As long as they do a little due diligence and check with the US and Canada to verify they arent stolen, go for it.

The problem is when you take something that was once a standard feature or that has the hardware in place but you make using that hardware...that you physically possess, subscription based, it becomes a problem.

Imagine heated seats. Sure, you can get a 1 time up front fee of $900...OR they can install them on every…

The real question is, what makes these so easy to steal?

Honestly, its an issue. A lot of dealers can be dicks about warranty stuff, like going to bat with the manufacturer for you on a CEL 2 days and 11 miles over warranty when you made the appointment 3 days before. Or intentionally saying they cant get you in for 2-3 weeks if you didnt buy it from them, they keep next…

My Compass Trailhawk has lots of little nice red accents all over the interior. It definitely dresses the place up a little bit without being a RED interior like a Corsica would have had.

Theyve been selling Barbie outfits for YEARS

This is exactly what I first thought of. I loved that game.

Speaking of transaction prices. I got lucky and happened to be in the market in December. I was replacing my IS300 I had for nearly 15 years with a Jeep Compass Trailhawk. It was during the Chrysler year end employee pricing for all event. I got that Compass for $26k with a $35k sticker ($9,000 in rebates). It was the…

....that....thats exactly whats happening though.

R63 AMG would like a word with you. 

Require a repair order or certificate of destruction with the VIN and a repair facility license (like they already have) or a dismantlers permit (like scrap yards already have)

I know on my Compass Trailhawk its completely inaccessible without disassembling things as its in the engine bay between the engine and radiator. From the bottom it is completely covered by skid plates PLUS you’d still have to get the hood open to get to the top of it to cut it off there....if you can then wriggle it…

I keep my Jeep Compass dash on instant MPG. It helps me know what little behaviors make a big impact on fuel economy. 

That should realistically be Formula E. Do a spec motor/battery combination. Allow teams to program it as they see fit. Then allow aerodynamics that fit in a box and a spec tire. Allow 1 active aero bit and limit its size. Allow 1 vacuuming fan, limit its size and its power must be drawn from the main battery pack.…

Dont forget to impound the truck and have its emissions systems inspected. Look for particulate filters and ECU software to be modified. 

Does it have a P.A. system I can shout “CHICKEN SPEARS” into?

a LHD Sagaris would be amazing to own. Thats really the only TVR that’s done it for me.

Can I reengage your passion?

Great until youre in traffic and need to look out any window other than the windshield. I rented one of these once and I’m amazed I didnt change lanes in to anyone. 

I dont know a single person who has considered safety when picking a new car. Its always been about meeting functional use needs, fuel economy, and looks. Mix and match your order person to person....but nobody that I’ve talked to has mentioned safety. I think the average person assumes even the worst performing car…