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The wife and I have planned a vacation to the Los Angeles valley later this year. We will be driving. As we've begun making specific plans for specific days, I have realized that we won't be in a hurry to drive back home--instead of blitzing back in one day, we can easily stop and smell the...

I completely understand. I realize I'm part of the lunatic fringe that likes to hang out just about anywhere car-related (even a dealership), and I constantly remind myself that the vast majority of people feel otherwise. I'm glad we were able to make your visit short and sweet. Oh, and (again)...

At Chick-Fil-A???

Many films I would list have been mentioned--which is great--but here are two more: - Robocop. This may be the single greatest film of the '80s. I say that because it has a solid and engaging story, is very tight and perfectly paced, has excellent character development, was fabulously...

I can't speak to new Ford pricing since we don't have a Ford franchise. However, I can state that prices for late-model used Ford trucks have definitely been dropping over the last 4 or 5 months. I occasionally work with our appraisers and look over their shoulders while we put a figure on...

If you are interested in any of the brands that I peddle (Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep/Ram/Subaru/Kia/Huey/Dewey/Louie), I'll be happy to let you know what discounts are available (as well as which cars are available).

This is perhaps one of the greatest photoshops ever.

I guess I lucked out, then. Back in December, my wife and I drove to Reno to see Armored Saint & W.A.S.P. in concert for their 40th Anniversary tour. At one point, the lead singer of AS paused between songs to relate how surreal this tour had been for he and his band--they first began playing...

^^ THIS. When you bring your vehicle in for service--even if you're going to sit and wait for the repair to be completed--you sign a paper authorizing us to make said repair. Included in that small print, you also authorize us to drive your vehicle for testing, diagnosing, and other purposes...

All my serious drag racing experience involves front-wheel drive, so I don't have a lot to offer this thread... but I think this pretty much nails it: RWD is gonna want enough weight transfer at launch to put virtually all the car's weight on the rear end--helping to maximize your...

This happened to me in 2021, right after Matt upgraded my front end to WJ brakes (while also doing a steering upgrade). While running Fins 'N Things, I heard something metal fall off my Jeep and go bouncing along the rocks and off into the distance, but when I stopped and hopped out I couldn't...

(Sorry--I got distracted and had to end that post quickly.) With the introduction of the Outback Wilderness Edition, Subaru introduced Advanced Dual-Mode X-Mode. This version includes some medium-to-high speed gravel/dirt functions. For those of you trying to keep score at home, that means...

Somebody earned themselves an internet cookie. When (single-mode) X-Mode was introduced, it only functioned at low speeds... and when you exceeded 25 MPH, it would turn itself off. Period. When Dual-Mode X-Mode was initially introduced, it still only worked at low speeds, and when you exceeded...

Activating X-Mode does a number of things simultaneously: it changes the front/rear torque split of the AWD system it changes the programming of the traction control system it changes the programming of the stability control system it reduces the sensitivity of the throttle pedal (helping...

I'm certain mine fared no better. Despite all my contributions during the year, my year-end value was lower than the start. But, hey--everything's on sale, right?

In case anyone missed it: look closely at the birth dates. This one man had five different women pregnant at the same time.

My snippets of info came from a variety of news stories, but they all seem legit and factual (especially all the references to human trafficking).

Not long ago, Elon Musk took over Twitter. After taking the helm, he reinstated a number of accounts which had been cancelled/suspended in the past. One of these was for Andrew Tate, an American-British man and former professional kick boxer. I don't follow that sport at all, but apparently...

Since it is the end of the year, it's time to step back, analyze performance, and plan for the future. As a reminder: at the end of 2021, my dividend average was $123.17/month. My goal for the end of 2022 was to reach an average of $175/month in dividend income. Checking on my account deposits...

Hmm. I wonder what kinda mileage that thing gets going down the highway.