For small trunk decks you really need a double pivot. My S60 has double pivot hinges on its super small deck that allow it to basically lay on the rear window. You get regular trunk opening but allow it to completely get out of the way.

The level 3 uparmoreds were monsters. They were actually beyond the weight rating of the chassis. You got the turbo-deisel (usually) but that just meant you could get the thing fast enough to scare yourself.

I can’t tell you how many seriously restored buses I’ve seen that still have all the issues you mentioned and/or need constant TLC. You have to be damn passionate to own one.

How much power assist do you need in a 1,200 lb car???

Chevy Malibu

Dodge Viper

The Toyota Prius

Why would you want to spend all day in a chair with the exact opposite design of what is good for your back?

Riders wrong - Yes

Better question.

With specific education and experience on the matter I can tell you with some confidence that the specific methods used are 100% relevant.

Yet quality has dropped like everything else under Gawker.

Hahaha, now if only the phone makers and carriers would do the same.

My 20 year old Volvo wagon has a valet key too ... Whoop-D-Freakin-Doo

What happened to posting vehicles that were something remotely close to worth considering?

I was doing a ton of work on a friends Dodge B2500 conversion van.

“Once the government says no, it quickly becomes too expensive for the average person to litigate or arbitrate the issue.”

As long as it’s not a Microsoft product, yeah, that’s the idea.

F Microsoft. I use the Kingsoft knock-offs which offer the same functionality for free.

Airbags have kept the industry from implemented already invented safety features with a higher success rates.