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2011 Archive
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![Last week I recounted the catastrophic transmission failure of my 1999 Chrysler Town & Country minivan. When I got the bad news (from both the mechanic and from the finance […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2012-Kia-Sedona-04.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "COAL: 2012 Kia Sedona – Chapter 27, The Long Hauler")
COAL: 2012 Kia Sedona – Chapter 27, The Long Hauler
Posted on January 15, 2023 | 58 CommentsLast week I recounted the catastrophic transmission failure of my 1999 Chrysler Town & Country minivan. When I got the bad news (from both the mechanic and from the finance […] -
![In many families it often seems one sibling seems to have more success in life than the others. Some may attribute that to talent but fate plays as big a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_0141.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 2008 to 2011 Ford Escape & Mazda Tribute – Sibling Rivalry")
CC Outtake: 2008 to 2011 Ford Escape & Mazda Tribute – Sibling Rivalry
Posted on July 30, 2019 | 25 CommentsIn many families it often seems one sibling seems to have more success in life than the others. Some may attribute that to talent but fate plays as big a […] -
![(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&quality=75&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 […] -
![(First posted 1/5/2014) The RAV4 is one of those cars that for some reason I’ve always liked but especially so in base form. It’s always seemed fairly sensible […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Rav4BackSeat.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "COAL: 2011 Toyota RAV4 AWD – Uncommonly Good")
COAL: 2011 Toyota RAV4 AWD – Uncommonly Good
Posted on June 3, 2018 | 92 Comments(First posted 1/5/2014) The RAV4 is one of those cars that for some reason I’ve always liked but especially so in base form. It’s always seemed fairly sensible […] -
![If a person really wants to learn the driving characteristics of a car, they should first drive it at night in a thunderstorm. It’s a delightful variation of the old […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/IMG_1512.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Future CC Drive Report: 2011 Chevrolet Impala – Would You Like Some Milque With Your Toast?")
Future CC Drive Report: 2011 Chevrolet Impala – Would You Like Some Milque With Your Toast?
Posted on April 25, 2016 | 82 CommentsIf a person really wants to learn the driving characteristics of a car, they should first drive it at night in a thunderstorm. It’s a delightful variation of the old […] -
![A disclosure: I debated about evaluating this Taurus. After a tumultuous five seconds of mental wrangling, I determined reporting on it may provide practical insight for those in the car […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/IMG_0258.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Future CC Drive Report: 2011 Ford Taurus – Grabbing The Bull By The Horns")
Future CC Drive Report: 2011 Ford Taurus – Grabbing The Bull By The Horns
Posted on December 2, 2015 | 91 CommentsA disclosure: I debated about evaluating this Taurus. After a tumultuous five seconds of mental wrangling, I determined reporting on it may provide practical insight for those in the car […]
