Been driving for 53 years, 30 of them in Brooklyn and the last 23 on Long Island, other than my wife's cars all mine have been stick. After all those years you don't even think about it, shifting becomes automatic. When I drive my wife's CX-5 the automatic throws me off, I use the paddle...
My 2010 Ranger has been unbelievably reliable since new. Before our now semi-retired life was my daily commuter in the NYC metro area for 10 years. Only repairs in these 13 years; a new battery, tires and a set of brakes. Even has original clutch. Ford has been OK with me.
Motor Trend is actually going quarterly. I'll add Autoweek and monthly issues of Road & Track to much lamented car magazines. I'll be canceling Motor Trend.
Was listening to Newt Gingrich's podcast the other day, was surprised to hear a Santa Cruz ad played, if Hyundai is marketing to a "left-wing" audience, Gingrich's show is probably not the place to advertise.
We have a Generac generator powered by natural gas, auto turn-on, does the whole house. Have had it for over 15 years and it's been a lifesaver....worth its cost alone just for those days Superstorm Sandy took out the grid here in NY. With gas stations also without power, a gasoline powered unit...
Was described as a "wimpy company", not specified as a truck company. Can't imagine a lot of offroading in a unibody Ridgeline, Maverick, or Santa Cruz. Not to take anything from Ford, I've previously owned and still have a Ford.
Per Wikipedia "As an engine manufacturer, Honda has won six World Constructors' Championships, five World Drivers' Championships and over 80 Grands Prix, ranking fifth in Formula One history. In addition to their success as an engine manufacturer, their three Grand Prix wins as a team owner make...
I agree on the looks, but can't really say till we see them in person. As much as I would like to replace my 2010 Ranger, which has been great since new, I'm still on the fence with these, and feel both are a compromise from what I was hoping for; I realize I'm a dinosaur and know the days of...