Usually, European performance cars of this era (in this case, “performance”) had a gem of an engine to negate the awful build quality everywhere else. In this case, you still get the crap build quality and a bona fide turd of an engine to boot. Truly, a car that’s at its best in its natural environment: looking good…

I knew it!

The question is not about the longterm strategy but the timeframe. As it’s presented here, its seems as though they’re oblivious as to how long and gradual the transition away from ICE will be.

That’s a fair point. For my commute/needs, the difference is pretty minimal. For others with a longer trip to work, it can be a bigger deal. Individual circumstances are a factor.

2nd Gear: Spark Plug Maker Prepares For The Death Of Combustion Engines

Sure, because alternative fuel/energy vehicles will be ready to replace our existing fleet and everyone will ditch their old combustion engine cars. No more car shows, no more funny cars, no more fuel powered trucks (pretty sure LPG still needs…

As the driver of an ‘08 Jeep Commander (with the 4.7 for those who like to know), the answer is not really.

My last ride was an ‘05 Vibe. I routinely got 31 mpg in the city with that thing. But despite being a reliable, frugal commuter, it was a miserable, noisy, rattly and somewhat underpowered daily driver. Its miles…

They paved the church
And put up a parking lot

Sweet, a Model S with better than Tesla factory build quality!

It’s good to see Mercedes-AMG is adding this safety feature to their electric cars. They’re as silent as the grave.

Also, for your ridiculous “beater budget” of $10k, let me suggest the Jeep Commander, preferably with QuadraTrac II. I picked mine up for $7k (not a beater IMO) and it just dominates the snow. Outside of increased stopping distances, it feels like I’m driving on clean pavement. I’ve had old XJs and even an ‘02 WJ, but…

Spot-on recommendation by Tom McP with the SX4. I had one and it absolutely dominated North Dakota winters. The on demand AWD system even had a true 4x4 50/50 split (51/49?) lockout button. Outside of being a real all weather vehicle, it was pretty unrefined at highway speeds, not particularly powerful with 140…

Yes, this! You always see “needs timing belt replaced, don’t have time.” Why? Because it’s not about time, you just don’t want to replace the valve train your negligence destroyed. That, and a dose of hope the next guy doesn’t realize he’s buying a paperweight needing expensive work.

You’re overlooking the fact that the Veloster has a rear window the size of a postage stamp. Having owned several C900s, I can tell you they don’t suffer from that affliction. Sure, you can say, “so what?” but to me that’s a deal killer. I’ve driven a Veloster and the rear visibility wasn’t just non-existent, it was a…

You’re like the James May of cool 90's rides (and a big ‘ol diesel truck).

I have profound respect for your willingness to do things slowly, methodically and not take shortcuts. I only wish you owned the same vehicle I do, so I could get my DIYs from you.

I agree. This type of hoarding is particularly rampant (in a good way) in enthusiast circles for obscure, usually European, vehicles. I’ve met numerous “SAAB guys,” “Volvo guys,” and “Mercedes guys” who will actually scout for parts cars to strip clean and keep boxes of every part that isn’t welded to the frame. They…

Runs versus drives is an important distinction, yes.

Look at that picture again and try to tell me that without laughing.

Like some have said, I don’t necessarily feel bad for Ron.

I feel bad for those cars.

Also, it bugs me to no end when a seller says a vehicle “just needs XYZ” and it’ll be good to go. Sure, maybe if you’re talking about the bare minimum to get it onto a trailer without a winch. But that F250 flareside, which is…

Same here. Those poor cars. Hits me right in the feels button. They say they don’t have souls, but can we really take that chance?

They should call it the Hindsight. Because Honda lacks it and the car looks like ass.