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The JBR rear anti-roll bar on my Mazdaspeed 3 used polyurethane bushings. I used JBR mounts with zerk fittings and greased them at every oil change with Super Lube.

I sold my 1999 TJ last October for $3,500- and it needed some serious repairs to the frame.

My C43 can display oil and ATF temperatures on the IP. The highest oil temperature I have seen is 210 F; I haven't seen ATF temperatures over 185 F.

I spent part of the afternoon cleaning up the C43- in particular the interior; I accept the fact that it's going to get dirty on vacation but once I'm home I want to detail it sooner than later.

I spent a good bit of time looking for an F87 M2C with three pedals and no hole in the roof. I may yet spring for an F87 M2 CS. I detest the Lego/Minecraft exterior design of the G87 M2, and it weighs as much as my C43.

Todays trip back from Hilton Head; The average speed is very low due to being stuck in stop and go traffic for over an hour. I did bump it back up having a bit of a play with a G12 Alpina B7. Its driver was being charitable as the B7 had the C43 beat on top speed by 50 mph...

In addition to my Stihl gas powered equipment I have an EGO push mower, leaf blower, and chainsaw. All 3 have been very reliable and I like the fact that they all can share the same battery.

Same here.

I bought my first mid 5 second 0-60 car eighteen years ago. I followed up with a mid 4 second 0-60 car a few years later. My current car takes 4.1 seconds to hit 60- but a mild tune should knock a few tenths off. And my wife drives a real "rocket"- blasting from 0-60 in a. scorching 5.2 seconds...

I worked on my mother's Maverick and my dad's Bronco in the '70s as well. In 2008 when I bought my 2002 all those long forgotten skills came back remarkably quickly.

A great story. I had a couple of friends who owned Corvairs; that was the era when GM was really adventurous and innovative.

If we're going back that far...

It was a 350 2v. I wanted bucket seats and a console; it was the end of the model year and pickings were slim. I was swayed by the R&T road test that complemented the European handling characteristics- and I couldn't afford a Bavaria (until 9 years later). Anyway, I couldn't leave it stock...

My 1974 Monte Carlo.

Nice car! I have one 4x4 with true off-road capability. I like it a lot but I have no interest in owning a CUV- I plan to drive either coupes or sedans for the foreseeable future.

Even if I preferred it to my C43 I wouldn't want to deal with the Genesis dealer in Louisville- so that would be a hard pass.

As I've noted elsewhere, when given a choice, if the Wrangler's off road abilities aren't needed I'd rather drive my C43 or Club Sport- but I certainly don't consider my JLU Sahara 4xe to be a penalty box. It ticks all the boxes for me; I prefer driving it to 95% of new vehicles under $50,000...

My Sahara 4xe ticks all the boxes for me; I prefer driving it to 95% of new vehicles under $50,000. Exceptions would include the BRZ, Elantra N, GTI, Type R and WRX.

Remember that to be considered a marque expert on BITOG you cannot own, drive, or sit in the vehicle you are critiquing.

Another astute observation.