They don't support it, it's actually against the safety rulebook. My sister in law works for NASCAR's PR team, she said Ward was breaking official rules by getting out of his car. However there's no official punishment for getting out of the car as these instances had always been handled on a case by case basis to…

The impetus for this post was, i guess, people complaining that the new Merc C63 AMG is underpowered at 500+. It's hard to understand just how that much power makes you feel like the whole world it turned against you.

Can it into Asshat Parking?

Can you get a prius owner to rant at you for how bad your car is for the environment?

You're more likely to buy a used car with problems than a new car with problems. It's the law of averages. Even if you pick a used car that is known for being reliable, there's still a chance that the one you bought isn't.

We all should be driving 100K mile Toyota Corollas, purchased outright with money saved during the ownership period of our last car. Also, a great way to skip future car payments and costs is to blow your brains out with a self-inflicted gun shot wound.

Your general premise is only true to the extent you have (1) liquid capital and (2) no idea how to invest it better. Your corollary premise (that people should buy used cars) ignores the fact that the vast majority of people just want a car that works and paying $200-$300/month for an appliance covered by a warranty…

I agree to most of your points on the whole, but you're forgetting one very important factor: economic utility. Basically satisfaction. We pay more for faster shipping, even on products we don't need right away, because we want it faster. That economic utility is different for all individuals, it's relative.…

"using exactly the methods that car thieves use,"
Yeah no. car thieves don't really own tow trucks and/or rollbacks. They don't use the same methods at all.

Hey now, no way is Taco Bell better than Del Taco!

I disagree with this. Financing is great - you can make small monthly payments and drive a new reliable car….that's a much better investment than occupying $2x,xxx and driving an old, unreliable, german car. I am a BMW fanboy, i've owned 2 E36s, and E46, and they are NOT great used cars for someone who does not care…

Except that vehicles (new and used) are not investments, aside from classic cars. They are monthly costs labelled transportation in peoples budgets.

Immediate first thought was Tesla. Beyond that, I would have to guess something like the plague of crossovers we have now.

Maybe it's because I'm going to be 40 in a couple weeks, or maybe it's because I now live in a grid-based, midwestern city (in contrast to my rural New England upbringing) or maybe it's because the winds of the industry worldwide are blowing away from the traditional three-pedal manual...but I can't get as worked up…

For $70k, you get that A7, not a VW.

this is a topic about logos right? then that's what it is... it's a logo. for a gaming company. a logo.

Executive room
Corsair executive: We need a no brand logo!
Corsair executive 2: You're right! Something edgy! Daring! New and unique!
Corsair executive 3: Absolutely! The sails of our current logo may make sense, but it's not edgy enough! Let's pay an ad agency a ridiculous amount of money to make a new logo! Brand…

The mere presence of a manual doesn't automatically make the driving experience better. It depends on the gearbox and the car. Travis drove the Euro-version with a manual and found the throws too long and the pedals not ideal for heel-and-toeing. Compare that to one of the best paddle shift transmissions ever made.

I got to drive a regular A3 recently and I really liked it. Initially the styling bothered mostly because it's too easily confused for an A4. It did grow on me because feels better proportioned than the bigger car. I still prefer the wagon, but I'd be happy with this.