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A sweet little old lady came in today for an estimate on her Glacier Blue Buick Century (amazingly, with chrome, late-model Intrigue wheels on it with Buick center caps, hmmm... was that an obscure Century special edition built after Intrigue production ended?) Anyway, she was sitting in the office, shooting the breeze with my manager, telling him the story of how her right front corner got banged up. She was in a local mall parking lot, "when a lady driving a Lincoln Town House hit me!" We all managed to keep it together while she was with us, but when she left, we were rolling. All I could think of was asking her "3 bedroom, 2 and a half baths?" But I held my tongu…
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especially when they just back into you... One quick gift at Best Buy..and then I headed to the car... It was a crappy, cold, snowy, windy night. Got to watch an older Ram pickup back up, right into a few cars....One sadly, was mine. Once he realized he smashed a few cars, he took off...right at me! (and a few other people!) We all had to drive out of harm's way....at least everyone was ok..(snow covered though..).. Stupid truck didn't even have a plate on it.... Poor Balt has only been with me for a few days..good news (if you can call it that) is that it just cracked the front facsia (sp) underneath the front pass. headlight.... I might just buy the fa…
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Happy Birthday! Have a great day!
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Maybe someone can explain this to me. How is a car that isn't suppose to be on sale until early 2008 being sold USED by a private owner in Lexington, Kentucky? Excuse the image quality, they were taken with my wife's 2MP camera phone, didn't have our Kodak with us. Anyone care to guess where this came from?
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OK Boys, I'm leaving in an hour or so for the airport, I have an all night flight ahead of me tonight. Take care of yourselves, I will be back in the USA on December 21st. However until then I will be in Switzerland, Iceland and Brazil. I will post some pics of Iceland when I get back, I hear it's beautiful there. I will be on MSN Messenger or whatever flavor of that you use, should you miss me saying Tick-Tock! :AH-HA_wink: I think some special news might be coming your way within a month or so. We'll just have to wait and see. Be good, Santa is watching! der Börger (AKA: PCS)
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http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1784347 I think the kid in front is my new hero.
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Introduction Why do I have to go here...? To vent so listen up... My family (4 of us including me wife and two childern) my younger sister (5 including my sister her hubby, son *son's soon to be wife and there youngest) and my youngest sister all had thankgiving at my middle sisters house in Millwaukee. It was real nice until cars came on the topic. I own my 3 cars in my sig, my Impala, Bonneville and the Grand Prix, my middle sister owns a 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 (5.9 V8) SLT loaded, 2000 Lexus RX300 AWD (loaded) her son a 2001 Nissan Xterra and her son to be wife and he a 2007 Camry LE (4cyl) the last daughter a 2003 Toyota Rav-4 L with all the toys. Then my baby sister o…
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So I saw in the Circuit City ad that there was a 46" Sharp Aquos 1080P LCD TV for $1200 off ($2499 down to $1299), and so me and my mom went out to see if anyone was already waiting at about 10PM last night, and there were 25 or so people in line, so we scratched that idea. Then today we went to Best Buy just to compare some and see which looked the best (more on that below), and we saw the same TV there, this time for $1399 ($100 more, but it didn't involve standing in line for 10 hours to get it). We compared all the TVs of that size, and decided it was one of the better, with only the Sonys being definitively better. After comparing all the TVs for quite some time, I…
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Happy Birthday! Have a great day!
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I'll be spending my day after Thanksgiving in Spartanburg, SC. I'm shopping for some Southern delights for Christmas. I should be back by Saturday. Is there anything I can get you, while I'm there? :AH-HA_wink:
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so yeah.... i went fast... bout 140 and laid some whoop ass on an STI..... it felt goooood I <3 my GTO
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Say you're out somewhere. There's this attractive person that you notice, and they seem to notice you. And you end up looking over at each other waaay too many times. The grocery store is a bad place for this to happen, because you get to the end of the aisle, turn to go down the next... and there they are. What makes it even more complicated is, they, or you, are with someone. Has this ever happened to anyone else?
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So I showed my dad the UTE and Commodore wagon today, and he didn't really care much for either of them (he really likes the G8). He thought the UTE was pretty stupid as a Pontiac, and he didn't really like the wagon, or see much point in it (says most people would just buy a crossover). This is coming from someone who isn't a car enthusiast, but certainly more interested in them than the average Joe. Just thought I'd share, since I thought it was interesting that he is considering a G8 but doesn't like either of the other two variants.
