further evidence for why david tracy is probably the smartest writer in automotive journalism right now. but let’s be clear that by “smartest,” i don’t mean vapid intellectualism; i mean this: david takes the science and engineering behind new materials and breaks them down in an accessible way. this is rare. really…

I’d rather have a reliable car without a warranty than an unreliable one with a warranty.

She could get a brand new, fully loaded Outback, which would fulfill all of the listed requirements, and still be almost 20 grand under budget. Just sayin’.