You just describe why this 7.3 went for 2x its original value. Everything after it a POS.

Parts availability for this truck is probably slightly worse than a GM truck, which is to say you will be able to get most parts forever.

I get the concept.

I mean, the new small cars coming on the market back then WERE flimsy death traps. Maybe not all that much worse than the heavier death traps they were replacing, but pretty crazy minimal by todays standards.

Collectible for the dash alone - if it’s working.

Have you seen one of these? It’s pretty much the modern digital dash format from the late 80s. And the rest is fairly in line with the times, but more plush.

These cars have a few things going for them -

This!

This not so much for efficiency. More so that you have a back up plug in hybrid option to get around every few thousand miles while your rotary is being rebuilt.

The main differences for smooth ride between the original Avalanche and the Silverado was that the Avalanche had the Suburban’s rear 4 link with coils and the Silverado had leaf springs. It could also be argued that the Avalanche’s connected body and bed would improve ride through additional rigidity.

I really hope for does the opposite and lowers the Lightning.   OG edition.  

Can you imagine a traffic jam because of an EV fire in one of these tunnels?  No thanks.

I had a set of the first gen XL Quick Jacks. I never really had much concern with things moving so much as things failing. The structure of these are somewhat light weight and the construction - especially the safety locks and pad areas - was pretty ugly looking. They’ve improved the safety locks, I imagine build…

We had a situation in my neighborhood where construction based road closures were causing rush hour delays. Waze was rerouting cars onto a gravel park path closed to all traffic (and with sharp drop offs and no guardrails). A large number of drivers were choosing that route, driving past the do no enter signs, on to a…

Rolling over is generally the worst thing that can happen in a modern car. All else equal, you are more likely to be hurt once the tires leave the ground.

So much this.

But that is not sustainable. And historically speaking it’s batshit insane, backed by questionable lending and government influence.

Yeah, true.

What’s frustrating is they know the GTI/Golf R are the golf platform cars that sell. They then drop the Golf wagon and All Track, because - surprise - they didn’t sell well either. Yet they always refused to do a GTI/R wagon which is obviously the market they are stronger in.

All good until you see the front...