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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Jim Klein
Posts by Jim Klein
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![It seems that every time gas prices go on the rise here in the United States, sooner or later sightings of Geo Metros increase along with those owners that can’t […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_1597-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1996 Geo Metro Streamliner – Here We Go Again")
CC Outtake: 1996 Geo Metro Streamliner – Here We Go Again
Posted on October 12, 2018 | 64 CommentsIt seems that every time gas prices go on the rise here in the United States, sooner or later sightings of Geo Metros increase along with those owners that can’t […] -
![In the American version of the sport of golf, the term “Double Eagle” refers to a score of three under par, i.e. getting the little ball in the hole in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_1382.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: This Double Eagle May In Fact Be An Albatross")
CC For Sale: This Double Eagle May In Fact Be An Albatross
Posted on September 2, 2018 | 37 CommentsIn the American version of the sport of golf, the term “Double Eagle” refers to a score of three under par, i.e. getting the little ball in the hole in […] -
![Upon opening my laptop on Monday morning I saw R. Henry’s excellent review of his rental Jeep Compass Trailhawk. When I first saw the headline I thought “Oh no, there […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_1314-001.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Rental Review: 2018 Jeep Compass Limited FWD – Another Point (Of View)")
CC Rental Review: 2018 Jeep Compass Limited FWD – Another Point (Of View)
Posted on August 16, 2018 | 29 CommentsUpon opening my laptop on Monday morning I saw R. Henry’s excellent review of his rental Jeep Compass Trailhawk. When I first saw the headline I thought “Oh no, there […] -
![Last summer, my wife reminded me (as if I needed reminding) that our oldest would be getting her driver’s permit in the spring and inevitably the conversation turned towards cars […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/GEDC1165.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL (Cars Of A Lifetime): 2015 Jeep Wrangler JK Sport S – Who Knew? This Thing Is Great!")
COAL (Cars Of A Lifetime): 2015 Jeep Wrangler JK Sport S – Who Knew? This Thing Is Great!
Posted on August 12, 2018 | 62 CommentsLast summer, my wife reminded me (as if I needed reminding) that our oldest would be getting her driver’s permit in the spring and inevitably the conversation turned towards cars […] -
![Tomorrow will feature my last (for now) Cars Of A Lifetime post, as I am once again up to date. Thank you for bearing with me for the last almost […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_0507.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL Clue: Are You Better At This Than Jason Shafer?")
COAL Clue: Are You Better At This Than Jason Shafer?
Posted on August 11, 2018 | 37 CommentsTomorrow will feature my last (for now) Cars Of A Lifetime post, as I am once again up to date. Thank you for bearing with me for the last almost […] -
![(First Posted January 17, 2016) After Paul announced last week that this would be Toyota Week, we were so excited that we ran out and bought one. No, not really. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/P1020085.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2016 Toyota Highlander XLE AWD – Our Gold Standard (Now With Updates!)")
COAL: 2016 Toyota Highlander XLE AWD – Our Gold Standard (Now With Updates!)
Posted on August 5, 2018 | 64 Comments(First Posted January 17, 2016) After Paul announced last week that this would be Toyota Week, we were so excited that we ran out and bought one. No, not really. […] -
![(First Posted January 11, 2015, updated at the end of post) Last week I shared what happened to my Outback and then let you all try to help with input […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/COALAccord.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: WDJB – What Did Jim Buy? (Now With Updates!)")
COAL: WDJB – What Did Jim Buy? (Now With Updates!)
Posted on July 29, 2018 | 78 Comments(First Posted January 11, 2015, updated at the end of post) Last week I shared what happened to my Outback and then let you all try to help with input […] -
![(First Posted December 21, 2014, I decided to rerun this one as well since some of you weren’t here the first time this COAL series ran, this was kind of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/300CInt.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL QOTD: What Should Jim’s New/Next Car Be?")
COAL QOTD: What Should Jim’s New/Next Car Be?
Posted on July 22, 2018 | 124 Comments(First Posted December 21, 2014, I decided to rerun this one as well since some of you weren’t here the first time this COAL series ran, this was kind of […] -
![(First Posted December 21, 2014) I pulled up behind a new Mini Cooper at the red light and came to a full stop. Then I looked in the rearview mirror, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/P1000851.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2014 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited – Oh, We Hardly Knew Ye…")
COAL: 2014 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited – Oh, We Hardly Knew Ye…
Posted on July 22, 2018 | 122 Comments(First Posted December 21, 2014) I pulled up behind a new Mini Cooper at the red light and came to a full stop. Then I looked in the rearview mirror, […] -
![(First Posted January 10, 2016 – This originally appeared out of order since we still had it during the original run of this series, now it is in the correct […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/P1010487.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL450 4Matic – Straight Outta Tuscaloosa! (Now With Updates!)")
COAL: 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL450 4Matic – Straight Outta Tuscaloosa! (Now With Updates!)
Posted on July 15, 2018 | 40 Comments(First Posted January 10, 2016 – This originally appeared out of order since we still had it during the original run of this series, now it is in the correct […] -
![(This is a continuation of last week’s COAL. Click HERE to see Part I if you missed it.) Alright, here’s the exciting news: I still have this car! At going […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/IMG_1008.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2002 Porsche Carrera – Yes, I Still Have It! (Part II)")
COAL: 2002 Porsche Carrera – Yes, I Still Have It! (Part II)
Posted on July 8, 2018 | 14 Comments(This is a continuation of last week’s COAL. Click HERE to see Part I if you missed it.) Alright, here’s the exciting news: I still have this car! At going […] -
![Taking up about sixteen oversize spaces at my local Costco this afternoon was this interesting assemblage of vehicles. I’m not sure if we can truly say there will be something […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_1223.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: You Get To (Have To) Pick One. Which One?")
QOTD: You Get To (Have To) Pick One. Which One?
Posted on July 1, 2018 | 44 CommentsTaking up about sixteen oversize spaces at my local Costco this afternoon was this interesting assemblage of vehicles. I’m not sure if we can truly say there will be something […] -
![(First Posted 2/2/2014, I decided to rename it as Part I and run it as it originally ran, Part II will follow next week. Regular readers of this series will […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/P1000418-001.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2002 Porsche Carrera – My Daily Driver Is A Keeper! (Part I)")
COAL: 2002 Porsche Carrera – My Daily Driver Is A Keeper! (Part I)
Posted on July 1, 2018 | 66 Comments(First Posted 2/2/2014, I decided to rename it as Part I and run it as it originally ran, Part II will follow next week. Regular readers of this series will […] -
![(First Posted 1/26/2014, now includes updates at the end) In the summer of 2012, my wife and I sold all of our cars except for our Honda Odyssey, while my […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/P1000385-001.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2012 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Lux – So Far, So Good! (Now With Updates!)")
COAL: 2012 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Lux – So Far, So Good! (Now With Updates!)
Posted on June 24, 2018 | 59 Comments(First Posted 1/26/2014, now includes updates at the end) In the summer of 2012, my wife and I sold all of our cars except for our Honda Odyssey, while my […] -
![(First Posted 1/19/2014) Growing up in L.A. during the dawn of the Yuppie Era, Saabs were always visible, but a bit of an outlier compared to, for example, a BMW […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/P1020876.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2003 Saab 9-3 2.0t – Scratching An Itch")
COAL: 2003 Saab 9-3 2.0t – Scratching An Itch
Posted on June 17, 2018 | 64 Comments(First Posted 1/19/2014) Growing up in L.A. during the dawn of the Yuppie Era, Saabs were always visible, but a bit of an outlier compared to, for example, a BMW […]
