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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Jim Klein
Posts by Jim Klein
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![Once upon a time (alright, twenty years ago), Toyota introduced the Highlander. Pitched as a more family-friendly alternative to the rugged 4Runner in the lineup, to my personal surprise it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_4542.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2020 Toyota Highlander Platinum AWD – A Lexus By Any Other Name Would Smell As Sweet")
Curbside Review: 2020 Toyota Highlander Platinum AWD – A Lexus By Any Other Name Would Smell As Sweet
Posted on August 25, 2020 | 34 CommentsOnce upon a time (alright, twenty years ago), Toyota introduced the Highlander. Pitched as a more family-friendly alternative to the rugged 4Runner in the lineup, to my personal surprise it […] -
![Just prior to this car being delivered to my driveway I received an introductory email from the SRT product support team which included a quote that’s been attributed to Voltaire […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_4277.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside QuickTake Review: 2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody – God. Bless. America. (And Canada Too Since That’s Where It’s Built)")
Curbside QuickTake Review: 2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody – God. Bless. America. (And Canada Too Since That’s Where It’s Built)
Posted on August 20, 2020 | 61 CommentsJust prior to this car being delivered to my driveway I received an introductory email from the SRT product support team which included a quote that’s been attributed to Voltaire […] -
![Ever been around a Pug, the little dog with the odd face but great personality? That’s what this little CUV reminds me of and that’s all good. I love Pugs, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_4225.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2020 Lexus UX 250h F Sport AWD – Lexus Does Funky")
Curbside Review: 2020 Lexus UX 250h F Sport AWD – Lexus Does Funky
Posted on August 17, 2020 | 28 CommentsEver been around a Pug, the little dog with the odd face but great personality? That’s what this little CUV reminds me of and that’s all good. I love Pugs, […] -
![After bowling the market over last year with its Telluride SUV and the excellent value it represented, Kia has pulled out a second act in the form of the new […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_4099.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2021 Kia Seltos SX Turbo AWD – Korea Is The New Japan")
Curbside Review: 2021 Kia Seltos SX Turbo AWD – Korea Is The New Japan
Posted on August 10, 2020 | 45 CommentsAfter bowling the market over last year with its Telluride SUV and the excellent value it represented, Kia has pulled out a second act in the form of the new […] -
![Yes, it appears that I’ve come full circle from being an admitted early Tesla skeptic (but not shortseller!) and reluctant embracer of Mr. Musk’s shtick, to now having just placed […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_3619.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2020 Tesla Model Y Dual Motor AWD Long Range – Seduced By Elon, Order Placed, Now The Wait")
COAL: 2020 Tesla Model Y Dual Motor AWD Long Range – Seduced By Elon, Order Placed, Now The Wait
Posted on August 7, 2020 | 92 CommentsYes, it appears that I’ve come full circle from being an admitted early Tesla skeptic (but not shortseller!) and reluctant embracer of Mr. Musk’s shtick, to now having just placed […] -
![Before anyone gets their knickers in a bunch, that’s obviously sarcasm, an achievement such as this is to be celebrated, not mocked, no matter who the manufacturer is. As an […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_4023.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Recycling: 1992 Saturn SL1 – Typical GM, Crapped Out After Only 556,016 Miles")
Curbside Recycling: 1992 Saturn SL1 – Typical GM, Crapped Out After Only 556,016 Miles
Posted on August 5, 2020 | 49 CommentsBefore anyone gets their knickers in a bunch, that’s obviously sarcasm, an achievement such as this is to be celebrated, not mocked, no matter who the manufacturer is. As an […] -
![Like a fair number of you, I came of driving age in the mid-80’s when BMW had a total of four car lines – the 3-series, the 5, the 7, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_3683-e1596246521151.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2020 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe – Heresy Meets Religion")
Curbside Review: 2020 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe – Heresy Meets Religion
Posted on August 3, 2020 | 50 CommentsLike a fair number of you, I came of driving age in the mid-80’s when BMW had a total of four car lines – the 3-series, the 5, the 7, […] -
![I’ve been passing by this lot every few days for just about ten years now and over that time have noticed that the lot inhabitants do change, albeit not particularly […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_0400-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: Yesteryear’s Repair Lot Today. And Probably Tomorrow As Well.")
