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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again:

Consumers: We want more fuel efficient cars.
Industry: Here’s a 50 mpg CRX.
Consumers: AWESOME.
Government: That’s not safe. Make it heavier.
Industry: These new cars are safe, but not very efficient.
Government: Unacceptable. Make them more efficient.
Physics: Psht. Heh.
Industry: These are safe and efficient, but not in

Statute of limitations, right?

stop pretending this isn’t the best NPOCP in a long time at a price that you can afford.

There are a few I know. I will start with the eccentric shaft thermal bypass pellet on rotary engines.

Who the hell at GM decided that using the reverse lights as approach lamps was a good idea?

Driving too slowly? Bet humans don’t get pulled over for that too often.

No, this is an accurate representation of how much oil a Mini Cooper engine needs. Just do that twice a day, every day, and you’ll be fine.

Any prepayment penalty has to be written into the contract. If it’s a no-prepayment penalty state, it shouldn’t be in the contract in the first place, although there is a possibility that it’s there but unenforceable in that state.

Your house? In this case maybe a K5 Blazer Chalet?

Kimi seemed unaffected by the gas.

I hope you have good insurance and a good lawyer. You’re one missed red light away from t-boning someone into the hospital, with their avalanche of medical bills far exceeding whatever per person maximum your insurance covers heading your way afterward. Pull over and send those emails, bud. You’re putting your

sir we've come here to concatenate yourBRRRRRRAAAAPPPPP!

If they really want to get rid of them, all they need to do is swap the VIN, and let Homeland Security take care of the rest.

I would expect a picture of the car, but you're just showing us an example of a tree said car would hide behind.

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It was the "again" that prompted my comment. And thanks—I was trying to imagine my tone of voice calling the missus out to help me push the car about on multiple occasions. Actually it's irrelevant; "fuck off" is the same in any tone of voice.

I recommend going to Home Depot and purchasing one of their large black plastic trays. They're about three feet by two and six inches tall. Perfect to sit right under your engine bay and catch any crud, spills and dropped bolts.

"my gravel driveway is the bane of my existence when I drop a bolt down through the engine bay"