At $2,750, Could You Pass Up This 2004 W8 VW Passat?

At ,750, Could You Pass Up This 2004 W8 VW Passat?

Not all that long ago, Volkswagen attempted to eschew the whole “people’s car” schtick and move its product line up-market. The result was cars like today’s Nice Price or No Dice W8 Passat: the fanciest Passat ever. Let’s see if its price now makes it one for the people. The 2024 Volkswagen Passat Shows Why … Read more

At $1,800, Is This 1998 Cadillac Deville A Bargain Barge?

At ,800, Is This 1998 Cadillac Deville A Bargain Barge?

If you consider its price by the linear foot, then today’s Nice Price or No Dice Cadillac is probably a good deal. We’ll still have to decide if it’s desirable enough to warrant even that metric. The Range Rover Tailgate Event Suite is Peak Luxury Lounging Speaking of metrics, all the measurable aspects of the … Read more

What’s The Stereotypical Old Person’s New Car?

What’s The Stereotypical Old Person’s New Car?

When I was a kid, the stereotypical cars that old people drove included the exact pearlescent white 1998 Cadillac DeVille that my grandmother owned, any Buick sedan, Lincoln Town Cars, Ford Crown Victorias, and Toyota Avalons — mostly large, comfortable sedans. Now though, in a world where Cadillac sedans have gone all sporty and firm; … Read more

Column Shifters, Once Reserved For Large Sedans And Pickup Trucks, Are Making A Return Thanks To EVs

Column Shifters, Once Reserved For Large Sedans And Pickup Trucks, Are Making A Return Thanks To EVs

If you’re old enough to remember, there was a time when column shifters were a thing. From the personal luxury coupe to your family’s station wagon all the way up to your grandparents’ luxo barge, they were almost an industry standard. Due to changing consumer tastes they fell out of favor, but now, column shifters … Read more