God I miss that car. But… I had to give it up for other important things. Someday, maybe………

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>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

My current vehicle, a green Tahoe, is named Lantern.
Yea, my comic geek flag is flying.

Jumper cables, a collapsable liquid container – (works for water or gas in a pinch, and takes up little space),
Roll of duct tape
Screw driver (one that flips to be flat or phillips),
Pliers
12 piece socket set.
Flashlight ( get a good one that will work at 1 am in a rainstorm, and change the batteries once a year.)
Four way tire tool.(Often the factory supplied tools will provide enough torque to break lug nuts that haven’t been removed in years)
Checking the spare is something that is a pain, but only takes a few minutes, and gives you a pleasant sense of comfort should you actually have a flat.

If you do rely on AAA, I would still suggest a magazine, or book while you are waiting, and waiting…..

Sometimes I can only snicker at mass transportation. Now don’t get me wrong trains, subways, even ferries.. do have their place, but I can’t imagine preferring a subway car over driving through winding roads with the top down.

The auto business is my livelihood, and it is for many americans, probably more people, and ways than you realize. Look at the repair shops, gas stations, car washes., even most supermarkets have a small auto section.

Cars are imprinted into american culture, ‘57 Chevy, Mustang fastbacks, even the DeLorean, are examples of how a vehicle can work it’s way into universally recognizable symbols.

Carology, I hope over time will explore all of these issues and more.