The NAERC clone was one of the better Lamborghini conversions with proportionally correct parts (and proper interior molds). However while I like the ingenuity of creating the look of the Diablo out of a lowly Fiero, I am always mystified why one would keep the boat anchor 2.8L. There are so much better engine…

This goes to show you that speed is relevant. Back then, 14 second quarter miles were mindblowing for a sports car. Now, One can buy a V6 Mustang and smoke almost all of these cars and still get 31mpg. However, I yearn for the stylings of Maserati and the Pantera. (loved the styling then and love it now). It is…

@tonyola: I am with you. in fact I think the mild exterior redesign (minus the tacky crome side vent) did a nice job refreshing the car. Also, it drives quite well and pretty refined (for that price point). No , I do not have one, but I wouldn't object to owning one.

@crinklesmith: After seeing this video, two things come to mind. 1) That would scare the crap out of me to haul topheavy loads over uneven terrain and 2) I really want that truck. It's the Steve McQueen of trucks;cool, functional, and no Bull$hit

I had a 1997 Ranger 4cyl/5 speed regular cab. It was simple, agrarian, and bulletproof. I have a 2001 Sonoma extended Cab (4.3l/auto)that is more powerful and spacious. However, I would rather have my old Ranger back. It was just so honest and reliable.

@Buickboy92: Marine One's base in nearby on the Potomac River. These are probably some of the best trained helicopter pilots in the worl. They constantly train

@area_educator's Saturn SC2 needs a Northstar V8 more than it needs a back seat: I actually saw janeane Garofalo perfrom at the Naval Academy ( this was back in the early 1990's before she got all liberal and uppity) and she tanked. Talk about not her target audience. Ironically, David Spade opened for her and…

Honesty is a hard description for modern day vehicles. New vehicle owners yearn for leather, sta-nav, back up cameras, stability control, and other various electronic do-dads to properly disorient the driver. The working man either by choice or financial default will look to the used marker. Ford Ranger with the…

@Ben Wojdyla: A shame really because VW does make some appealing vehicles. Unfortunately, they seem to be made to confound their new owners after the warranty runs out

@ni2sml: I had 250K on a Subaru GT wagon until it was rear ended. My Mitsu Mirage had 170K trouble free miles. To top that off, my father's 1983 Mustang LX (3.8L) is still going 27 years later(hard to get in a lot of trouble with 11ohp 2 barrel carb smog choked auto V6)and 3 owners. I still smile when I see that…

Amazing, Chrysler newest Sebring is about 2 steps down the rung from their previous Sebring model.

@Formerlythegreatestdriver: COTD

Wow, thanks for the blast from the past. I graduated High School in the 1980's and these were definitely one of the "it" cars (the Mustang 5.0, and VW GTI being some of the others). What I remember is that these had some turbo lag. However, when the turbo kicked in, hold on for your life (torque steer aplenty). Unlike…

Actually it is hard to top the douchebaggery level of the H2. I'd actually buy a H3 pickup (same bones as a Colorado/Canyon with a better interior and better off road skills) but do not want to be associated with the Hummer Douchebag meter. I still think a BMW X6 is a pointless as a chrome tipped shovel. Also a…

@Brian: Hey back to the point, we were talking about this douchebag in a SRT-4 who almost killed himself (no loss) and three other witless people and ...MAY THE HYPNOTOAD LEAD US TO THE LIGHT

What I like: Impeccable condition // proper manual // euro version // those wheels (so simple yet elegant) //I like the exterior color

@Brian: Total agreement with you.

@Alfisted: Agreed. Obviously, I think this guy is an idiot, but he has the freedom to express his idiotic views. (whether of not it offends my sensibilities).

I have been trying to figure out why I like the Citroen SM. There is no tangible explanation except that it is THE antithesis of every other vehicle that is competed with. Citroen used a Maserati V6 that while powerful, was not as powerful as its competitors (yet rather fuel efficient at the time). The design is a…

@Elhigh: Excellent post about the SM. This car and the Renault R5 Turbo are on my short lists when I become exceedingly rich...40 years and still trying