These are exactly the kind of discussions that should be out in the mainstream.They are not however because of politics.Toyota is smart enough to stay out of the politics in the USA because its a shit show.

Bought discounted Nintendo gift cards from Costco, used discounted cards to get the vouchers, obtained TOTK for the equivalent of $40.

Funny how a state led by men of the faith with strong moral values is one where it is easy to get ripped off.

Everything about it seems like the person used their cousin’s friend that can fix it for half to keep it cosmetically acceptable (at best). They did the UT burnt orange in Austin, so I bet the color is even a cheap option around there.

Is it bad that most of my judgment is due to the yellow hazy headlights? I mean, there’s a fair bit of red flags here, but those headlights are giving me anxiety.

Tom, please consider going to The Autopian. There are 20 times the comments. It took me 20 minutes to get here because of the even more horrible new software. I’ve loved this site and hung in there, but the last few days have been unconscionable. I don’t even remember what I intended as a response. I love your posts…

It’s weird how people who aren’t in the car market right now are always convinced that they would simply beat the market and find the deal of the century if they had to (30% off MSRP for a 3 year old used car would be a monster deal right now). I’m remembering the guy who told me in 2020 that everyone paying these…

I would probably just not take my family to these types of events.

What looks to be a Subaru Crosstrek

It has always made sense to me to buy new. When I buy a new car, I’m starting with a known quantity. Any defects that arise are that... manufacturing defects.

“2-3 year old cars to scoop up for 30-50% off MSRP”

I am not seeing 2-3 year old cars available for 30-50% off MSRP. I would be in the market for a minivan right now—that would make the most sense for my family. A two year old Sienna right now is basically still going for MSRP.  A new Sienna, as of a few months ago, goes for MSRP , but requires a payment to hold the…

The ur-example. Pace car paintjobs.

This is a better idea than it seems on the surface. Nobody but the most hardcore industry followers even know what a Lordstown is, much less would be willing to part with their hard-earned cash for one.

Knew I guy with one who always talked about it and how much money it's gonna be worth. 

Any Nissan “Special Edition”

I wanted to see the white leather with green piping, and this is the best I got:

But look at it though. The thing is Fugly. Also, need I mention Musk?

I’m currently driving a loaner Q5 (Audi reliability LOLOLOLOL) and there is one specific reason I will never own one, and it’s the cup holder placement. In my A4, the cup holders are in front of the shifter, in the Q5 they’re behind, so if you put the arm rest where you want it, it COMPLETELY covers the cup holder. So…

The biggest problem with the S4 is that the S5 Sportback exists. My A4 lease is up in December, and I’ll very likely end up in a S5. If everything aligns, I’d like to get a green one. Might end up having to order it though since absolutely no one stocks them.