Actually, thanks to the age distribution of the UAW workforce, the automakers can easily give some pretty major concessions without hurting themselves. As a crude example, imagine you had a workforce where 80% of the workers got $28/hr and 20% got $14/hr. Your weighted average is $25.2. Add in pension benefits of 10%…

The revised number is estimated based on the test method that is currently used - the test method that is designed to get lower mpg numbers because people flog their vehicles and then complain that the EPA numbers are unrealistic.

I still haven’t found a vehicle that I can’t easily beat EPA estimates in..

You’d burn through your monthly data plan in 5 minutes with this system and Ohio roads.

The real steal was for people who lived in Georgia - here in Ohio, there are no state incentives, but there are state incentives in Georgia which meant that the out the door price there was actually about $13k.

The Focus EV probably would have been a bit of a stretch for you with your 60 mile drive, with its 76 mile…

Yep - it really should.

I actually tried to pick up a Focus EV late last year when prices got ridiculously low on remaining 2014s. Unfortunately, they had zero in stock anywhere in my region, leaving me with the option of 2015s that didn’t have Ford’s steep rebate. I couldn’t even go to GA and buy one in stock there…

Unfortunately, in my experience, you have to use subpar garlic for this to work. Fresher garlic, even when cured properly, still has too much oil for this to work - but if you let the garlic age enough for this to work, you’re losing flavor...

Even functional ones are bad. A family member looked into donating an old car once - the estimate for what they’d get at auction was $250, meaning about a $62.50 deduction. They sold it themselves for $1700, donated $500 to the charity and everyone was better off. The charity got twice as much money, she got twice the…

The deduction you would get for a nonworking car will be horrid. IRS rules prohibit you from deducting more than the fair market value, and if the charity sells the vehicle (as most do), you’re restricted to claiming what they sell it for. Most sell old cars at auctions where they rarely get more than scrap value for…

1) Take the KBB fair value, and subtract 1-1.2 times the estimated cost of repairs. Advertise it as broken, including the repair estimates. Offer potential buyers the option of having their own mechanic evaluate it. Depending on value, offer to cover the cost of said mechanic if earnest money is provided.

2) If the…

Does he really think a merger is in the best interest of the company, or does he believe he can create a massive payout to himself as a reward for structuring such a deal, regardless of whether the end result was successful, as is so often the case in the business world

The woman in the second video did nothing wrong when the motorcyclist decides to start the whole confrontation. She’s no closer to the lane line than he is. Yes, she displays poor driving skills later - after he’s started his entire ludicrous rant. Guy should have his license revoked.

Now the first one? That’s…

Nissan Armada. Because when you are massively oversized and suck fuel, why not name yourself after a massive array of ships which has a biggest problem of figuring out refueling logistics.

Pompous, until you realize it is supposed to be pronounced “ick”.

Who said that the cost goes up linearly with the number of phones?

And who has to buy a $400 smartphone? Mine, fairly widely regarded as one of the best deals around, cost $140. And you’re a sucker if you insist on trading it in every 24 months.

And the coverage? Never had one lick of trouble with it anywhere in the…

Honda’s problems weren’t limited to just V6s or 2000-2005/6. The Accord started having problems in 98 and the Odyssey in 99. The Accord was much worse with the V6, but even the I4 had well above average failure rates in its transmission. The Civic also had widespread transmission problems, though for fewer years than…

There are 15 in stock within 10 miles of my home. Another 62 if I add floor mats.

I guess unicorns were a lot more common than we thought... :)

Frankly, I could live with either. The Tesla doesn’t have the range I would need for longer trips, nor does the Leaf. For in-town commuting, the Leaf would easily suffice, even at the maximum degradation under its warranty.

My point, though, was that Nissan will guarantee you won’t lose more than a given amount. Tesla won’t. There is risk associated with the Tesla that you don’t assume with the Nissan.

Good point - I was thinking of an older used vehicle. A 2-3 year old one might not be a bad one for a long loan, since most vehicles can make it to 10 years old without significant problems. Still have to consider the potential to be underwater, but you should consider that with ALL purchases.

“much larger”? Not at these rates. Not only that, but in the case of dealer financing, it is often now 0% up until 60 months or thereabouts. You won’t have one lick of extra cost in interest in a 0% 60 month loan over a 0% 48 month loan.

Not only that, but there is the opportunity cost to consider as well -

Say you had…