I suspect a lot of Jalops are in the “Thankful I never got caught” category.

Mine:
#1 Dual Garret turbocharged ex-CHP ‘69 Dodge Polara on newly built and very empty 91 in California just after a new section opened. It was a pursuit vehicle with a speedometer that went to 160. I had the speedometer pinned.

Is this really going to be a problem for people who buy Teslas, even the Model 3s?

The free charging was a perk for being someone who paid a lot of money to become a beta tester while the network was being built out. And most owners won’t complain because they’re in a class where such complaining would be regarded…

A city like Los Angeles requiring solar roofing when the price gets lower, on every roof, can produce 15 gw or more of solar power. That’s just Los Angeles City. If it were required region wide, it would mean 50 gw. And the homeowner would get paid for electricity they sell to the grid, or they could store it for…

Style is always a matter of opinion. But it looks better than a Bolt. I’m sure someone loved the Aztek’s styling too.

I have no idea how reliable Teslas are at the basic car level, not including infotainment systems and such. But the problems I have heard about are not hardware related, which means they can get better…

My 82 Celica was rear wheel drive. So was the Celica that came before that. They didn’t have IRS.

I was also going to post the ATS-V, but you’re right. The same would go against the Focus RS, M3 and others of that size.

So I say BMW M5. You can get used ones at any price point you set. If you could get a CTS-V in that price, I’d recommend that. $40K really gives you a fair amount of choices if you’re willing to…

It’s nice to see drifting enthusiasts supporting the struggles of the LGBTQ community in Australia.

My wife and I were discussing this. At first we said, “Haven’t they ever heard of a parking brake? Did they even put it in park?”

Then I wondered if maybe it was a Chrysler product.

Not a monopoly, but definitely a cartel.

Not exactly true though. The selling price of a car is more a function of demand than anything else.

Auto dealer owners are usually SUPER Republican, and contribute to candidates generously.

Not all, but most. They believe in a “free market” for everyone else, but not for themselves.

But FREE MARKET CAPITALISM!

Correction, I’d spend $40K on the thing if it looked like a nice car or hatchback instead of looking like an updated Pontiac Aztek. Or even if it looked like the original Volt concept.

I had a realization today, that I may indeed become an Uber/Lyft driver after a move while we get situated. And I know what car I would get ONLY for Uber/Lyft driving.

Here’s my consideration:
1. Must be cheap and no more than 4 years old.
2. Must be reliable.
3. Must have a warranty.
4. Must have some element of luxury.
5.…

Just looked. On Cars.com you can find Fiat 500es from $5900.
ELRs from $26K.

Just added to my list of things I might buy for around town travel when I relocate. Something you can charge with a solar roof. Look forward to upgrading with graphene superbatteries that seem to be appearing in Europe.

I think the suggestion of STi and Focus RS kind of means the decision has been norrowed down. New ones are out of range, and old Focus RSes don’t exist.

I’m pretty sure a newer STi hatch will beat every car suggested in the post, by every metric but luxury from a driver’s point of view. And Subarus tend to be safe.

I live in Los Angeles. The way I quiet my road rage, is that I assume everyone has a gun, has their own road rage, and they are just looking for an excuse to shoot someone.

Also, I constantly remind myself that I’m on “Team roll with it.”

I’ve talked to two Uber/Lyft drivers who said, “The only way to go is to buy a new car, or dealer used car with a warranty. Otherwise, the maintenance will kill you.” Both were driving new cars, one a brand new BMW 328i. Both had driven their used cars that they started with until they were in the shop every single…

You can’t stop your youngish hipster friends from buying that ‘62 Lincoln Continental convertable. Everyone seems to have to learn for themselves.