downgrade in terms of materials. I did like the VQ35 and exterior…

The period from ~2004-2006 was really just “peak car” imo. So many cars I own/owned/want-to-own/would-own come from this timeframe.

Great car, I used to want one of those pretty bad when they came out. Old Subaru was great. Same with old Mazda. I still have this pair of 2004's, despite buying the wife a 2016 Outback. I like driving either one of the Mazdas better. I’m happy to deal with more repairs and maintenance to drive a better car.

Above all, the interior comfort and quality is what sold us on the car. I wanted to like the Forester better, and our local dealer had 1 remaining 2018 in the exact trim/options/colors we liked, but it just felt a bit too much “car for young people” than we wanted. Not that it’s bad to be young or stylish, but we’re…

Ohhhhhhhhh. This could be the most important variable. Mine is on the original set of Bridgestone Duelers.

Love the Forester video, those are some very proper maneuvers. Good motivation for me to keep honing my skills ;)

I took the Outback to get gas last night before the crazy arctic blast came through. The parking lot behind the strip mall was a perfect icy snow glaze with the temperature around 0 F. With almost zero effort, I had the car doing a continuous donut as seen in the opening gif of this article.

Well if you’re ever near Ann Arbor and there’s snow on the ground, hit me up and I’ll gladly see if my methods can get yours to spin.