Erin, while I *think* I can understand the tone and intent you’re aiming for by writing an article like this, I prsonally feel you and Jalopnik on the whole have and continue to ignore and miss the mark of your readership audience.

Well said sir.

If you could get some confidence the fire wasn’t the result of a catastrophic engine failure or some major accident that bent the block I’ve got to believe the engine internals would be in good shape and hold some value for the right folks.
Pistons, rods, crank, cam, levers, valves etc are candidates if you’re looking…

David, I’m honestly a bit concerned you purchased this and then published the article... in keeping with your normal theme; are you already past the point of no return on this too?

Given the current state, that’s probably only a month or two away... I’d pick a better reference point.

Lol... I hear ya but you didn’t need to explain yourself - folks with decent grounding in reality knew what you meant and even if they didn’t, would’ve just rolled their eyes and moved on.

Annnnnnnd... I rest my case. Pretentious outrage abounds.

I’m not excusing the folks that violate clear boundaries especially when it’s seemingly senseless but what damage are we meant to be looking at exactly?

From the nature of the topics being discussed, these should be a heck of a lot more professional.

Oh FFS... are there any adults left in the room?

Can we please cut the shit and talk realistically... if you’re legitimately surprised/shocked/outraged by the tone and attitude on display in these emails you’re woefully deluded about the world you live in.

Yah, this one definitely stretched the limits for me... with prior adventures, some of the risks could be talked up for the purposes of entertainment so I could see past them.

Damnit Tom... this was better kept as a trade secret so you had access to a plethora of cheap low mileage well-maintained cars that no one else wants to touch.

Let’s be honest shall wee...?

Not quite...

Lol... I should’ve just scrolled down to the comments but I figured I’d be the only one that would nerd out and fact check this. My faith in there being a few like-minded Jalopnik readers is restored!

Allow me to explain how I interpreted this exchange.

Please don’t continue to promote this fucking idiot. His videos show a blantant disregard for safety and I’m shocked that more folks aren’t taking an issue with this.
I’m the last person to pass judgement about driving like a maniac but I restrain myself to wide open roads with no folks about.
It’s obvious this DB…

Shoot, anything is “possible” with enough money, resources and time... that’s a throwaway statement that gives no support to your perceived 3D future.

Lol... with NO exceptions, flashing your dick (i.e. “Source: I am big time, I know more shit than you”) makes you an ass.

Uh... I think “it’s not far off” and “easily be made cheaply” mean vastly different things to you and the folks that stayed sober...