As I share one with my dad and it is my current “commuter” I completely agree. Slow, definitely. Rough ride, nailed it. But its sooo damn cool! Plus I really like its simplicity.

Thanks! The rolling toaster also appreciates the compliment :) Read more

I shut mine using the badge every single day, I think the radiator hoses keep it from denting. Read more

Yes - Def keep writing. The videos might be better off left to Bal...maybe Orl....Perhaps Hardi....Fuck it, keep doing the videos too. Read more

It’s just one other data point, but a good friend of mine sold his V8 Vantage last year and bought a 997 Turbo with the proceeds. He’s much happier with the 997 Turbo. Like your Ferrari, he was always worried about how many miles he put on the Vantage, where he parked it, etc. (He bought the Vantage new.) He doesn’t… Read more

I’m almost disappointed how on-point this article is. To actually come up with a rational realistic comparison that rings true. Read more

I think everyone is in agreement that posts on Wednesday & Friday afternoons are not enough. Read more

Seconding that comment. When I come to check Jalopnik it’s always to see if you’ve posted anything recently. Read more

These posts make my day. And THANK YOU for addressing the Porsche frunk situation. I HATE using my frunk for that one reason. I bought I was the only one Read more

I think you run into that in a lot of enthusiast communities. It’s amazing how quickly we become jaded to the level of luxury/ exclusivity we are exposed to( in person, on the Internet, through magazines) Then you start to forget that the average person has never even heard of, or seen some of the brands that… Read more

Doug, please write more. And make more videos. I seriously had forgotten all about my love for cars -a decade in Manhattan without a car will do that to you - until I started reading your stuff.
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Great article! I agree with your assessment. Read more

...the Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI. When I see one, I freak out. When a normal person sees one, they wonder if they can do anything to help the poor sad owners of this Volkswagen SUV, stranded on the side of the road. Read more

Came here to say the same thing. I instantly recognized the plate since I was involved with the 2008 DNC. Read more

Thank you Doug! This is the best birthday present anyone could give me. I was starting to think how I would make it through the rest of the work-day, but now I’ll be fine. Read more

So I knew the WK2 had problems but DAYUM! Read more

Will the Grand Cherokee be able to get away from its dealer visits to make it to the trail okay? Read more

Did not notice who author was. Read this: “For one thing, it’s $85,000 for a Toyota, the same automaker that sells the subcompact Yaris to people whose primary requirement for a new car is that it exists.” Read more

The owners manual-glove box scene made me LOL and wake up my somnambulating co-workers Read more

Holy Christ, I lol’d at the park brake and am still laughing. Oh god. Read more