I think we need to really examine this.

Okay.

So VW doesn’t sell THE CALIFORNIAN in the United States. You know, the place that has a state called California. You know, the place famous for making VW buses a worldwide cultural phenomenon.

Think on that.

Not sending the T-Roc here, which I’m sure many assumed would be…

That’s mandrel, NOT mandrill. An important distinction to make.

Starred for “The Ball Joint.”

It’s easy to continue the same diaper-wiping-on-the-bonnet care. In my case, the problem tends to be where I’m trying to TLC a bona fide POS to the point that it turns the corner to respectable car status.

Dammit, and I just got my $300 XJ running and registered. I think that’s all the wife will tolerate. Which is too bad because these have an awesome FJ40/Defender thing going on.

It’s true. I’ve pooped in a Buick Century before. However, that was a luxury I could’ve done without.

That’s true. Although it would be easier to limit speculation and gouging in one avenue of sale instead of two.

Y’know, Toyota, Porsche et al wouldn’t have to do goofy things with how they sell their limited production cars if there weren’t any dealers. Think about it. The manufacturers know that they have to outthink and outsmart dealers because they are well aware they will be dealer-y. How messed up is that?

“People often ask me why I like old cars, and my reason almost always has to do with their raw, unrefined nature that makes me actually feel something behind the wheel.” 

To me, this is Jalopnik. Not necessarily the old car thing, but FEELING something behind the wheel. That’s the appeal of older cars or vehicle that…

Can you really blame Ford? The grass is greener on the other side, after all.

Making a decent sandwich isn’t rocket science. Anyone can do it, as evidenced by the multitude of sandwich joints put there. Arguing who makes the best is about as big a waste of time as letting ‘er rip right into the wind with your mouth wide open.

So...They’re going to do clinical trials where one person gets the autonomous car to road test while another secretly gets the white sugar pill equivalent (manual) with instructions to report their findings?

Actually, I probably wouldn’t be surprised. That said, it better be some damn good tape and outdoor quality zip-ties they’re using. : I

We jump into the RRTs with brake bulletin 05-004-17 which tries to correct an issue where the brake pad wear sensors may get disconnected. The fix seems more backyard mechanic than engineer, as it requires securing a grommet on the harness by wrapping tape on each side of it so it is built up enough to prevent it from…

No, but it could make me number two.

Love, love, LOVE me a boxy Volvo.

However, I’m sorely lacking in the space, skills and craps to do an engine swap for anything (which is pretty much anything) better than the PRV V6.

That’ll garner an automatic CP vote from me.

“A bunch of got’danged idiots, I tell you whut.”

One word: minivan.

The ultimate road-tripping and kid-hauling machine. Ask me how I know, because I have one. It’s like a parenting Konami cheat code. Problem is, people have a perceived need for a CUV, thinking that it’ll make them look less uncool. It doesn’t, though. Being a parent is never going to be cool. Of…

It failed because it was out of date and overpriced, not because it was missing a 3rd row.

At this point, I think people are getting wise to the fact that a folding 3rd row is rarely used and not very useful when it is needed. IME, it is not the selling point it once was or is still thought to be.

Top Marx to both of you.