Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the past year and remember the good times. It's the time of year to pause and think about what we've accomplished in the short run and in the long run, but sometimes, this celebration can become selfish. It's healthy to take a broader scope and be thankful for what others are doing, but there are too many cliche topics. In this instance, I want to take the Thanksgiving staples and compare them to different ordinary cars I am thankful for.

Turkey - Land Rover Defender

Just as the turkey is the biggest staple of a Thanksgiving meal, the Land Rover Defender is one of the longest standing symbols of off roading. Using the same design for seventy years, this expedition vehicle essentially created off road culture.

Stuffing - Jeep Wrangler

Just like the Defender, the Jeep Wrangler is an off roading icon. Initially designed for duty in World War Two and despite several ownership changes, the design is similarly archaic. Despite this, it's hard to have a conversation about hitting the trails without bringing up the Wrangler.

Mashed Potatoes & Gravy- Subaru BRZ/Scion FRS/Toyota 86

The sometimes referred to as the Toyotaburu twins, one of these cars cannot be mentioned without the other. With a few minor differences, it's easier to point out the differences than the similarities.

Cranberry Sauce - Jaguar F-Pace

Complimenting the turkey is the cranberry sauce. Jaguar and Land Rover are two quintessentially British brands (in fact, they are owned by the same company), so it only makes sense that the old Defender is accompanied by the new F-Pace. As Jaguar's volume vehicle, there is a lot weighing on the F-Pace's shoulders, but it is neither an icon, nor is it a make-it-or-break-it car for the brand.

Pumpkin Pie - Dodge Challenger

The pumpkin pie is an age old tradition on the Thanksgiving table. The Dodge Challenger is arguably the most traditional muscle car available on the market today. With a platform over a decade old and planned to be extended for until 2021, this is one of the longest standing (AKA outdated) cars available on the American market.