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Malaysian Airlines Plane Shot Down over Ukraine Two planes have been shot down this week in the conflict, what isn't this a no-fly zone for commercial airliners?? Such a sad loss of life.
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While looking around GMs FastLane web site, I came across this awesome story covering GMs military concepts that have been created to meet the needs of our armed forces. Some of them I could see being wanted by the public such at GMs Silverado Duramax Diesel Hybrid system where the Diesel motor can also serve as a 30kW generator. This could so be useful during storms when the power goes out to your home. Check out the cool pictures and info here.
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Summer's in full swing! Maybe there's a Dart Swinger out there on the road. Time to go boating? Oooo... maybe a sweet Corvette! Whatever cool and unusual vehicles you see through your sunglasses, post 'em up in here!
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Let's wish these two dudes a good one!
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Have a good B-Day, sir.
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http://www.vwvortex.com/news/motorsp...oss-d-c-event/ What you need in the garage next to that new Colorado your going to buy!
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Not a good way to end the week, this. On Friday I was on my way home from picking up some lunch before I had to go to work. Car up ahead was stopped waiting to turn left. I stopped and a Neon behind me stopped. Some ass clown in a Mountaineer didn't notice and ran right into the neon, which ran into me. The neon apparently kept rolling until it came to rest across the street half way on the sidewalk. A mix of disbelief and extreme anger overcame me. The only thing I said to in the direction of the Mountaineer driver was "What the f*ck?! You hit my f*cking car!" Called the police, home, and work, and stayed by the car. if I had gone over to the Mountaineer owner i would…
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...in your opinion?
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Do any of you have trouble with sleep? Sleep has been a nightmare for me lately. I have a mattress that is only about 18 months old, but I still wake up with a sore back and stiff neck. Stress from work and life leave my mind racing. The bed issue has gotten to the point to where we have moved into sleeping in the guest bedroom a few nights a week. What do you do to deal with sleep issues?
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Are these the most boring cars you can own? G. David Felt Staff Writer Alternative Energy www.CheersandGears.com MSN posted a story today about the most boring cars money can buy and one common point was the lack of driving excitement and what you got for the price. Interesting is that many of these autos are also considered to be rental fleet dumps. The other clear point being made is that they are not haters of hybrids, but of the CVT transmission that makes the driving a bore. Their list starts off with number one; Mitsubishi Mirage Toyota Prius Volkswagen Jetta Mitsubishi Lancer Honda Civic Hybrid Nissan Altima Chevrolet Tahoe Acura ILX Buick LaCrosse Nissan LE…
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What do you see as unique about North America as a place to market cars? Why do some cars, which sell well elsewhere, like the Jag F type, rot on dealer lots here? And why do we sell cars like the KIA Soul like candy to a pedophile?
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Probably should ask this in the Buick forum, but why are Regalnsales so weak? The Mazda 6 is a fantastic car, yes...but Mazda 6 is outselling it by over two to one.
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I hardly recognize the place - so much has changed. It is looking like at least one of my projects will be back in gear very soon, and I can't do a project without updating the appropriate thread with a blow-by-blow of the work and lots of pics. So I will be around starting pretty soon. It will not be right away, since I will have to switch-over to a new computer ( this one really doesn't function on C&G). Also, I need to get my camera back up and running first. That said, look for me to be showing up here more often in the near future.
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June... wow, it came fast. People are itching to get their cool and unusual vehicles out of mothballs and onto the streets! See how many you can catch, and post 'em here!
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I trust today was a good one.
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www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2014/05/editorial-confronting-the-bof-massacre-part-one/#more-826490 Interesting to see people junking perfectly serviceable and young body on frame vehicles like Tahoes and Suburbans.
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All this needs is Ohio or PA plates and we are....not so good....
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m.leftlanenews.com/nissan-recalls-2014-leaf-over-missing-welds.html Nissan has issued a recall for a limited number of 2014 Leaf vehicles. Some of the hatchbacks may have left the factory without proper welds on the front structural member assembly, compromising the integrity of the vehicle. The company suggests the defect may not be noticed unless the vehicle is involved in a crash. Engineers believe the missing welds run afoul of federal safety requirements related to occupant crash protection. The problem appears to be limited to Leaf units that were manufactured at Nissan's Smyrna, Tennessee, plant between February 28 and March 12 of this year. Owners will be ask…
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My apologies but I'm not sure where to post this so please feel free to move it to classifieds if need be. Anyway, I would like to have a place to share coupons not just to our own site but to other automotive parts and accessories sites as well. If there are no objections I'll post the sale we're running today and keep up with the posting as I find more and we add new sales.
