Loans aren’t evil. They are financial tools that allow people and businesses to get ahead in the world.

“Consumer Reports lists ten cars you won’t want to own.”

...he relayed a vague initiative to “simplify performance metrics”

So, who exactly is this thing for?

What does this mean if I drive a Mini?

Both obligatory and appropriate.

I test drove a Ford Bronco 2-door a few days before Christmas. It is the perfect car for me at this stage in my life, and this particular example ticked all of the necessary boxes. It was right there, on the lot, ready to go, perfect.

How to determine the origin of early European jet aircraft:

OK, I’ll ask: why the hell do you have a Mitsubishi i-MIEV?

Though the Mercedes S Class is the epitome of the luxury segment entire automobile industry.

But I don’t see how the above example pushed rates above the cap?

He has passed a written exam, a tougher oral exam that focused on the stuff he missed on the written, and an FAA checkride where they made him do a whole lot more than three-point turns and parallel parking.  He greased an aircraft with a failing engine onto a highway.  Dude’s a badass in my book.

I visited a lot a few months ago and there was literally a line item on the sticker that said “Dealer Markup - $5,000.00"

And I have found that doing so can mean a better rate since the dealership really wants their kickback from the bank, so they actually have an incentive to find the best possible deal for you...

Imagine how much bigger they could be if their dealer network wasn’t so bad in the US.

...you’re going to have to invest between $300,000 and $400,000...

I do not disagree with you.  

The economic sorting hat is beginning to filter out the idiots who signed up for 84-month loans with $0 down.

I like that it’s a “Metric” fuck ton. Very progressive of Texas.

I think there needs to be some kind of exception for work trucks/commercial vehicles.