Cars by Rod: November 2007

Last summer the Radmeister and I attended our annual golf tournament. Did we play golf...heck no!! Instead we rode the Gator around the course. The Gator is a tore up gas powered, utility cart with a dump truck bed. We put the Gator through the paces. Coming down the hill on the the 18th fairway, Rad and I hit saw a big bump. Three options presented themselves. Steer around it, brake or put the hammer down. We chose the hammer. The truth is I chose the hammer, while Rad was busy scribbling his Last Will and Testament. This was one of those this could be fun or a disaster moments. As the Gator caught air and it appeared we were going to come down nose first, all I could think about was if we could only have a cart that had more power and seats that were more forgiving. As we landed front tires first, the Gator kept going but I knew next year we needed a car with more power. So here's my Christmas wish for only $14K.

That's right a 'sclade golf cart with a top speed of 20 mph!! With this we can play golf the way it was met to be played....with pure insanity. If you've got an extra 14 large burning a hole in your pocket let us know.

Every year, the boyz get together to go to the auto show. It's a great excuse to take a Friday off from work. The car show is not just an event to us, it's an experience. Our wives love it because they don't have to hear us tell them about all the new features of each car and what we would do if we were the car manufacturer. Watch out GM, Toyota, Ford, Nissan ....!!!

Let's face it, we don't go because it's a car show. We go to the car show because it's a passion of ours. Even though the Seattle Show doesn't get all the latest and greatest because LA's show is about two week after the Seattle Show, it doesn't matter. Where else can men in their 40's and 50's be boys, gets lots of freebies and just decompress? That's right the car show. So here are my pics by category:

What were they thinking?

This years winner: Ford Sync

Maybe you should have used the money you spent on this prototype to invest in better sound systems in your cars.

It Doesn't Have a Pulse

Winner: Ford Flex

Ok...maybe that's too harsh, but let's face it this is not one of those designs that is going to make you run down to the Ford dealer to put down a deposit. It's kind of like new Ford Taurus meets Chevy HHR/PT Cruiser.

If I was 18 I would buy one:

Winner: Scion

Not only does Scion have the best freebies overall (this year beanies and wristbands, last year beanies, ipod holders and key chains) but they came up with a car that can be anything and you can get Toyota quality at reasonable price.

Stealth Award

Winner: Lincoln MKX

Everyone that saw this car at the show loved it. Lincoln's got the retro-60's look on this car. No one except us car junkies knew it even existed. I don't get it, Ford designs the Five Hundred promotes it and it bombs, but we don't here about this awesome Lincoln or see it on any dealership in this black on black paint scheme. Come on Lincoln....you have a winner here let the public know about it!!!

This one's for you Kylie!!!

Winner: M-Benz SLK

Ok, Kylie we know your got your license. It's about time that dad steps up to the plate and buys this car for you. Tell him I said he's a cheapskate if he doesn't. You could be warped for life and end up on Oprah if he does get this car for you.

I'd get it if Momma wouldn't hire a divorce lawyer because we would have to live in it.

Winner: Three way tie. Audi, Lambo and Rolls drophead