Curbside Outtake: Yesteryear’s Repair Lot Today. And Probably Tomorrow As Well.
Posted on July 29, 2020 | 33 CommentsI’ve been passing by this lot every few days for just about ten years now and over that time have noticed that the lot inhabitants do change, albeit not particularly […] -
![I don’t believe that the name Sentra was actually derived from combining the first three letters in each of the words “sensible” and “transportation”, but given that the Sentra is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_3462-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2020 Nissan Sentra SR – Sensible Transportation For A New Era")
Curbside Review: 2020 Nissan Sentra SR – Sensible Transportation For A New Era
Posted on July 28, 2020 | 19 CommentsI don’t believe that the name Sentra was actually derived from combining the first three letters in each of the words “sensible” and “transportation”, but given that the Sentra is […] -
![I’m glad I changed the title of the Junkyard Classic series a few months ago as it now doesn’t lock me in to any specific type of vehicle or age […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_3397.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Recycling: 2004 Chevrolet Aveo – It’s Red")
Curbside Recycling: 2004 Chevrolet Aveo – It’s Red
Posted on July 26, 2020 | 35 CommentsI’m glad I changed the title of the Junkyard Classic series a few months ago as it now doesn’t lock me in to any specific type of vehicle or age […] -
![The parking lot of my local Sprouts Market that houses a branch of the Post Office within and has a UPS Store down the row along with a Starbucks and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_2122.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1975-1978 Fiat X1/9 – Getting Closer Every Day To One Of Nine Left…")
Curbside Capsule: 1975-1978 Fiat X1/9 – Getting Closer Every Day To One Of Nine Left…
Posted on July 23, 2020 | 36 CommentsThe parking lot of my local Sprouts Market that houses a branch of the Post Office within and has a UPS Store down the row along with a Starbucks and […] -
![What do you say about a car that was so unremarkable that you barely remember it existing when new and figured that it couldn’t be a Monaco, but rather the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_3198.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Recycling: 1991 Dodge Monaco LE – Only 21,549 Americans Gambled On This One Over Three Years")
Curbside Recycling: 1991 Dodge Monaco LE – Only 21,549 Americans Gambled On This One Over Three Years
Posted on July 22, 2020 | 66 CommentsWhat do you say about a car that was so unremarkable that you barely remember it existing when new and figured that it couldn’t be a Monaco, but rather the […] -
![* Yes of course there’s a pesky asterisk – that $19,250 price includes federal and state rebates that I would and perhaps you’d be eligible for. But I didn’t include […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_3070.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2020 MINI Cooper SE Hardtop 2 Door – All Electric, Starting At $19,250* Equipped, Not Stripped")
Curbside Review: 2020 MINI Cooper SE Hardtop 2 Door – All Electric, Starting At $19,250* Equipped, Not Stripped
Posted on July 20, 2020 | 33 Comments* Yes of course there’s a pesky asterisk – that $19,250 price includes federal and state rebates that I would and perhaps you’d be eligible for. But I didn’t include […] -
![Oldsmobile had a long and storied history before its I suppose timely demise due to lack of interesting and unique product as well as a general loss of distinct purpose. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_3180.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Recycling: 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser – This One Came With The TruCoat!")
Curbside Recycling: 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser – This One Came With The TruCoat!
Posted on July 19, 2020 | 45 CommentsOldsmobile had a long and storied history before its I suppose timely demise due to lack of interesting and unique product as well as a general loss of distinct purpose. […] -
![Dodge was considered an also-ran in the full-size truck market in the 1980s, but due to its partnership with Mitsubishi was able to field a competitive small truck to compete […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_5888.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Recycling: 1984 Dodge Power Ram 50 4×4 – A Mighty Fine Little Truck")
Curbside Recycling: 1984 Dodge Power Ram 50 4×4 – A Mighty Fine Little Truck
Posted on July 15, 2020 | 26 CommentsDodge was considered an also-ran in the full-size truck market in the 1980s, but due to its partnership with Mitsubishi was able to field a competitive small truck to compete […]
