"Baroque proposals like that fuel speculation in national security circles that Inspire may be the work of a western security service — a spoof on terrorist propaganda, rather than an authentic vehicle for it"

It also doubles as a terrific theft deterrent. Just make it look like you would get an infectious disease if you so much as breathe the same air as it passed through.

:D

Being dragged behind a car on something with wheels? Pfft, amateurs. In my day, we used Rubbermaid storage container lids tied to a Volvo 242.

I know you well enough on here to have fully understood your intent. I also know where you are coming from, vehicle wise. :) It is crazy to have those numbers put into perspective though.

Very true, but I still wouldn't call this car not "particularly quick". I don't feel that relative improvements make the definition of "fast" really change... A 13 second quarter mile is still fast, even though a 12 second quarter is faster.

Dear god... is that the current iteration of the Dragon Vette?

NOOOOOOOOooooooo! My Dekotora :(

It's so treacherous that most buses are banned from it.

Just what I was thinking when I read that... I used to define a sub 5 second 0-60 as "fast". That should be good for a low 13 second quarter.

Gotta be something safe, but fun... Yeah, a 500hp PRV 6 cylinder Volvo 242 rally car should do the trick quite nicely.

As a 2006 Pontiac GTO owner, I feel what you are saying. Being a 2006 Pontiac GTO owner, I often feel exasperation as to what GM is continuing to become. While I love my 2006 Pontiac GTO, I don't want to come across as "Interpretation #2" every time I mention my 2006 Pontiac GTO. It's hard, because my 2006 Pontiac…

First thing I noticed too. I'm not sure who would need to be informed of that, but anyone who needs to be reminded of it needs to be limited to well beyond spitting distance of this car...

Why so serious? Let's put a smile on that face!

I really do love the classic BBS mesh style wheels on older Volvos. I will have to own a set for my 242.

@$kaycog: Hey there! I will accept this shame, as it is well deserved. Watch your back though... The OG shame bringer has returned... ;)

@Scorpio GTX1: So I noticed! :) It feels good to be missed, but at the same time, I don't want to do that to people. I'll try to stick around this time.

@Spikejnz: Are you threatening me?

RWD Volvo wagons.