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I normally post “Cheers and Jeers,” my end-of-year wrap-up post late on New Year’s Eve or early New Year’s Day. This year, I found myself in the hospital for most of the past week as my first child was born at the end of the year in circumstances that were later and more difficult than expected, and hence this post had to wait a week until mom and baby daughter were resting well at home, and they are doing fine now. So on with the festivities, and I hope everybody has been having a Happy New Year so far. Twenty ten was a year that continued to be filled with doom and gloom, with occasional peeks of sunshine to be smothered with dark gray clouds again as the jobless rec…
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Yes, sad. To put it simply... I really, really, really reeeeaaaally enjoyed NAIAS. It was likely no secret that I was the alluded to third member of our C&G trio for Detroit, this year. As Chris mentioned after seeing me in line for the coat check, he had a pretty good idea I would be there. I had, after all, dropped $1200 on a new camera just in time for the show. If fact, I had one whole night to play with my EOS 60D before bringing it along and depending on it for atleast a third of the show coverage. I snapped, at most, a dozen or so pictures before the show began Monday morning. Not only would I have a strange new camera to use, this was also my first time bein…
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Caught this parked out in front of work today. A pic is worth a billion words ...
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The auction is right around the corner, so you're going to have to get registered quickly! It's a beautiful Porsche 904 (one of 106 built) and it's won races...back in the day. Wouldn't it make a great million dollar vintage racer? Is it on your list now? http://automotivetraveler.com/jump/2536
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just good quotes, if political stuff starts, then move it...? "And don't let anybody make you think that God chose America as his divine, messianic force to be a sort of policeman of the whole world." -MLK "A nation or civilization that continues to produce soft-minded men purchases its own spiritual death on the installment plan." "A right delayed is a right denied. " "All progress is precarious, and the solution of one problem brings us face to face with another problem. " "Almost always, the creative dedicated minority has made the world better. " "At the center of non-violence stands the principle of love. " - page one, http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/author…
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Was the GMC All-Terrain the only true "concept" from GM at the show this year?
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Make sure to give yourself a little time to stare at the B-59 today - maybe even wipe off some of the dust! Hope you have a great day.
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Rolling down the freeway this morning, right around sunrise, I see a white Impala 6-8 car lengths ahead of me, in my lane. As I get closer, I notice it seems oddly narrow. Then I get closer, and notice it's missing the gold bowtie, but has a blue emblem instead. A blue oval. D'oh. Turns out to be a current gen Focus sedan. Anyone else have a moment like this, confuse two different, unrelated models that up close really seem to be nothing alike, but from a distance.... similar taillights, decklid, fascia..
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It's just out of my budget, but maybe you can afford it. If you can, please invite me once in a while? I showed it to you...c'mon! Please!?!??!? Take a look at this little property and tell me what you think...maybe we can go in together on it. http://automotivetraveler.com/jump/2487
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I have a mental disorder. I buy cars compulsively, especially after spotting a good deal. It's essentially a crime not to buy if it's a good deal, right? Riiiight?! My current two vehicles fall under that category. The Golf was a $500 investment to get back into the VW fold. I had the Cobalt at the time and had no real reason to buy it... but I did. This process was duplicated with the CRX. I had no intention of buying anything, but I came across the listing after a few hard luck instances with the Golf. I didn't think twice before picking it up. Now, I have 2 vehicles and you would think I could be satisfied... but no. I still find myself wanting random vehicles I come…
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Camino and Balthazar are missing out...
