Yes.   And hopefully they have worked through engine issues before letting customers figure them out on the track for them.

Generally true, but the Toyota trucks have a major downfall that takes them out - especially the early ones: Rust.

In fact, it can often be the opposite.  Big power AWD setups potentially mean more regen and thus (potentially) more efficiency.

Because more power often means more regen capability and thus more range, not less.  Especially with dual (or more) motor AWD setups.

LBS futures is a good way to track it. 1000 board feet went up to a fast peak of ~$1500 late spring/early summer. It dropped down to about $450 for a short time in August. Has since rebounded to ~$650-800 range in volatile fashion.

No it’s not. While not at it’s bottom, trading lumber has hit almost 2x of it’s bottom from ~2 months ago. This hasn’t reflected in everything at the retail level yet, but it’s certainly starting to show up and many things never had the chance to drop back to normal to begin with.

I agree with right to repair, but it’s not that simple.  In this case 9 times out of 10 it’s some farmer hoping to hack the system to remove DEF. Pollute more, break less, cost less.

The biggest catch 22 to the union thing currently is free trade, IMO. It’s pitting workers and American companies directly up against dramatically cheaper labor and next to nothing regulations (safety, environment, you name it).

EVs are a step in the right direction - especially on their own. But they also offer the potential for travel expenses to be less and with less effort than before - especially with self driving thrown into the mix.

Tesla is a kick in the ass to the auto industry for the good.

Don’t forget the stupid door handles and doors. Hopefully the steering yoke dies a quick death, but I have my doubts.

Exactly. For them to say “look! It’s not a total piece of shit!” is a major step in the right direction for the time.

David: “I’d much rather buy a well engineered vehicle that needs work than one poorly engineered.”

I agree that desirable is important.

I don’t exactly disagree, but I guess it depends on how collectible and what the timeline is.

I’d argue no one will be building small batch old tech electronics. You already see this in some basic aging electronics - specific servos for gauge clusters, for example, going out of production and the stock drying up. Good luck. Imagine processors, screens, and other tech.

If the only reply you have for your problems is to deflect to other peoples problems, then you’re pretty much a fucking joke to begin with.

I don’t think it’s “cladding” that’s getting the reaction. It’s the implementation of it. Large amounts, dramatic shapes and form, etc.

A 2" strap would have 4-5k lbs of strength before breaking. It would also do somewhat ok absorbing any shock from slack.

It’s probably more the fault of performance tires than wheel size alone.   They don’t roll as easy as efficiency minded touring tires.