As you and others have pointed out the 10% rule only makes sense if you have a comfortably high income. Something (likely well) over ~$75K in my mind. Where I think this starts to make more sense is if you take that as an annual cost, as you basically point out with the monthly payment figure. Say someone makes $60K/ye…

Ancient cars can certainly be interesting. But my definition of interesting is not a 2001 Panther chassis with 389,xxx miles, smells like a crime scene, barely functioning AC or heater, sounds like the suspension is original, and has more lights on the dash than a Christmas tree. As a project car I’d see it completely…

Bingo on the subsidizing rides. I believe it was an old Morning Shift that brought up an analysis where if Uber and Lyft charged what they need to in order to turn a profit they would have no price advantage over taxis. It’s the Walmart business model applied to the taxi industry. Huge gamble that’s too far from the…

Man I miss mine. It was a velocity red with the GT interior, no navigation, no spoiler. I drove it year round in MN with snow tires. It was fantastic in the snow as the low torque meant I could get off the line easily. Turn off traction on a snowy night and drift to your heart’s content. Sadly I ran out of talent and…

I think Mazda just did what Mazda has done, made a good performer at a good price and people made bad assumptions. I had one and loved it but sadly it departed this world from operator error one snowy night (sad face). I had snow tires but was messing around and got what I deserved. 

Couldn’t agree more.  I saw it advertised on the MB website and thought it looked good.  I also noticed, at the time anyway, it was only available on the CLA - a model mostly leased.  I saw one on the road and it seriously looked like a Pep Boys add-on.  Super tacky!

Way too much credit to think of Elon. I immediately thought of a different E - Elio Motors!

A 1000 Euro limit warranty?! That won’t even cover dropping the engine/powertrain!

Not sure about Porsche dealers but As a former V10 owner I can tell you that indy shops would work on it (grudgingly) but were limited in what they could do. They could get parts and service most systems but if the engine had to come out it HAS to go to a VW dealer. The engine bay is so crammed shops are limited in…

Completely agree, but now add that they have basically been worshipped most of their lives for being at the top of their respective sport - usually starting at very early ages.

This is the first I’ve seen this and it is GLORIOUS!

And just think what those Crown Vics look like with someone in the driver’s seat. Can you imagine the shenanigans people will pull with no oversight? People are animals and will treat your car like a bathroom/trash can/sex closet/drug den/etc. After 5 years you may have new forms of life never before seen...

Do it. V10 TDI’s have gotten cheap. I believe that’s due to the triple whammy of dieselgate (even though it wasn’t part of the scandal), Toureg name is gone replaced by the Atlas, and general reputation for expensive repairs. I know because I recently sold mine. I will miss that car. I owned it for 6 years and it…

I figured someone would beat me to it, but if you are going to go with an SUV go with a 2000's Chevy/GMC full size Tahoe/Yukon. Personal preference over the 18" longer suburban/Yukon XL. Unless you really need the space these are easier to park. You can put hundreds of thousands of miles on them, get them fixed at any…

Oh that hits me in the feels! I had a black ‘94 LS with tan leather interior, V6 and manual in college. Sadly, I don’t think I have any pictures of the car. It was relatively quick, fun, and tossable. It looked great and had an easy, light clutch, and forgiving 5 speed. I taught many people to drive stick with that…

First of all my story does not compare to BLCKSTRM’s, his is infinitely better.

Good guesses, but I don’t think any of these are quite right. I think it’s someone most have seen before but not in a few years. Someone with a shady past. Probably looking for work...

United is so terrible I’m surprised they didn’t force the children into the overhead. “I’m sorry ma’m, your infant is considered a carry on and you’re only allowed one carry on and one personal item...”

While I strongly agree United is the shittiest airline that ever existed, I find it odd that you say this is being blown out of proportion? You even admit they have 2x the animal deaths of other airlines. Why is it nearly every incident of a passenger, or animal being treated as baggage involves this piece of shit…

It’s been said by others, but I’ve always wanted to see a ‘normal’ person compete in any Olympic event just to gain perspective. Seeing this run makes me certain that’s a great idea!