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I've always heard that you can get a better deal selling your car privately, so that's what I've done in the past. I suppose a trade-in might be more convenient, but I'd hate to let a dealer rip me off. As far as missing my old cars, there are times when I feel that way, but I think that's...

Considering how brutal motorcycle accidents often are, I can't believe some states only require a written test. You could probably learn enough to pass a written test without ever even getting on a bike. I've heard too many awful stories about bad accidents, you would think that there would be...

I don't honk my horn when someone cuts me off, I'm just concerned with my safety when that happens. I will honk if someone takes way too long to move after a light changes. I'll give them a few seconds, but after a while I figure they need a bit of a wake-up call. I'm not perfect, I've spaced...

Has anyone ever tried to connect video games to a TV in their car? I don't have a TV in my car, but I love video games. I could see that being a great way to spend time as a passenger on a long road trip.

Individual dealers do promotions with prizes where I live, but I don't think it's usually a competitive thing. I really like the idea of "car wars" though. I've always thought that competition is the best way for consumers to get good deals, for cars and in general.

One reason I hate putting stuff in the trunk is because it slides around a lot. My car has a pretty big trunk, so it's hard to prevent this. If it weren't for that, then I would use the trunk more often. The adults in my family also used to do that though, so it's probably the safest bet when it...

Even if they asked before buying the motorcycle, I think it's rude to impose like that. It puts you in an awkward position to have to say no. The main problem is that this is a permanent situation for them. I'd be happy to give my neighbors a ride once in a while if they needed something...

I only wash my car about once every couple of months. I don't live in an area where it snows, but I still thought I was really neglecting this compared to other people. Sometimes my car looks pretty dirty, but I struggle to find the time to get it cleaned. I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one...

I don't check the pressure in my tires very often, but I probably should. I had a blowout once and it wasn't fun. The product Jason posted looks pretty good, I might look into getting something like that.

Wine and liquor bottles would be in store bags, but they don't bag large cases of beer. It sounds like most are in agreement that the laws are only for closed containers, so I'm probably good. I agree that if I had an open container for any reason, it should be in the trunk. I would never take a...

I think the commercials on regular radio are much worse than the ones on TV. They seem to be longer, and at least some commercials on TV are funny. I agree that listening to the radio is a good way to discover new songs. I'm just really glad that I have satellite radio now. :smile:

Does anyone know much about the laws regarding carrying alcohol in your car? I've heard that you can't have open containers in the car, but I'm more curious about closed containers. If I'm leaving the store with beer by myself, I usually just put it in the front seat out of laziness. I often...

I also keep my windows up when I'm playing my music loudly, I think that's the way to go. There's no reason to not listen to good music at a reasonably high volume, and with the windows up it's not obnoxious. Going back to the original question, I don't think it's about impressing anyone. I...

Similar to cars, I think it depends on the bike and how much coverage you're looking for. I've heard that on average motorcycle insurance is significantly cheaper than car insurance. If you were happy with prices in the past, you'll probably still like the rates, at least compared to what car...

Hotrod25 makes a good point, you simply need to factor exactly how much you think the tires will cost into your decision. Replacing the tires shouldn't be very difficult. If the owner is willing to negotiate reasonably, you might be able to get a great deal.

I think you're probably right, I was thinking that it would be based more on mileage, not time. I drive pretty frequently, so twice a year sounds reasonable for me too.

A pre-treatment sounds great, but I doubt there is anything that would work very well. It's not like bugs can really be repelled from your car while you're driving. I would just recommend cleaning your car at every logical time. Clean it before you leave, when you arrive at your destination, and...

I don't think you have to worry about Mercedes abandoning full-size luxury cars. There will probably always be a market for those, some people hate compact cars. That being said, I think it's smart for Mercedes to adapt with the times. Companies like BMW have already been making small luxury...

Alexus, I think it's pretty simple why people use their garage for junk. If you have a room in your house that's filled with that kind of stuff, you'll be irritated by it all day. In a garage or shed outside, it's not on your mind as much. I agree with your sentiment about getting rid of stuff...

Old cars are great, but does anyone else here love vintage trucks too? I can't pick one specific model, but I'm a big fan of old Chevys. What classic trucks do you like?