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I'm copying this message I received, but please do help out with this. I have been volunteering time and money at Motherly Intercession for over 4 years now and would really, really be grateful to all of you if you consider giving the organization a vote! ----------- Hello everyone, I am requesting your help in order to receive a grant for the place where I tutor weekly, in Flint - Motherly Intercession. If you can vote daily, I would really appreciate it. See below: Motherly Intercession needs your help! For those of you not familiar with the Organization, our mission is to provide support for the young, innocent children of incarcerated parents who are left behind wh…
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Empty Promises: The Top 10 Automotive Technologies We Didn't Get By black-knight (Editor/Reporter) for Cheers and Gears.com Saturday, 8th January, 2011 For over a century and a half, mankind has made amazing strides in automotive technology. The car itself has been an amazing tribute to just how far we as human beings will go to keep our spot right on top of the food chain in the grand scheme of things and to how ingenuitive we are to keep solving problems. However, we sometimes don't exactly lend well to ourselves and push the envelope as far as we have in the past in the name of invention and innovation, and with your help we have chosen a some of the high-tec…
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<center><big><big><big>Top 5 Concepts:<br> That should not have been left on the shelf</center><br> </big></big></big><br> <div style="text-align: left;">January 9th, 2010 - Drew Dowdell - Chief Editor - CheerandGears.com<br> <br> Tomorrow begins the 2011 North American International Show in Detroit. At every auto show, manufacturers bring out their freshest designs, technologies and visions of the future. After a ho-hum 2010 auto show, a resurgent General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler are promising to kick things up a notch for the 2011 season. However, every season there are con…
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After two years with my Canon Powershot SX10is, I've long outgrown it. It's time to upgrade and my bank account is now missing about $1200. I've decided upon a Canon Eos 60D. I'm hoping it gets here by the end of the week.
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Okay, I want to know what these orange-reflective colored poles are called. They're usually steel, but I've seen some that are plastic (I'm more interested in the steel ones). The reason? My Homeowners Association meeting is coming up in two weeks. My development, unlike many other housing developments, businesses, and shopping centers in NJ, does not employ the use of these marker to aid snow plow drivers when plowing my housing development. What would normally be two passing lanes have turned out to be one, maybe one & a half narrowly plowed lanes. I have seen how these markers improve plowing results outside of my community and want to recommend my HOA purcha…
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As fellow chatters on one of my favorite website (this one, if you didn't know), I wanted to give you guys a first glimpse of a revived online magazine: AutomotiveTraveler. Some of you have seen the individual articles, but please take a look at the first full publication in years. Make some comments...share with your friends if you like it...but just take a look. I'd be interested to hear what you think of it. http://automotivetraveler.com/jump/2124
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Empty Promises: What Mind-Blowing Automotive Technologies Didn't You Get? By black-knight (Editor/Reporter) for Cheers and Gears.com 23rd December, 2010 It goes without saying that since the automobile became a way of life (in whatever degree of capacity it is depending on the person), automakers have always chosen to make the sky the limit on what technologies the car of tomorrow (read: concept car) should have and, more often than not, they also throw in a promise that those nifty futuristic features will come optional or standard on a brand new car at your local Hometown dealer within your lifetime. The hype is huge and, inevitably, you begin to look forward …
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I thought I would see if this is a common practice at other dealers as well. When we were test driving vehicles, the Chevy/Cadillac dealer (and no one else) put a "protection package" on every single new vehicle they had. The package was basically some sort of scotch guard type application done to the interior, nitrogen in the tires, and the windows were etched with the VIN or whatever it is they do. Anyways, this package is $599, and it's on every f@#king vehicle. Really annoying to see a $20,800 Cruze bumped to $21,399, or even worse on an Cruze LS or Aveo. I can see putting it on $50,000 Cadillacs, but $599 on an $18000 Cruze LS is a price increase of 3.33%. Since w…
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http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/journal/?p=13606#more-13606 What a great show! Bob Lutz is so focused. So on target with specifically what this industry and specifically GM needs to accomplish to be successful. I have to say while watching the show I was overwhelmed with each and every point made during the discussion. Its taken me three times of listening and I am still learning more and more about what Bob Lutz’s statements contain. I really am looking forward to June when I can buy Bob Lutz’s new book “The Car Guys vers the Bean Counters” The Battle for the Soul of American Business. The passion and balance of the Ying and Yang! Gotta love it! JB
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Thinking 'bout buying me a Jerp, mainly one of them there Libertys. Thoughts? I'm going to drive it Saturday.
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Wrong on immigration Lexington MUCH as I admire his prose style, George Will is horribly wrong this morning. Of Arizona's atrocious new law that allows the state police to arrest anyone they suspect of being an illegal immigrant, he says: Arizona's law might give the nation information about whether judicious enforcement discourages illegality. If so, it is a worthwhile experiment in federalism. On the contrary, empowering the police to stop and demand papers from anyone who looks vaguely Mexican will make life unpleasant for Hispanics while wasting time that officers could more usefully spend pursuing real criminals. More generally, I find the "let's secure the…
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I am the Oracle of Delphi, I see many things in GM's Past and Present, but my true gift is being able to see things in GM's future, way in its future in fact, it's almost as if I think it, and GM changes to match my thoughts! Nice meeting you BTW!
