I actually think they are on the right track. I have always entertained the thought that if we split battery production from vehicle production, we could accelearate EV acceptance and reduce productions costs. We would have companies that specialize in battery production with standard charging ports for all vehicles w…

Sleep boxes @ Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)- https://www.flydulles.com/iad/sleepbox-lounge

I think the title of the “poor man’s Landcruiser” goes to the Mitsubishi Pajero not the Patrol 

Here you go - https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1991-land-rover-defender-90-29/

Since you need space for your friends and haul tons of gear(yours and sometimes your friends) get a full-size suv with fold flat third and second row. An Expedition EL or a Suburban comes to mind - still has enough cargo space even with the third row raised. MPGs for a Full size SUV and a MID Size SUV are very close.…

Here is an SR with 62k miles

With a 12 yr old you need a car with at least 30 inches of rear legroom and enough trunk space for sporting gear but also fine to drive . Get a low mmileage Isuzu Amigo 3.2 V6 5 SPD and keep the Highlander. This will keep you occupied wrenching but still fun to drive and will probably cost you less than $5k. There is…

Not German - But if you decide against coupes, I would either get the last year of the FJ Cruiser, a low mileage Vehicross or H3T alpha.