Don't be scared of the more expensive maintenance schedules, this one is freaking worth it.

They both have pop-up headlights and similar character lines in the hood. Other than that, they look nothing alike.

Any car that came out in the past year and this:

Being paranoid? No. Im prepared, vigilant, and accepting of reality. I carry everywhere.

And you are the ONLY high value target for thousands of yards for every indig with a RPG or a satchel willing to get a face time with Allah

The two-way range kind of sucks the fun out of target practice.

When the things you are shooting at are shooting back is one.

Had one. Miss it everyday.

My 2004 AP2 agrees! When you get it on a lift, it's obvious engineers who were passionate about cars were making decisions concerning design and production. Easily DD-able, and always a thrill to run up the tach.

2004 SVT Cobra. One day I will own a Terminator.

2004 Honda s2000

Or maybe the GM version is not an accurate portrayal of the best of breed. Who would imagine that, a low quality GM product.

I don't get all the hate towards start\stop. Granted I've only tested BMWs system. I have no issues with it at all. If it saves fuel, it's a good thing. More fuel for hooning!

I appreciate your enthusiasm and determination because that spirit is an essential part of the automotive experience, but you don't have the skills or experience to be doing timing belt tutuorials. I advise anyone that is contemplating a DIY on a timing belt to look for all the info that you can find for your specific…

Step 1.5:

Unless it is a Jaguar, instead watch as your timing chain tensioner fails with no provocation.

Timing Chain

Unless you buy VW. They switched to a timing chain on their 2.0T and owners have been suffering chain tensioner failures.

Adding to the list of chains to avoid 05.5-06 (?) VW 2.5 L engines. 90,000 miles, timing chain stretch.

Timing chain guides wear out and chains stretch out. If you don't know this and think you're immune from servicing the timing chain, it's going to break eventually and you'll be in the same situation.