I couldn’t possibly consider this Mini over a Golf R or GTI. While I do still enjoy the retro exterior styling, the interior in these things continues to be terribly ugly. I really wish they’d drop the ugly circular asthetic. At least the speedo is where it belongs, now.

Damn those are just nice cars. They’re not exciting, and they don’t have tons of bells and whistles. Probably the last generation of luxury car to be defined by just ride, build quality, and leather. Only problem is classic Honda Rust, and of course watch out for head gasket issues with these.

It’s a shame, as they’re great cars.

I went 3 years with no front plate on my ST. I made sure the dealer didn’t install it. Just kept it in the trunk with the bracket so I could always have the excuse of the dealer not installing it if I needed. Was only in one traffic stop (was going 10 over in a school zone—my driveway is located AFTER the flashing…

Indeed, it looks like the lovechild of the previous gen facelift ST and the last Mazdaspeed 3.  Very nice!

Yeah, I’ve gone hatchback, wagon, truck, coupe, and sedan. For me and what I do, the sedan just fits. The hatchback didn’t quite have enough space. The wagon was lovely but just not quite sporty feeling enough, and while I often need lots of cargo space, fold down seats in modern sedans provide what I need.

While that does make me sad, the CR-V is a good car :/ My dad has had one for years. I finally broke him down about 5 years ago after going through about 3 GM made mid-sized SUVs (can’t remember the names they’re all so forgettable). due to build quality issues. Convinced him to try a Honda.  He’s been happy ever…

That’s my case, but I did pay overall less tax over the year than 2017.  I normally file within a day of getting my w2, but definitely not this year, lol.

Yes, when I read that those deductions were getting the axe, I was pretty surprised. I bought a few things here and there for my work, but I don’t HAVE to and I did it to make my life easier. You can bet your ass I will not be doing that anymore, but I’m lucky to have that option.

Well, my overall taxes paid for 2018 will end up being very slightly less (as a percentage). For perspective, I made about $5000 more in 2018 than 2017, and I’m paying about the same in taxes as I did in 2017.

I bet he at least typed quickly, though.  To type something similar to my preceding post, Mr. Quotations would take about 15 minutes.

The right of way is all well and good until you die.

There’s a guy at my work that started out as a machinist, but now does quotations.

Hah, I never noticed that was Charlie that he pats on the shoulder at the end there.

Indeed.  If I avoided every movie with a douchebag actor I’d probably avoid, well, every movie.

My car is almost exactly like that. Much better than a regular shift lever.

So you’re the one using up all the good voices.

I kinda feel bad for Barnes. He’s a legit good player and can contribute to pretty much any team in the league. He just got overpaid, really.

Houston. Wants all wheel drive.

damn this needs more stars