I’d like to make the note that airlines around the world continually destroy wheelchairs, especially really expensive fully electric ones. Read more
Tom McParland
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Tom is a contributing writer for Jalopnik and runs AutomatchConsulting.com. He saves people money and takes the hassle out of buying or leasing a car. (Facebook.com/AutomatchConsulting)
Common sense isn’t as common as one might hope.
I’m an airline captain, and things like this (waiting for the gate assists for aisle chair and/or wheelchairs) happen somewhat often. I don’t however just leave them there, usually if it’s more than a few minutes we grab a chair and I at least get them up to the terminal. Sometimes there’s no wheelchairs around so I… Read more
Not an error, the AI investigated the destination and came to the conclusion, that it is better to end up in Canada.
Recently ditched my 2016 Challenger R/T for a 2014 E350 4Matic. Never thought I’d end up with a Mercedes-Benz, it’s the first automatic I’ve ever owned, and I broke my own rule of “not buying used luxury cars.”
I honestly wouldn’t have argued if I saw Collateral at number 1.
Thank you for pointing out the obvious with book values. Kelly Blue Book does not sell cars. It’s based on transactions over the past few months, so it’s a guideline, but not gospel.
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For rarer stuff that might not have as many comparables for sale at the same time, I’ve found references like eBay Sold Listings to be valuable. Or even *ducks head* BaT, if only for a rough sense of a cap on values. Read more
I trust Tom’s view on this, given his extensive experience in negotiating and buying cars. Read more
Another point to consider is to not assume that you are in an equity position before you buy out the car. Get an appraisal a couple of places and look at KBB. I’ve had more than a few customers that assume because everyone’s talking about it and find out they have a less desirable car. Even worse are the undesirable… Read more
As usual, outstanding material to get our research started. I’m glad you’re writing for Jalopnik. Read more
This is the superest of all super cars!!!!!!
Orlove’d.
If buying this gets you into legal trouble, I might know a guy.
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I think they’re missing the second word in MSRP: “Suggested”. It is in no way a binding price.
Tom writes articles like someone that makes sense of nuanced numbers all day, and I’m here for it.
Top Gun: Maverick has been delayed so long that a new Cold War, which would have provided an obvious enemy for the movie, broke out in the meantime.
agreed i have some martial arts background and have been in fights when i was younger, but have made nearly 30 years without getting into a fight. sometimes trouble may come looking for you, but staying in well lit public places, not going to places that have reputations and staying away from alcohol does tend to… Read more