True. My memory is fading. Fixed, thanks!

I agree. Took delivery of a 5 door ‘15 Autobahn DSG non PP GTI in October. Traded it on a ‘15 535i M Sport because of all of the issues I’ve had with infotainment, driveline, etc. Had to get VW NA involved and figured screw it, the time I spent dealing with all of the nagging issues is more valuable than the amount I…

Honestly, as I’ve heard about VW is crying the blues that they can’t get more traction in the US market, crap like this is why. People who might be the brands best ambassadors, people to which others come for car buying advice get boned or end with a sub-par experience.

“Illegal immigrants are universally paid in cash under the table, depriving states of income tax. They then use services (fire, police, medical, roads, etc.) that are provided by the state that they haven’t paid for.”

I’m saying this wouldn’t be a problem if the state wasn’t taxing you because it “owns” *your* right to…

Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed

Do both... engineering undergrad and then a Finance MBA is a pretty marketable set of degrees. Once you get through engineering most financial equations are a breeze and employers view the combination as someone with the ability to apply their knowledge instead of an ivory tower type MBA.

That’s why I used the term “chassis,” which notes that it is this specific car/chassis.

Yep, that's what I have as well. If you add someone to your account, it's only $25-50 and they get their 4 tows as well. I've used it 5-6 times in the last 2 years and each of those tows would have costed more than the $200 I've paid. It doesn't matter if your car is brand new, stuff like flat tires and accidents…

Please try to NEVER, EVER transfer planes at Charles de Gaulle in Paris, especially if coming out of or going into the US. If you do need to transfer, try to allow yourself at least a 3 hour window and be prepared to RUN.

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Ah someone is much sneakier than I.

Always avalanche truthers.

Big difference between the states and Europe: they don't do avalanche control off-piste in Europe. Good to know if you're over there, as these folks were. Also, the sweet spot for avalanches is between 36-38 degrees, but can happen anywhere from 25-45 degrees, not necessarily the steepest terrain on the mountain.…

It's already 9:30AM AEDT Saturday in Australia right now, right?

I submit the unicorn-level of rare Ferrari F355 Challenge. It lapped the Fiorano circuit in 1:25.40 in 1995. That's about what the 458 Italia achieves, almost 20 years later, albeit in road guise. It is also almost 8 seconds faster than its predecessor, the Ferrari 348 Challenge. Here is a video of one converted for…

It as a knock-off. And I have since replaced it with a Greddy Type S. Because Fast and Furious.

Does anyone think the little slide had something to do with road temperature going from sunny to shady under that overpass?

That planning part is so true. Was in a long distance relationship for over 5 years. One that started off long distance. We're now closing in on one year living together after that period, and looking at deciding when to officially get engaged & then married. And I'll always swear the planning - and the willingness to…

I think it also depends on if there is an end in sight. For me, I was overseas (Afghanistan) for a year...I think it makes it easier when there is a firm date that it will be over (plus all the vacations and stuff). I think if it is an indefinite event then it could be harder, as the likelihood that one of you will…

"An open ended LDR is impossible."