I’d say it is reduced complexity. Less interchangeably, sure, but not as complex as today’s typical setup. It can also lead to longer life of the exhaust system (turbos included), which no customer is going to complain about. And I honestly think that the lifespan of modern engines far surpasses that of engines of a…

From there, the passenger told the site, “words went back and forth,” after which the motorcyclist decided—for a reason I cannot possibly understand—to kick the moving car.

The door question just adds so much realism that this has to get a star.

I PUT MY HANDS ON 9 AND 3 FUCK OFF WITH YOUR 10 AND 2 MOM

Guy never even slowed down. How ‘bout that Kia Soul though! Slowed right down. In my experiences, those have been piloted by some of the most god awful worst drivers ever. Way to buck the trend!

Right? As stupid as all of this is I am amazed the biker was the only one to make it out unscathed.

You know I’m not so sure kicking a car was as much of a factor as the completely unnecessary wildLY SWERVING YOUR SHITBOX ALL OVER THE HIGHWAY FOR NO APPARENT REASON.

The first time I read it, I was wondering WTF this guy was talking about... and the second time I read it, it clicked, I was transported back to my last conversation with O’Reilly’s and realized man it has been a long time since I’ve had to call them for anything. Are they still in business in the day and age of the…

I’m trying to put myself in the mind of a terrible driver and I can almost understand cutting someone off in your complete lack of spatial awareness but I can’t possible understand blindly swerving as a reaction to a noise.

I think the videographer (generous title) pointed out that they motorcyclist and Sentra driver were exchanging words before the filming started. I don’t think the Sentra driver was oblivious to the presence of the biker.

The biker gave a kick, that’s not good, but the Sentra driver is the one here we should be talking about.

Wow, kicking the car is not nearly as bad as swerving into the biker and attempting to murder him, followed by loss of control of your own vehicle, and flipping a SUV.

Oh yeah, thermal protection of underhood components FTW! (Especially plastics). Also, fewer heat shields mean less weight! So much win.

Considerably lower underhood temps are another benefit.

Headifold in German is “Kopfbrecher.” I think that could work.

1) What is the total cradle-to-grave life of the average engine in each case.

I don’t know if this is considered over complicated when it is essentially combining two components into one (and adding some coolant passages).

“Though Chrysler had already chosen rear wheel drive before the merger, hooking up with Mercedes allowed the use of existing technologies, including the A580 electronic automatic, and Mercedes’ stability control, steering, rear suspensions, electronics, and seats.

It was a lot more than the platform. everything behind the steering wheel airb ag cover had a Mercedes start, so much that I installed an AMG paddle shifter that functions like any other OEM.