Yeah, this entire thing has always been more than faintly embarrassing.

Very similar, indeed. I do apologize for being briefly pleased that someone bought even later than I. I have been overpaying as much as possible, and have already shaved 13 months off the back of the loan - overpaying makes a huge difference in the early stages of repayment.

Japan has universal healthcare, so their Unions can a) focus on wages and operations and b) private companies don’t have to pay insanely inflated healthcare costs directly. 

Bonkers. Although I will say that “What are you doing? That’s my daughter!” is meaningless; anyone pulled over undoubtedly has or had a mother at some point.

Their maintenance fund is going towards the 17-22 percent... (not true; not maintaining their cars is what Americans do best)

I like all of that, except while we are building castles in the sky I would prefer that these low-cost cars be built by Daihatsu, Citroën, and Suzuki.

Also a fun design. 

This is just a beater, albeit with the best transmission, seats, and bodystyle. $6K on a good day.

Fine, second-to-last. I do love that suit and tie though, I wonder what the odds are of an estate sale in the next few years?

Right? Also, do we pick outright ugly (Crosleys and Azteks) or criminally bland (Fox-bodied Fairmont)?

Good call! Even Mopar Beer Goggles can’t save this one.

I looooove the Trans Sport, and I know I amn’t alone.

Pretty sure this can is made from fibreglass. No jaws of life, a scrollsaw is all that is needed.

I’d say they were being nice. If I wasn’t so nice myself I’d make a sketch of what they could have done.

Guys, I am used to half of the commenters writing “Telsa”, but you put it in the headline. Please fix.

More complicated interfaces, and also they are handled directly by inept humans.

Based on the statement regarding insourcing, it sounds like Ford et al are aiming to merely outsource the 40% reduction. Which, in the end, comes out the same for the nation.

Thanks! Politically I am not on Team Swanson but I dig his style and his methods (AFAIK; I have only seen like three episodes) and I have a soft spot for single malts/power tools.

Damnation by faint praise, thanks! Also, I would pull a Swanson and try to pull the system down from the inside.

Xitter - I like it. Is it pronounced like “shitter”?