I always thought (based on interwebs articles) that the reliability of DSGs is making sure the routine maintenance schedule is followed like a truly strict German...on or before it’s due. Any truth to this? 

I’d guess it’ll be the 2nd owner who will do the conversion and it’ll be as easy as ordering parts from one of the LC target markets, such as UAE and [checks notes]... Kazakhstan?

It's delicious!

While theoretically you could calculate out the destination charge in real time, most of these are probably contractually-based to minimize the price fluctuations that do occur. They already average the fee out so that someone 20, 200, and 2000 miles all pay the same amount, which is where the big difference is.

Do you think the headlights work as they were designed in the lead image with the raked front? It’s on the owner of the vehicle to prove their modifications didn’t change the safety of the vehicle, not the other way around (since the vehicle as new met the legally set criteria when purchased). To your point about…

Using the “well they did something dangerous 50+ years ago so different dangerous activity is okay now” defense is such flawed logic. Cars used to not have seat belts, but it doesn’t also mean it’s okay not to use them now when cars have them. This law is poorly worded but I completely support trying to keep some…

Does splitting off “fees” out of the sale price mean that money is subjected to different (or no) taxes? As a consumer we don’t typically pay taxes on “fees” and laws are in place to prevent this from occurring (they can’t bury the fees in the price and must show the consumer these breakdowns).

Mazda still has the 3 sedan/hatch combo and the supposed new I6 RWD 6 coming (waiting with bated breath on that one) so they don’t have a CUV only lineup. Mazda also doesn’t have other brands it shares platforms across so not much of a comparison with Buick IMO.

Really curious why the M50 (and other higher-performance models of a a from different manufacturers) doesn’t have a “feature” to disengage the front motor or other decreased performance so that you could get as near as good of range as their lesser brethren models. I get the extra weight and parasitic drag of…

I know what you are saying, but it was Pyrex®.

I’d also be surprised at the side glass if it wasn’t for a recent experience with a Pyrex casserole dish that absolutely shattered when a small 1/4 cup glass spice jar fell about 18" onto it. Sometimes it’s just takes hitting something in the right spot for it all to go wrong. (My wife and I are currently packing to…

Nope, if anything I missed this point that adds to it... The PA announcement to put phones in airplane mode was made over the intercom after the door was closed (15 minutes post incident). FA in aisle was doing this way ahead of actual FAA rules and it was her doing it way in advance of FAA regulations (door closed =…

It was the last text I sent not the only one... so I was listening and knew I needed to turn off my phone. The tone and demeanor of the flight attendant was completely uncalled for is my point, particularly the “I can remove you” comment. I was absolutely polite so it just was jaw dropping for anyone to try and make…

I’ve had exactly one flight where I’ve felt a flight attendant was completely unreasonable and was on a “power trip”...Sun Country Airlines Minneapolis to DC. Plane was finishing boarding and flight attendant was going up the aisle to “inform” everyone the door was closed and to turn off the cellulars. As they got to…

Omaha sits along the Missouri River which created bluffs and various hilly sections from flooding over millennia. The big center section of the state is very flat, but the Eastern edge along the Missouri and Northwest section both have some hilly areas. It’s not San Francisco type hills and not many fun roads, but…

If a Tesla “driver" is not paying attention do they still hear the sound of the crash?

Tesla’s are limited to 155-160ish mph. 

It’s about 19 minutes to run the tank out at max speed in a Veyron. Plus, still easier to refill the Bugatti compared to a Tesla.

#1 thing that comes to mind is lubricants for pretty much everything that has moving parts (greases, hydraulic fluids, etc). There are applications where non-petroleum products just don’t function the way that their petroleum-based counterparts due currently and finding a reliable (and cost effective) alternative…

Asking maximum coin and couldn't be bothered to even wipe off the hand prints on the engine cover? Lolz ND