$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
Who keeps ditching supercars in the desert?
Dubai has become famous for exotic cars, extreme wealth, and some of the most expensive vehicles on the road, but it also has a strange reputation for abandoned supercars. Ferraris, Lamborghinis, McLarens, and other high-end cars have been found sitting in parking garages, impound lots, and even desert areas for months at a time. In many cases, the vehicles were reportedly left behind by owners facing debt, job losses, or legal consequences tied to unpaid loans. Some cars are eventually impounded, auctioned, repaired, or even repurposed. In this video, we look at why these supercars get abandoned, what happens to them afterward, and whether it’s actually possible to buy one for a bargain.
2026-08-26T15:05:12Z
