No, the van is fixed and I’m back on the road - updates are coming very soon, the repairs just took longer than expected! Read more
No, the van is fixed and I’m back on the road - updates are coming very soon, the repairs just took longer than expected! Read more
The beauty of reviewing cars that aren’t press ones is I don’t have to make anyone happy, lolol Read more
Ohhh yeah baby. I am a huge van enthusiast - would you mind emailing me with how your ownership experience has been? I would love to feature an EV van! (tscott at jalopnik dot com)! Read more
hmm this might make a good story - if you wouldn’t mind emailing me tscott at jalopnik I might do this one if you have any interest! Read more
I am currently on a bus and the van was resurrected from the alternator but now I broke it offroading lol - I talk about the trip on twitter a lot! Read more
I am doing my best to find more interesting conversions and get more driving impressions to help keep the series fresh and engaging! I’m currently stranded in the Bay Area (broke my van off-roading) so I’m hitting up some people out here with EVs so I can do some car reviews, like the Maserati! Read more
Yes they are actually green!
that’s good to know at least that most people don’t notice - I had only ever driven old Chevys that drove like this, and I never saw Road and Track praise their handling prowess, so I just assumed it was all good. Plus, there were never any telltale sounds of wear, like other cars I’ve had. Next time before I sell… Read more
Hey, I sold it to her, and I talked with her this morning - I just want to say, I legit had no idea. This was my grocery getter and city escape vehicle, and the steering was vague as hell but I chalked that up to GMT2500 handling, or lack thereof. I never wrenched on this except an alternator, because I honestly had… Read more
haha thank you! I will be trying to in the near future, I love getting more stories here at Jalopnik! Read more
He’s been writing my favorite stories since I was like 16! Read more
I’m from Cleveland! I will be back later this year for a longer stay on my van travels, I will keep this in mind, thank you so much! Read more
I put that statement in. The intent was that every additional mile he drove was free to him - he was going to install solar anyway, and he had a $0 electric bill. He was already paying the lease and insurance. Obviously no car is free, but very few cost nothing to drive more. Read more
Glad you’ve been enjoying it! :) Read more
tscott at jalopnik dot com! Read more
It is truly my pleasure! I am thrilled to get to hear these stories and I really enjoy chatting with the builders and owners and I’m so glad to see that it’s exciting to other people as well. I really hope conversions become more cost effective and popular as time goes on, because I absolutely love ‘em. Read more
It’s been my pleasure, I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed the series! Read more
Woohoo!! I’m so glad you love it and it stayed in the Jalopnik family. I’ll be psyched to see your review of it! Read more
When I had this beast I called him Bobert. Just fit him lol Read more
I am back, I am now a full time writer at several outlets, including Jalopnik and you’ll be seeing more of me here! Read more