I see the price of the R and I just can’t imagine it is that much better than the GTI especially when the GTI can get a quick and easy flash tune and have as much power.

It does but luckily/unfortunately I have no time to take a 4.5 hour drive.

Now I want an Amigo. Though, I would like a car that you don’t have to pull start.

Three technically. Sprint (now TMobile), T Mobile, and US Cellular. The latter isn't that great unless you travel into US Cell territory in which no other carrier seems to work well.

Depends on the vehicle. I can and likely will remove or modify that valve in my GTI. 

Yep, I drove a 3 with a stick and wanted more power. I still got a stick but not a Mazda.

It’s inevitable. As there are less and less opportunities for new drivers to drive a manual there will be less people driving manuals.

Lou:
You gonna order something, kid?

I’m imagining a Smart car driving out of the bus like KITT out of a semi.

Why the school bus, or perhaps the question is how many Smart cars fit on a school bus?

I think I must’ve watched your YouTube tutorial cause that’s how I ended up changing a Traverse headlight.

Sounds like a GM product. MIL was over and stated that she needed to get going before dark because she had a headlamp out. Oh no problem my wife says. I agree it’s not a problem so I drive down to the local parts store pick up the bulb and think a 15 minute drive and 5 minutes of work and I’m a hero, NOPE. That is a…

Cash is valuable during uncertain times. Since we didn’t do much this year due to the pandemic we just started squirreling away more money just in case. $25,000 in cash will pay a ton of necessary home and auto payments if you hit a rough spot.  

I struggled with this for a while. What finally tipped me in favor of financing was we have a healthy emergency fund, we are right where we need to be in regards to how much is in and how much we contribute to retirement funds, and even adding the car payments doesn’t push us over 50% needs category in our budget. I…

I’ve struck a nerve I see. Now as I see it I could double down and ask what the mean Toyota or Ford or whatever make that Honda fans hate did to you. Or I could ask if you actually watched the (don’t try this at home) video where the closed course driver hooned the poor Ridgeline in a reckless manner hence the reason…

You're doing it right. By the way, I also still miss my XJ. 

Alternatively, sell the commuter and buy something fun and affordable. BTW, I was directed here from Jalopnik.

Um, yes!! 

15 - 18% but what if I spend more or less on my housing costs, food, entertainment, etc...? I see these arbitrary rules and always wonder where the other 85% goes.

It’s awesome that the video opens to this magnificent cathedral just totally awe inspiring and David is downright giddy about the train/truck.