I’m in the Baltimore-D.C. area. Diesel hasn’t been cheaper than gas in many years...

They advertise “Seattle” coffee here on the east coast. Meanwhile, gasbuddy.com claims Seattle has low-end gas prices (Costco, etc.) as low as $2.79, and diesel (again, low-end at Costco) at $2.89 (yes, higher than gas).

Not here in the mid-atlantic. Where was this taken?

Questions for someone familiar with VW TDI and high-pressure fuel pump failures due to lubricity issues with low-sulphur fuel... I have heard that the fuel pumps on older TDI’s simply don’t last as long as they used to when run on low-suphur fuel. Any truth to this? What range of model years are notably affected?

Huh!? “Considering that diesel is now typically cheaper than regular in most places..”

Pleased to see that - at 8:05 am - the “NP” entry stands at 0 while “CP” is getting close to 3 digits...

Yup. Meanwhile, the hitch on my Windstar minivan has kept busy with thousands of miles of utility trailer and popup camper towing.

As a Contour owner: That has nothing to do with the mechanic, and everything to do with the design of the Contour - and where they mounted the alternator on V6 models...

I’ve seen some Suburbans with Duramax conversions - but they tend to want serious money for them.

Yes, the Excursion was really big - but they’re still useful for (and sought out by) people who want to tow decent-sized trailers, and bring the family at the same time.

If it runs, it’s worth it. At $2300, the thing could blow up in a week, and you still might break even parting it out. Meanwhile, lots of manual AWD V8 goodness to enjoy.

I present: The Chevy Chevette.

The seat belt interlock system that showed up for a short time on cars in early days of active safety. Combine a we-know-best approach to safety feature implementation, with the reliability of (in the case of my ‘74 Fiat X1/9) Italian electrical systems. Not only was it too far ahead of its time, it was heading the…

Looks like the owner already took care of that problem for you: The ad says the 20’s are no longer on the car; it comes with stock alloys.

Research how you plan to buy a vehicle; learn the scams. Watch for the scams; avoid the scams.

That demographic would be....well, Jalopnik readers. Of course, we ourselves aren’t typically buying from this specifically scummy end of the car market. However, many Jalopnik readers find ourselves to be the local car expert in our circle of friends - and might be called up to advise someone considering such a…

True - but I knew it was a good deal, even then. However, I was facing some potential financial uncertainty, so I held off. Of course, in retrospect, the car would have kept its value, even a fairly short time after buying it...

You have reminded me of the moment I didn’t buy a 1980 911 SC (not pristine, but solid runner) for $7500 back in the early 90’s. AAaaaaaarrrrrgggghhh.

There’s really not that much to like about this car...

Except I know of no one who sorts by “highest price first.” I’ll admit I tend to sort by “lowest price first.”