If the Hummer was a Cadillac it wouldn’t move the same numbers. Making it a GMC is a strategic decision, because they want to give it an aura of work truck, go after the people who go to their office jobs in Carhartt.

Surprisingly, the rockers could be fine. XJ floor pans rot out like crazy. My XJ had solid rockers on the passenger side, and the drivers side only had one small hole about the size of your thumb once all the rot was fully cut out. At the same time, floors in the front almost completely gone. They’re just a really…

also I’ve never seen so much rust in an engine compartment..

They might be able to get that price for it. The Escalade has been near or over $100k for a few years now and still sells well. I’m pretty sure you can spec a Denali pickup within spitting distance of $100k as well. If anything, I’d rather get the Hummer at that price point solely due to it being more unique and cool…

The car rules, clearly, and it scoots ferociously with one gigantic turbo. No need for twins, the one big one is enough.

A couple years ago people got really upset that on either Roger Waters or David Gilmour’s tour, whichever one of them it was went on some anti-Trump rant in the show over the microphone in some show in Kansas. HURRRR WHY IS HE BEING POLITICAL STICK TO MUSIC BRO

A few months ago I saw a guy ignore the mandatory mask ordinance, ignore the mask sign on the door, go into a pizza parlor and lean over the counter to talk practically in the face of the cashier.

I’m going from memory here, but the last setup I remember my friend having like this:

Todd went so far as to re-wire the car in thinner gauge

Hehe. Nigerian here. Long time reader of Jalopnik but this is my first comment ever. A very significant share of car exports from the US and Europe (where cars are LHD) to Africa is to Nigeria. Most folks here can’t afford brand new cars or will rather buy foreign used to drive less boring cars. In the example…

It’s a good analogy, and even moreso when you consider that there was a time when Fire Departments were paid by the fire. We put a stop to that after it was discovered that they were going around starting fires so that they could be paid to put them out.

I will honest to god never understand the price on sprinter van conversions. You can get a few year old TOUR BUS for a fucking whole band for like $80k. Some at auction go for like $45k. And these are freaking DECKED OUT with things like smart cars and motorcycles stored below the living quarters.

It’s not just the ramp: it’s also the hydraulic suspension, the diamond-plate on the floor, the 300lb power wheelchair (although I think Tom’s wife uses a lighter power-assisted manual chair)... Mine is about 1000lb overweight.

Also, the next time you see one in a parking lot leave enough space for the ramp! My friend has been stuck either inside or outside of his vehicle because of some careless people who block the ramp :(

Yup. Call me a commie all day long if you like, but in a country as rich as this one every single person should have access to the basic necessities of life. That means food, water, shelter, education, healthcare, and mobility. Doesn’t have to be fancy, but nobody should be hungry, thirsty, homeless, ignorant, sick,…

Bravo on the new purchase, the past few years of Honda’s are finally edging out the Siennas in overall quality and styling IMHO (I own a 07 and 11 Sienna.. jury is out on my next van). I feel for you and your wife- the added expense of the conversion is no small thing.

Looking under the hood expecting to see 6 only to find 4? Check.

Let me remind you, an elementary school was shot up 8 years ago by a monster, killing 20 young children and 6 adults, and fully half of my country shrugged their shoulders and said “Well, no way to stop it from happening. Maybe more guns?”

Considering their notably temperamental nature and proclivity to overheat and eat their head gaskets, these guys really nailed the “pet is like owner” trope.

Woah, that didn’t take long.