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From personal experience, it is less a matter of how many are selling compared to how many are actually available to buy. I looked for an EV before my last vehicle purchase, every one I liked was either not available or marked up way above MSRP. Can’t complain about sales if supply is restricted and pricing is skewed.

I owned a blue 2002 SLK32, bought used way back in 2006 with 17K miles on the odometer. Great car, especially after a blower pulley swap for a bit more boost. Only issues I ran into were the top contacting plastics in the trunk when folded, and the transmission sometimes letting the motor hit fuel cut redline when

Y’all got a real hard on against the Supra around here, more bashing on that car than on Elon, which is really saying something.

Driving a ‘22 Frontier currently, and the definition of “compact” has really changed a lot since my old ‘72 Datsun 620 that I learned to drive on.  Hell, it is at least as big as my ‘02 Ford Lightning truck.  Definitely thinking about a Maverick for my next change, if they ever get produced in quantity to make them

Made me laugh, as some time ago I bought a new 2016 Fiesta ST, and the dealership was having a promotion where they gave away a 55" TV with all new car sales.  Problem is that the box wouldn’t fit in the hatch.  Had to call the wife to stop by with her Ram 1500 to take it home.  Still loved that little car, limited

Came here expecting mention of the 1987-1990 ASC McLaren... was disappointed.  How can a bastardized Fox-body not make the show?

Taking too long? Heh, the guys at Bad Obsession Motorsports with their near decade long Project Binky scoff at your impatience...

Surprised no mention of a early 2000's Suzuki SX4.  Not bad looking, fun, plus AWD for snowy times.

I too owned a FiST, a 2016 in Molten Orange. I also had a 2013 FoST. The M3T is no ST. It is soft, the six speed auto is a soul sucking fun killer with lazy early shifts and the response time of a lobotomized sloth. The suspension is somehow bouncy without being taut or decent handling. Nice looking interior that does

Sweep the leg, restomp the groin.

First vehicle in 1982, a 1972 Datsun 620 pickup my Dad had bought new. He drove it as a union pipefitter to jobs across the state, often over 250 miles round trip some days. It had somewhere north of 350k miles on it, was on its second engine, still the original 4 speed. The knob was worn smooth, no indication of any

If you want a really nice for the segment interior and ride, along with decent power, sure.  But the 6 speed automatic is absolutely terribad.  It is vague, doesn’t hold gears to redline, slow to react to throttle inputs, just badly programmed.  Great daily driver, not so good competitive driving.

Allegheny County, where Pittsburgh is located, has extremely high property taxes. PA has some of the highest gas taxes in the nation. They have a state income tax, and each city has their additional income tax (4.1% for just the Pittsburgh portion, based on gross income, no deductibles). It is not a money availability

Recently tried to buy a new Pacifica through Driveway.com. Great trade-in offer, good price on the van, figured I would see what their finance would offer. 4.8-8.6% range between five loan companies. With an 844 credit score and no debts, good income. Yeah, no. Went with USAA for 1.89%, could of done Navy Federal for

Should have let her selfie rescuing herself from that situation. Obviously doing it for the tiktok fame moment, so let it be her requiem.

Will look awesome as a crumpled up cube when it is crushed by the feds.

Willing to bet it smells like patchouli and ass.

Mitsubishi Eclipse (bad years) wants its side profile back...

Bought an VIII new in 2003, traded in a 2002 Ford Lightning on it. If I knew then what I know now, would have kept them both. The Evo had everyone else in Solo II F-stock whining the entire season about the unfairness of turbo AWD vs Mustang GTs and Camaros. The tears sweetened the division championship for me...