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Harvey H. Xiao
Founder, Editor
I’m 23 now. I’m crazy about cars. In my teens, I annoyed my parents to the point of concession and got my first car at 15. In college, I bypassed Stanford’s “no cars for freshmen” policy and snuck in my beloved ’79 240d. Upon graduation, I happily accepted a 45-mile one-way commute to work to get some time with my Honda.
But now, for the first time since I’ve had my learner’s permit, I’m without a car. I sold my cars two months ago to move to Boston. Since the move, I’ve been going crazy. I’ve been looking at cars on the street, wondering what they’d be like to drive; what they’d be like to own.
This website is the result of my obsession. It will serve as the place to unload my automotive anxiety. As you will find, I am not loyal to brands / specific types of cars. I will speak highly about any and all cars I like, and readily criticize ones I don’t.
My team and I will put our best into making this site interesting, fun, and regularly updated.
Welcome to Middle Class Motoring! I hope you enjoy our reviews.
Cars I’ve owned:
1992 Mazda MX-6 5-speed manual: ‘02-04
1992 Toyota Corolla 3-speed automatic: ‘03
1979 Mercedes-Benz 240d 4-speed manual: ’04-05
1995 Toyota Camry 5-speed manual: ’05-08
1999 Honda Accord Coupe 5-speed manual: ’08-09
1992 Volvo 740 Wagon 4-speed automatic: ’08-09 (gave this to my parents - still in family)
1982 Mercedes-Benz 240d 4-speed manual: ‘09-present
1999 Volvo S70 5-speed manual: ‘09-present