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This is mainly about my car, but also how much my life sucks in general right now. For those who may not remember or care (then don't bother reading the rest of this post), Wednesday was the day I bought my very first car, my Dodge Intrepid (Friday I took delivery of it). To celebrate, I planned to give it a thorough cleaning inside and out, especially since we were going to take it to my cousin's for Thanksgiving. However, since it was cold, raw, and kind of rainy out, I just couldn't get up the energy to go do it. So instead I got up early Thursday morning, and after baking my famous (in the family circle) Pumpkin Pie, I took it to the car wash and cleaned it inside a…
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... does the most complete job of building a car or truck? Meaning the largest percentage of manufacturing the parts, then putting the parts together to make the vehicle. Or is that an outdated concept? Just curious.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iv0vYc1x6po FREE LANDAU ROOF!!! FREE! IT'S Vinyl! Cool car though. And yes, we can bring up the 8-6-4, Cimmaron, Shared bodies between all brands at GM...yes the list is long at GM...but this was too cool not to share!
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It got interesting towards the end, but my beloved Tigers beat the chickenhawks. No 1 in the country? Maybe, they've been unappreciated in the voting all year. God I love college football.
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It's certainly not my driveway... Oh no, it's far from here. In fact, it's in the middle of the woods... It just didn't make it home in one piece. ...f@#king flat tires. This is the second one on a set of perfectly good tires, atleast, good enough to have passed inspection. This time, I didn't have a spare tire, since, it's in use from the flat I had a month ago. As per my wish list, new tires are in order. And, well, I have to work tomorrow morning. This is going to be interesting. Shopping... on black friday... for tires. Then... getting the Beast... and putting the new tires on... all before work. Granted, I don't think my Mom works, so I could just get a ride to …
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© 2007 Star Tribune. All rights reserved.
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When my kids were small, I built a really nice playhouse for them. About the same time I bought a Fiat 600 has a project car (see generic example below) My wife thought the car would look cute parked next to the playhouse. Now that my daughter has a daughter of her own, she would like to replicate the experience for her. I am looking for suggestions for diminutive sized cars to park next to the playhouse. What would you suggest. So far the leading contenders are a Nash Metropolitan or a bug-eyed sprite.
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Fortwos come with luxury options like heated leather seats and power steering. The 8-foot, 8-inch Smart Fortwo micro car comes to U.S. shores in January, and even with gasoline prices well above the $3-a-gallon mark it remains to be seen whether Americans will flock to buy the tiny, two-seater car. Ranging in price from $11,590 for the base version to $16,590 for a fully loaded Fortwo Passion convertible, the 1,800-pound car boasts 40 miles per gallon — a big draw for drivers worried about high gas prices. Smart has already sold more than 770,000 Fortwos in 36 countries, and Smart USA is banking on robust sales in the United States. The Smarts on sale here will be made…
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I have one available to me... automatic, matching numbers rebuilt trans and engine (351) solid body (just cosmetic rust), suspension, tires, glass, etc. No carpeting. Any idea what it would be worth?
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I've said every so often that I love the Pontiac GTO; although I actually fell in love with the Monaro first, because I was in OZ when I first laid eyes upon it, and was then lucky enough to take one for a (slightly illegal) spin. Now, I should have the means to pick one up used, especially with Canada's currency parity with the US Dollar. However, my problem is, is that I have learned that for whatever reason, the Government won't allow people to import the GTO into my country. So before I give the agency responsible for the regulations a call, I was wondering if anyone knows why the GTO isn't allowed into Canada, or even better, if anyone knows some way that will le…
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I thought you were searching periliously to find me one nice, low mileage, small block, stick-shift A-body. Two weeks into it and I am yet to hear of one. What about the "other" to do items on the list? Are you sleeping on them?
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We took one of these Lifang scooters as a down payment on a JGC and damn if it isn't kick-ass... The most appealing aspect beyond mere kick-assery is the economy. It was 4/5 empty yesterday, I filled it up for $2.15, drove about 35 miles around downtown St. Petersburg and then topped it off for $.75.
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Well, first of all. Happy Thanksgiving to all. I have much to be thankful for on this day. Last night we had a close call with my grandmother. There are a lot of details that I would rather not get into here, but luckily she is still with us. For that reason, I have everything to be thankful for this day. This may seem trivial considering it all, but last night on the way back from the hospital in Grand Forks, I had the pleasure of meeting up with a little bit of nature. A (4x5 buck) and my Suburban had a little run in. Instinctively I applied the brakes when I saw him coming out of the ditch, had I not, I might have whizzed right by him. Anyway, I can't do much …
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People across the USA are sacrificing turkeys in your honor this year, ha. Have a good one, Mr. G6 driver!
