$38,000 for a military truck - then we discovered how much it really costs to own
After nearly two years with a 1992 M35A3 military truck, the realities of owning an enormous former military vehicle have become impossible to ignore. The roughly 11,000-pound machine uses 46-inch tires, a 6.6-liter Caterpillar turbo-diesel producing around 175 horsepower and can pull approximately 12,000 pounds. Its size makes it impressive in open terrain like Moab, but trees, mud, tire repairs and everyday driving create problems that conventional pickups rarely face. Even replacing a tire can require specialized equipment, while filling its approximately 50-gallon diesel tank adds another major expense. It is loud, slow and uncomfortable, but its extreme capability and unmistakable character explain why the owners still consider it worth keeping.
2026-09-14T14:54:37Z
I took my girlfriend shopping in a luxury car graveyard - and found a $250,000 car
A trip through a Miami luxury car graveyard turns into a search for a potential project car, with rows of wrecked and flood-damaged vehicles everywhere they look. Some appear almost untouched from the outside, while others have twisted frames, destroyed wheels, deployed airbags or visible water lines from flooding. One damaged car is valued at around $250,000, while another potential rebuild is missing a single headlight priced at roughly £2,100. They also discover cars with moldy interiors, stripped parts and evidence of serious crash damage that could make repairs far more complicated than they first appear. By the end of the visit, they narrow down which damaged car could make the most interesting future rebuild.
2026-09-22T11:50:04Z
