Keith Barry
@itskeithbarry.bsky.social
Renault Medallion owner. Tweets/opinions my own. Not the Irish magician. itskeithbarry.com
I tried to test drive an M45 in 2014. When I got to the seller’s house, he said his cousin had just borrowed the car and asked if I wanted to hang out and watch The Price is Right with him, his wife, kids, and mom while we waited. Even offered to pay for takeout. bringatrailer.com/listing/2004...
No Reserve: 2004 Infiniti M45
Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: 2004 Infiniti M45 at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #230,133.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:49 PM
I tried to test drive an M45 in 2014. When I got to the seller’s house, he said his cousin had just borrowed the car and asked if I wanted to hang out and watch The Price is Right with him, his wife, kids, and mom while we waited. Even offered to pay for takeout. bringatrailer.com/listing/2004...
Today is the 90th anniversary of @consumerreports.org! From our first issue: Raw milk is dangerous, check for hidden lead in kids' toys, don't waste money on premium fuel if your car doesn't need it, and watch out for low-quality clothing made with poor labor practices. Also, stockings.
February 6, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Today is the 90th anniversary of @consumerreports.org! From our first issue: Raw milk is dangerous, check for hidden lead in kids' toys, don't waste money on premium fuel if your car doesn't need it, and watch out for low-quality clothing made with poor labor practices. Also, stockings.
Thanks to the CR Talking Carts podcast for letting me guest star this week! I talked about "deals" on Dodge Hornets and diesel Jaguars, the scammiest dealership I ever bought a car from, and the time I wrote my father a script to recite to a salesman www.consumerreports.org/money/shoppi...
Talking Carts 8: Buy a Car Like a Pro - Consumer Reports
Expert money-saving car buying tips to save time and money from the experts at Consumer Reports.
www.consumerreports.org
February 5, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Thanks to the CR Talking Carts podcast for letting me guest star this week! I talked about "deals" on Dodge Hornets and diesel Jaguars, the scammiest dealership I ever bought a car from, and the time I wrote my father a script to recite to a salesman www.consumerreports.org/money/shoppi...
The 1974 song “Billy, Don’t Be a Hero” depicts a Civil War-era scenario where a woman tries to convince her intended that the cause of preserving the Union is not worth his death as a soldier. As such, I posit that the lyrics are a harsh rebuke to the Battle Hymn of the Republic. In this essay, I
February 4, 2026 at 11:33 PM
The 1974 song “Billy, Don’t Be a Hero” depicts a Civil War-era scenario where a woman tries to convince her intended that the cause of preserving the Union is not worth his death as a soldier. As such, I posit that the lyrics are a harsh rebuke to the Battle Hymn of the Republic. In this essay, I
In 1981, LeRoy Bell and Casey James answered the question, “What if John Oates joined The Clash?” youtu.be/kHDFEJv9_k4
gimme the gun
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February 1, 2026 at 2:07 AM
In 1981, LeRoy Bell and Casey James answered the question, “What if John Oates joined The Clash?” youtu.be/kHDFEJv9_k4
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CNN statement on the arrest of Don Lemon.
January 30, 2026 at 5:09 PM
CNN statement on the arrest of Don Lemon.
The tiny town where I live plows the sidewalks and it is wonderful. The 90k-person Boston suburb where I used to live did not, despite how many people there walked to buses and to school/work/etc.
Reminder that some US cities have teams clearing sidewalks -- not just roads -- when a major snowstorm strikes. Yours could, too.
More Cities Are Taking Responsibility for Clearing Sidewalks of Snow — Streetsblog USA
Rochester, Burlington, Minneapolis, Duluth and Syracuse have either started clearing sidewalks or are moving in that direction.
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January 25, 2026 at 10:29 PM
The tiny town where I live plows the sidewalks and it is wonderful. The 90k-person Boston suburb where I used to live did not, despite how many people there walked to buses and to school/work/etc.
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1,249 likes, 50 comments - hiclairious on January 13, 2026: "cars i would own if i didn't hate cars".