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It's just about an annual event for me (starting in August 2003) ... a "major" road trip to see the sights, have fun and meet people... Oct 2004: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/0410/0410.html Aug 2005: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/0508/0508.html Oct 2006: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/1106/1106.html For 2007, since it is late in the year, I head to sunny Florida! I missed several Monte Carlo-, heart-, and family-related events this year (no vacation until October); so, NOW ... it's time to cut loose, relax ... and DRIVE! My itinerary [2nd part (from Birmingham AL to home) is tentative, depending on who is available ... and where ... to meet] is below, inclu…
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OK, so I am graduating very soon. I'm still working as co-op now, and have 4 more months of school to go, then it's done for me. So it's time for me to start thinking about what I want to do for full-time, for a living. A short while ago, I went for an interview with a major financial institution, and I was accepted and offered a position as a trainee analyst. However, the job isn't really exactly what I want to do for a living, *cough* programming and application development *cough* *cough*, and I honestly can say I totally suck at the stuff. I haven't taken the offer yet, I still have until December to decide whether I want to take the offer. The lady who interviewed …
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"With continued aeronautical budget cuts in 2008, NASA has announced a more cost-effective space shuttle...the Nashville."
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NO IT WASN'T ME! :rotflmao: BRANDYWINE HUNDRED, Del. - A man running naked and drunk on a highway accosted several Good Samaritans and caused three accidents, according to state police. Police said Ardonas Gilbert, 26, of Chester, Pa., was running along the southbound lanes of Interstate-95 near Marsh Road about 10 p.m. Monday. Gilbert allegedly assaulted two people who tried to help him get off the road and had caused three separate traffic crashes as people swerved to try to avoid him, police said. No one was seriously injured. Gilbert was arrested and charged with two counts of assault and a single count of being drunk on the highway. He is being held at the Howar…
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Yeah uh huh so we closed early at work today. When I got home and came in from the garage downstairs, I heard a snapping and cracking, and it felt cool in the downstairs family room. Apparently, someone shot out my sliding door glass. Pieces were still slowly falling out onto the floor. Glass was thrown clear across the room, and there was a hole about 1.5 inches across where the projectile came through. The door was still locked, nothing is missing, so I don't believe it was an attempted break-in. Small game season is in right now... so I'm thinking it was some idiot with a gun... or it could have been kids being little a-holes, too. My homeowner's insurance compa…
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your add-ins won't work yet though. It's been stable for me and doesn't seem to have the memory management problems FF2 has. Get your fix here.
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http://video.msn.com/video.aspx?mkt=en-US&...f3-e5cf4dae11c7
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http://www.autobasedigital.net/clients/WLM...anks/index.html
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/7099720.stm I usually don't read up much on this type of stuff but thought it was worth noting
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I really wanted to get the SKY a personalized license plate, but could never decide on one thing and never really liked any of the suggestions I got from family & friends. Since I'm planning to part with the SKY, it is no longer a desire. However, seeing as how I intend to get a certain type of vehicle <not mentioning b/c I want to see what you posters think my suggestion means first> in 2009 or as a 2010, I've started playing with some ideas. Look at the picture I attached and tell me what you think it means and if you like it (NJ only allows up to 7 characters/spaces, FYI).
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Oh delicious triangle How minty fresh you are! You make my tongue so happy When it dives into your Lovely little box Call me Marcy Sir! Pick up a piece of delicious Peppermint Pattie pie today, at Burger King! :AH-HA_wink:
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Seperated at Birth Chrysler Aspen | Subaru Tribeca What Could've Been...
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Your avatar resembles a rectum. Are you trying to imply that you're an asshole?
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Best wishes on both your Birthdays!
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Is there a reason for the trailing edge of front fenders ending high on the A pillar in recent car designs? Aerodynamics maybe? If it is merely styling-related, what do you folks think of it? I'll keep my opinion to myself for now.
