Weekend QOTD Roundup August 31, 2024

Car shows and car meets are fantastic ways tosee cool cars and meet like-minded people. But what is life, if not constantly searching for something to complain about? (Editor’s Note: This is how writers live their lives, not normal, well-adjusted people.) - Erin Marquis Read More

We all love modified cars, but how you modify your car matters. Some folks like track suspension and wide, grippy tires, while others are more into lift kits and beadlocks. Everyone’s got their own thing, but some things — according to you all — simply cannot be allowed. Earlier this week, we asked you which car mods should be banned, and today we’re looking through your answers. - Amber DaSilva Read More

In some ways, no two cars are the same, even if they are the same make and model. Personalization and customization are vital aspects of car ownership, transforming simple consumerism into something more meaningful. However, some modifications take things too far. Letting everyone own a car is yours is one thing. Blasting it in everyone’s face is another. - Ryan Erik King Read More

Looks are subjective, but taste shouldn’t be. Last week we asked what you think is the best-looking car currently on sale, and y’all certainly answered. Good designs take risks, and when you pair a willingness to take risks with a dash of taste, that’s what sets beautiful cars apart from the rest of the traffic on the road. Notice how I included taste in that statement, otherwise the answer would have been the Tesla Cybertruck like one of you jokesters suggested on Facebook. - Logan Carter Read More

My dad and I went on a classic car cruise over the weekend and it got me thinking. What car are you just sick to death of seeing?

We weren’t at the Woodward Dream Cruise, by the way. This cruise was a smaller affair. My dad and I piled into his 1978 MGB and made our way down a park-like road called Hines Drive through southeast Michigan with a parade of other vehicles, all over 25 years old. You haven’t lived until you hear your 70-year-old father exclaim “No way is that over 25 years old!” at every ’90s Chevy truck you pass. - Erin Marquis Read More

It turns out there’s a lot of different cars that people are not only passionate about, but passionate enough about to defend them over hate they feel is underserved. Last week we asked readers what cars they thought don’t deserve the hate they get. These were the best answers. - Lawrence Hodge Read More

You can tell a lot about a person based on the car they drive, and while judging a book by its cover isn’t always advisable, sometimes it just makes sense. Every car brings a certain connotation with it, and unfortunately for some, it isn’t always positive. That is what has led me to today’s question. - Andy Kalmowitz Read More

It’s time for you to buy yourself a new daily driver, and you want to be a little more frugal this time. The market for used cars is still a bit on the wild side, but prices seem to be coming down. Consider, for a moment, that you need to use this car every day, but still want to have a little fun with it. However you choose to prioritize fun over cheapness is up to you, but reliability is paramount here. How little are you spending? What cars are you looking for? What, to you, makes a good cheap car? - Bradley Brownell Read More

If you’re looking for a cheap car that you can depend on, you pretty much can’t afford to care about anything else. You want something that will go from points a to b and back again that won’t break the bank, you aren’t typically getting a sports car or something that will haul the boat to the bay on the weekends. This is purely about the mechanics of day to day operation. There’s no time to be picky, you have to keep your options open. You probably don’t have a lot of time or ability to go test drive a bunch of stuff, either, if you don’t already have reliable transportation or a safety net to fall back on. - Bradley Brownell Read More

I’ll be the first to admit that I love a ridiculous supercar. There’s something joyous about the roaring V12 you hear from an Aston Martin or the over the top stylings of an immaculate Lamborghini. But that doesn’t mean that all the fun is reserved for the super-rich, you can have a lot of laughs in a humble sports car as well. - Owen Bellwood Read More