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The recent video of 2011...; Stingraysstudios Electro Consious: 2011 Art on Earth as it is in Heaven
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Hope it's a great one, birthday brother!
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I just managed to hit 50 mpg in my CRX. If I can do that and in this car, why would I ever want a hybrid? Perfect mix of utility, economy, and most importantly, fun. Just thought I'd share...
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While helping a friend look for a new car I made sure to hope over to Consumer Guide for their comments and ratings. I was surprised by the car not getting a "Best Buy" rating because the score was so high. Upon closer review I found: 1. The Chevrolet Cruze showed an average of 29.2 mpg during the test cycle which gave it a score of 6, whereas the honda civic, which got 26.1 to 28.5 mpg, got a 7-8, and the mazda mazda3 which averaged 19.6 to 30.7 mpg got a 5-8. 2. The Chevrolet Cruze got a higher or equal overall score of 67-68 as compared to the honda civic (61-65), toyota corolla (55), mazda mazda3 (62-69), and VW Jetta (64-73) yet was not named a Best Buy like th…
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I hope we all have a better 2011. Happy New Year, everyone.
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So you may or may not have heard that my brother was in a car accident and the Maxx was totaled. Anyways, because of complications over who is getting this new car and when (my sister's Alero is on its last legs), we haven't been able to narrow it down much until recently when my sister decided she should probably try to wait until spring to get a car (save money for down payment). Anyways, there's a dealer that we can get a new Cobalt 1LT at for $11K after discounts and $3500 GM card credits, so this is quickly becoming an option. My parents didn't want to buy anything too expensive because my brother is going to college next year and they would rather he not have an e…
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Cross posted here to get more visibility Cheers and Gears - Help Wanted
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If your vision is blurred from too much eggnog, please don't drive. Just bundle up on the porch and post your car spots as they go by, right here. Happy Holidays!
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... a post-christmas day of rest. Monster snowstorm headed my way. I sure hope that the ROPOS is up to the task.
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If you could turn back time...... what concepts were left on the shelf that should have been productionized. You nominate vehicles in two ways. <br> <br> <ul class="bbcol decimal"> <li>A concept that was close to production ready, but never made it into production</li> <li>A concept that was close to production ready, but the production version watered the concept down too much and lost all of the appeal the concept had.</li> <li>Any year, Any brand, as many nominations you want.</li> </ul> The nominees are:<br> <br> 1. Pontiac G8 ST<br> <img style="width: 325px; height: …
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Do we have a peanut butter appreciation thread? If not, here it is. The only real problem I am aware of with peanut butter is its pretty high in calories. But in return, you get full. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM OK, here goes. My faves in the peanut butter world. TRADER JOE'S the basic creamy unsalted or crunchy unsalted is the best best best! I add a little honey and stir it in, but even without its SOOOOOOOO good! MARANATHA. Expensive, but so worth it. The creamy no stir is awesome, the regular Maranatha is fabulous as well. SMUCKERS A little bland and I am not diggin the finely chopped added texture but otherwise for cheap PB is pretty good. JIF Jif Na…
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*** I will pay WRMN so I can host "CD Showcase...Holiday Edition" Christmas Eve again this year! The radio show is 12/24/2010 during these US time zones: eastern = 1p-5p CENTRAL = noon-4p mountain = 11a-3p pacific = 10a-2p LISTEN LIVE via... ...radio: 1410 AM, Elgin IL ...online: http://www.wrmn1410.com/ (click "listen live!" at the top right-hand corner) EMAIL me before/during/after: wrmnshowcase @ aol.com Want to SPONSOR a portion of the program? Please contact me at the above EMAIL for details. COMMENTS FROM THE CHRISTMAS EVE 2009 RADIO BROADCAST: Joey R (Chevy_Crazy), ChevyTalk: "Listening live to your show in Newfoundland." Mrs. Glaser: "This i…
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The Curse hits lots of people every year it seems but I think that this year I am entitled to the bragging rights associated with most cursed. I'd be interested to see if anybody can beat this, it's just been one of those years. In addition to the two incidents with my 07 Impala this year, there were actually many other curse related incidents I didn't share, and now at the end of the year, totaling the insurance damage, it's something spectacular. This year's total: APRIL 9, 2010- I was rear ended at a stoplight by a Camry in my 07 Impala causing $1200 in damage requiring a new rear bumper and bumper shroud. JULY 12, 2010- Biggest hail storm in terms of insurance da…
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So I've been searching used cars this evening and found an 09 Civic EX coupe with only 8000 miles at Carmax for $13495. Seems like a great deal if everything is okay with it. The VIN is 2HGFG12839H535350. TIA
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Hotrodding, American style... love it. Of course, the Malibu is the better looking car, don't you agree? Just turn the music down, it's annoying...... <object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEmn9YvjyzM?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEmn9YvjyzM?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEmn9YvjyzM?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscree…
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In this thread: it has to buff right out.
