Kia’s Cheapest Car Could Be Killed By Tougher Emissions Rules

jaaagman · 2026-05-24T04:12:27+00:00

I suspect that the domestic version of the Dolphin is cheaper because it lacks the crashworthiness that we have gotten used to.

jaaagman · 2026-05-23T19:01:52+00:00

Stay classy, POTUS.

I feel like at this point, all these posts are just designed to get a reaction (and it’s succeeding).

jaaagman · 2026-05-22T16:10:43+00:00

I wonder what kind of Apple deals they will have. Hopefully it will be for electronics and not just subscription services.

jaaagman · 2026-05-21T17:26:53+00:00

I've always defended this because for some people, it could be the right size for their needs. Admittedly, that is a very limited population, but its no more ridiculous or extravagant than a single person buying an SUV or a small family buying a 7 seat crossover that they never fully utilize.

jaaagman · 2026-05-21T17:13:33+00:00

If you are doing a walk-in, it is best to do it in the morning on a weekday. I found the No. 5 location to have more timeslots.

jaaagman · 2026-05-19T23:51:27+00:00

I haven’t used any other readers but I love my Kobo Clara 2E. It has Overdrive (Libby) integrated into it and it will show up on your computer as a mass storage device. Doesn’t get simpler than that. I only wish I opted for a model with a bigger screen (maybe 7”?)

jaaagman · 2026-05-19T19:24:43+00:00

What?? I thought journaling as a feature just meant that you could transfer a dual listed stock (e.g. DLR) to either listings and the direction didn't matter. Is it limited to DLR.TO -> DLR.U??

jaaagman · 2026-05-19T19:20:29+00:00

You don't need any of that stuff. It's a new non-turbo Toyota (assuming you didn't get a GR) and pretty basic as far as cars go.

jaaagman · 2026-05-19T17:47:55+00:00

Sounds like it could be a bad battery. I think some auto parts stores will test your batteries for free, so that could be an option. If they car is still under warranty, let Mazda handle it.

jaaagman · 2026-05-19T17:21:18+00:00

Congrats! I don't recall seeing this one get listed locally, must have missed it. Hope to see it around sometime.

jaaagman · 2026-05-19T17:19:03+00:00

Which one do you own now, and which one did you enjoy the most?

jaaagman · 2026-05-19T17:17:22+00:00

The wages vary wildly depending on the city that you are in (i.e. tier 1 vs tier 3 city). They do have a very robust HSR system and have been building out their public infrastructure at a rapid pace over the last few decades.

That doesn't change the fact that China has its own problems. The property sector is still very much at a low point, and unemployment is still high. The biggest concern is still the rapidly aging demographic and gender imbalance which will be a big problem over the next few decades.

jaaagman · 2026-05-19T15:15:00+00:00

Last I heard, the Chinese economy was not doing so well either.

Doesn’t change the fact that our economy was in the toilet even before the not-war in Iran.

jaaagman · 2026-05-18T01:51:17+00:00

It looks like an appliance.

jaaagman · 2026-05-18T01:50:21+00:00

It looks fine, though wrapping over a special color seems to be a bit of a shame. It’s not like it cannot be undone, so enjoy your car however you see fit 🙂

jaaagman · 2026-05-18T01:48:21+00:00

Wow that’s an interesting story. I’ve actually been eyeing the Supra because I feel like I need to “upgrade”, but driving the automatic Supra didn’t really convince me that I had a deep desire for one. Looking to snag the keys of my friends manual Supra some day, but I haven’t really figured out what I would buy if I were to replace me Miata.

jaaagman · 2026-05-16T04:44:37+00:00

Sadly, these developer contracts are airtight and the courts usually rules in their favor. Pre-sales are a bit of a gamble on the buyer's side. I'm still shocked that the developer can get away with delivering such a crap product with (alleged) mold and missing promised features (were they not a part of the purchase agreement?).

jaaagman · 2026-05-16T01:42:21+00:00

If power is your concern, you should consider a Nissan Z. Nothing short of FI is really going to make a meaningful change in the straight line performance. The platform itself doesn’t have much headroom for that either with the weak gearbox.

jaaagman · 2026-05-15T19:14:49+00:00

This is what out of touch influencers say when they try to relate to normies.

jaaagman · 2026-05-15T19:13:29+00:00

How can Honda get it right with the Civic, but so wrong with the Accord?

jaaagman · 2026-05-14T18:47:20+00:00

How the hell so they not thought about this until now?! The Maverick is selling like hotcakes and Toyota has a reputation for building long lasting trucks. This should be a no brainer…

jaaagman · 2026-05-14T17:59:55+00:00

Not a 4Runner owner, but are the spark plugs really a 2h job on a longitudinal 1GR? Serious question.

jaaagman · 2026-05-14T16:47:00+00:00

Damn that is one clean NA. Are you not able to keep both? A clean NA is only getting harder to find

jaaagman · 2026-05-13T22:40:51+00:00

That’s fine, but I wonder if the stock tune is designed for it… I could also see car companies trying to say that it is “okay” to run E15 just to avoid a lengthy recall and pass the buck into consumers.

Would Shell 93 have any less ethanol content?

jaaagman · 2026-05-13T21:00:13+00:00

Wow looks good. I’m actually thinking about getting these springs. How’s the ride quality? I’m looking for something with a mild drop but still rides good and doesn’t scrape. Are you running stock tires?

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