>I’m not sure I qualify as a carologist since I don’t remember a
>fraction as much about cars I have owned as the caller you recorded on
>Wednesday.
>
>However, I am facing an upcoming decision. I’m driving a 2003 Lincoln
>LS that is now past extended warranty and I’m thinking about replacing
>it. What’s out there? Maybe this would be a topic although its may not
>be a glamor niche.
>
>Want to get better mileage if possible but still with zip and handling.
>Plus enough metal between me and anything that might hit car.
>
>All of the cars I have had had, don’t remember exact years, have been
>American-made, medium size, V-8, automatic transmission, rear wheel
>drive, hard tops, most with power everything. I don’t want to drive
>something that feels like a barge or is too big to park but I don’t
>want to feel every bump in the road because pavement around the area is
>suffering from delayed repairs.
>
>Nobody besides Cadillac seems to be in that market and I’m not sure I
>want to go there.
>
>In order,
>
> late 60s Ford Torino–don’t recall the package but it was probably
>the fastest without a hood scoop. Was told it had some special
>equipment, mag wheels. Hand me down from my dad. Got totaled with
>another family car parked on street in front of house in middle of
>night and nobody heard a thing.
>
>Mid 70s Torino–not as fast or good looking. Hottest if you count
>engine fires.
>
>Couple of Chevy Monte Carlos, one used, one new.
>
>Two Ford Thunderbirds in 90s, both new.
>
>Two Lincoln LS looking for more luxury features than Tbird, both new.
>
>–Jim