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I'm a little late doing this, with a lot of personal things going on. However, here are the photos from the fall colors Montreal and Quebec trip. At the end, you'll see pictures of "I Hope GM Rules Again's" mint condition 1977 Cutlass Supreme which I got to see. Hope you enjoy them. Montreal: City skyline taken from Ile Ste-Helene The Customs House Looking back at the city from the waterfront Pont Jacques Cartier Port Clock Tower The Old Town (Customs House again) City Hall Olympic Stadium and Inclined Tower "The" post card view from Parc Mont-Royal terrace and chalet Some kind of Smart promo in Complex Desjardins...saw quite a few Smarts a…
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The CA Assembly voted 74-0 to revive the state's so-called 'sideshow car seizure ordinance' that had lapsed in January. The law authorizes a police officer to seize any vehicle he wishes by asserting that it was involved in "reckless driving" on a street or in a parking lot. That State will keep the vehicle for not more than 30 days, naturally accumulating all sorts of towing, impoundment, storage & admin fees in addition to fines up to $1000. Arrest, likewise, is allowable. Punishment of siezure is imposed withOUT any finding of guilt by jury or judge. In addition, Oakland, who lax record keeping of the result of this initial law led to it's discontinuance, has repo…
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That I'm no longer a NASCAR fan. Bash away.
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...would I get if my next new car wasn't GM? Purely hypothetical, you understand. :AH-HA_wink:
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http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4790227
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My new ride!
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Say hello to my new 2007 Suzuki SV650S! I apologize for the crummy camera phone shots, and please excuse the pos in the background. This bike is a blast! I love it! So much fun, and it is cheap too! Low maintenance, and gets great mileage.
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Did you guys read that thing where Australian temp agencies, hiring Santas for the season, suggested to them NOT to say the beloved, intrinsically linked HoHoHo, but to say "HaHaHa" instead... to avoid offending women? This has got to be one of the stupidest, most lamebrained things I've read... like little kids would even know anything about hoes.
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The cost of Burger King's chicken fries, that is. I swear, they used to be less than $4.50... Now in some places they are up to $5.60. I don't think the cost of a crate of live chicken has gone up any. The King is greedy and just wants to take advantage of the fright from bird flu. I'm going to have to switch fast-food restaurants. BK's tasty chicken fries turn me into a chicken guzzler. If I switch to Mcdonald's, which are much less tasty, I'll ween myself off chicken and eventually become a vegetarian. It's the trend of the future. We need to save all of our chicken before bird flu makes them extinct. Think of the food chain.
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Can you give me your size in Metric and I will see what Santa can do! :rotflmao: http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?f...&category0=
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for my one year anniversary with my girlfriend, we went to the city yesterday. saw a good amount of GM ads, and snapped pics of a few..... sorry for the crappy quality Pontiac's ad in times square: Chevrolet on the opposite side of times square: GMC: AWESOME Malibu ad: Another 'Bu ad on phone booth, these were ALL over the damn island: just thought id share
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I got a DVD/VCR player combo a couple years ago for Christmas and went to use it today only to find out that the DVD eject motor doesn't work. I've probably only used it 15-20 times since I've owned it because I watch a lot of movies on my laptop. It was some no-name brand called "Go Video" and my sister got the same one and had the exact same thing happen about a year ago. Country of manufacture: South Korea. Meanwhile, our 1982 RCA VCR back home still works to this day.
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Some quick shots in the barn last night. Have to get some good outdoor shots for the calendar later.
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"Hey there mister madman whatcha know that I don't know. Tell me some crazy stories, let me know who runs the show. Glassy-eyed and laughing, he turns and walks away. Tell me what made you that way"
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I present the BMW 5-Ser.... er.... Hyundai Genesis!
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Daryl Hannah's flat black Biodiesel El Camino.
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The ad: http://www.trader.ca/Search/Details.asp?mk...;ADS=6566473%7C The man: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Lightfoot Some confirmation: http://www.corfid.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=14850
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So has the the site host fixed the issues? It seems to be working much better this week as opposed to last week.
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...that I intend to own at least one Zeta. With recent developments, I've realized that I have no idea which one it will be anymore. G8? - Nah, I'm not into sedans Ute? - If it ever shows up, even when they intend to give to the wrong brand. G8 wagon? - another "maybe" I feel like I am being pushed to Camaro after all.
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This $h! is creepy This one's kinda funny, watch about 1/3 of the way in http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78krbfy9hh0&feature=dir
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Unless it is truly "gotta have" I won't buy it. No compromises. Homeruns-only triples need not apply. Short of that, it will be old cars for me.
