I didn't make this, but agree with it whole heartedly:

@darkcreamybeer Tough choice. The Z4 will be MUCH easier to work on, as the engine bay is easily accessible. The boxster will be a slightly more engaging drive. Both would be very fun, and your kid should count themselves very lucky!

@skyfire77 There is only one choice:

Yep, still starts (for now).

Hmmm; not a fan of this design. I think the 22 Civic is much prettier. I always go for cleaner/simpler designs though.

@shoop I concur. You shouldn't buy someone else's project blind, but if you have a good tuning shop do a PPI you can have peace of mind and save a bunch on mod costs.

@just-jeepin My 2014 Focus ST tells me when it thinks I should shift. It is always at 2k rpm. I think it is trying to increase my mpgs. I don't listen to it.

@davesaddiction Wow, what a truly terrible ad. Not only do they design the first M3/M4 I don't want to drive (or even look at); then they double down with smug, insulting, ad campaigns.

Maybe I'm just an old now and am just upset that I am no longer being catered to?

BMW & Lexus are no longer options for me as both have ugly AF grills.

That leaves me very excited about the Type S. I hope it lives up to the hype I have assigned it.

@qaaaaa You are spot on with your analysis on this. I bought a nicely restored MGB for waaaay less money than the previous owner put into it.

@rusty-vandura You need an exterior wood sealant that provides UV protection.

The fancy stuff:
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The affordable stuff:
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https://www.homedepot.com/p/WoodRx-5-gal-Ultra-Natural-Wood-Sealer-62565/203335733

@darkcreamybeer Tough choice. The Z4 will be MUCH easier to work on, as the engine bay is easily accessible. The boxster will be a slightly more engaging drive. Both would be very fun, and your kid should count themselves very lucky!

@partypooper2012 My dad's first car was a Maverick. He has no fond memories of it nor anything good to say about it. He thinks the new truck looks nice.

@futurendowner I know the pain of unobtanium books; I have been looking for a good copy of "The Complete Architecture of Adler & Sullivan" that costs less than $300 for years.

@pip-bip ebooks.com has it for $30 USD; as the name implies it is digital copy only though.

biblio has it for $520 USD:

https://www.biblio.com/book/comeng-history-commonwealth-engineering-volume-2/d/498062940?aid=frg&currency_id=1

@qaaaaa You are spot on with your analysis on this. I bought a nicely restored MGB for waaaay less money than the previous owner put into it.

@mark-tucker Beautiful GT! I especially love the racing stripe. I need to take some photos of my MGB this weekend to post.

I'm still crack-piping the Triumph though. You're trusting that it runs; I don't buy it. Why are there miscellaneous drive train parts and an "whole other engine" if it is in good running order? Also the car has to be trailered as the seller "doesn't have the time to bolt down the seats and seat belt". Red flags all over the place on this one.

My guess is that it needs $4k worth of parts and $5k worth of paint to make it worth $8k.

@mark-tucker You can get super nice MGBs for $7k (I have a 73 MGB), I don't think this is a great deal.

@limitedtimeonly Definitely rent a 4x4 class b; my choice would be an MB Sprinter conversion. Just make sure to pre-negotiate the mileage.

Why not split the difference and get a 2ton duralast scissor jack for $45?