How about a pair of Piloti shoes or a framed picture of Enzo Ferrari? They could wear the shoes to your wedding and hold the picture as you wait at the alter for your bride.

All I ever got as a groomsman was an engraved flask, engraved cigar holder, and engraved shot glasses. Any of the above ideas are better than something engraved.

Easy one. Prototype 1964 El Camino convertible.

Built by Dean Jeffries as a one-off demonstrator for potential limited production. GM didn't bite, but they did think Jeffries was worthy enough to create a Monkeemobile in 1966.

A few thoughts from someone who sells cars for a living, and has done a few reviews/posts about them. The following comments are about new car or newish used car buying, not weekend toys / beaters / project cars:

* I don't think I've ever sold a car to someone who bought primarily on an internet review/road test done by a stranger. Sure, a review may have informed or guided them, but most people buy what they want/what they think they want/what I suggest.

* I meet a lot more women making car buying decisions than men. I think it's just the current marriage dynamic. Just yesterday, I helped a female customer with a huge rock on her finger shop for a new car. Not once did the other half get mentioned. I don't know if he even exists or is involved. Doesn't matter at this point. She is shopping for what she wants and is working on the financing part now.

* I hear a lot more, "I need to talk to my wife" than I hear, "I need to talk to my husband". Again, maybe how marriage is going nowadays.

* If the car is for the wife, most husbands will almost defer the decision to her. If the car is for the husband, the wife seems to have a lot of influence on the final decision. The power is clearly in the wife's corner. I see this almost daily.

* Based on the above, if a husband came home with a surprise car, said husband could receive a beating or stern reprimand if the wife was not significantly consulted. I can't recall selling a car to a guy who was going to surprise his wife with it. Frankly, I don't think most husbands have the balls or bravery to try that. Again, the modern marriage dynamic thing.

Just my view from the car retailing trenches. It's been a good month, will try to finish it strong today.

I love it, but not $25k love it. I'd be at $12-14k, maybe. Agree with the crowd, not a restoration, not a real mod. Looks like it's had the big ROI stuff done well (paint, body, interior, wheels) but no real engineering upgrades which are not sexy but add much substance.

I'd have supercharged the 289 or shoehorned in a 351C. Upgrade to a 4 sp auto, add AC, real brakes, etc. Whoever did this car either could not do the technical part, or planned to do only what boosted the car's value.

Looks like everyone is trying to flip this one for big bucks. Problem is, the money is not out there for a car like this. The bling buyers are broke and the smart money guys see right thru this car. Betcha $10 the dealer is in it for $15k .

BTW, I love the orange bits. The car desperately needs color, and orange is just different enough. If the car was a little more modded, celery green would look awesome, as well.

Three things that are great about the Compass (and Patriot, too) as compared to other small SUV's, not hard core Jeeps or anything like that:

1. The interior feels much larger than it is. The vehicle itself is not that big, but the design of the interior feels quite roomy, unlike most other small SUV's.

2. The height adjustable drivers seat in the Latitude model (seen above) makes driving very comfortable for taller drivers. I'm 6-4 and the Compass/Patriot are some of my fave small SUV's because of this feature. I show it to every customer.

3. The HVAC system blows like a hurricane. The sheer amount of high volume air coming out of the vents is amazing. When its hot and humid out, the Compass AC system is great.

The redesign & upgrade has really boosted sales for the Compass. The Patriot still outsells the Compass but the split is a little more close. I think if more people see the new Compass on the road, they'll buy them. Having said that, I don't think the car has a long lifespan ahead. I'm sure Sergio will bring over some Fiat thing and rebrand it as a Compass.

Sorry, this review isn't passing my sniff test. What it smells like is a deeply biased "review" done by an M3 owner or reasonable facsimile.

Full disclosure - I sell new Chrysler & Jeep, as well as everything used.

Based on the pic, your drove a 2011 base 300. The painted 17" wheels & body color mirrors are proof. There is no "fairly garish ivory white leather" interior. In fact, no leather at all is available with the base model. And the leather colors for 2011 are Light Frost Beige (a nice sandy tan color) and black.

The CD player is not a changer. Only a single CD. In fact, the only changer sold by a Chrysler/ Jeep product is the Media Center 230, available as an option on Jeep Compass & Patriot. Chrysler/ Jeep are moving away from CD changers and into in-dash hard drives and Bluetooth streaming audio capability.

You didn't get an 8 speed because it was never shipped with 2011 models. We just got in two new 2012 300S models with the 3.6L V6 and they now include the new 8 speed. V8 models will stick with the 5 speed for now.

The 3.6L V6 cranks out 292HP in the 300, more than enough grunt to propel the car smartly. The Hemi is a great engine for the car, but also reinforces the street cruiser feel of the car. For someone who felt the car was "unbelievably ponderous", there is little chance you will prefer the Hemi when the road gets twisty. The V6 may not have the grunt, but it's more than enough and provides a nice balanced feel of the car.

As for the rest of the hyperbole.... whatever. I like the premise but the execution was far too contrived. If you want to dis a car, Jacob, fine. Just try be accurate with the facts.

That's called, "bringing the outdoors in".

I think this wagon would be an excellent vehicle to transport your escorts. They could probably use the room for all their stuff as you take them from engagement to engagement.

Wait...... um... what?

The only automotive related watch I own is a nice Momo Design chrono with a carbon fiber face. This is not exactly it, but close enough.

Why? Because he is The King. Always has been. Always will be.