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I was impressed by the ratings Ford got in the latest issue of cr. Someone at Ford must of found out who to pay off and how. Now it's GMs turn to find out who to pay off. They seemed to be all over the board. Oddley enough, there were a few GM cars that did great in JD Power but not so good with cr. I guess that goes back to my first statement. I did notice that the acura tl got a near perfect rating and the HHR did not. Funny, our experience is the complete opposite. Add to that, our Cobalt got a worst rating than our HHR. Not that either was bad, but our Cobalt actually was put together better in the end. With all the hoopla of cr not recommending the cam…
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I leave for Brazil (Brasil) for a couple of weeks, tonight. Try not to miss me too much! :AH-HA_wink:
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The gift for both of you is....Cory inside your cake.
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Gran Turismo 5
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Chalk up another idiosyncrasis! For those of you who watch "Friday Night Lights", I'd bet I'm not the only one that noticed this.... On this past week's episode, one of the character's cars, a '75-'76 vintage Caprice/Impala wagon [believe it was the Caprice version; thought I saw the Caprice emblem on the front], was referred to as/called a "GMC wagon". In the same episode, when two of the characters torched the car, it suddenly went from being the big/roundish '75-'76 vintage Caprice/Impala wagon to the downsized/boxy '77-'79 vintage Caprice/Impala wagon. At least it was still a wagon, I suppose. And, unless my memory and fact-finding is lacking, GM never produced a…
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I don't care what you say, this is f-ing awesome.
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I heard an interview on TV yesterday with oil tycoon Boone Pickens, and he said that global oil production is currently peaking at 85 million barrels per day, and that demand is still not quenched by this supply. Because of this, the price of oil will continue to increase. I think that some more supply might be squeezed out in the next decade, but regardless, I may be one of the few that hopes the price of oil continues to increase. I can afford to pay $6 per gallon of gas, that may seem selfish, but I feel like that is the best thing for this country. The best motivation for development of alternative fuels is financial motivation, people will only take electric-onl…
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Happy time! Good things are happening this week. Last week I found out I'm going to be a daddy. (Might need some help from Satty and 76 and others... ) And, I just made the last payment on my car...and finish the wife's next month. Hmm....08 Mailbu.... Nah, I want to wait a while longer...save some cash. But now I get to play with the toy now that it is paid off......ecotec supercharger.....
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Any 2007 or 2008 GMC Sierra/Chevy Silverado owners that would like to post here (or send me a PM) about what kind of average MPG you've been getting? It would be helpful to my inquiring mind - I'm curious as to what "real world" MPG numbers look like. It probably would be good to know whether you have a reg/ext/crew cab, 2wd or 4wd, and what size engine you've got under the hood. Thanks in advance!
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Have any of you done an E85 conversion? If so, was there any issues? Any after market group that is better than another? Costs? The proposed car; 1995 Caprice 9C1 (LT1 engine). I know there will be alot of people apposed to it and I do want to know why. Please note it's not about the cost, but rather the reduction of oil use. My wife really wants the car and the only way I can justify it is by not using SO much gasoline (environment and national deficit).
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Automobile. The Ann Arbor-based released its 2008 All-Stars winners list. The winners are: Volkswagen GTI, BMW 3-series, Infiniti G37/G35, Volvo C30 (well, maybe not so much this one), Mazda CX-9, Chevrolet Malibu, Mercedes-Benz S-class, Lotus Elise, Porsche Boxster/Cayman and the Chevrolet Corvette.
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Hope it's a good one!
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If you have the aluminum wheels with the simple center cap (just a round cap with the bowtie), I could really use the measurements of the cap and a pic of the back of the cap. Thanks in advance.
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http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/footb...me.html?sid=101 Try not to burn down the city (again) kiddies! My oh my...the BCS is now messier than Paris Hilton's vag.
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Im speechless.. http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/P/PEO...-11-13-12-04-38
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I go to many sites, most I don't post on but just read them. After reading the following post, I'm am very thankful to be a member here, appreciative of the good common sense shown on this forum a great majority of the time. Just thought you should know how good we have it here. Exhibit A: http://www.gmmodernmuscle.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2779
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This all goes back to my decision to sell the Fusion. I've decided that I want something that will be cheap, that I can use as a stop-gap between the Fusion and whatever good car I get to replace it. The Aurora I posted the other day had its price drop to $800, but I dont have that available to me in liquid form right now (unless I want to pay some $h! late) and its not really local, so it would have to wait until the end of the month, by then it will probably be sold. The Fairmont that I looked into back in September for $700 is now $495 and just flat-out quirky-cool. Tonight, I stumbled upon an 80's Caprice wagon with a rust-free, straight body and …
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Recognize it? "...as the neons dim to the cold of white..."