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January 19, 2026 at 9:25 PM
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Guess the car by its pricing history
January 9, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Guess the car by its pricing history
Mitsubishi read the room correctly: What the world needs now is a Delica Mini Delimaru Festa
January 6, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Mitsubishi read the room correctly: What the world needs now is a Delica Mini Delimaru Festa
Geely Van or Steely Dan?
January 6, 2026 at 2:42 AM
Geely Van or Steely Dan?
Live your Fozzie Bear dream for $9,500
SHOWDOWN! I shall have the Mini, always wanted one 🚗 How Would You Spend $9,500? 1950 Studebaker Champion vs 1991 Mini Mayfair www.theautopian.com/how-would-yo...
How Would You Spend $9,500? 1950 Studebaker Champion vs 1991 Mini Mayfair - The Autopian
Well, kids, we’ve reached the end of another one. Tomorrow the world’s odometer rolls over to the next digit. 2025 has been – let’s call it an “eventful” year and leave it at that. To finish it off on...
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December 31, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Live your Fozzie Bear dream for $9,500
It pays to click "See more dates" on Street View
December 30, 2025 at 6:57 PM
It pays to click "See more dates" on Street View
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Game show where contestants compete to wash dishes against a dishwasher on water use and cleanliness
December 26, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Game show where contestants compete to wash dishes against a dishwasher on water use and cleanliness
Guess the car from the trim level
December 23, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Guess the car from the trim level
A sign at the Star Market in the Fenway blew down in the recent wind storm, revealing a little Boston radio history
December 23, 2025 at 3:22 PM
A sign at the Star Market in the Fenway blew down in the recent wind storm, revealing a little Boston radio history
Of course, as soon as I try to sell mine, the market is suddenly flooded with Renault Medallions, including this one with a stick shift.
December 16, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Of course, as soon as I try to sell mine, the market is suddenly flooded with Renault Medallions, including this one with a stick shift.
A Volvo in its natural habitat
December 15, 2025 at 11:23 PM
A Volvo in its natural habitat
When I say “Chevy Caprice taxi,” I guarantee this is not what you’re picturing.
December 13, 2025 at 11:15 PM
When I say “Chevy Caprice taxi,” I guarantee this is not what you’re picturing.
The Crosstrek is great. Hybrids are great. But we keep getting distracted by the numbers on the window sticker of our new Crosstrek Hybrid. www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/20...
First Drive: The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Delivers Pricey Improvements - Consumer Reports
The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid is easier to live with, but may not be the best value.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:59 PM
The Crosstrek is great. Hybrids are great. But we keep getting distracted by the numbers on the window sticker of our new Crosstrek Hybrid. www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/20...
More big automotive news today: CR's new car reliability and owner satisfaction ratings are out! www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-dr...
Which Brands Make the Best Cars? - Consumer Reports
CR tells you which car brands make the best vehicles based on Overall Score, factoring in average road-test score, reliability, owner satisfaction, and safety.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:22 PM
More big automotive news today: CR's new car reliability and owner satisfaction ratings are out! www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-dr...
No surprises here, but the data is skewed because the real obscure stuff isn’t available on streaming platforms
December 3, 2025 at 3:53 PM
No surprises here, but the data is skewed because the real obscure stuff isn’t available on streaming platforms
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this is crazy. says here the 2025 song of the year is “breakout” by swing out sister
December 2, 2025 at 4:51 PM
this is crazy. says here the 2025 song of the year is “breakout” by swing out sister
Apparently I was the first person to use the phrase “Weird Car Twitter” on Twitter. I met people from all over the world. I learned about, got to drive, and even own some of the oddest cars ever made. Imagine millions of similar communities. That’s what’s been lost.
www.aronline.co.uk/opinion/weir... Worth a read.
Bring back the weird: remembering the glorious chaos of Weird Car Twitter
A love letter to Weird Car Twitter — the strange, joyful corner of the internet that celebrated oddball cars, forgotten survivors and the beauty of being different. Why it mattered, why it vanished, a...
www.aronline.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Apparently I was the first person to use the phrase “Weird Car Twitter” on Twitter. I met people from all over the world. I learned about, got to drive, and even own some of the oddest cars ever made. Imagine millions of similar communities. That’s what’s been lost.