If Honda gets their mojo back I’ll gladly make the investment and trade in my 1984 MB 300D (260,000+ mi.). My first car was a 1987 Civic. Damn near indestructible with proper maintenance, which I did not provide it.

The Chevette stands testament to the time before U.S. car companies had any real competition. I can personally testify how terrifying they were to drive at interstate speeds. How might it compare to other death trap cars of the era. In particular I want to know what the proloteriat had to drive at the time. Could it…

I’d like to proffer my 300d for consideration. Got it for the equivalent of a downpayment for a new Wrangler or GTI, both of which were being shopped. But how good would I feel pounding the GTI over Oregon’s gravel roads or enduring the Jeep on long interstate slogs to Portland or Seattle? Not very. I was at a…