I think it’s less of a deathtrap than other options given its size, but yeah, that is definitely a concern. Read more

A little over $3,000. Not a bad deal, I figure. Like I mentioned, I was never after a garage queen anyway.  Read more

I have, yes... the W126 is probably better, but I like the 7 anyway. Read more

I once missed an E38 740i M-sport with a swapped 6-speed manual transmission in Chicago. Read more

When I get some more time I’m going to do an electric fan swap. On the eventual to-do list. Read more

It’s weird and definitely not stock but it doesn’t bug me. Long as it works. Read more

I’ve never spent, like, hours hunting in my neighborhood. And I’ve occasionally paid for a garage if I have no luck or have an especially *fancy* car that shouldn’t be street-parked. Maybe I just have good luck. Read more

I think that’s why it doesn’t drive like a huge car today. Everything else got bigger, but this is basically Accord-sized now.  Read more

I’d buy that shit tomorrow  Read more

Oh yeah, Insane Piech-Era VW is very missed. Bad for costs, great for MADNESS Read more

Did anyone want this?  Read more

Oh, 100 percent. I’m ready for war here. Read more

It’s got some rust already! The car’s far from perfect. It is meant to be driven, and so it will be, with the utmost care and attention.   Read more

Nah, this one felt very solid and comfortable. The suspension showed its age a bit when we got to NYC’s garbage roads, but overall it was great. Read more

Oh yeah, now that I’ve put that on blast to 13 million readers a month, you should def fix the trunk lock Read more

Gonna find a garage for it soon, but yes, it will be winter-driven in NYC. Read more

I need to get a story up about that! Haven’t had time this week, but yes, I now drive this car’s 1980s equivalent. And it is wonderful so far.

Yes! That’s the car tower VW has in Wolfsburg. It’s pretty wild. 

There IS a lot to be angry about here besides the helipad thing, and I thought about that point going into edits! But I think it’s a valid story (for us, at least) to cover this one truly ridiculous element of an absurd and expensive deal. Read more

I’m not saying there’s not a subway problem, just that picking on tax subsidies or incentives is the easiest, lowest-hanging fruit in fiscal journalism. Read more