Nice review, Andy. When ever I see a Grand L in person, I’m impressed by how Stellantis absolutely nailed the styling while simultaneously being reminded how butt ugly and awkwardly proportioned GM’s Tahoe / Yukon / Escalade really are.

Key phrase: *with no other adjustments”

To put in perspective, the effect on Stellantis of the MPG penalty going up 254% would theoretically reduce their net from $15.2 billion to around $15.0 billion with no other adjustments.

Corvettes are awesome. All of them. Even the shitty ones from the Malaise era.

Key point: “after an emergency has been declared” by the President, or governor, due to natural disasters like hurricanes or earthquakes, etc.

Closest thing to an XJ for less money with same miles / condition.

Jason and David started their own new site, Autopian.com. Its up and running in beta format but official launch date is April 1.

I absolutely love the Stelvio.

You’re welcome. Up here in Minnesota, the lakes are still frozen so no swimming yet, except for those crazies who cut holes in the ice and swim for fun.

To answer the showroom visit question,  the bottom line is dealers know an in-person visit has a much higher immediate closing ratio.

This Friday chat needs to be a regular thing.

Whether the numbers work or not, is also dependent on the buyer’s level of business acumen, market knowledge, willingness to put in the effort to explore their possibilities, and make a relatively quick decision.

Citation please. Do those laws apply to new cars with ADMs, fuel prices, groceries, electricity, etc.?

Towing: It seems kinda obvious the truck guy can’t get accurate advice determining what truck he needs without first supplying the loaded trailer weight and tongue weight.

Trying to perform a citizen’s arrest on a cop is a great way to get yourself arrested for real, or pepper sprayed, or tazed, or even shot.

Correction, found the person who understands the supply/demand curve.

Thank you for making the effort to help buyers avoid the big mark-up stores.

You are correct in that being a “payment customer” is fodder for dealers to take your head off, absent a good grasp of APR, term, fair trade value, equity position, competitive pricing on the new vehicle, and dealer add on fuckery.

Selling and buying at the top of the market doesn’t hurt you either. It’s no better or worse than selling and buying at the bottom of the market, or the middle of the market, etc.

Counterpoint: Um, well I guess I’m one of the dumbs.