QOTD: Going Above and Beyond?

We call upon our vehicles to go the extra mile sometimes; to give us that extra bit of effort to get the job done. And, every now and then, we ask of them too much, as some vehicles just aren’t suited for the task at hand.

Screw it, we’ve thought in the heat and madness of the moment — it’s the only vehicle at hand. Make do with what you’ve got, and all that.

Like the famously lopsided naval battle in the Leyte Gulf that saw a small handful of U.S. destroyers and destroyer escorts successfully fight off a large task force of Japan’s most fearsome warships, our machines’ abilities can sometimes surprise us, even when facing seemingly insurmountable odds. Has your vehicle — or a vehicle in your possession — ever surprised you with its get-it-done spirit?

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  • Redapple2 366,000 miles is no small thing. The owners and the manufacturer: tip o the cap.
  • ToolGuy The 6 million residents of Missouri purchase twice as many Tesla vehicles as do the 5 million residents of Alabama. So now you know.
  • Redapple2 1 Hybrid will be a no go for me. Engine shake on start is more than most.2 I like the '24 better. I like distinct headlights. Grill. New Rear is blob like. '24 lobster claw rear may not appeal to all but at least it attempts style.3 Everything in the TV screen? No thx. Xmode selection. Seat heat. Cabin temp and more, Go to the Screen.4 '25 rides great? The '24 made Consumer Reports short list of best riding cars on sale.5 Gold wheels cool. Not cool? floating roof d pillar slash. Heat extraction gills at the front brake.Hard Pass. I ll keep my 24 Limited til the wheels come off.
  • Jeff S I have seen a number of new Teslas around where I live. Maybe the increased number is because Tesla has reduced the price on some of their models.