Having owned both an 84 Fiero (SE) and its immediate competition an 86 MR2 (both parts bin cars), I think I can provide perspective on each of these.

Before the Mazda 3's last update in 2014(?) I was shopping for a third car. Been through a couple of new VWs and all of their associated trauma, so they were off limits. Couldn’t bring myself to buy a Corolla or the Civic of the time, and Nissan was out of the picture.

Or for under $23k out the door, you can get a new base Ecoboost Mustang with 18" machined-faced wheels and a 6 speed. Add the Ford Performance tune that wakes up the engine in the higher rev range and adds lots of torque with 93 octane, a 21.7 mm rear sway bar from the performance package ($35 from Tasca Ford) and…

Cab backward FWD drive?

If the shoe fits...

Just when I thought it was safe for me to buy my wife a GTI, Vw shoots itself in the foot.

My 2018 Ecoboost had an out-the-door price of must a bit over $22,000 (after a $1,000 discount for Ford owners). With the only options being upgraded wheels and a spare tire (yep, 6 speed and manual seats), it is light and fun to drive. With the thousands saved over the price of this “HP” package, I can afford to have…

As a kid in the early-70s I remember electric busses were the norm in Chicago. Tethered to overhead power lines, they provided quiet, reliable transportation based on 1950s technology. Ultimately, they, like the street cars of Los Angeles were filled by GM’s diesel replacements. Everything old is new and improved…

In 2006 I ordered a new Mini Clubman for my wife. It was a compromise as I had to give up the turbo to get the extra setting and door over the Cooper. The car was covered by a 3 year 36,000 mile warranty and included free service, therefore it was always maintained my the dealer. It was a fun car, if under…

Andy Warhol is rolling over in his grave.

Assuming you leased the car through VW finance, you may have an alternative. I ran into the same situation when the lease on my 2006 Passat was coming to an end (at 39 months). In 2009 VW had a secret incentives you bought out the lease. In my case, they gave me a $3,ooo Visa gift card and cheap financing for the…

For the last time, Trump is not Hitler!