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I am quite confused by those numbers as well. If I’m not mistaken it is quite ‘doable’ to make 500+hp from a NA coyote 5.0l...is it really cheaper to throw a blower on it? Honestly I would have expected at least 550hp, as a lot of forced induction crate engines (5.0l) are making 600-700hp.

...but, but...pushrod...low hp/L...ancient design...not overhead cam...two valve per cylinder...soooo common...’everyone’ does it...weight distribution...

I think part of it is, in Europe, people just drive less in a given year. It seems quite common for 20y/o car to have right around 100,000mi...in which case a VW (or any German car for that matter) would seem quite reliable, even if you did have a large repair every few years.

Wait...I count 7 VWs to take that kid to adulthood, so let’s say he is 2y/o in the first VW and 30 in that last...so a new VW every 4 years, now that says ‘quality’.

Unfortunately you’re dead on regarding the marketplace in the US...I just wish there was a way to get a newer 70 series or a diesel 80 series without having to import from Japan or Australia, as I’m currently waiting to import a 1995-1997 diesel series 80s...until then I will be driving my 3rd gen 4runner with 105k on…

It may not be a ‘poorly designed’ motor but the electronics are known to have problems in the 928, which will then cause the motor not to cease to function. Not to mention this is a 82' with either the 4.5l or 4.7l, which at best is 240hp...you’re going to need a lot of time and money to get that to 450hp.

The compactness is the thing that always gets me...this picture specifically. On the left a 525hp LS3 on the right a turbo mx5.

The 928 is not known for electric and drive train reliability, but it is an otherwise excellent chassis. Honestly, I think the 928 is a logical choice for a SBC, not to mention it was an 82', so that 4.5/4.7L Porsche v8 was probably only making 220-240hp. Not too bad, but when you consider you can get a blueprint 383…

The plus side is, he now has car reliable enough to drive on a regular basis

I had the same thought...but it sure looks like form took priority over function. Overall this isn’t my kind of thing...overly ‘minimalist’ to the point of being overly complicated. It appears that they compromised every aspect of the bike and made it objectively worse as a motorcycle.

The all important question...does it still have the ECT PWR button on the dash? I was handed down a 1995 Avalon with 200k when I was in highschool. It took me through 4 years of high school, 4 years of undergrad and the year I took off before going to grad school. I ran it to 275k redlining it at 6 grand every…

I often daily a F-250 as it is necessary for some of my work. Honestly, it isn’t bad to drive...in fact I prefer it over most vehicles. Once you get use to the dimensions it is straight forward to park and the visibility is better than most newer crossovers that I have driven. Not to mention you can hit some epic…

Honestly, the discovery sport looks uncomfortable in that role. It sure looks like it was designed for the normal shopping commute and then an engineer came in and added some 4wd components, not paying attentions to the fact it has 4 wheel independent suspension...I mean look at the rear, it is already beginning to…

FORD SHOGUN!! Holy crap! That is one of my all time favorite cars, would love to see one in person

Is that an International crew cab pickup truck??

I think that is something that people don’t realize...it really is the full weight of their upper body pushing the bottom of that damn tray into the top of my knees. I have come off flight limping because of that. And I also sleep upright (sheer will power puts me to sleep), I do it because if I recline I being to…

Very interesting, I’ve never been charged. Guess that is airline dependent, or perhaps the flight attendants have taken pity on me and given them to me for free. Even still, there are plenty of inexpensive inflatable lumbar supports that could fit in any bag or even a pocket. And while it doesn’t ‘change’ the seat…

You can ask any flight attendant for a pillow...I usually ask for two. As well you can ask for a blanket or two, they will provide them as well. The combination can easily increase the comfort level on any flight. However, if you have a known issues with your back or neck you should fly with some sort of tempurpedic…

Honestly, I have yet to say no to someone who has asked, though I always ask for them not to put it back all the way. So far, it has always worked out in both of our favor.