Then they can take advantage of one final cost cutting effort.... sharing a bankruptcy attorney.  

The Highlander is spectacularly uninspiring, and surprisingly not roomy in the front. Toyota never have very up to date tech, and the Highlander has been out for a while. It’ll be a very very sad car in 10 years, although it’ll probably get you there without much trouble.

I was in a similar situation about 8 years ago, and we bought a Hyundai Santa Fe. We’ve since traded it in for a Genesis SUV, but honestly, I’m thinking that I might go back to the Santa Fe at some point. I never really liked the look of the previous Santa Fe design, but I LOVE this one. And we didn’t think we’d need…

You know the correct answer already.  

Hyundai powertrain durability is a bit spotty. I’ve heard of people getting 1-2 engine replacements in warranty.

As someone within the Aftermarket Aviation Spares industry... No one greenwashes as badly as we do. OEMs are so far behind on making these aircraft recyclable. The interiors are never recycled in the typical manner. The plastics currently cannot be. Even the ‘latest and greatest’ are worse than ever on the planet.…

Driving my father to the hospital for the last time.

I was a kid, and insisted we take the family’s 1985 Buick LeSabre over our new 1992 VW Jetta because I was afraid the Jetta wouldn’t be as comfortable. We were returning from a family reunion a state over, and on the way back, the heater core finally gave out and began puking into the cabin. The floor was soaked, and…

My worst experience?

Father-In-Law Sunday drive from hell:

My Family went on an extended trip to Santa Teresa Costa Rica for my Cousin’s wedding during the summer rainy season. one day we decided to drive to an animal rescue center outside the cabo blanco nature reserve. the roads weren’t the best and we had to cross several flooded areas but we had a mitsubishi Pajero so…

Do in laws count? Mine are great in almost every respect - I have very little to complain about - they’re kind, considerate, welcoming people. But when I’m driving with my FIL it pushes me to the brink of madness. And a little beyond.

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Just an attempted ripoff. Took one of my Volvo 740s to Sears for a state inspection. The tech failed it for “bad tie rod ends” - except they were about a month old, and genuine Volvo parts, installed by me. Quoted me $600 - which would have been a total ripoff if I had paid it. A buddy of mine is a state cop - in…

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Interesting that it took western auto companies so long to realize that the Chinese intent was to eventually build their own domestic brands after they got all the tech knowledge needed from their “joint ventures” that require foreign companies to partner with local companies (all with ties to the CCP) and “share”…

I think you made the right choice!

Pulling out and expanding on one of your points...Tesla is about as luxurious, overall, as a modern day mid-range Toyota. If you sat in a Model S Plaid then sat in a Mercedes S580 the difference would be stark, the two aren’t in the same league. There’s nothing “luxurious” about Teslas, other than the inflated price…

1st Gear: I would argue that Tesla is only “luxury” in price. The inside of the 3 and Y are much less luxurious than my 9 year old Lexus CT (the cheapest Lexus) and about on par with my 15 year old Highlander Hybrid. The Model 3 and a Camry/Altima/Accord are probably better comparisons, even though I would easily give…

They’re nice cars, nothing to be embarrassed about other than the unfortunate current association with assclowns like you describe.