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by Squint
Fri Apr 14, 2017 11:23 am
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: Has anyone thought about buying an Automatic?
Replies: 47
Views: 15575

Re: Has anyone thought about buying an Automatic?

It's my first Chrysler so time will tell if it's a good call. I hear the online crowd jeering Chrysler, but who knows of they're just excited to hear their own computer keys clanking. yes, I recognise that I'm that way about Chevy. The irony is not lost. Chrysler vehicles that I've driven (when I w...
by Squint
Thu Apr 13, 2017 1:20 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Introvert or Extrovert
Replies: 22
Views: 7297

Re: Introvert or Extrovert

Just so happens that I just got back from a few days out on the road. Camped through a few places, seen a lot of new stuff; explored. It was blissfully relaxing. Just the dog and I; I never tire of his company like I do with all people for some reason. Something about dogs and their never-ending lo...
by Squint
Thu Jan 19, 2017 1:16 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
Replies: 55900
Views: 3235551

Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi

Sorta like no matter how you prepare it, if you're in France and you toast some bread, it's French toast, right? Yup, toast. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHptn_3RyYE However, we might end up not going - people are sick. :( Is anyone else having issues where the site logs them out randomly going b...
by Squint
Thu Jan 19, 2017 1:13 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Honest Engines
Replies: 245
Views: 72724

Re: Honest Engines

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2017/01/mazdas-hcci-for-2018/ I don't know why I'm intrigued considering I'm a pseudo-luddite. Interesting post. I'm certainly interested - though like previously mentioned, I'm wondering how Mazda has managed to control the emissions compared to standard gas engine...
by Squint
Tue Jan 17, 2017 6:16 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
Replies: 55900
Views: 3235551

Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi

It's so crowded there on the weekend that nobody goes there anymore. I'd try to get there early....really early....parking on the roof of Cobo Center (so close you can leave your coat in the car), getting your tickets and standing in line until they open doors to the exhibit halls. Then, see the ex...
by Squint
Mon Jan 16, 2017 10:29 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: RANT: I have been looking for cars for too long and now I'm sick of all of them.
Replies: 45
Views: 13787

Re: RANT: I have been looking for cars for too long and now I'm sick of all of them.

Rope-Pusher wrote:Oh, you mean like where they celebrate the sale with pitcher upon pitcher of beer and then take you into the back room and you get laid?

Yeah, that happened to my sister when she bought the Yugo.
Ah yes, the only way they sold any Yugos.
by Squint
Mon Jan 16, 2017 10:27 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
Replies: 55900
Views: 3235551

Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi

Rope-Pusher wrote:
Squint wrote:.

Anyone going to the Detroit auto show this coming weekend?
Eye maybe.
Then I might see you there. We're planning on going on Saturday, I think.
by Squint
Mon Jan 16, 2017 11:18 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Honest Engines
Replies: 245
Views: 72724

Re: Honest Engines

Jalopnik has some details and discussion on this that suggest it is a matter of interpretation of requirements and not deliberate rigging of the software to pollute profusely unless it detects that an emissions test is in progress. I read a couple of other articles and it certainly is different fro...
by Squint
Mon Jan 16, 2017 11:15 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: RANT: I have been looking for cars for too long and now I'm sick of all of them.
Replies: 45
Views: 13787

Re: RANT: I have been looking for cars for too long and now I'm sick of all of them.

You wouldn't catch me paying new car money for a Chevy though. Any time you're paying new car money, there ought to be an orgasm in it for you. Now if that's what 600+ horsepressure does for you, gopher it! You mean the dealerships to which you went didn't have the person in the back room? After yo...
by Squint
Mon Jan 16, 2017 11:14 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
Replies: 55900
Views: 3235551

Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi

So, when you got the wheels home, you found they were the wrong bolt circle, right? :lol: Manager said "no returns" after knocking the price down for me, so that would be a real bummer, but I won't be able to test-fit until April when I take off the winter wheels/tires. However, it is a s...
by Squint
Fri Jan 13, 2017 2:35 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Honest Engines
Replies: 245
Views: 72724

Re: Honest Engines

Ruh-roh. Fiat Chrysler may have issues with their diesels too... The U.S. government is accusing Fiat Chrysler of violating the Clean Air Act on some of its diesel engines installed in about 104,000 vehicles. The Environmental Protection Agency accused the company of installing and failing to disclo...
by Squint
Wed Jan 11, 2017 7:08 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
Replies: 55900
Views: 3235551

Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi

Rope-Pusher wrote:
tankinbeans wrote:It's 8. That's easy. Haha
Ewer rong, but that's OK...by definition, everyone can't have a higher-than-average IQ.
:lol: :lol:

They are going to recreate that in a few years as the with the blank being to the left of 1 through 6 and say it's not zero or something.
by Squint
Mon Jan 09, 2017 5:32 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
Replies: 55900
Views: 3235551

Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi

Had a cold spell here in Dallas over the last few days. Got down to 16. I drove up to southern Oklahoma for a day hike yesterday; it was fantastic. Spent a few hours hiking the woods tramping through about an inch and a half of fresh snow. Back to 70* by Tuesday. Crazy weather. We're about to have ...
by Squint
Mon Jan 09, 2017 5:21 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: RANT: I have been looking for cars for too long and now I'm sick of all of them.
Replies: 45
Views: 13787

Re: RANT: I have been looking for cars for too long and now I'm sick of all of them.

I love my car. Having a boring car is stupid. Why would you want to spend so much time in something you dont enjoy? I always laugh when I hear salespeople recommend getting a beater car to somebody leasing a nice vehicle. The rationale being to keep the miles off the nice car. I've had this happen ...
by Squint
Thu Jan 05, 2017 11:42 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Howdy Grading
Replies: 9
Views: 5537

Re: Howdy Grading

EV RESIDUALS STINK - Autoline Daily https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mkkQXwqNGNM/maxresdefault.jpg If the price of a new electric car is enough to make you gag, check out the used ones. Nissan Leafs with just 30,000 to 40,000 miles are going for as little as $9,000. The Fiat 500e is even cheaper. Used ones a...