Actually they have a major interest in residual values after a lease. They have to remarket those cars after they are turned in and want money out of them. The residual also needs to be good, or the depreciation will make the monthly lease payments too high.

Is he playing “Night Driver?”

Yeah, there is risk for anyone without top-tier credit to go through a dealer (they would get the captive finance company’s advertised rate with less room for game) for financing. I’m sure prejudice makes this even worse for people of color.

Based on the description, the pricing discrepancy was not based on TFS risk or pricing model. It had to do with the flexibility afforded to a dealer to structure the financing in a manner that pays the dealer more. Often referred to as dealer participation.

2WD and body panels not made of swiss cheese? Is David Tracy broken?

Red Bull did bring in Mario Illien to consult with Renault, resulting in major improvements in their power unit.

I would guess the new Nissan heavy duties are going to push that guy over the edge.

I suspect you would actually prefer a Cygnet over a V12 Vantage. Amirite?

Thanks for another data point to confirm my status as an old, curmudgeonly luddite.

They couldn’t call ahead and stage a Cars and Coffee? Would be even more effective than spike strips!

Great write-up. Same issue on my 1997 hardbody. Only significant issue I ever had during my ownership (2006-2015) was timing chain guides. I set aside an entire day for it. It required removing the pan, oil pump, radiator, etc. plus all accessories. After 12 straight hours, I was stymied my the timing cover of all…

I think it’s important to distinguish that information isn’t available about whether sensors “saw” the pedestrian. It could be a much bigger issue if the autonomous software didn’t do the right thing with that data if it was available from the sensors.

I got a 4WD pickup in January. This reinforces my regret in not buying another beater. I would love to do some off-roading, but mine is far too shiny and new to be able to enjoy it.

That is partially due to lack of lane discipline

Having driven in Oklahoma about a month ago, there is an abundance of signs stating this law. My only disappointment was I didn’t see it enforced enough.

It’s a great pickup for those that don’t really need a truck.

I really need a facetious flag!

You’re an American that got rear ended by a Semi?based on screaming lawyer ads I have seen, you should be Bentley shopping.

Unless she has only 1 Pagani at each of her 16 homes.

First sentence had me thinking you might be David Tracy’s neighbor