A few years back, I was reporting to a new command (VX-23 on NAS Patuxent River; I was an F-35 Flight Test Mechanic. Yep, that JSF thing that you all detest) and was flying to Dulles from Cincinnati. Being as Marines report for duty in Service Alphas, I figured I would just travel in them (doesn't usually hurt- I've…

Newer does not always equal better.

Its totally possible that I'm not being fair to a car that that was manufactured for the express purpose of being cheap. The interior materials aren't nice, road noise is outrageous.. Really strange gearbox with an incredibly short 1 and 2, a moderate three, and a really tall 4. 5 is just 5. Strangely high CG makes me…

Ohio checking in- 25 years old, perfect driving record, perfect insurance history, 2006 Aveo shitbox- $16/mo liability.. Close!