And does the same shop offer a discount for paying cash? Kid’s quads are relatively cheap, so the CC fee is still reasonable, but for a full size ATV or a SxS, that could be couple day’s pay.

Credit cards seem to be accepted for everything except for rent

Another factor to consider is that some life insurance will allow you to collect before you die for certain terminal illnesses. Gruesome thought, but it may be a good way of supplementing your health insurance for those just in case situations.

Instead of telling my kids that dinner is ready or it’s time to go bed, I give them a countdown. Something like “dinner in 15 minutes” or “start wrapping up for bed”. I think this is a good introduction to time management.

No, I think it’s still within Tesla’s general tolerance.

Yes, but in a conventional automotive production process, every car goes through a high pressure water spray test. The purpose of this test is to ensure that all seals are properly installed. Shame on the QC guy for not catching this defect in that process. (or shame on Musk for eliminating/reducing the test)

An electric car that only covers me for my daily commute is not going to cut it for a lot of people

Yep, it’s funny to see the sales rep go through all his paperwork and say “Nope, don’t need this... don’t need this for cash...”. It really messes with their routine.

I pay cash, so I usually set the mood by saying “I’m paying cash, why do I have to see you?”, to which finance guy will say something like “I like to meet and touch base with all my customers and see how Bob is doing.”

If you’re struggling to pay your bills or sitting on a high-interest credit card balance, it may be worthwhile to redeem points through Pay Yourself Back.

Take the 15 year loan (w/o early payment penalty) and aim to pay it off in 5 years.

My 15 year didn’t have any penalties for paying early.

When I visit places with public WiFi, I usually run a speed test, then post a screenshot of my result on Google Maps.

One thing that did shut up the dealer was to tell him that “I make some of those parts. I can literally get them below dealer invoice.” Fastest car buying experience, ever.

Really? That’s how I buy my cars.

SE Michigan

“Hammer lane” is a common vernacular for the left lane for truckers. Recognizing that the left lane should be used for quickly passing is not the problem.

And 45 or 65 or 75 MPH is a stupid proof speed limit? Stupid can still plow into the back of a van full of kids at 65 MPH. Hell, someone hit my car in the parking lot (because she slammed on the gas), and the speed limit was 10 MPH. If stupid is the problem (and I agree it is), let’s enforce existing laws against…

I’m talking about the speed LIMIT. No one’s saying everyone has to drive AT the LIMIT. As I have eluded to in my original comment, I don’t think all vehicles, even when new, should be driven at these speeds (trucks and SUVs). However, for those of us who buy and maintain vehicles which are relatively safe at these…

Does the mean your Trooper X hasn’t learned about civil forfeiture yet? Much easier and faster than issuing tickets.