Sums up a fair amount on information literacy that, unfortunately, too many people don’t figure out even with 4 years of college.

Wow! I’m not in the market for a new bike, but that’s awesome.
Just to complain (it is the internet, after all), I’ll mention that it bugs me that it’s a little bit too tall to be comfortable for shorter folks. Their MX bike is taller than all of its competitors too.

If this was a client of yours, wouldn’t he be paying you to deal with the dealer? (Or only to do the finding?) Was there something more to his opposition to purchasing from the Chrysler dealer?

I also have a Monster (older model). It wouldn’t have suited me well as a first bike. It’s a good thing my first one was a beater because I dropped it a couple of times in parking lots. I agree with Fragile_this_side_up on grabbing a starter bike then moving up to a Monster.

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Van lurched on the stands and I nearly crapped my pants.

The GranTurismo might be the sexiest production car around.

My son and I watched this yesterday and just died laughing. My dad was laughing when I was just telling him about it. Good times.

I have sold a bike for a friend because it was her late husband’s and it was just too difficult for her to go through the showing/selling process. But she was present at the transaction and signed over the title. No funny business.

I'm not saying I can ride a track like that, but at least you can see what's going on. Isle of Man is just crazy.

YES! An '84 was the first car I drove ("family 3rd car" for the kids). T-tops! It was funny that everyone thought it was powerful. Nope. 4 cylinder. ha.

Agreed. We bought our first house this past year after many years of renting. Having space for the kids is important, but having a garage has been life changing. Have at it, Wisconsin winter.

Pretty sure I need this.

Shouldn't have to wait too long. I've seen them in that price ballpark.

I think it might just be my favorite part of jalopnik because it appeals to sensibilities and tendencies that I already demonstrate as a consumer even if I'm not on the market for a car at the moment. Keep going!

As for topics, I'm afraid I don't have much to suggest...
pros and cons of seeking a "killer" feature? …

Whale for a holiday dinner? I'd much rather just have Ham.

Abarth works for me!

Mine's a 2000. Still looks great in my opinion (warts and all on this particular one).

Would not complain one bit if Chevrolet wanted to give one to me. It could keep the cypress green paint too. I'll spring for a 250cc and put it next to my kids' little CRF50 in the bed. Let's do it.