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There's something to be said for the overall simplicity of cars not that long ago versus the over complicated, electrical doodad laden computer controlled amorphous blobs on wheels that we have today. It wasn't that long ago that YJ's had air-conditioning as an option. See also: Get off my...

QFT.

It's been a long time since I've dug in on this but I recall reading a long time ago 4's inherently have more vibration at idle than 5cyl and 6cyl motors.

Replace the word "smoother" with "less vibration" at idle in 5 and 6 cylinder applications. Not so much in 4's. Better? Far as the remainder, I don't know that there's any real cost savings on one vs the other.

What, just so Jerry Wayne Longmire can make fun of them like he does Rams? But what would Mojave owners do if their tow hooks don't contrast the body color??? Like @Sweetums said (paraphrase) at what spec? There is one thing inlines have over Vs- they run smoother than a V because of...

VW was always great about it. Same with Subaru. Hell, Subie would rent us a car from Enterprise for an oil change appointment if they didn't have loaners available. Toyota, too. TBF, Ford is no better. I have to put the Bronco Sport in the shop tomorrow for the transmission for a third time...

Inherent bias notwithstanding, they have a history of selecting facts that support the narrative they're portraying. Not saying there isn't *some* truth in their reporting but it needs a few grains of salt. BTT: STLA treated Jeep as a profit center while cranking out some turkeys, making...

Going back to the 1/2 ton J10 idea- Are there any standalone Jeep dealers anymore? It would be an interesting twist in marketing and on the sales floor to direct the off-road trim Ram buyers to a full size Jeep. After all, Jeep is known for off-road capability. I'm really likeing the idea of...

And make it look like a J10. And offer an AEV Prospector upfit.

Sounds good. Dental plan? I hear you. I6s are smooth. But forced induction is the only way they're getting the spec of grunt they are with the newer emissions controls.

Needs a floor high beam switch and a milk crate for a passenger seat and you can take my money, thank you.

You say that like it's a bad thing.

Fairly certain I still have scars on my knuckles from a 900T. So yes, this tracks.

This is part of why the no-haggle model from Saturn worked so well early on (and why Carmax maintains profitability)- you knew the price walking in and there's no back and forth. Same can be said for Tesla and their direct pricing/sales scheme. The legacy dealer model is dying but yet it...

I came here to mention the Northstar starter and you threw out a SAAB. Everything about those cars was weird. But I still loved them.

Don't get me wrong, I too have a soft spot for old school regular cab pickups. I learned how to drive a clutch on a Mitsu Mighty Max regular cab when I was 12 or 13 and drove a 1st Gen Ranger 4x4 in HS for work. But like the manual transmissions I love (and still daily) American consumers have...

I can't argue with anything said here but the Maryland Auto Show is at the Baltimore City Convention Center with fewer manufacturers. And is in Baltimore. So that was out. 45 minutes to get there and an 1:40 getting home. Still beats going to Baltimore. Far as the shopping process: I tell...

Certainly, Chrysler and its various descendant companies have always been one foot in the grave and another on a banana peel. So though this is nothing new, this has been noted from more sources than the usual YouTubers farming for engagement. They have real issues, not the least of which is...

I don't doubt the veracity of your statements and though rental and fleet sales are big moneymakers, they don't build excitement in the brand needed to generate sales in the regular market. That is what is missing overall. (and though a Hellcat in a long travel JT would be awesome that ain't it...

Likely they weren't putting much into it, and they were not alone. BMW, MB, Audi, Porsche, Mini, Mazda, Lexus, Infiniti, Rivian all come to mind as not being there. Mostly the displays were meh. TBF- I'm not going to claim I expected much- even the big NY, LA, etc shows aren't that special...