Okay, I’ve got some time on my hands today. Lake many, I’ve long wondered what it would be like to build my own car from scratch. I’ve often thought of ideas to include. I’ve included some below. What would yours include? SUSPENSION/CHASSIS: A-frames up & down, front & rear. The inner articulati…

Yeah, your list illustrates why there remain a number of choices in cars. Tan leather? No way. Leather yes but dark. And low seats, naw. I’m short and need power seats up high. I don’t like to sleep while I’m driving. I’ve also never been a fan of fiberglass. Its a lot easier to repair a de…

Good power to weight ratio. 200 HP per ton of car would be a good starting point. 18 MPG or better overall Good front seats Rear wheel drive or AWD with a rear bias Good sound system dual mode exahust like on the newer corvettes and Boss Mustangs 4 pot brakes up front , 2 pots in the rear (or…

The ideal engine would be a small inline 6, turbo charged, direct injected, very high compression and solenoid operated valves controlled by a computer that will optimize the valve timing to conditions and including as needed, 2/4/6 cycle and gas-diesel operation. A simple two or three speed automa…

A small straight 6(1.4l) with direct injection, gear driven camshaft, and throttless engine control driving an 8 speed manual and twin plate kevlar clutch in a subcompact wagon, much like my dearly missed xB. That car had a light enough pedal that it could squirt through traffic without making it…

A diesel powered series hybrid with an electric motor powering each wheel in a mid size full frame SUV. A suspension system that raises and lowers the chassis as needed for ground clearance or handling. I NEED power lumbar support and climate control. They are absolute necessities.

The U.S. is losing jobs to people who struggle to afford these. [image] They may be coming to a dealer near you soon.

Unique, to say the least. Peoples in third world countries come up with ways to utilize whatever they can lay their hands on. And if you were to build your own car, Rod, what features would it have?

The features would change from day to day, mountainbike. I guess that’s why I have more than one vehicle. But avante guard styling and technology is anathema to me. My late wife used to say “You’re not much to look at but I can depend on you to get the job done.” I took it as a complement and look f…

My perfect car…hmmm…let me think about that… Well, first of all, it would have to be designed for very easy servicing. It would also have to be big enough to accomodate 5 passengers in comfort, with abundant legroom and headroom, and a floor without a “step-down”-- but not so long that it is a pai…

Rod…like the wife of a friend of mine is always saying to him…" if you can’t be handsome, be handy".

What would your ideal car include

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Rod-Knox January 25, 2012, 9:46pm 12

The U.S. is losing jobs to people who struggle to afford these.

They may be coming to a dealer near you soon.

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