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Crypto Creator Rants About His $120K BMW M4’s “Missing” Park Button

By now, TikTok has taught us a few things: how to hack a Stanley cup, how to perfect a viral dance, and—apparently—how to put a $120,000 German sports coupe into park.

The latest lesson comes courtesy of Tiger Trades (@tradertigers), a crypto content creator who usually spends his time hyping meme coins and high-risk bets. This week, however, he shifted gears (sort of literally) to vent about his brand-new 2025 BMW M4—a car whose 473 to 503 horsepower twin-turbo inline-six can shred rubber and crush lap times, but, in his view, falls short on something far more mundane: finding “P.”

@tradertigers like bruh #bmw #m4 #m4competition ♬ original sound – Tiger Trades

In a TikTok video bluntly titled “like bruh,” Tiger is seen lounging in the passenger seat of his M4, rocking sunglasses and bewilderment. His gripe?

“Bruh, whoever designed this and that [expletive] M4 is actually like, can someone actually explain to you why there is no [expletive] parking mode…? Like, bro, hey, look at this [expletive]. It’s [expletive] reverse, neutral, and drive. Like, how do I put the car in park while the car is running without turning it off? This is actually probably the most annoying thing about this car.”

If you’ve ever driven a BMW M car with a dual-clutch transmission (DCT), you probably already know the answer. Unlike a traditional automatic, BMW’s DCT (and its newer automatic setups) often skips a conventional “P” button. Instead, the procedure goes something like this:

  1. Bring the car to a stop with your foot on the brake.
  2. Engage the electronic parking brake (that little switch near the center console).
  3. Hit the START/STOP button.

At that point, the M4 slips itself into park and flashes a “P” on the cluster. Simple, once you know. But if you’re coming from literally any other automatic car on sale in America, it can feel unintuitive.

Tiger’s rant quickly drew a mix of sympathy and mockery. One user tried to patiently explain:

“Soon as u put the handbrake on and out in N turn car off it’ll go into park, its just a way to tell difference between DCT and reg auto.”

Another went straight for the jugular:

“Skill issue.”

Whether Tiger Trades ever gets fully comfortable with his M4’s quirks is beside the point. His video taps into a larger truth about modern performance cars: as much as they dazzle with numbers and Nürburgring times, sometimes it’s the simplest, most everyday features—like putting the car in park—that trip people up.

And maybe that’s the price of progress. The M4 doesn’t need to bow to convention; it just needs to annihilate apexes. But if you’re expecting a big, obvious “P” button? Well, like bruh…this isn’t that kind of BMW.

Source: @tradertigers via TikTok; Motor1

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The G-Wagon’s TikTok Roast: When a Luxury Icon Feels More Like an Overpriced Jeep

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has long been an automotive unicorn—a military-bred SUV turned luxury status symbol, one that’s as at home on Rodeo Drive as it is in an off-road brochure. But while Mercedes markets the AMG-tuned G-Wagon as an indestructible “luxury icon,” one owner has unintentionally gone viral for pointing out just how un-iconic some of its features are.

Trey Stewart, a TikTok creator, uploaded a video that’s now racked up over 309,000 views, bluntly titled: “Everything I Hate About My G-Wagon.” It’s part roast, part therapy session, and part consumer de-influencing—and the internet can’t get enough.

The video opens with Stewart sheepishly admitting he’ll block his spouse from seeing the post to avoid an “I told you so.” Then the guided tour begins. His first gripe: the large infotainment screen isn’t a touchscreen. Instead, Mercedes relies on its aging COMAND system, controlled by a center-console knob that feels archaic compared to even budget compact cars.

“This is not great,” Stewart deadpans.

From there, the list of grievances grows. The sunroof? Manual. At nearly $150,000 when new, the idea of reaching up to slide open a panel of glass feels absurd. Even worse, Stewart claims the microfiber trim around the sunroof heats up like a stovetop in the sun.

The seats? Not perforated leather. “I sweat so much on these seats,” he admits, noting that cheaper vehicles often come standard with cooled, ventilated, perforated seating surfaces. He then pans over to the analog clock nestled in the dash. “I think you could’ve given me a button for the sunroof instead of the clock,” he quips.

But perhaps the most damning complaint comes when Stewart plugs in his iPhone. Wireless Apple CarPlay? Not here. Unlike a $20,000 Corolla, the G-Wagon requires a cable.

Viewers flooded the comments with equal parts disbelief and schadenfreude.

  • “Immediately lost me at the lack of touchscreen,” one wrote.
  • “Overpriced Jeep,” another chimed in.
  • “My $10k truck has a touchscreen, auto sunroof, and perforated seats! I’m ecstatic right now,” bragged a third.

The piling on didn’t stop there. Several pointed out that their mainstream cars—Corollas, trucks, mid-tier crossovers—boast features the six-figure G-Wagon can’t muster.

