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			Whereupon A Broken 1973 Bronco Getaway Leads to Your QOTDPosted on August 11, 2025 | 45 CommentsThe other day on the way to the grocery store, I came across a motorist in need. While I’m not entirely sure that he understood that he was in need, […]
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			Rental Review—2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Convertible: Strangely SmittenPosted on June 25, 2025 | 57 CommentsI’ve yet to miss a connecting flight or appointment at my destination, but this was cutting it close. Thunderstorm cells rolling over Denver were wreaking havoc on air traffic, […]
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			Rental Car Reminiscence: 2014 Citroën Berlingo XTR Multispace – Can’t Stop Thinking About ItPosted on November 19, 2020 | 21 CommentsNo, I’m not short of subjects to write about and no, I didn’t just go somewhere on vacation, I’ve been staying at or around home like everyone else this year. […]
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			Rental Review: 2019 Chevrolet Traverse LT – The Texas-Sized CrossoverPosted on June 23, 2019 | 18 CommentsI decided to rent a car for my drive to see family in Houston, about seven hours away, rather than driving my own. I get a corporate discount through my […]
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			Rental Review–2018 Camry SE: Behind the Kabuki MaskPosted on January 24, 2019 | 79 CommentsSimply resplendent in its Seasonal Affective Disorder camouflage paint The new-for-2018 Camry is the sales leader in a quickly declining segment that once was a massive presence in the American […]
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			CC Classic Rental Review: 2009 Nissan Quest 3.5S – Let’s Go With InterestingPosted on November 14, 2018 | 38 CommentsA long, long time ago I used to read an automotive site that was abbreviated TTAC. Long before there was such a thing as CC (and long before I ever […]
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			CC Rental Car Review: 2018 Kia Sedona SX – Comparing Apples And OrangesPosted on September 20, 2018 | 75 CommentsI am currently spending time in a new Kia Sedona, courtesy of the manufacturer. Yes, there is a story here. I recently opened one of those Recall envelopes. You can […]
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			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 […]
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			CC Rental Travelogue: 1996 Volvo 850GLT – Travels with RileyPosted on August 23, 2017 | 47 CommentsNo, this isn’t a rerun article from way back, I actually rented a Curbside Classic last week. First though, some background…Our family has developed somewhat of a tradition wherein, while […]
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			Rental Car Classic: 2016 VW Polo – Sort Of Like Vanilla Ice, I was Rollin’ In My 1.0Posted on November 28, 2016 | 47 CommentsAs I was emptying a spare backpack last week, out fell my misplaced notebook from our trip to Iceland last February. Thus, I can finally share my experience with one […]
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			Autobiography: A Convergence of Transmissions, House Painting, Post-Partum Aggression, and Rental TrucksPosted on February 7, 2014 | 31 CommentsAbout ten years ago, I took a week off of work with the goal of completing a long overdue repainting of my house. I was excited to get the project […]
 
				![Whereupon A Broken 1973 Bronco Getaway Leads to Your QOTD The other day on the way to the grocery store, I came across a motorist in need. While I’m not entirely sure that he understood that he was in need, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/broncoside2.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Rental Review—2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Convertible: Strangely Smitten   I’ve yet to miss a connecting flight or appointment at my destination, but this was cutting it close.  Thunderstorm cells rolling over Denver were wreaking havoc on air traffic, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250613_070214.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Rental Car Reminiscence: 2014 Citroën Berlingo XTR Multispace – Can’t Stop Thinking About It No, I’m not short of subjects to write about and no, I didn’t just go somewhere on vacation, I’ve been staying at or around home like everyone else this year.  […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/P1000568.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Rental Review: 2019 Chevrolet Traverse LT – The Texas-Sized Crossover I decided to rent a car for my drive to see family in Houston, about seven hours away, rather than driving my own. I get a corporate discount through my […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_9866.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Rental Review–2018 Camry SE: Behind the Kabuki Mask Simply resplendent in its Seasonal Affective Disorder camouflage paint The new-for-2018 Camry is the sales leader in a quickly declining segment that once was a massive presence in the American […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2018-Toyota-Camry-SE-122-CD.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Classic Rental Review: 2009 Nissan Quest 3.5S – Let’s Go With Interesting A long, long time ago I used to read an automotive site that was abbreviated TTAC.  Long before there was such a thing as CC (and long before I ever […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2007-Nissan-Quest.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Rental Car Review: 2018 Kia Sedona SX – Comparing Apples And Oranges I am currently spending time in a new Kia Sedona, courtesy of the manufacturer.  Yes, there is a story here. I recently opened one of those Recall envelopes.  You can […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/2018KiaSedonaFeature.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Rental Review: 2018 Jeep Compass Limited FWD – Another Point (Of View) 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&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Rental Travelogue: 1996 Volvo 850GLT – Travels with Riley No, this isn’t a rerun article from way back, I actually rented a Curbside Classic last week.  First though, some background…Our family has developed somewhat of a tradition wherein, while […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_1809-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Rental Car Classic: 2016 VW Polo – Sort Of Like Vanilla Ice, I was Rollin’ In My 1.0 As I was emptying a spare backpack last week, out fell my misplaced notebook from our trip to Iceland last February.  Thus, I can finally share my experience with one […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IMG_0141.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Autobiography:  A Convergence of Transmissions, House Painting, Post-Partum Aggression, and Rental Trucks About ten years ago, I took a week off of work with the goal of completing a long overdue repainting of my house.  I was excited to get the project […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/box-truck.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)