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I was just wondering if anybody knows approximately what the 1999 Riviera Silver Arrows go for. I never see any up for sale and I know somebody who was wondering how much they go for generally. He actually has two of them in storage in mint condition. I think they are both under 40k miles. Anybody know how much they would be worth? The price guides tell me nothing. Thanks.
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Is it me, or does there seem to be little to no fan fare coming out of GM for this years LA auto show at this time. It seemed like the weekend before the auto show last year we knew atleast a little bit of what was going ot happen. Anybody care to speculate what will show up at this years show?
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I'm loving this bike!
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1982 Fleetwood Brougham Triple Yellow 44,000 original miles Leather No rust All Florida car Roof/leather in excellent shape Fillers still intact HT4100 V8 (maybe I shouldn't mention that) Everything works except the manual passenger mirror (linkage prob broke) Dual power seats, fuel economy computer, AM/FM/Cassette, digital climate control, cruise, power trunk pulldown If I didn't already have the Buick (and the associated money spent on it), I'd be totally rockin' this Caddy now. Rides lover-ly, too. Its going up on eBay tonight.
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I'm excitied and proud to announce that myself and Smallchevy will be attending the South Florida Auto Show Friday, November 9th on behalf of Cheers & Gears. During the pre-show press events, we'll have the opportunity to Bryan Nesbitt (GM Vice President of Design North America), John Howell (Director of Marketing, Cadillac), and Troy Clarke (President of GM North America) as well as being there to see the world premiere of the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid. Please let me know if you have any questions or comments for these gentlemen and we'll be glad to ask or share them on your behalf.
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That's what the Cutlass is. I plug it in at night like an electric car, it billows black smoke like a diesel, and runs on regular gasoline. I win.
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is outrageous. I will do my own oil changes thank you.
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For the 2008 model year, which GM car sports the best interior? My vote: 1. Cadillac CTS 2. Chevrolet Corvette with optional interior package 3. Chevrolet Malibu
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Here is an idea I think GM should should collaborate on with a major Computer maker. Imagine having your favorite GM brand or model as your desktop, laptop, or mouse. This is a Ferrari version of what I mean. Laptop Mouse
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I'm beginning to really dislike the Cutlass. It's turning into more of a continuing problem than a solution. I think the transmission might be starting to go. It's hesitating more and more and is becoming quite clunky. The other night, it gave me a scare as it did not want to shift at all. I'm thinking it just got too hot at the time, but the fluid on the dipstick had black residue on it while the fluid itself matched the paint, a reddish brown. It didn't seem to be overly low on fluid, though. Low, but not low enough to cause those sort of problems. As long as it doesn't return to the state it was in that night, it'll be driveable, but I have a feeling this is a sign o…
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I’ve finally made some headway in my car-hunting process. After a lengthy discussion between myself and my dad (which entailed me promising to seek employment), he told me I could go ahead and send an email to the seller of a 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue GLS. The link to the listing is here. My question is, are there any major defects in the 1998 model year Intrigue? I know it’s got the 3.8L V6/4T60E (or some variant of that transmission) combo, which I’ve heard only good things about their longevity. Dad seems to think that because it has over 100K miles on it, that it’ll be needing a new transmission and/or a head gasket job soon if it already hasn’t, which I think sounds a…
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Why I am still a GM fan. I wonder because even some of GMs notably excellent recent efforts don't appeal to me personally. Examples: CTS The Lambdas Malibu It's not that I think the competition is better, I simply don't care for these cars. Then I remember: The 900s The Kappas Zeta Corvette Still, I'm not salivating over anything which I could go buy tomorrow. So, as my sig still says, I'm still waiting.
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NASCAR Coach Reveals Winning Strategy: 'Drive Fast'
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Not to start a riot or anything but I've kinda always wondered this. Have you known it to upset a Jewish person to see the Nazi flag? Only reason I ask is because in my town, quite a few people wave around the Confederate flag (MD's kinda Northerly to me, go figure) and lots of people I know get pissed off when they see it. It annoys me but never gets me angry. It's kinda like a flag of a failed nation to me, and I can get over the negative connotations. I mean, the oppression is sad and stuff, but if it's a sign of the culture that some southern people still hold dear, it's OK to me and I actually respect it. So what about Jewish people? Since not a lot of German …
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