stu-rock commented on Toyota Relaunches Motor Oil With Aid Of Spokesmodels

"The press conference is from Toyota of Malaysia."

stu-rock commented on California Continues Its War On Vitamin Pb: Lead Wheel Weights To Be Banned After 2009

"@danio3834: My CA state senator runs a yearly contest called "There oughta be a law." If I ever run for public office, I'm going have a "There ought not to be a law" contest."

stu-rock commented on Peoples Republic Of Los Angeles Doubles Rolling-Right Fine, Tickets Via Camera

"The "California stop" is a serious problem."

stu-rock commented on 2009 Toyota Highlander To Get Four Cylinder Option

"@racerx, @petersterncan: Isuzu makes a 5.2 L (317 in^3) diesel I4—the 4HK1-TC. Also, 2.5 L I4s are very common in cars from the 80s."

stu-rock commented on 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon Shows Off Hot Rear End Ahead Of Pebble Beach Reveal

"Looking sharp, Cadillac."

stu-rock commented on 2010 Chevy Equinox Shows Off New Curvy Sheetmetal

"@UDMan: I think bmoredlj is referring to a vertical split resulting from the Chevy grille bar."

stu-rock commented on Where's The Best Place To Sell A Car?

"@bigfanofray: I just checked out your ad, and I think your statements "VERY MOTIVATED SELLER" and "moving out of town and needs to sell" are the reasons you are getting lowball offers."

stu-rock commented on Where's The Best Place To Sell A Car?

"I sold two cars in the last month—one on eBay (here) and one on Craigslist (similar ad still available here). On eBay, I got three times what I was expecting (a whopping $305)—for a car I first listed on Craigslist to no response."

stu-rock commented on 1982 Pontiac 6000: Now The Excitement Really Begins!

"I am yet another fan of the GM A-body."

stu-rock commented on Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Avenger To "Fight Back" With Better Trim, Smaller Engines

"@FrankRizzo: I'd love it if I could order up a car just like I want it. Unfortunately, it seems that the brands most successful in retail (that is to say, the Japanese brands) don't really offer build-to-order at all."

stu-rock commented on Sen. Larry Craig: Foreigners Shouldn't "Jerk Us Around By The Gas Nozzle"

"@Ben Wojdyla: I disagree about the drilling, yet come to the same conclusion. I'm OK with more US oil production."

stu-rock commented on GM Buckles To Jalopnik Pressure, Reveals Slightly Less Grainy Images Of Upcoming Lineup

"@rlj676: "import fanboy bashing for sport" Well put."

stu-rock commented on Commenter Of The Day: Sex Sells Edition

"@charles_barrett: Thanks for chiming in on that one."

stu-rock commented on GM Says Brands Not Under Strategic Review, Just Jobs

"I don't think the number of brands is the true problem with the GM portfolio."

stu-rock commented on What Car Would You Like To See Get Electrified?

"While that Thorr makes me want to clear out a parking space in the garage, the short-range, cheapo, enclosed commuter car really does make the most sense because of the overnight charging opportunity. Mid- and full-size cars, trucks, and trucklets need instant refueling ability because of the long trips they get used for."

stu-rock commented on The Future Is Back: Jalopnik Drives The DeLorean DMC-12

"@layabout: Fair enough. He is indeed guilty of the "moral sin" of succumbing to temptation—I like to think that I would have the conviction to say "no" in the face of such an offer, but if the money could save something I put my entire life into, I wonder if I could be so strong."

stu-rock commented on The Future Is Back: Jalopnik Drives The DeLorean DMC-12

"@layabout: I'm not saying he was without flaws."

stu-rock commented on The Future Is Back: Jalopnik Drives The DeLorean DMC-12

"@layabout: Despite your detestable disposition, I will still defend your civil rights when the day comes."