It’s a privilege to drive in the US too, not a right - though you’re correct that it’s “considered” a right by too many.

Speaking of tragic mistakes: “Dramitization?”

Good points. Also, in Seattle we have what could be a gorgeous urban waterfront, but it sounds like the Indy 500. All of these traffic complainers ignore that the city will finally have the possibility of a beautiful waterfront, with parks, promenades, bike paths, and open spaces.

Tip to parents: you want the distance between front and rear seats small enough so you can grab their throats when they start to act up. That’s why SUVs are ushering in a generation of ill-disciplined brats.

“There are such things as rentals out there if none of your friends have a bigger car that suits your once-or-twice-a-year need.”

I had a 1991 Olds 98 that my mechanic insisted was the best car GM ever made. I’m inclined to agree.

M.I.A.T.A.

Make sure they’re Catholic prayers.

One of the people responsible for the PT Cruiser was French: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clotaire_Rapaille

There should be a spare one in the trunk. Look there.

• Made in USA or Imported

• Made in USA or Imported

David -

True. And if you’re from South America, it’s “ha-whar.” The British really should be ashamed of themselves.

My friend’s 1913 Studebaker. The gear shift doubles as a bicep exercise machine. Great fun, though.

Thank you! Convertibles are for people who like the experience of being connected to the world, not insulated from it, while driving. I live in Seattle and put the top down for every respite between rains. And it makes the summer joyous.

Well said. Only an American would consider bringing a car across an ocean to a country where it will be out of place. It won’t impress anyone - it will be looked upon as a nuisance and a ridiculous extravangance. Moreover the requirements don’t warrant it - paying massive amounts for gas so you can occasionally buy a…

Bravo - especially the Corvair, which is good by almost any measure, and the Pacer, which had the courage to look really different in a pleasing way.

Wait - the clutch is on-off binary? I was wondering what that smell was...

Sure you can. Any penalty for breaking a law with the words “endangerment” in it is just that.

Which means it would only be good for about 420,000 more miles.