The transfer case had a propensity to leak and it was an expensive repair, but that was really the long and short of it.

You pretty much just nailed the reason I hate being classified as a millennial.

“Wants something he can drive more than fix”

I can see that.. BMWs and Mercs became status cars before Lexus did.

I was implying it was the late 80's early 90's when the Japanese luxury brands came into play. The 70's and early 80's I think the luster was still there for the most part.

I think Cadillac lost it’s status as a vehicle you aspire to get when you’ve “made it.” Back in the 60's and 70's, that was the car you bought to show people that you had succeeded. When the Japanese luxury marques entered the marketplace, that changed the game a bit. Sure, there was apprehension at first, as many…

There’s no replacing a car like a 50 year family owned Merc. It’s not just the car. It’s the memories and the stories that go with it. Sure, you can get another one, but it will never be the same.

I want to buy the Lola and put a 20b in it. That way it would be a Rotolola.

Interesting.. So it looks like it took a pretty decent front end impact and the airbag didn’t go off?

I.... I don’t hate it...

The only problem is, WGI is a FIA grade 2, so it isn’t even rated to hold Formula 1 events. I’m not sure what they would have to fix in order for them to be upgraded.

That thing is crazy!!! It looks like someone tried to make a zamboni out of a lawn tractor.

I don’t know what it is about the aerodynamic properties of this generation Camry, but all of them I see still buzzing around (and there are plenty) have the same sandblasted spots on the hood from rock chips etc. Other vehicles of similar vintage don’t seem to have as much of an issue. Oh, and NP. $750 for an…

Is this article your roundabout way of telling us you just purchased an IS Sportcross in the proper color of blue? Because if it is, I fully support this purchase and give you a hearty congrats for buying such a weird and awesome vehicle.

To each their own. Insert “favorite post job beverage” in place of beer and the advice still holds. I won’t judge you. I’ve done similarly stupid things while working on vehicles..... Like changing out the brake shoes on my old subaru forester, wondering why the brake drum was damn near impossible to get off, and then…

Ferrari competing for the overall win at LeMans again... Man that would be fantastic.

Yeah, I’ve almost gone for a used mustang more than once. Generally v8's can handle a good amount of pain, but you never know how many times the ape who owned the vehicle decided to stand on the happy paddle to make some 11's on the tarmac.

Look at the bright side... Now you don’t have to worry about doing a fluid flush. Cross that off your to-do list, open a beer, and relax knowing you have performed maintenance ahead of schedule!

If you are a germaphobe and think people are gross, new cars are worth every penny for a bit of sanity.