My folks had a conversion van as well and specifically ditched it right before I got my driver’s license. They felt that a van with window shades and a rear bench that laid flat was a recipie for early grandparenthood.

Most of the impressions I’ve heard were regarding the V6 model. Will you get to try the 4 cylinder? If so, does the overall difference between it and the V6 warrant the price bump? An analogous comparison is the GTI/Golf R; many people say the R is not worth the premium because the GTI is great.

I don’t feel bad for you. You have an AMG-GT and probably a baller couch.

We bought a ‘15 Sedona EX lightly used for a great price. It’s an excellent kid and stuff hauler and looks better than the rest of the late model vans IMO. No concerns as far as reliability after 45k miles with plenty of warranty left.

A “count” is a coefficient of .01 meaning 20 counts improvement (in the case of down force or side force) is +. 20 above the baseline coefficient. That’s not very useful though without knowing that baseline and the other parameters to calculate a delta force in pounds.

Damn, just bought one of these last week for the $17 price. Great little tool that drops easily into dress pants pockets (or any pocket for that matter) without being bulky.

Damn, just bought one of these last week for the $17 price. Great little tool that drops easily into dress pants…

This article is off-base. The Stinger is meant to compete with the non-M sedans.

I must be sick in the head - I no longer live in FL but sometimes miss reading stories about the Florida man and the blissful rush of relief when you find out he’s not from your town.

A coworker of mine sold his Sunbeam tiger project to Hagerty insurance for about 1/3 of what this car is valued at. The difference was that his was a non-running project in rough shape. I was shocked how much these are worth in any shape.

Fuck other people’s opinions. You don’t have to explain them why you don’t drive a crossover or anything else.

You can swap in some tartan plaid seats out of a contemporary GTI if you want to fulfill that plaid-clad interior dream.

Buy parts for it that will fit on a car you actually want. I drive an Aveo. I want a Mazda2. They share the same 4x100 bolt pattern. I bought winter/rallycross wheels and tires that I will keep once I sell this thing.

True, “infinite” in this usage means demonstrated life beyond the designed usage period. Part X goes on Engine Serial Number Y and doesn’t come off until the entire ESN Y gets scrapped/life extended/recycled.

Is there a similar occurrence where the serviceability focus is on items that are expected to be serviced and replaced but other “infinite life” or “prime reliable” components are allowed to be buried? Having changed “lifetime” timing chains (GM 3.6L) and various bits on modern VW engines I would guess yes.

I had a DSG too, the reason the tach drops so fast is because the incredibly quick shift time on dual clutch transmissions. Rev hang doesn’t exist when the engine is only allowed to freewheel for a few milliseconds.

I’m an aerospace engineer and design the external fuel, air, and lube systems for gas turbines. Basically all of the “stuff” you see when they open the doors on a jet engine.

Holy crap, I took that picture of that Beetle! It belonged to a member of our Euro car club at school and we took rolling shots one evening. That was like 7 years ago.

I flew 900 miles to NOT buy a car.

I didn’t realize BMW was still in F1

I lived in both...they are not so distant cousins.