Intrepidation

1925 to be exact.

That's actually not correct. While the interior and profiles are the same, all of the sheetmetal forward of the A pillar is unique as is the rear end compared to the B9. In fact when Subaru refreshed that they used the 9-6's rear end design as well as the front fenders. It also had different rear quarter windows. Was it enough differentiation? No, but it's not just a badge swap.

While much better than the original Tribeca it looks more bland than the refreshed Tribeca, I much prefer the 9-4x.

Look into its eyes.

Words... There are none.

And now for something completely different. Yeah I guess Chrysler missed the Bleak Future memo.

Main Street in Motion is coming to Gillette Stadium this Friday. I signed up and got a confirmation email but no registration code. I'll have to call them tomorrow...haven't had time to yet.

While we do need more jobs, adding more jobs to a company that doesn't need them only stresses the company financially, and then we're heading back down bankruptcy lane again.

I'd definitely go with the V6 as well. Have him sit inside one, I think he'll find it a massive upgrade from the CR-V.

Fixed

Journey.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw7_UTk0d6Y

Camino, I bet you enjoyed the new Charger commercial.

Panther cars are an example of poor packaging. The Grand Marquis bigger than the Intrepid yet the Intrepid has more front and rear leg room. The only area it has an advantage is that the truck is deeper, but the Intrepid's is longer, and the seats can fold down to allow long items, such as a roll of carpet, to fit inside. I enjoy them both but would pick my car for a long trip, especially on a winding road.

It really is incredible what they do and the end results are even moreso.

I can do you one better: the Eagle E-Type.

I like bench seats on a big old car, it just seems to fit that relaxed feel. But with modern cars I prefer a center console and buckets. i like the look better.

This is probably the only site where I find people having issues with center consoles. I much prefer a center console with buckets to a bench, but to each their own.

When Top gear tested the ZR1 against the R8 V10 they found that the Vette is ultimately faster around a track in the hands of a very skilled driver, but the R8 V10 was easier to drive fast.

Grocery chain up here. It's good tasting spring water. I've got a Pur water filter on the faucet but it, just like the 4 Britas before it, just doesn't hold up. The metal threads do, unlike the plastic threads on Brita filters, but the housing is falling apart. Can't be bothered to spend $50 or whatever to replace it when I can get $0.50 spring water, which I think tastes better anyway. I use the Brita pitcher, which has lasted me 3 years and counting. Somewhere we have one...haven't seen it since the move, I just like the taste of spring water better, and I won't use tap water in my Keurig because even filtered water will leave hard water deposits over time (the water here and where I used to live is hard).

Grocery chain up here. It's good tasting spring water. I've got a Pur water filter on the faucet but it, just like the 4 Britas before it, just doesn't hold up. The metal threads do, unlike the plastic threads on Brita filters, but the housing is falling apart. Can't be bothered to spend $50 or whatever to replace it when I can get $0.50 spring water, which I think tastes better anyway.

Very cool old Mopars

A problem I've noticed in both the Caliber and newer Corolla we had for rentals was room. The Corolla had way less legroom than the older ones (despite being bigger), and the Caliber's door panel and center console where the shifter is located is intrusive Being that both areas are hard plastic it can get uncomfortable. In the the Prizm, room isn't really an issue. Plenty f legroom for me, nothing's intrusive, and I love being able to zip into tight parking spots. With that said, the Intrepid more comfortable. Nice soft arm rests and upper door panels, supportive and comfortable seats, and plenty of room for me and 3 adults. The best part is that it handles very well and feels smaller than it is while driving while returning 30 mpg on the highway. I love going to Keene in NH about 40 minutes away because its a long twisty back road that's a joy to drive on. Can't wait to tackle it with new suspension! There is a fun novelty about driving an older car with a floaty ride and a bench seat with less support than a sofa, but I find it gets uncomfortable on longer trips and is no fun when the road gets twisty.

I buy all my water by the gallon at the dollar store... $1. Can't beat it with a stick... clear container and no taste, just like its supposed to be. I can. $0.50 per gallon at Hannaford.

for $3,000? that's a steal!