You went house-poor after a big purchase, and needs something to hold over while building back the piggy bank. I would disagree and just get the best vehicle I can for $20k and keep it as long as possible. A Lexus, Acura, or (gasp!) Infinity might be the right answer, although the righter answer would be the Toyota,…

You can have a red/white/blue livery while being classy. Here’s an early design by Raymond Loewy himself. While the current design is iconic, this color scheme definitely would’ve worked too.

How about an early ~2000s Pontiac Bonneville? The 3.8L engine is very reliable and responsive, especially with the supercharger. Parts for these should be plentiful in the midwest, and being in Troy, you’re only a stone’s throw away from Pontiac, MI.

I thought the Telluride looked great when it first came out, but for some reason, the design has not aged well. I think the Palisades is better looking, and even the homely Highland, in XSE trim, looks decent.

Agreed. No need to push the panic button if you need or want a new car. Certain models are hot (SUVs, etc.), but other vehicles can be had with a decent deal. With gas prices going up this summer, the car market is very reactive and SUV prices and/or availability will come back to normal. 

I think it has to do with the temperature differential. The road/soil has settled based on a certain temperature for that region. When a crazy heat wave (or cold spell) comes, then it causes a huge shift in the ground, causing this type of phenomenon. This ultimately is the real $$$ cost of climate change, as we have…

Deals can still be had, just for the right vehicles. I just purchased a ‘21 TLX for nearly $6k off MSRP. Luckily, they had plenty of TLXs on the lot and are willing to deal. I really wanted the Type S, but I’d have been the 10th person on the waiting list, and the price would likely be above MSRP. Lastly, financing…

Unless you need to access the trunk/hatch/tailgate, then backing in is usually better because it’s easier to exit, given that you can do it in a reasonable amount of time. This is especially true if you’re in a parking garage, or tight parking lot.

The i3 is the best suggestion. As others have noted, WCSYB would be 280% better if:

If you had to put front plates on (like here in Virginia), where the hell does that go?

We had its twin, the Dodge Intrepid, back in the 90s. Great looking sedan for that era with a huge interior space and trunk, but it was a absolute turd in terms of reliability. The engine was fine, but the transmission was terrible and it had to be replaced, luckily under warranty. After that vehicle, it was all…

90% of fluid and thermal dynamics is dimensional analysis. 

Agreed. I think the most attractive EV out right now is the Audi E-tron, and the front end of this reminds me of it. Our next sedan will likely be an EV, probably in the $40k to $50k range. 

Kia has replaced VW as “the people’s car.” This is like a great EV: eye-catching design, futuristic, but yet retains enough familiarity for people to make the conversion.

All the cars I’ve owned I’ve bought new. The Hondas and Acuras have been very reliable, as well as the Camrys and Lexus that I bought for my MIL and mom. The brand with a poor reputation, VW GTI, gave me a ton of problems.

No doubt the GW is a lot of vehicle, and neither the LC or GW is my cup of tea. However, if it were my money, I’d get the LC despite the size, tech, and towing disadvantages. The GW will likely depreciate like a rock compared to the LC, and the LC will be far more reliable.

I believe Toyota will bring back a redesigned LC, but not sure when though. 

That’s my point. You get fewer features with the LC, but you know it will just run, and run extremely well for many years. This Jeep will be saddled with electronic problems and will look and feel very old quickly. 

The more I see these luxo barges for $80k and up, the more appealing the Land Cruiser becomes. The Land Cruiser is like a expensive pair of hiking boots that will perform great and last a long time. These seems like a Yeezy in comparison.

Definitely has the energy of the dad that puts on a big tailgate, provides plenty of food and adult beverages to his kid’s friends, and oggles at the co-eds. Will definitely try to re-live the college experience through his son.