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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Jim Klein
Posts by Jim Klein
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![Introduced on our shores way back in 1999, Lexus’ RX line has long been the top selling luxury CUV in the US market and of course not just to Realtors, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG_1979.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2020 Lexus RX350L AWD – 50 Million Realtors Can’t Be Wrong…")
Curbside Review: 2020 Lexus RX350L AWD – 50 Million Realtors Can’t Be Wrong…
Posted on June 15, 2020 | 44 CommentsIntroduced on our shores way back in 1999, Lexus’ RX line has long been the top selling luxury CUV in the US market and of course not just to Realtors, […] -
![In the seemingly never-ending quest to provide a CUV for every purse and purpose, it seems that many manufacturers are slicing the segments ever thinner in order to provide multiple […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG_1673-e1591251193657.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2020 Chevrolet Blazer Premier AWD – Blazing Another Trail")
Curbside Review: 2020 Chevrolet Blazer Premier AWD – Blazing Another Trail
Posted on June 5, 2020 | 35 CommentsIn the seemingly never-ending quest to provide a CUV for every purse and purpose, it seems that many manufacturers are slicing the segments ever thinner in order to provide multiple […] -
![It’s hard to believe that the Ford Expedition has been a part of the marketplace since 1996, I still recall seeing my first one back then as we happened to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_1181.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2020 Ford Expedition Limited 4×4 – Proud To Be An American")
Curbside Review: 2020 Ford Expedition Limited 4×4 – Proud To Be An American
Posted on May 28, 2020 | 71 CommentsIt’s hard to believe that the Ford Expedition has been a part of the marketplace since 1996, I still recall seeing my first one back then as we happened to […] -
![Aye, we are gathered here today to pay respects to this fallen paisano who, although not being a countryman of ours, is far from home and won’t see the old […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_1338.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Recycling: 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 Berlina – Let’s Pour Out A Glass Of Chianti For This Paisano")
Curbside Recycling: 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 Berlina – Let’s Pour Out A Glass Of Chianti For This Paisano
Posted on May 24, 2020 | 28 CommentsAye, we are gathered here today to pay respects to this fallen paisano who, although not being a countryman of ours, is far from home and won’t see the old […] -
![After many years, Jeep has finally completely realized that the Wrangler should really become everything for everyone and is now exploring every possible niche. After adding a 4-door variant during […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0973-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside QuickTake Review: 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4×4 Diesel – Leaving Nothing Unexplored")
Curbside QuickTake Review: 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4×4 Diesel – Leaving Nothing Unexplored
Posted on May 15, 2020 | 49 CommentsAfter many years, Jeep has finally completely realized that the Wrangler should really become everything for everyone and is now exploring every possible niche. After adding a 4-door variant during […] -
![Imagine, if you will, you’re in your 2004 Toyota Matrix heading back home from getting a pack of smokes or whatever at the Gas’N’Sip and as you run the red […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_9924.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Outtake: When You Just Can’t Find That Roll Of Duct Tape…")
Junkyard Outtake: When You Just Can’t Find That Roll Of Duct Tape…
Posted on May 6, 2020 | 16 CommentsImagine, if you will, you’re in your 2004 Toyota Matrix heading back home from getting a pack of smokes or whatever at the Gas’N’Sip and as you run the red […] -
![While Claus Luthe’s design of BMW’s E28 models has always been a favorite here at Curbside, we’ve covered many of them with a few notable exceptions as far as I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0803.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "On-The-Go Outtake: 1983 BMW 533i – Ultimately A Better Driving Machine")
On-The-Go Outtake: 1983 BMW 533i – Ultimately A Better Driving Machine
Posted on May 3, 2020 | 21 CommentsWhile Claus Luthe’s design of BMW’s E28 models has always been a favorite here at Curbside, we’ve covered many of them with a few notable exceptions as far as I […] -
![When Nissan announced a few months ago that the 2021 Frontier would be all-new, I was pretty intrigued. After all, the current Frontier has been virtually the same for over […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0507.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2020 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X Crew Cab – Old Bones, New Ticker")
Curbside Review: 2020 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X Crew Cab – Old Bones, New Ticker
Posted on April 27, 2020 | 41 CommentsWhen Nissan announced a few months ago that the 2021 Frontier would be all-new, I was pretty intrigued. After all, the current Frontier has been virtually the same for over […] -
![The smallest RAM model currently sold in the US is the Promaster City which is a competitor to the Ford Transit Connect and the Nissan NV200 although it’s rarer than […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0475.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "South Of The Curb: 2020 RAM 700 – Could This Little Lamb Be Loved Up Here?")
