Basically a more reliable miata. 

FBI I’m not concerned with. I’m worried about health and life insurers using our genetic data to charge more or deny coverage. A very real possibility with this administration peeling back consumer protections left and right. Voluntarily handing over my genetic data in exchange for knowing I’m 99% “white as fuck”? No…

I disagree, the N54 needs all of that turbo rebuild work done eventually. Usually between 75 and 100k miles. Is a matter of when, not if. Having it already done adds resale value for this engine. Or rather, not having it done recently warrants a few grand off asking price. 

My first car was a 2007 MK5 Rabbit 2 door I shared with my 3 brothers. I put an exhaust and intake on that inline-5 and my god, that sounded amazing! What a fun car to drive as a high schooler. Fast enough to keep me entertained but slow enough to stay out of trouble. The build quality and interior of that car set my…

But this gem

If I’m in a main cabin extra seat (6+ additional inches of leg room) and the seat behind me is too, I will recline. If not, I won’t.

Stellar automotive journalism. It’s fascinating to see just how much form limited function with this car. Ironic, considering the original Jeep was all about function over form, resulting in its now-beloved styling.

All I know is you MUST GET THE GLASS/TIRE INSURANCE. Half the cars rented in Iceland have a puncture or broken glass due to the volcanic rock covering the island. Your credit card insurance probably won’t cover it either.

Nobody bought it. Look at the Chevy SS

There is something admirable about someone making the sound financial decision of a Versa. A Versa starts at $12k. You can get them for even less and Nissan will finance anyone with a pulse for these things. It’s extremely hard to find yourself over-extended on one of these, even if you finance it for 72 months. They’r…

You're right. It is a hatchback and the Model X is a minivan. But don't you dare call a spade a spade! 

I highly doubt it’s Ford. The vast majority of those mustangs are registered in the US. The F series is sold almost exclusively in US and Canada, with some small sales in Mexico (due to the high cost of the truck and much cheaper alternatives in that market). And global market Fords are usually produced in their home…

Let's also add the fact that car models are becoming increasingly expensive. You used to get a Toyota Highlander or Explorer for well under $30k in their previous generations. Both cars grew substantially and became more expensive, even when adjusting for inflation. And nobody wants to move down a class of vehicles 

Buy the same TV for the same price at Costco with a 2 year warranty

Buy the same TV for the same price at Costco with a 2 year warranty

They’ve been doing this M button on the steering wheel since the e60 M5 in 2006. There’s 2 now. One for commuting and one for sporting. I don’t what the problem is.

Oh this is a very good option. It fits all his criteria, except the third row.

Frankly I’m not petty enough to care if my architect/realtor/etc has a nicer car than mine. I DO care if the architect has good taste. To me, that’s really important. A Volvo is what I want my architect to drive. It’s stylish and restrained - like I want my home to be.

You can’t even buy a decent 5 year old SUV for that price. On Autotrader, there are many Journeys for ~$13k. Brand New. Some even have options, like the second Journey below with a touchscreen stereo, alloy wheels and leather steering wheel... for $13k!

A 5 year old Journey is cheap because they’re falling apart by that point. The interior and suspension have some truly appalling durability. They’re the most popular Uber XL in my area because they’re so cheap. The suspensions clunk and groin over bumps. Even the leather seats are degraded by that point. It's a…

It makes sense. Nobody is buying a Mitsubishi for the experience. They’re buying a Mitsubishi because they have no other options. With an abysmal credit score and no down payment saved, they can’t finance a used car, except at a predatory buy-here-pay-here lot.