This is like, 2nd grade math. Any complete idiot could see this is a bad deal. 

I daily drive a ~500 horsepower Audi.

Congratulations on making more money than I do, I guess. Kind of a shame it didn’t make you any less of an ass.

The Mazda 3 AWD turbo is already better than we deserve. I drove an entry-level Audi (A3) and BMW (330i) recently, and the top-tier Mazda 3 beats them handily on every level- for way less money.

i haven’t given a shit about my carbon footprint because it’s bullshit. we as individuals create less pollution in a lifetime than most companies do in a day.

Yep. Fresh outa’ fucks to give.

This is assuming these people have shame. In my experience at least 75% do not. If arrest wasn’t an option they would gladly punch or bite people to get on the plane first. 

This is standard industry practice. Every new car review you’ve read happens this way, only we disclose it up front.

In my experience the only journalist I’ve seen on a press trip who paid for airfare and lodging was WSJ. We don’t have WSJ money, so we accept Audi’s invitation and disclose it up front.

I didn’t love…

Sorry, I didn’t test that. 

The LS was never based on the Avalon chassis. The Avalon is a FWD car, and the LS was RWD or AWD. They were originally based on the Toyota Celsior and then the Century. The current model is based on the TNGA-L platform which underpins the LC, Crown, and Mirai.

Hey cool, my comment was featured. It’s too bad I’m still stuck in the greys until someone deems my comment worthy of a reply lol.

The answer is a 2022+ VW Arteon with the Golf R motor and 7-spd DSG.

This x 100000000

HOT TAKE: Any large German luxury sedan. BMW 5/7 series, Audi A6/7/8, Mercedes E-Class (S-Class are amazing but are just too problematic and costly to repair.)

U.S. military bases used be far away from civilian areas. Urban sprawl has since spread out to the very edges of the bases.

Fuck this thing.

Japan has a 99.6% conviction rate for cases taken to court (about half are dropped before any trial), and you’re essentially held hostage until your case is heart, regardless of the evidence against you. Judges also often face political retribution for acquitting suspects, which can include dismissal.

I am for literally anything that is bad for dealerships.

Cash buyers should be able to buy direct from the manufacturer. I assume dealers are the road block to all efforts to improve the buying experience.

Pro Tip: To get a whole tankful of premium, when the owner goes in to pay, drive away in their luxury car.