Phil L. commented on 1973 Buick Electra 225, With Bonus 1973 Poll

"I had a '72 Buick Limited (the Limited was a trim level somewhere below the Electra 225) in college one year."

Phil L. commented on Escachero!

"Amazing, at so many levels. The non-wimpy hitch is great."

Phil L. commented on 1986 Ford Mustang LX

"Some of you are tough on cars... My '86 still runs strong at 210K miles. The engine has never been opened."

Phil L. commented on 1986 Ford Mustang LX

"I still have my '86 GT - and it's still lots of fun. Yes, my rear hatch has louvers - but they're metal."

Phil L. commented on New Top Ten Stolen Cars List Shows Criminals Love The '90s

"Plus the electronics on many later models were getting pretty good."

Phil L. commented on 1985 Alfa Romeo Graduate, With Bonus Italian DOTS Poll

"Love of the looks and style of the Alfa."

Phil L. commented on Hold Out For The Babe With The V6: 1985 Fiero

"State College is in PA!"

Phil L. commented on 1982 Fiat X-1/9

"I had a '74 X1/9 - with the carb'd 1.3 liter."

Phil L. commented on Who Needs Ramps? Bobcat Loads Itself Onto Flatbed

"Not particularly new. Back in the 80s, I worked summers installing a swimming pool."

Phil L. commented on 2008 Smart ForTwo IIHS Crash Test Results In, Little Tyke Did "Good"

"Impressive."

Phil L. commented on Smart ForTwo Punted By Delivery Truck, Returned By Van

"What I've noticed about Smart crash tests (and this real-life example): You can tell just how solid the safety cell is - because the glass doesn't break. I recall being surprised that the windshield didn't break in one of the frontal impact test videos."

Phil L. commented on Swedish Hoons Hold Crazy Illegal Burnout Contest

"I kept waiting for everyone to scatter when the cops showed up..."

Phil L. commented on Brit Chops Car In Half To Protest Aggressive Clamping

"Hummpphhh: I guess you don't get video if you aren't in the UK: Sorry, this media is not available in your territory."

Phil L. commented on Wheelchair Uses Lasers To Automatically Dock In Van

"@TheTooth: Most wheelchair van conversions do it this way - but this approach is designed to allow the chair occupant to also be the driver."

Phil L. commented on 1941 Chevrolet Pickup Truck

"The missing wheel cover makes it all the more a true DOTS driver..."

Phil L. commented on Paint Thickness Tester Can Bust Shady Craigslisters

"Regarding Carfax and damage reports: I once used a Carfax subscription to check all my cars."

Phil L. commented on Exhaust Air Jack, Perfect For Lazy Weaklings

"58 comments and no one has complained this won't work with dual exhaust that has a crosspipe (most do)?"

Phil L. commented on Dodge Coronet's Window Blinds Prove Ineffective At Warding Off Crusher

"Hmmm - Any thoughts on what the hockey-puck-shaped object in the glove compartment is?"