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HoHoHo!!! Merrrrrry Christmas!!! (or Bah Humbug, whatever you're into this yerr).
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So You Wanna See Speed Channel's Top Gear Competitor? By black-knight (Self-Appointed Tries to be Somewhat Regular News Contributor) for Cheers and Gears.com 23rd December, 2010 No, obviously Tanner Foust isn't jumping ship from the History Channel to publish a book or go to another show and we have no earthly clue where the, uh, Billy Ray Cyrus impersonator pictured alongside Foust and Adam Carolla (who winds up fitting into this whole picture) has wound up at, but you do remember reading the news lately that Speed Channel is planning a show that will take the wind out of Top Gear America's sails, yeah? Well apparently the precursor, or pilot if you will, to th…
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May your "All-Terrain" dreams come true!
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Off to a far more Merry Land, if only for a few days. I do hate the thought of having to come back to this hellhole, maybe the whole state will burn before next Wednesday.
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Disclaimer: I know the highly volatile, political nature of this topic. Please, move it if it gets out of hand. I only ask that someone makes sure I still have access to the thread as it continues. After work tonight, I went out to eat with a few co-workers. Eventually the small talk settled on the topic of WikiLeaks, something which I had been keeping tabs on, but eventually lost the time to keep track of. I write this post beyond exhausted, so forgive me for any non-cohesive statements. I will clarify them upon respectful request at any time further on in the thread. Tonight, I gave myself a crash course on the topic/issue/what have you to refresh my memory on it wh…
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbsSeVr5NSI I think the hilarity here is self-explanatory.
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If you could turn back time...... what concepts were left on the shelf that should have been productionized. You nominate vehicles in two ways. A concept that was close to production ready, but never made it into production A concept that was close to production ready, but the production version watered the concept down too much and lost all of the appeal the concept had. Any year, Any brand, as many nominations you want. If we get enough nominations in both 1 and 2, we may split the voting into both of those categories. Try and provide a short write up of why you think the concept is a compelling nomination... if you have a favorite picture of the concept car, …
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Caught part of a promo for the U.S. Top Gear latest episode- looks to up The Bar on Staggeringly Stupid. I saw a Roadmaster wagon filled with water, driving & dripping, and a Fiero intentionally rear-ending a circa '70 Cutlass. I struggle to imagine how they're going to top undercut this feat. Much like the Hasselhoff show- this train wreck should've been stopped after 1 episode.
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In Pictures.... CRX was at McDonalds and played in the snow: Golf was scared of a Hummer and received a new cluster: Bought an iPod: Bought a new phone, the HTC Incredible: And Mother bought a Jeep
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`Tis the season! Post photos of your tree(s) and other decoratives. Our place is too small for the full size tree, so this year we got a little 3' one. It's small but cute, mostly done decorating, complete with a small town underneath and cars! 2010 Mustang GT, 2010 Dodge Charger SRT8, V8 Vantage,XK, Viper SRT10, Ram 2500. The only bummer is that my prize from the Eldorado competition is too big to fit on the tree!
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I see we recently had one of those so called "hypothetical situation" threads posted here in the Lounge, so I thought I would start one of my own. So, let's say you're tired of your daily driver. You know it's been reliable 80 percent of the time. You know it's a good car. However, you're also tired of the confusing fuel economy, the dying gas gauge, the puzzling glitches with the O2 sensors, the bugs that have bored their way into the ABS system (which caused you to skid into a ditch), the deteriorating paint and bodywork, and the styling which you keep losing your infatuation with every day. What do you replace that car with? The word "replace," in that sentence, mean…
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This is a pic of my mother and my grandfather from a very long time ago.
