I would counter that most popular music from the last few decades sounds like crap due to garbage production and engineering getting in the way of hearing the actual music. Specific peeves include the disappearance of dynamic range due to excessive compression and the “loudness wars”, the appearance and subsequent…

This!!! I am a deep crate diver with a 4 digit vinyl collection who thinks Gang of Four Entertainment is the best pop album of all time. Yet, I spun the last Taylor Swift album more than once and am using it as an indie gateway drug for my musical normies.

Why would I pay top dollar for a “museum quality” Miata, a car that was created to be driven? I’d drive the hell out of it, which obviates the need to have it in such good condition. Save $10K, get a decent driver, and have the fun you were intended to have.

Chevy C/K

This, you big dummy!

You’ll get over it. Probably move on to further professional success and new-found personal satisfaction. Likely have a long life and die with friends and family present. It’s going to be great.... just a little stumble in the road, that’s all.

Raph, buddy, you’re doing the wrong kinds of drugs if you think that hideous thing looks remotely good.

rather than buying new safety seats every year.

Which is why theseAOTD slideshows are such a joke. What possible relevance does a car that cost $5k 17 fucking years ago have to the question of what the best $5k cars are today?

You know what was an awesome car for less than $5k 50 years ago? A Hemi Superbird. Why don’t we put that on the list, too?

It’s Monday. I read the headline and wondered, “How much corn comes with the new Hilux.”

Yup. Its a 26 year old Tiny 4 banger version. They stopped making mini trucks 10 years ago. So its not really what one would group together with the monster trucks and oversized SUVS popular now.

I think that, while looks are subjective, cool is more easily quantified. This is cool:

Fill apartment with thrift store furniture. When it was time to move, take it all back to the thrift store.

Him being a fan of a Cleveland sports team really sheds light on his overall outlook. 

they are the last modern trucks built to last.

That would be the FaradayLady

Jesus Christ, do you people hear yourselves? Crush their cars? 20K fines? Felonies are okay? Not to mention the numerous insults to their intellect, age, masculinity etc.... WTF is wrong with you psychopaths? This is America. These two Americans were enjoying their freedom. They had an 'accident' - not an 'on…