I’m similarly minded. I have a project I’ve been working on for a while. I don’t mind having a car that doesn’t run since its a necessary evil if you’re going to build something yourself. But in the mean time I’ll pick up a bike or some other toy that actually does run (vs another project), because playing is always…

That's fucking ridiculous. Fuck that place.

Unless it comes with Louvres, my mullet doesn't approve.

I mean to say your lack of desire in the face of understanding is an outlier.

Its a slippery slope. You’ll end up like one of the authors here with 5 broken cars! But I share a similar philosophy. I have a truck, sports car, and classic. But I should attest that my decision is not a smart one, its an emotional one. I would never advise this path to anyone else. I live in a condo and have to…

Holy shit where is it that you live where they charge $400 for a parking spot?!!!!

I like people who wheel things other than wranglers.

I should add that it helps a lot when you don't have to worry about paint scratches or wear on your vehicle. sometimes beaters are the most fun cause you just give 0-f**ks

Can’t watch the video because work. But, I am interested in discussing the topic. For me, I would say what makes a car fun is a combination of driver feedback and character. The irony is that typically the most fun cars usually aren’t, objectively speaking, very good. For example, I drove my buddies Focus ST recently.…

Not even when you consider that that’s $350 AFTER your mortgage, utilities, insurance, maintenance are covered? read: equity gain. so if we go from paying 350 a month to getting paid 350 and, say, equity gain of 500 a month we have a $1200/month difference. And that’s using extremely low numbers. Rent is usually above…

Well shit. From one extreme to another. You aren’t wrong, but I don’t think you’re preaching the right thing either. Sanctimonious was an excellent word choice, because as far as the rules of the road go, your average rider will be more “morally superior”. It takes more “skill” to ride a bike, and typically rides will…

It isn't really since you aren't taking anyones place. Once the light changes you're gone before the cars in either lane can cross the intersection. Theres literally no obstruction. In fact, you're HELPING traffic by opening up a spot down the line for others.

glorious.

HAH, part of me tastes the sweet, savory experience of "I told you so". Where everyone fails to consider where the electricity came from in the first place.

Don't forget diesel! if only 4x4...

Expensive cars rarely warrant a nice price. Theres no way I'm paying 35k for a dodge pickup of this vintage, and some unknowns handiwork. for the money I'll build it myself.

But its a relatively new thing. so it will take some time for the tech to be refined, and then for it to trickle down into the market since only a fraction of people actually buy new cars.

Wait what? Look at the data.. The pedestrian fatalities in the last year is incredibly similar to that of the first year. The percentage went up, but only because its a percentage of total traffic deaths. From this the only conclusion is that non-pedestrian traffic deaths are on the decline. Makes sense as cars are…

but what if I own my home. and it pays me 350/mo? that’s before we consider appreciation or equity gain.

TLDR: 30%