To be fair, Mercedes has never sold the G-Wagon on tech. Underneath the boxy bodywork lies a ladder frame, three locking differentials, and a twin-turbo V-8 that can propel its 6,000-plus pounds from zero to 60 in under five seconds. It oozes presence and authority. But in 2025, presence only gets you so far when your infotainment still feels stuck in 2015.

Edmunds recently rated the G-Wagon’s technology a middling 6.5 out of 10, citing the outdated COMAND system and clunky voice recognition. J.D. Power was equally unimpressed, calling the knob-based controls distracting and ergonomically frustrating. Even Mercedes seems to know it’s behind the curve—most of its newer models feature the slicker, more advanced MBUX interface. The G, for now, soldiers on with tech that feels dated.

Sticker shock adds salt to the wound. According to Kelley Blue Book, a 2022 AMG G-Wagon carried an MSRP of $180,150. In just three years, it’s already shed about 25 percent of its value, with resale prices hovering around $134,000.

@treyastewart It’s a 2022 before yall even start with me… #gwagon ♬ original sound – Trey Stewart

Stewart himself summed it up best when speaking to Motor1: “A G-Wagon is no longer going to war, it’s going to Whole Foods. For the amount of money that people are paying for these cars, I am surprised that Mercedes has not equipped them with better technology earlier.”

The takeaway? The G-Wagon is still an icon—just maybe not the kind TikTok’s younger generation is dreaming about. If you’re looking for rugged heritage wrapped in luxury leather, it delivers. If you’re expecting your $180,000 SUV to out-tech a Corolla, prepare for disappointment.

Source: Motor1, @treyastewart via TikTok

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Is It Theft If You Fuel Up on Someone Else’s Prepaid Pump?

A routine gas station visit turned unexpectedly viral this week after TikTok user and content creator Ashley Miller shared a confusing encounter that sparked a fiery online debate—and left many questioning who’s actually responsible when pump payments go sideways.

In her trending video, Miller recounted how a simple distraction led to a gas pump mix-up that quickly spiraled into an uncomfortable situation. While talking to her son, she began fueling up without realizing that the pump had already been activated—by someone else.

Moments later, a gas station attendant rushed outside and abruptly informed her that she was “pumping somebody else’s gas.” Confused and caught off guard, Miller initially assumed her own card had been charged. But then she remembered: she never entered her PIN.

That’s when things got murky.

@millerpartyof7 #storytime ♬ original sound – ashmiller

“Maybe I Did, Maybe I Didn’t”

Miller asked the attendant if he might’ve accidentally applied someone else’s prepaid amount to her pump. His vague response—“Maybe I did, maybe I didn’t”—only added to the confusion.

With the full $20 already pumped into her tank, Miller was told to come inside and pay. But she pushed back, arguing that the mix-up wasn’t hers to fix. “It was a total accident,” she said. “You screwed up.”

Rather than escalate the situation inside the store, she turned to problem-solving on her own. Noticing a young man nearby waiting by his vehicle, she asked if he had prepaid. When he confirmed he probably had, Miller offered him $20 in cash—even though he hesitated to accept it.

“I’m not going to take $20 from you,” he reportedly told her. But Miller insisted.

Internet Jury

Miller’s candid story time ended with a reflective question: “Am I the jerk here?”

Online reactions have been swift—and split. Many praised her for resolving the issue directly with the customer rather than sparring further with the attendant.

“You made it right with the boy,” one top commenter said. “The employee shouldn’t have treated you that way.”

Another added, “The employee completely mishandled the situation and should have accepted responsibility for his mistake, corrected it, and apologized.”

Some, however, took a more cynical tone: “He works at a gas station. Can’t really expect him to use the Queen’s English and offer you tea and crumpets as an apology.”

Legal Gray Zones at the Pump

The incident highlights a surprisingly common and under-discussed issue in gas station operations: prepaid pump errors. According to a gas station industry blog, once a payment is authorized to a specific pump, it’s considered complete—even if the original customer walks away. If someone else fuels in their place, that person is technically seen as having received the gas.

Legal forums support this stance, warning that—even in the case of an employee’s mistake—the person who pumps the fuel could still be held responsible. Refusing to pay might even be classified as theft in some jurisdictions.

So, Who’s Really at Fault?

While Miller’s decision to reimburse the original customer was honorable, it raises questions about systemic responsibility in gas station operations. Should attendants be more cautious when assigning prepaid amounts? Should clearer procedures be in place when mistakes happen?

Motor1 reached out to Miller for comment, but has yet to receive a response.

As automation and self-service continue to define modern fueling stations, incidents like this shine a light on the cracks in the system. And while Miller’s experience ended amicably, it serves as a cautionary tale: at the pump, distractions can come at a cost—whether it’s yours or someone else’s.

Source: @millerpartyof7 via TikTok