No way, Tom. If a consumer pays more than HALF the sticker price for any cancelled GM, they are getting ripped off. Tell the sales manager you know this to be fact, and that you want free lifetime oil changes and a free tank of gas every month. That’s what’s on the table.

So .... pimptastic porthole windows?

Counterpoint: That’s harder than it looks, my dude.

I make a blogger’s salary

The oak leaf is an interesting choice.  I prefer maple for the top-end, or cherry when I want low-end torque.

Tough shit, chuckles!

Tom, your articles are always informative based on your ongoing experience in the business, and having you here is a real asset to Jalopnik (a win-win). Thanks.

It sucks when the hatch wont stay up like it used to.

Tom, I suggest that Jalopnik should do a web video series called “Car Hunters” starring you and other esteemed Jalops. Similar (exactly) to the cash cow that is “House Hunters,” you interview a person/couple/family about what they want or need in a new car, and take them to see three (or more) prospective choices.…

Just don’t go to Troy for your Odyssey. It’ll take you ten years to get homer.

And look at how I have more expensive things are today! And the kids are just so disrespectful with their loud hip hop music and the baggy pants and the untucked t-shirts.

I may not be the brightest bulb, but that seems pretty stupid. 

It’s because you didn’t throw it in the ocean. 

I’m conservative. I don’t think weed is even remotely an issue.

Five alternative facts about the iconic VW Transporter

No one is forcing anyone to buy something they can’t afford. And I’m not talking about predatory practices from lenders or shady dealers, that is a whole other story.

You just did it cause you wanted? Any how i thought mullets were a Mopar/Hemi thing and rat tails were the GM thing.

right? i mean i guess it would be easy for me to keep the miles low, considering i live in TX where this car would only be comfortable to sit in for 5 weeks out of the year.

I never felt I NEEDED a mullet. :D

He doesn’t want to hear it because that comes from people who don’t buy new cars.