I've bonked a few other cars in the 'Tour, and besides a few scratches (and slightly misaligned front and rear bumpers) she's really no worse for wear. The other driver (including my wife's Jeep parked behind me--Oops!) usually suffers the brunt of the damage.

Is it bad that I talk about accidents like they're an ongoing part of my driving?


Old car: '98 SVT T-Red K&N air filter; Ford Focus RS shift knob. Off to be auctioned off somewhere. New car: 2003 Honda Accord DX Sedan, 5-speed.