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Well, I guess I do now. With the Cobalt now done, I can enjoy being payment free....or maybe not. As I found out, there is going to be some kids in the family (adopted and born) on the wife's side. Since we all tend to help each other out (what family doesn't), this is calling for a bigger something. Her Cavalier is simply not going to cut it. (Though it' still a keeper) But I really don't want payments, but want a family hauler. I'd love a SUV (Trailblazer, Tahoe), but really need a (mini)van so that we can really be ready. (those with large families can understand) So, an order van that I can put a few bucks in may be the choice. The Current two choices: Astro/Safari …
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">The Winners: Top <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">10</span> 12 Vehicles that should stage a comeback</h2> <br> Out of 20 eligible nominations, we've pared it down to the top 10 recent cars you would like to see return to dealerships across the country. The inspiration for this list came to me when I saw three Chrysler Pacificas sitting in a row at a stop light and I wondered, "Why did Chrysler ever cancel those with such a CUV craze going on?"<br> <br> The rules to be eligible were as follows:<br> <ol> <li>The vehicle must be from a brand that was still i…
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The nominations are in: Here are the nominees for top 10 canceled vehicles that should make a comeback. Here are the rules to be nominated: Submit a vehicle or vehicle model line if there are multiple body styles that was canceled within the last 10 years. It has to be from a brand that is still in business today (it can't be brought back if there aren't dealers to sell it at) It must be from within the past 10 model years. Include your submission and an explanation of why you think it should be brought back and why it should not have been canceled in the first place. Nomination thread 1. Ford Panther platform - Lincoln Towncar/Ford Crown Victoria/Mercury Marau…
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Something came up today that, if it pans out, would mean a big change for me. Unfortunately, it would also mean an unpleasant commute inside the city limits of Philadelphia every day. I hate cities, but this could be worth the aggravation. So, I'm thinking that my Tahoe isn't the right beast for such a commute (should this happen). Pushing 200k and at 15 years old, asking it to do a high-traffic, 40 mile slog everyday doesn't seem advisible. It is very early to be thinking about this, but should it happen, a change will need to be made for daily driver purposes. I'm thinking small 4x4 pickup. But I'm not married to that idea in any way. Input?
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Of this. Oh, how this picture paints a perfect portrait.
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Thumbs up? Or thumbs down?
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A little early Christmas present from my significant other. The picture quality is phenomenal. Time to start investing in new L-series lenses. Olds, I can be a real photographer this time around.
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Honestly, at almost 36 (12/23), there's not much I want that we can afford (for example, I'd love new tires and rims and the GM accessories chrome & painted door handles for my '06 Envoy, but can't afford them). But that doesn't mean others here don't have a Christmas wishlist that has realities and/or fantasies. Share them here, if you'd like. FANTASY: I'd love to find either of these trucks parked out in my driveway with a big red bow on it Christmas morning (Santa, are you listening?!?):
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Top 10 recently canceled vehicles that should be brought back. We're going to get a poll going on this, but first we need some candidate submissions. Here are the rules: Each person can submit ONE vehicle (or vehicle model line if there are multiple body styles) It has to be from a brand that is still in business today (it can't be brought back if there aren't dealers to sell it at) It must be from within the past 10 model years. Include your submission and an explanation of why you think it should be brought back and why it should not have been canceled in the first place. I got this idea after seeing three in a row of a vehicle that will likely be my submission..…
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Check this out: The quote that makes this post worthy: The Library of Congress estimated that (of his record collection just from 1948 to 1967) only 17% of it is available for sale to the public in ANY media. That's staggering. I surfed onto this site where the video was embedded. http://jumpwithjoey....01_archive.html
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... in some sort of hoary blue 1960s EuroEconoBox that I've never seen before, using the side mirrors, but there was no steering wheel, just 2 pencil eraser-sized buttons on the console to steer it. They are off-white plastic buttons & one unthreads, forcing me to press on the sharp threaded stud. It hurts my middle fingertip. I made it up the hill nearly to the top when a tiny orange car rounds the corner and smacks into the snowbank on the left. I park on the right side (the road is quite narrow) and jog over to it. Two girls are inside- they do not speak but gesture; one's ankle is twisted & they have no cell phone. They nod for me call for help when a massive …
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Of course, Chrysler can barely afford to stay in business...but how about the other companies? This one's nearly half a century old and I still like it more than 99% of the recent concept cars! What do you think?
