Lots of publicity worth way more than the cost of the car.

Amazing article!!!(/s) This is the reason I read Jezebel articles!!!(/s) Wait, this exactly why I read Jezebel articles... (To laugh at them.)

How about we just pay attention when we are driving and not get into fender benders. I’m 28 years old and have never caused a car accident. I have been in 2 serious accidents out of my control that totalled those 2 vehicles.

Maybe people that buy stick shift versions of vehicles know how to treat a car better than your average consumer. I know how to use the stick to milk some more miles per gallon of gas out of my 2015 Ford Fiesta SFE. I know how to drive it hard too. I also know how to read my owner’s manual and maintain my vehicle…

I’m going to suggest a brand new Ford Fiesta SFE hatchback, the 5 speed 1 Liter 3 cylinder EcoBoost turbo version and a used, well cared for, Ford Ranger. The brand new Fiesta SFE is fuel efficient, has back seats for the kiddos, modern safety features, plenty of room in the hatchback, a warranty, and is actually fun…

I’m going to suggest a brand new Ford Fiesta SFE, the 5 speed 1 Liter 3 cylinder EcoBoost turbo version and a used, well cared for, Ford Ranger. The Fiesta will cost you ~$14.5k brand new. That leaves you ~$5,500 for a used Ford Ranger. The Fiesta will be brand new with a warranty and new age safety features to get…

That is freaking awesome! She should have called them back and offered her "soul" for the Blue Book value, then show up without a car.

Leaving your hand on the gearshift while stopped is not good for your transmission.

I agree. This is a horrendous oversight. If you are cruising the highway or stuck at a light you need a place to rest your arm and keep your hand off the gear shift. In my 2015 Ford Fiesta that is the center console. It’s not the most comfy(it's a hard piece of textured plastic) but it is a decent place to rest my arm.