A Sheriff’s department deputy wasn’t entirely certain a crime has been committed, and stated: “If we are looking into something, we need a victim. We don’t have a victim.”

You probably didn’t get a response from Bob Hindstrom Racing, because Bob Hinson Racing is the shop that was responsible for this.

I could have made this post “What Audi were you happy to be done with”

Nothing a little fiberglass and paint won’t fix...wait, that’s actually true.

Usually it is required upon purchase of a home

“No HOA” was one of the absolutely essential parts of my home search a few years back, both as an auto enthusiast and as a musician.

Why do people join HOAs?

Honest question, I’ve never heard of *any* good reason to be part of one; they just seem like you’re agreeing to give control over what you can and can’t do on your property to the worst bored old-lady busybody stereotypes.

My thoughts exactly. These cars are hated way more than they should be; they’re right up there with station wagons and minivans. Everyone hates on them because it’s what the cool kids are doing, but anyone who’s honest with one will find they’re pretty awesome, and that’s the position Jalopnik should take.

Samurais are badass, the roll cage really works. Also, lifted ones can do stoppies. They did have some late 80's carburetor from vacuum line hell though.

You clearly don’t understand the ‘90s.

I had to wipe up coffee after that one, pardner.

Why write it? Because far too many outlets are just giving Alfa a pass on sub-par quality control “Because Alfa” when in fact very few of the auto-journos that actually buy new cars will plop down their hard earned cash for a new Alfa. Meanwhile, real consumers, with real money to spend, who are interested in the…

Me: Hey, uh... this condom has holes it.

I like the view through your rose-colored glasses.

Hear, hear. I was with my friend when he went to test-drive the 2017 Volt LT (which he eventually bought, from a different dealer). The greasy salesman there had the wherewithal to tell us that, “Most cars are a front half and a back half welded together, but not Chevrolets; they’re one solid piece.”

Is there any random fact a salesman won’t make up.

Not surprising; I’d strongly suspect that, when they set their Nurburgring time, they heavily-tuned the car, Ferrari-style. I’d love to see if a stock Giulia Quadrifaculugiciulugiosio could get anywhere close to what the manufacturer claims on that track.

Did they say it like “Don’t worry, the full power comes after the break in period...” and then quickly change the subject?

This would still sell on AutoTrader for $35k.

Toyota