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new 010 9-3 two caveats, this might be a demo. 50/50 on that......part of the low price might also be saab loyalty. this one is a stick though.....sure would love to jump on this..... anyone saab shopping right now?
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That is apparently the lifespan of brake pads on a manual Cobalt when driven by me. Screech pads weren't hit yet either, they were just found to be thin upon inspection. This car has treated me quite well for the 200,000 so far... ps. Who has the highest mileage car on this board? I know I'm not up there yet, but I'm just curious.
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...and YUCK! What a floaty boat! Twitchy front drive too - instant turn-off of a car.
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http://cgi.ebay.com/OLD-Pontiac-Porcelain-Neon-Dealer-Sign-/390267185468?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5addbca93c This is the same style sign that is still lit at Pontiac Point Restaurant here in NC.
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Inspired by a fun thread on LHF, a thread dedicated to the foods you make want want to share(tease). Pumpkin Pies Pumpkin cakes with cream cheese topping and walnuts, sprinkled with nutmeg and cinnamon Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies Apple streusel cheesecake bars
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Time for hot cider, logs on the hearth, and giant piles of car spots to jump into. Have at it, folks!
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It's sometimes ironic what will trigger a memory. On Halloween, I went with my sister, nephew and friends to watch the kids trick or treat. One of the houses we visited was the one in which my grandparents lived during their "retirement years". Standing in front of it, I "flashed back" to scenes from Halloweens long ago of my sister, our cousins and me as kids eager to show Gram and Gramps our costumes ... and, of course, to get candy. As we walked away from the house and walked past the driveway and the telephone poll that damaged my 1981 Monte Carlo Sport Coupe, I caught a glimpse of the garage behind the house ... and almost immediately flashed back to a few "uncoo…
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EARTH Abandoned house, near US ROUTE 20 at Allen's Corner Restaurant, northwest of Starks IL: Barn along Plato Rd, Plato Center IL: Along Ellithorpe Rd, Plato Center IL: N of Hampshire IL: RR tracks, Burlington Rd crossing, Burlington IL, looking E: From US ROUTE 20 bypass bridge, Elgin IL, overlooking Fox River and RR tracks, looking N: OH House Hotel, Chicago IL: View across the street from the 19th floor of Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago IL: View of Lake Michigan from the 19th floor of NMH, Chicago IL: Reflection in the Del Webb building, Roselle Rd and I-90, Schaumburg IL: SKY Sunshine! Looming clouds.... Sunset view alo…
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FUN STUFF My nephew, celebrating his 2nd birthday, 11/13/2010, eating, in his words, "Happy Cake": "Late Blue Crew", Final MidSummer Chitown Gathering, 07/24/2010: View of downtown Chicago along the beach, LEGOLAND Discovery Center, Schaumburg IL, gathering, 04/04/2009: Burnout contest in Chicago, LEGOLAND Discovery Center, Schaumburg IL, gathering, 04/04/2009: Front grills of 1970 and 1976 Monte Carlos, notice the similarities.... Back row is Johnny Lightning models; front row is Hot Wheels models: Same models in same rows, models turned around: Side view of same models...from back to front rows... ...Johnny Lightning = 6th gen mc SS (white), 6th g…
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The last month has been intense at work...pushing hard to meet deadlines...had the quarterly production install Friday night (pulled an all nighter that night). It's been exhausting, 4 60+ hr weeks in a row...and I don't see it letting up soon, as we are chronically understaffed--the department has lost a net of 6 people in the last 6 months, but the upcoming quarters still have a lot of work to be done, and they seem to be under a hiring freeze (cheap bastards, considering they are one of the few big banks that's profitable). To make matters worse, on Thursday (was a bank holiday for me), my team lead dropped dead of a heart attack at 34 while at cricket practice. …
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With the Cobalt's last payment nearing soon....I've been doing the usually "eyeballing" of cars... I plan to somehow hold out on a new car for a little while (I still want to see the newer models) Anyways, I've had a few friends pick up some late model SUVs " do them up"....The most recent bud picked an 02 Blazer in good shape, and is prepping it for his family. He is along the same line of thinking as I.....a family truck for trips and such, not a DD. I posted this idea a while back with a tahoe/burb.....but the ones I looked at had been pretty much rusted away at the prices they wanted for them... I nosed around, and seen some pretty decent deals on Blazers, early …
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...kinda wish I hadn't. It has HVAC issues, and everything is electrical. I may actually pay someone else to figure it out...
