Have you ever tried to put a child seat in the back of an old Accord? Any reasonably modern child seat that faces backwards? Give that a shot and get back to me about still fitting in the Accord. 😁

I think you’re on the right track. This is 2010 car in 2022. And this wagon basically has RAV4 prime numbers. It’s a little bit slower. Has a couple more horsepower. Probably comparable interior size. And most likely will be considerably more expensive both to buy and to own. The best argument I can make is that it’s…

The combination of aerodynamic modeling improvements and manufacturing resulted in SUVs that are equal to or very close to the same efficiency as a wagon. Except they’re a lot more capable. Better seating positions. Better visibility. Etc. At the end of the day, they’re just a better tool for moving people and things…

In fairness, protectionism has worked remarkably well for China. Including national security. 

This this case, if you’re not towing or hauling heavy stuff - something like a minivan would actually work better. They have more space inside. And they get more like 30 miles per gallon instead of 13. I’m really surprised that there aren’t more offerings of pop top siennas and Honda odysseys.

Because Tesla always complies with safety laws... :)

I’d like to know more about the escape. Especially if it involved going out the window. Let’s say for example - i mean just spit balling here - the windows were bulletproof and the doors wouldn’t open because of an electrical failure...

Damage to the road can be significant. And toxic fumes. Possibly also keeping it burning instead of exploding? 

I think frogs on the stove is the wrong analogy.

I agree. But I’d add that wanting a car that does what you need everyday not just most days IS the rational choice. The concept of planning for the average day is simply poor logic. Everyone who ever did that is already dead. The world doesn’t work around averages. It’s the more extreme events that matter to…

I still own a 3000 GT VR4. With pretty mild upgrades - fuel management, injectors, pump, and turbos - its’ a riot. And you’re totally right - when the second turbo comes on and boost jumps to 18psi - it never ceases to put a smile on my face even to this day. It’s not as fast as most modern sports cars. Even in the…

I’m not sure if you mean its absurdly slow or fast. 113 in a camry is presumably a non-event. It shouldn’t feel a whole lot different from 80 or 90. 

If your motorcycle isn’t scary - its time to sell it. That’s how you know you’ve become complacent. And IMO that’s probably when you’re most likely to die on it - when you forget how dangerous it really is. 

It’ll take 10 years to find out. The problem is that LR has built shitty vehicles for a LONG time. So the stereotype has been well established as part of the brand identity. And it comes from a combination of engineering and manufacturing choices. It’s not just random bad luck. It may even be intentional. And just ther…

So you do agree that you need police generally. Just that you’ve never personally called one to help you directly.

Removing seatbelts from cars doesn’t kill people. But it will result in more deaths. Taking away one’s ability to defend themselves while also askign them to go to a known life threatening situation is a pretty short logical jump to saying their life doesn’t matter. “Hey roofer - go work without a safety harness in…

You really don’t think you benefit from a society that has laws and law enforcement? I’m not sure we can have a conversation if you’re not accepting basic reality.

You don't believe self defense is legitimate? Odd. 

You live in Somalia? 

So you’re not willing to do what you’re asking someone else to do? Got it.