I created this page as a place to collect every car I've ever driven, along with the stories, trips, and little quirks that made each one memorable. Every entry pins a moment in time (where I went, who I was with, what broke, what surprised me) while also documenting how different kinds of cars feel to drive. Over time, it becomes a way to trace my travels, my tastes, and the evolution of automobiles.
(last update june 2025)
| Date | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Model | 1969 |
| Tags | vintage manual |
This car is an orange bathtub on wheels. No doors, no windows, no seat belts. Perfect for an italian summer, because there's always a breeze! The transmission is manual and temperamental, the steering wheel as large as a truck's. It's a surprisingly fun car to drive, and scary one to be a passenger in.
| Date | Jun 6, 2025 |
| Model | 2024 |
| Tags | rental suv manual |
I rented this car at Bilbao airport in Spain, and drove it for five days along the coast of the Basque country. The manual transmission was smooth, even when contending with cramped parking structures.
When I returned this vehicle, I foolishly forgot to take any pictures. A few days later, I got a letter from the rental agency alleging I had caused damage to the car, and asking me to pay €1000+ in damages. Fortunately Google Maps reviews showed this was a common scam for this location. I contacted my credit card issuer, which resolved the issue in my favor three weeks later.
| Date | Mar 20, 2025 |
| Model | 2024 |
| Tags | rental hatchback hybrid |
I am positively surprised by the glow up that the Prius has received with the the latest generation. It looks sleek as hell, which I never thought I would say about a Prius.
| Date | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Model | 2023 |
| Tags | rental suv GPL manual |
This is a peculiar car. The DR brand is Italian, but the car itself is a rebadged version of a chinese car. It looks like a normal SUV, but shrunken down by 20%. It can run on either gasoline or GPL, and will get incredibly high mileage on GPL. The GPL system seems like an aftermarket modification, since it's not integrated with the car's dashboard.
| Date | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Model | 2000 |
| Tags | hatchback manual |
I learned how to drive on this six-speed manual transmission car. It's my mom's old car. The acceleration is surprisingly good, considering it's a quarter decade old.
However the passenger window doesn't work, the central locking system doesn't work, the power steering is long gone, it overheats going over 80km/h, and the rearview mirror is missing. Despite its inherent danger (or because of it), I love this vehicle.
| Date | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Model | 2025 |
| Tags | rental hybrid sedan |
I'm amazed at the level of efficiency hybrid cars can achieve. They also provide a more fun driving experience at low speed, thanks to the electric motor.
| Date | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Model | 2024 |
| Tags | hatchback |
This is my cousin's car, which she drives in Miami. She let me drive it for the weekend.
I was surprised by the responsiveness of the accelerator on this car. I was delighted by the aircraft style switches on the console of this car. They are fun to use!
| Date | Nov 25, 2024 |
| Model | 2023 |
| Tags | rental SUV |
I drove this car to thanksgiving in Westchester, New York. I was impressed by the quality of the interiors, for a non-luxury car.
| Date | Nov 10, 2024 |
| Model | 2024 |
| Tags | rental SUV |
| Date | Oct 26, 2024 |
| Model | 2023 |
| Tags | rental SUV |
| Date | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Model | 2023 |
| Tags | rental sedan |
I drove this car two hours west of Boston to go see the Tsuchinshan-ATLAS comet, which was visible in areas with low light pollution.
| Date | Sep 23, 2024 |
| Model | 2022 |
| Tags | rental sedan |
I drove this car to Hawley, PA to join some friends for a week in a cabin in nature. This was a thoroughly unimpressive vehicle.
| Date | Sep 14, 2024 |
| Model | 2024 |
| Tags | rental minivan |
| Date | Aug 31, 2024 |
| Model | 2023 |
| Tags | rental SUV |
I drove this car to go hike Mt. Monadnock in New Hampshire (again!).
| Date | Aug 13, 2024 |
| Model | 2023 |
| Tags | rental SUV |
I drove this car around Provence in France. It is a fun yet spartan vehicle. It feels much smaller than American SUVs. I even drove someone to the hospital in this car.
| Date | Jul 13, 2024 |
| Model | 2023 |
| Tags | rental sedan |
I drove this car to the beach, which is not its natural habitat.
I suspect that I was upgraded to a luxury car because it was my birthday.
| Date | Jul 4, 2024 |
| Model | 1999 |
| Tags | vintage SUV |
This car is a beauty to drive. The V8 engine sounds incredible and it's surprisingly comfortable for a vintage car.
Shortly after I drove this car, the brakes completely failed, fortunately while driving at low speed.
| Date | Jul 1, 2024 |
| Model | 2023 |
| Tags | rental SUV |
I drove this car to Connecticut to celebrate July 4th
| Date | Jun 22, 2024 |
| Model | 2023 |
| Tags | rental SUV |
I drove this car to pick up and drop off my cousins who were visiting. I was stopped by state troopers at the airport, because I accidentally drove the wrong way (there was construction and the signage was unclear). Fortunately the officer was understanding of my mistake.
| Date | Jun 15, 2024 |
| Model | 2024 |
| Tags | rental SUV hybrid |
I drove this car to Crane Beach, just an hour north of Boston.
| Date | Apr 8, 2024 |
| Model | 2024 |
| Tags | rental minivan hybrid |
I drove five hours up to Vermont to see the total Eclipse. This minivan was comfortable and spacious even with seven passengers. It makes you feel like the king of the road.
| Date | Feb 24, 2024 |
| Model | 2023 |
| Tags | rental SUV |
| Date | Jan 29, 2024 |
| Model | 2023 |
| Tags | rental SUV hybrid |
This is the first plug-in hybrid I've driven.
| Date | Jan 13, 2024 |
| Model | 2023 |
| Tags | rental SUV |
I drove this car to go skiing at Attitash mountain in New Hampshire.
| Date | Dec 17, 2023 |
| Model | 2023 |
| Tags | rental sedan electric |
This is the first electric car I've driven.
I had never heard of Genesis before, it is a sub-brand of Hyundai that makes their line of luxury cars. I was impressed with its acceleration and responsiveness. The interior felt luxurious and well made.
The car was only partly charged when I picked it up, but showed more than enough range for my trip. As I was driving back however, the range estimate dropped significantly. I almost didn't make it back to the rental counter.
| Date | Nov 20, 2023 |
| Model | 2023 |
| Tags | rental SUV |
I drove this car to thanksgiving in Westchester, New York.
| Date | Oct 13, 2023 |
| Model | 2023 |
| Tags | rental SUV |
I drove this car to go hike Mt. Lafyette in New Hampshire. It was a 2-day hike with an overnight stop at Greenleaf hut on the mountain top.
When I arrived back at the car, the keyfob had stopped working because of the cold. I had to open the car manually with the emergency key, and the alarm went off. The alarm would not stop until the keyfob got warm enough to work again.
| Date | Sep 8, 2023 |
| Model | 2023 |
| Tags | rental SUV |
| Date | Sep 6, 2023 |
| Model | 2023 |
| Tags | rental SUV |
| Date | Aug 20, 2023 |
| Model | 2023 |
| Tags | rental sedan |
I drove this car to go hike Mt. Monadnock in New Hampshire.
| Date | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Model | 2023 |
| Tags | rental SUV |
I drove this car to drive up to Jeremy's cabin in Maine. The car was white, and it handled well the dirt road leading up to the cabin.