I was looking at new cars a few weeks ago and I had two stipulations- I can fit in with a helmet and I could get a guitar, amp and bass to fit in the trunk. Being a rear wheel drive, two door sports car were implied. 

Oh, I have a tale of woe that definitely branched my life. In an alternate universe if I would have bought that car I wouldn’t be who I am now.

Now that it’s finally starting to feel like spring, I just started re-riding my bike to work today. Fortunately I live in a city that was build around bikes and cars were added later so there are huge bike lanes that have a median, grass and some trees or shrubs dividing most of the lane from traffic.

Oh, where should I start? My newest car is from 2011 and I think it is near perfect, I just wish it was more economical and powerful, which newer cars tend to be but I can not stand the screens, lack of physical buttons, so many intrusions on driving experience and needless to me safety functions. I would pay more to…

E85 Z4 owner here. My top is manual, and super easy and quick to go up and down, so I can’t complain there. I don’t mind the cup holders either. What I don’t like is how the dashboard is lit up like a Christmas tree because of all the electronic components failing and being too expensive to fix. So I used black…

As the crow flies, I live just over a mile away from the Beijing International Airport, and I can just imagine how wonderful the air would smell in this area if they started using hot pot oil to power planes. I’d probably be hungry all the time too.

Those are very interesting stories and do prove your point! I have some German friends and they are all still very direct in what they want to say, I don’t think much has changed there! 

It’s not too difficult to navigate and just have an average life experience. things get complicated when you want to start a business or do more major actions. For me just working and hanging out I’ve never had a problem in the 20+ years of living here. And I don’t play the foreigner “get out of jail free card” and…

I agree with a lot of that, but have some thought to add. First off, with the diminishing population you also need to factor in the license plate lottery in some top tier cities. My wife is from Beijing and has been trying to get a Beijing license plate for almost 10 years. Additionally, car culture and private car…

I couldn’t finish reading the novel, White Noise, but watched the movie! Interesting how yet another time life imitates art.

I often post my most embarrassing moments here, things that I would never have confessed to my car friends in person…

I grew up in Michigan, and in addition to the Michigan left, its the “suggested” speed limit. Usually that’s the slowest you will be going, and if you are 5 over you are probably too slow.

I’m an 80’s kid and think that is amazing. I also don’t feel like it was vandalism. Nothing was broken or damaged, I don’t think anyone even had feelings hurt because of that.

I live in a city which is covered by cameras. There are still some drivers who cover up their plates and they are always the most aggressive and disrespectful on the road. If they get busted then I’d be happy. I’m not sure it’s some guys job to do that, but if I had to choose a side to back it would be the narc this…

I grew up in the 80’s and early 90’s idolizing the vehicles I saw on TV. However, I think my favorite ones, the cars that always have a special place in my heart would not be appropriate now. My first choice would be the General Lee, but between the roof and welded doors I have my doubts ( I’d take Dom’s Charger from…

A few years ago I was at the Tire Rack track participating in an auto cross. I was the last car out that session so I tried to push myself for a better time. Coming around the huge circle (when asked about how to take it properly, the instructor said the whole thing is one big apex!) I gave it a bit too much throttle…

My first though was the same- this would make an amazing road trip machine. 

Great picture to lead with. My 5th Gen Camaro on summer tires can hardly get out of a parking spot with an inch of snow on the ground. If we would get more than one or two snow falls in a year I would spring for some winter tires but in the 10 years I’ve had that car it’s only been an issue three times I can think of.

My heart goes out to his family. I’ve been a fan of Block’s since I was a skateboarding teen in the 90’s. Sad to see another hero of mine leave. 

Look like a lot of fun to drive! I never heard about it before your post (gasp!)