I’m really hating the trend of not being able to operate my headlights with a switch. If I were looking at one of these, that would definitely be a deal-breaker. Let’s say the headlights worked with voice controls, what if you lost your voice? Or sometimes it’s a lot faster to press something than try to say a word in…

It’s like during COVID how airlines needed a lifeline because they had no liquidity. The cash they had on hand was used to buy back stock and pump up their stock prices, so no cash reserves. Imagine if we could get free money for being greedy.

Sounds like an interesting way to spend a few hours.

I mean, I’ve seen people remove parts of emissions controls (like EGR) to improve reliability (ie carbon buildup) but the Pep Boys special on the interior and that schnoz, eww. I mean, you’re in Florida too, so we don’t have to worry about inspections but I’d have to spend a pretty penny to make it look respectable…

I like these cars but around $5k for a decent example. Those miles are low and with that price premium, you’re going to have to replace a lot of wear items on that. ND

Input lag you say? Have you tried hooking it up to a CRT display? /s

Lol, that guy definitely did not do roids. Some antidepressants can do that though. I guess it comes down to body chemistry. There was a deodorant that I tried once and while it smelled good, it did not work well with my body chemistry. So the moment I started sweating, my god, it was embarrassing and awful. Never…

So I noticed the Brazilian S-10 is the same thing and it seems to have actual stalks and I’m guessing a switch. Maybe a Brazilian spec stalk can be swapped in because I’m assuming all the connectors are there. Kinda like when I added daytime running lights to my Dodge Magnum. I had automatic climate control but no…

I will say, that is a pet peeve of mine where people douse themselves in cologne/perfume before working out. Especially, when I’m on the treadmill and they get on the one next to me.

There was a guy that would come into the gym that completely reeked. My friend was so disgusted by it and by other members complaining, the guy got his membership cancelled. I get it, some medications can make your sweat smell but JFC!

1st Gear: I’ll be turning 45 and I’d look into getting a Chinese car if they were available. Competition is good, if you want a protectionist economy, look at Brazil and look at how expensive vehicles or even electronics over there are. The other thing, this reminds me of older people that wouldn’t buy Japanese cars…

It’s a LOT easier to register an American truck over in Europe. It would be more difficult register a Euro vehicle here over emissions.

I do agree with you. I also don’t think it’s too bad a thing to be able to see pedestrians as we hit them. /s In all seriousness, if we could reach an agreement on homoglation, everyone would benefit but I think that’s a pipedream. 

Honestly, I wish we’d just merge our regulations for safety and emissions with the same ones Europe has. Canada would follow suit and with more standardization, prices would come down and the consumer would be the winner.

You mean the path we’re currently going down? Hell, we’re rolling back laws so kids can get to work! Bring on the cheap Chinese cars.

Not worth the time to engage the trolls.

Damnit, stupid autocorrect. It is “pear” but thanks for being a dick about it.

I wonder if Magna might be obligated with that EU law. I guess time will tell. What a shame because I really think the Ocean is attractive. I guess I’ll have to wait for Rivian’s offerings.

No idea how things work in Europe. I mean the tooling is there. Something similar was done when Saab went out of business (I know they’re not part of the EU). Look up Saab Parts aka Orio. I’m just spitballing here though: https://www.saabplanet.com/the-swedish-government-sells-orio-ab-the-exclusive-global-supplier-of-s…

I wonder if Foxconn will end up buying the rights to the Pair and market it under their own brand.