This is just a by-product of the dumbing down of consumers.

That’s pretty much it in a nutshell. The original was successful on Broadway as a musical revue, with amazing costumes, makeup, special effects, and what was then a pretty original production. It really took off once it hit the road, being performed at almost every local Performing Arts Hall/Theatre that could hold a…

Okay, first off, I agree with most of what you are saying. But.....

Again, I ask you: If there’s no money in folks who can only afford the cheapest of the cheap: Why does basically everyone have something to attract that market?

Again, I have to totally disagree with your points.

OK, I will chill on the rants if you promise to keep excusing bullshit excuses.

Even when they use used or aftermarket parts for many things, a lot of things have to be either licensed by the OEM, if not out-and-out produced by the OEM.

To be fair, really? Fair? When the other side has no decency, no morals, and does not understand the concept of “fair”, I decline to offer any semblance of fairness to them. As they sow, so shall they reap. The statement from them could have as easily said “peasant”, as that is what they mean. Using a euphemism is not…

Tesla fanbois online:

1st Gear: The Auto Industry Has Borrowed An Absurd Amount Of Money To Get Through COVID

5th Gear: The UK Is Phasing Out Internal Combustion Engines—Carmakers Say The Poor Will Pay

Ok, great, I am happy for you. Enjoy the Rover.

I see your point, but really, not a contradictory idea. The house market is not the same as the market for used cars, is it? Nor is the price in the same category. A 5 figure car purchase is a lot less money than a 6 figure house purchase. And one does not purchase a home on their own, you usually have a realtor…

Great story, and that tells me one of two things.

Side effects include: depreciation, catastrophic failure, and the addition of Q to the end of names of certain models. If any of these side effects occur, stop using Ultium immedately and consult your doctor. 

If you are seeing prices way over value, then you are looking at a product that is ripe for genuine discounting that will move it faster, easier, and with better overall satisfaction for all involved. For example, if you list a house for $500K and only expect it to sell for $200K, you really are not going to see many…

You are correct, assuming that the buyer can and will haggle over price. The majority of buyers cannot do that, at least not at the skill level of most used car salespeople and their sales and finance managers. A set price makes purchases easier, as you just “take it or leave it” on the spot, not sit at a desk for two…

Well, maybe instead it would be :

But then you take away every reason people say they have to own and drive a pickup truck. You know, every one of them hauls 8X4 plywood sheets daily, tows a camper, boat, and motorcycle/toy trailer, goes overland exploring offroad, and needs the room for their family of 12 to fit into one vehicle. By god, it has to ful…

Hmm, electro-hummer, you say? Isn’t that the “accessory” recently profiled for use during AutoPiloting your Tesla?