Probably OnStar. In terms of basic features, I can’t think of a single reason I’d ever use it, much less pay for a subscription. It seems like a relic for old people who can’t figure out Android Auto or CarPlay.

Nooope. Wrong generation Montero at the laughably wrong price. Sorry bub, whatever that finance guy at the Mitsubishi dealer did to get you to bend over for a subprime loan at a ridiculous interest rate is on you should be considered a sunk cost. Ridiculous.

I remember reading this account from one of the search leaders years ago. No trace of those folks for 13 years. Horrifying.

Holy shit. That Phantom on a rocket sled just disintegrated. Science is fucking rad.

Nothing to add, just happy to see the C303 Terrängbil mentioned. What a fun name.

I don’t have the time, patience, or desire to throw money at a Jag of this vintage in its original configuration, much less one that someone has monkeyed with to this extent. Easy pass.

I like the Sky Lounge (2nd floor of concourse F I think) that has outdoor seating overlooking a runway and radio tower. That one usually seems to be a little less crowded, maybe due to being slightly more hidden. My wife and I have a little game, where if we get stuck with an exceptionally long delay or layover, we…

I fly through ATL somewhat often and I can’t fathom why in the hell someone wouldn’t use the plane train. That’s the definition of insanity. ATL is fine and also has some of the better Delta Sky Lounges. 

I don’t know, I never really had much affection for these birds. They always looked like a stretched out Tempo to me. Being as impartial as I can, The 5-speed and supercharger check the plus column but I’m struggling to find anything else to be enthused about. Too many warts to be coveted, but also sitting slightly…

Dispense ice. Cubed or crushed.

No particular reason. I’m not against private sale, going through a dealer is simply how my last few purchases have turned out for a variety of reasons. Either 1) Purchasing new. 2) Having to replace a vehicle quickly and not having time to peruse the private market, especially if travel/distance is a factor. 3) Not …

I find a lot of Gen Z are interested in cars, but mostly as a collection of trivia and ephemera, or something aspirational. My work employs a few graduate assistants each year and very few drive or own a car. However, when I had my onsite office before transitioning to fully remote work, I always had some scale models…

I haven’t purchased a car from a private seller in over 20 years but I tend to browse a lot. Wealth signaling vanity shots where someone carefully arranges every “nice” thing they have into frame always gets under my skin and gives me the ick. Like, no way do I want to deal with that person and their ego. 

Our neighbor had a Derby party once and one of his buddies rolled up in one of these. By that evening it had puked almost all of its oil into his driveway. Based on that singular experience, I’m going to say no.

I’ve never paid money to see one, but I know I’ve caught portions on TV and I couldn’t even tell you which specific numbers in the series. My takeaway is:

Are those even about cars? I thought they were about...

I think more people than we realize only use them as personal reassurance that the whole side of their car has not somehow, mysteriously, fallen off.

While undoubtedly true, I’d also add that people should adjust their mirrors correctly to mitigate blind spots and learn how to use them. When properly adjusted, you should have a relatively unobstructed view without blind spots. Having your side view filled by 80% of your own vehicle means you’re doing it wrong.

Same, but mine was a 3.2 GLX 4-Motion. That rubbery, textured, soft touch finish applied to interior surfaces would just peel off in chunks. Mine started doing it at about the five year mark. Hard to care about it when it was the only problem that wasn’t causing a check engine light or other drivability issues.

Nah, if you have a “hurt me more” fetish for Volkswagens, just go all out and get a Phaeton. The W8 doesn’t put enough benefits on the table to elevate the Passat above its humble origins as a relatively bland sedan.