I don't know the exact materials, but the sheetmetal seems to be the main difference between the two. I went to MSN autos and compared pictures of the two ([goo.gl]), and the only differences on the interior seem to be the radio and the panel around it. As far as repairs, maybe Toyota drivers treat their car…

the big chrome bar makes me think Chevy.

The same Consumer Reports that rated the Toyota Matrix higher than the Pontiac Vibe, even though they are identical cars?

If they let their designs get into a competitor's hands, it would be a repeat of the Chevy Spark/Chery QQ. Totally understandable on GM's part.

More of a financial aid related question. My wife is going back to school for an associate's degree after deciding she hates her career. She previously had a bachelor's degree. Anyone know what the rules about how much financial aid she can qualify for? Also, how can I help her get over her mental roadblock about what…

here is a guy from minnesota that does the same thing...

@janson0: i just saw it when i got to work this morning. maybe with the money they save by not having to pay his salary they can keep my facility open and save some jobs. hell, i would do his job for way less too.

i have a chipmunk or mole burrowing in my yard. any suggestions for deterring them without killing/trapping them?

Zamboni or International single-axle dump truck.

@Alfisted: i had one of those horrible things, referred to it as the shitsubimi. drove it for three months before the engine mercifully destroyed itself as i was backing out of the driveway.

@SigmundTheSeaMonster: i had the same problem with comcast, several times. after cancelling my cable internet when my building installed wifi, every few months i would get a bill for non-returned or missing equipment. i had been using my own modem (that i had brought with me from when i had charter) and made sure…

7 people (6+me) in the cab of my S10 (extended cab)

@★ graffiksguru: mavkato@gmail.com

@★ graffiksguru: i would like one, please.

@Julius Seizure - Canuck: install portable firefox to a folder on your desktop #portableapps

@IsraelRablash: i do that as well, mostly during the summertime when i would otherwise be less likely to want hot coffee.

@outerfringe: or the Minneapolis-St Paul area (pop 3,502,891)

@RegalRegalia Mantide for nice price or crack pipe!: that is right down the road from me.

@bygeorge: from what it looks like on the list, most of the minnesota dealers that are closing are in small towns/far away from the major metro areas.