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So my brother was on his way to school and someone ran a stop sign. The Maxx is likely totaled, and an estimate of $10-11K is probably what it is worth. We don't get the official word until Monday, however. So, what newer (preferably 2006 or newer) are available in the $10-12K price range? We have also looked at possibly just giving my brother my mom's Trailblazer and using the money from the Maxx to buy her a new car; we went test driving quite a few cars yesterday. Anyone have any ideas here? He doesn't want a truck or SUV unless he's forced to take the Trailblazer.
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Ignoring the debate about this for a minute, who else finds it interesting to know just how many Muslim countries want the US to bomb Iran?
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After living with 1 vehicle for a few months, my wife and I decided to get a second car. After test driving a few cars this weekend, this is what we ended up getting: It's a 2005 Dodge Magnum RT! We pick it up later today!!!
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You're sexy.
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...And will I be receiving it now its been released? No. Despite pre-ordering it back in the beginning of August, Newegg can do no better than tell me the Collector's Edition I ordered is out of stock. Couldn't tell me when I could expect it or anything of the sort. Disappointing? Majorly, I'm not too please with Newegg's service right at the moment.
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My brother Jeff does not understand what it is to be a car enthusiast,he asks me "What is the purpose of having a car?" "Why would you want a car?" he means besides getting from point to point, what does a car do for you? i tried to explain but i want to know your opinions on this
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...wherever you are.
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To all of you, Happy Thanksgiving. Me? I'll be hiding out, keeping my head down. Trying to avoid being lured into the oven, brushed with butter, and stuffed with bread crumbs.
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...where I can get rid of old gasoline? I'll be facing this issue several times soon.
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Hit 200k.
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So I drop my seventeen year old son off at guitar Center, and cruise through the local Ford dealer...look at a few cars while my son is looking at guitars...then I slide over to the Hyundai dealer because my son wants to spend some time playing one last guitar. I'm checking out the Genesis coupe, and some guy has his two kids in the back seat (young, perhaps about 6 and 8, boy and girl). Guys wife is test driving a Sonota, and this guy is telling me how a V6 Genesis is faster than a Camaro SS or Mustang GT, and how Hyundai is the most awesomist car company ever. I'm trying hard not to LMFAO at this point... He then says that Hyundais never break...at that moment, bot…
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So for the second time in six months my Impala has been the victim of the CURSE. My car was parked in front of a friend's house last night when some dough head in a big GMC Sierra 2500 decided to do a 3-point turn and backed right into my car's left front fender. The upshot is that at the least, the fender is f@#ked in every way imaginable. Driving with a learners permit and didn't even feel the impact. Also the bumper probably needs to be replaced too since the little mounting holes for the wheel well liner are completely torn and deformed. I've no idea how fast the truck was backing up but I would hope that the unibody hasn't been somehow damaged. Regardless, I'm …
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Check out this article about the Vector W8 heading across the auction block later this month: www.automotivetraveler.com
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Keep them PG or G rated, please.... http://sugarock99.deviantart.com/gallery/?offset=24#/d2fczxl
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COLORS ...FRI, 10/08/2010, Plato Center IL, my nephew & pumpkins: ...10/2004, Golden CO: ...SUN, 08/10/2008, Baltimore MD: ...THU, 09/17/2009, NM: ...Elgin IL, Nesler Rd near Bowes Rd: ...N of Sycamore IL, along IL RT 23: ...Schaumburg IL: ...Schaumburg IL, corner of Arbor Glen & Hillcrest Blvds, W of Roselle Rd: ...W of Starks IL, along IL RT 72: ...Elgin IL, along US RT 20 at Coombs & Plank Rds: REFLECTIONS ...Plato Center IL, along Russell Rd: ...my 1972 MC in my 1976 MC's driver's side front fender: ...my 1976 & 1981 MCs in my 1979 Caprice Classic's mirror: ...my 1981 & 1979 MCs in my 1979 Caprice Classic's …
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