The problem with Florida is the insurance rates. I'm 59 and my wife is 55. We pay over $7000 a year for home and auto insurance but that's never calculated in these things. Since these expenses are fixed relative to income they don't play into decisions by high income earners looking to protect income but they are huge...more

Repair costs are a correct observation. Check out the price difference in part costs. It will shock you.

frostyross your missing one important distinction. They may be built here but corporate profits go back to Japan.

Jap and German! No comment...just a sigh.

There are 2 completely different Chrysler 200s. The sedan which is actually quite a competent car and the convertible. The convertible is the car taking the heat because of all the extra weight added by the extravagant motorized hide away top. The suspension becomes an overloaded marshmallow and the power is diminished...more

I figure my wife and I, along with employer contributions, will have paid close to a half a million in social security by the time we retire. Put that in a reverse annuity and we're set. Unfortunately the government spent it. Now we are the problem!

I bought a Chrysler when they had a lifetime powertrain warranty promotion. I added a lifetime wrap around Maxcare Service contract and plan to drive it until I drool. Probably will cost Chrysler more than I paid for the car!

Stuff like this doesn't make me see red. It makes me see DARK CRIMSON MUSHROOM CLOUDS. That bike was so special and custom it had no practical application other than for a paraplegic.

I have 3 Dachshsunds, They live a very opinionated life. I don't do well trying to make them Golden Retrievers. They would do well as UN adivisors.