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What, you prefer higher transaction prices? Or you think car dealers aren't entitled to a profit? I've written a long defense of the dealer network before and I don't feel like retyping it. I don't mind at all the way Tesla does business. As a car salesperson I would love much more transparency and less cutthroat competition that makes for a better buying experience. The cost of that will definitely be much higher average transaction prices, longer wait times to get exactly what you want in a car, and less dealer/retailer willingness to exert extra effort to earn your business. One of the biggest issues for franchised dealers isn't the model of business changing, it's the fact that as a factory-owned store, Tesla isn't required to abide by many of the consumer protection laws that franchises have to abide by, such as no off-site selling. Again, I'm all for embracing the change that Tesla will bring. I just don't think the average dealership hater understands the consequence of moving to that model.

Agreed. I think this will be the favored design moving forward. We'll see though.

Add Ferrari's anteater and RBR to the non-cock section. RBR's is bizarre but definitely no wang. Any video from Jerez? NBCS not covering it.

When it's a cash transaction, there's no other ways to make money. Dealers will take a deal that loses money on the actual transaction but we can make it up in financing profit. So yes, you're correct. The "cash discount" no longer exists, it's a relic from a time when financing and contracts made life much more difficult for the dealer whereas a cash transaction ensured the dealer got their money right away.

Just talked to my boss whose brother exclusively deals with Roush and has nothing but positive things to say. Seems like we have a clear winner emerging.

Shit was completely insane at 8am. If you can't go faster than 10mph, GET THE FUCK OFF THE HIGHWAY. THERE ARE OTHER ROADS TO GO THAT SLOW ON.

No he's on the east side/Brice/Scarborough.

So, what, does that grill stick out forward or something? is that why I see a shitty photoshopped hood line crossing over the headlights? Looks like a triggerfish http://www.messersmith.name/wordpress/wp-content/titan_triggerfish_p7290833.jpg

If you're shopping Lindsay I can recommend a good guy at their Acura store. Dan Bornstein will take excellent care of you. If you want a Honda through him you basically have to pretend to be interested in an Acura first, then he can take you to Honda and sell you. Otherwise he's not allowed to go over.

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Dear me, will someone PLEASE invent a pay-per-press keyboard to keep the plebs off our internets?

What bothers me is that the state is essentially SAYING they're targeting these people because they're stupid and made decisions outside the system. The reality is they're targeting them because they're gay. I agree the legal parents shouldn't get government assistance, but going after this guy is completely insane. There are plenty of other situations the state should be prosecuting before this.

Notice Autocar is a for-profit enterprise and until FIAT acquired Chrysler, Alfa is not exactly in a financial position to advertise a lot. Just like the 8C, it may not be the most amazing thing on track, but holy hell it's beautiful and I bet it's a hell of a lot more fun to drive when you're actually behind the wheel than the vid made it seem.

When Alfa comes over full time, it'll be sold by FIAT. If they don't do it that way, I'm almost certain 30+% of FIAT dealers will just drop out of the game. Many are losing money right now and FIAT can't afford that hit to their dealer network. I think the 4C will follow this formula but I wouldn't be surprised if, due to its exclusiveness, it were distributed through Maserati simply because they are only going to sell 1500 of them here.

And for my sake I hope you're wrong

http://www.caranddriver.com/features/mark-gillies-talks-to-shells-technology-manager-lisa-lilley-about-formula1-racing-fuel 90-97 octane.

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Our agencies have such disparate responsibilities within themselves it's hilarious. I've always loved how the Secret Service is both in charge of protecting POTUS and investigating counterfeit currency.

In this day and age, who even bothers with bootleg recordings. Wait a month or two and get an HD Bluray rip :dumb:

100% agreed.

Not defending the authorities' actions, but you're only half right. Cell phone stays in pocket, no issues. Someone sees you with your phone up near your face? Probably gonna get asked to put it away or leave the theater. Definitely an overreaction, but the comparisons to cell phones' capabilities need to take into account the fact that if someone looked like they COULD be recording with a cell phone, they would be escorted out as well.

Between this and the Cobra getting recovered, I've enjoyed this season of CR Vigilante Justice.

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Hamster! Looks like they just upgraded his condition today. Still not good news, but not bad news either.