Recent content by canalligators

I never do anything that reduces my ability to see or be seen. If the AC works, why tint? As a cyclist, it is very important that I can make eye contact with drivers. Doing so does not guarantee that the driver sees me and will not do something stupid, but it is a very good indicator. Please...

The idea is that your wheels are lighter/lower momentum so your gas mileage improves. I don't know for sure. In order to reap all the benefit, you have to top up with nitrogen too, which is a hassle to me. Not even including that, the guy at the tire store (when pressed) said it would only...

Have your modifications bought you better fuel economy?

Where did you cut that hole? Will it be obvious when I look carefully?

Lasts? 100K miles is "lasts"? http://www.vcoa.org/irv-o-meter/

I test drove a 2010 Sport the other night, and the salesman said it does not have auto-off, and that it beeps if you leave the lights on. I'm thinking that two hours, some wire, an inline fuse holder and a relay will take care of that shortfall.

1-2 mpg better, better in the snow, and I prefer it. Also the better half wants newer (read: post-2000) and I'm looking for <<100K mi. Needle in a haystack. I appreciate the input on longevity.

Hi, I've been Volvo-, Saab- and VW-centric for a long time. Bearing in mind that durability is not necessarily the same as reliability, I've found that those cars really are more durable than many. They also handle well with reasonable or good fuel economy. In my frustration over finding a...