South Of The Curb: 2020 RAM 700 – Could This Little Lamb Be Loved Up Here?
Posted on April 17, 2020 | 56 CommentsThe smallest RAM model currently sold in the US is the Promaster City which is a competitor to the Ford Transit Connect and the Nissan NV200 although it’s rarer than […] -
![Today I read that the first batch of Economic Stimulus checks have been released by Uncle Sam. The entire process will apparently take several months for some reason. For those […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/GA5.1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Stimulus: Eleven Choices Well Under $3400, Blow Your Wad Here On The CCs For Sale")
Curbside Stimulus: Eleven Choices Well Under $3400, Blow Your Wad Here On The CCs For Sale
Posted on April 12, 2020 | 82 CommentsToday I read that the first batch of Economic Stimulus checks have been released by Uncle Sam. The entire process will apparently take several months for some reason. For those […] -
![Yes, perhaps this will be viewed as heresy, declaring a large pickup as a PLC. Well, it is and it has what’s necessary to qualify. Large engine? 6.2L V8 so […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0334.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2020 Chevrolet Silverado RST Double Cab 4WD – The Personal Luxury Coupe Never Went Away, It Just Morphed")
Curbside Review: 2020 Chevrolet Silverado RST Double Cab 4WD – The Personal Luxury Coupe Never Went Away, It Just Morphed
Posted on April 10, 2020 | 78 CommentsYes, perhaps this will be viewed as heresy, declaring a large pickup as a PLC. Well, it is and it has what’s necessary to qualify. Large engine? 6.2L V8 so […] -
![I still remember when the first Altima was released for the 1993 model year, those first models still sported a little “Stanza” tag next to the “Altima” one during that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0106.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2020 Nissan Altima SV AWD – Securely Serene, Serenely Secure")
Curbside Review: 2020 Nissan Altima SV AWD – Securely Serene, Serenely Secure
Posted on April 2, 2020 | 29 CommentsI still remember when the first Altima was released for the 1993 model year, those first models still sported a little “Stanza” tag next to the “Altima” one during that […] -
![Tesla started building its newest model, the Y, back in January and deliveries started on March 13th. This one was being delivered on the 17th to the couple that live […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_9912.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Delivery: 2020 Tesla Model Y – Destined To Be One Of Many But Currently Consigned To Be The Only One")
Curbside Delivery: 2020 Tesla Model Y – Destined To Be One Of Many But Currently Consigned To Be The Only One
Posted on March 24, 2020 | 33 CommentsTesla started building its newest model, the Y, back in January and deliveries started on March 13th. This one was being delivered on the 17th to the couple that live […] -
![Like many of us these days, I’ve been trying to minimize my interactions with others, keeping my distance when it’s unavoidable, and using this non-productive time to catch up on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_9841.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Recycling: 1973 Honda XL175 – A Perfect Project If You Need To Self-Isolate")
Curbside Recycling: 1973 Honda XL175 – A Perfect Project If You Need To Self-Isolate
Posted on March 22, 2020 | 22 CommentsLike many of us these days, I’ve been trying to minimize my interactions with others, keeping my distance when it’s unavoidable, and using this non-productive time to catch up on […] -
![This vehicle entered my life last week in a very timely fashion, the nation (and world) is currently undergoing a period of extreme anxiety coupled with forced if perfectly understandable […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_9748.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2020 Nissan Versa SR – Orange You Glad I Finally Drove Something Reasonably Priced?")
Curbside Review: 2020 Nissan Versa SR – Orange You Glad I Finally Drove Something Reasonably Priced?
Posted on March 20, 2020 | 45 CommentsThis vehicle entered my life last week in a very timely fashion, the nation (and world) is currently undergoing a period of extreme anxiety coupled with forced if perfectly understandable […]