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1982 CJ8 Scrambler - $9500 (Orlando) condition: good 1982 Jeep CJ8 manual transmission title : clean 1982 Jeep Scrambler. If you are looking for a short description of the beast pictured here, I can offer you two words "MEAT & POTATOES". This is the All American chariot of the free world. This is no ordinary cookie cutter Jeep. This thing was forged from a single block of Tungsten Steel. I wasn't looking for a rice burning hatch back, a solar powered liberal mobile, or even a Hyundai crossover, this beast is a piece of red white and blue Americana Machinery. This baby's pulse is pumping uncensored raw fuel through her 4.2 liter straight six nuclear pow…
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Not mine, but I love the pic! Not mine either, but cool.....what can you all bring to the table?
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Serious....a Celica...? Ninja-Toyota! The Official Ohio version of the Celica, rare, limited production!
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....Into a Toyota dealership and decided to properly test drive a Tacoma. He was even kind enough, as a Loyal C and G member, to videotape the test drive for us! www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8ZOf8xp1no Chris One has to approve of his methodology!
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I am giving someone a gift...I'd like to include something special in the package... so I need you guys to help me find something. I need a high-res, desktop wallpaper worthy picture of a Toyota Camry or Corolla, beige preferably, in some elegant pose. Toyota PR pictures preferred. Lets see who can come up with the best "gag" for this gift!
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Oh man, I am sorry I missed it when I passed through this morning. I hope you are having a good one, sir!
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April is done... weather's warming up. Time to break out the sunglasses and spot some hot stuff! Post it here, your cool, or just unusual, vehicle spots.
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Okay, as I was browsing the interwebs I happened upon something that blew my mind: degree programs and courses in aftermarket automotive accessories! Here I am with BAs in Philosophy and Italina Literature when I could have gone for this instead: http://www.northwood.edu/flash/aftermarket/ And, surprisingly, Northwood isn't the only school to offer these kinds of courses. There are a few others such as the course offerd by Stark State as well (see here: http://www.starkstate.edu/automotive-aftermarket) and it seems that these are actually specifically involved with teaching you the elements of installation and theory. Anyway, has anyone heard of these or had any experie…
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I think it's going to be a good day in Philadelphia, enjoy yourself sir!
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Hey guys, just wanted to pop in reql quick and give you some updates on my life as there are lots of changes recently. You guys saw that I got a new car a couple months ago, but I'm also changing addresses (staying in the same town though), I may have a new job on the horizon, and this past weekend I proposed to my girlfriend of 3 years. We're planning on getting married at some point during the summer of '15 Hope everybody else is doing well!
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Have a good day, Walt... our Founding Father here at C&G. I hope you stop in and give us an update on things.
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Long story, short... I've moved. Anyone who follows me on Facebook will know, but I forgot to update everyone else here. No longer stuck in rural Pennsylvania, I'm now in Metro-Detroit, in the Novi/Wixom/Walled Lake area. Essentially, I'll be doing some freelance photography and I have a couple "jobs" lined up. After being here a week, I have to say that I should have moved here a long time ago. Beyond the added opportunities, there's simply so many things to do, places to go, and everything is just a hop, skip, and a jump away. In addition to that, my apartment complex has a great view and close to everything I like. Actually, no... The nearest Sheetz is 2.5 hours away, …
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There's a company out of Denver who will get your Ute to you. This also possibly explains the few rare Ute sightings we've seen in the States.
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To the one that tries his best to make sure everyone else's birthday is acknowledged here on C&G, ocnblu (aka Bill)!! I hope you have a fun-filled day crusing around in your new Duramax-equipped 2015 regular cab 2500 HD pickup!
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Here's hoping the Polar Vortex becomes a distant memory. Spots should be springing up everywhere this month. Post yours here, if you please.
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Well I hope Spring has you in its grips up there where you are. Get those mowers ready! Have a good one sir.
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Ever wonder how they make the templates fo PPF kits? Probably not but in case you have I just came across a great expose on one way that companies like Xpel get their templates for precut paint protection film. At first it seemed like a low-tech, labor-intensive way to go about it but the more I think about it the more I realize it couldn't be any other way. Check out my quick summary here and there is a link in the blog post to the complete expose on the TintDude form: http://blog.rvinyl.com/2014/03/27/how-to-make-a-paint-protection-kit-an-insiders-look-at-precut-ppf-kits/
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Yahoo, reprinted a story by "The Street" that covers the top 10 WORST auto's ever in the world. Seems 8 of the top 10 are right here in the US. Look at the 10 and tell me if you agree. They start by saying #10 is the 1979 Oldmobile Station wagon Diesel and end with the #1 worst Pontiac Aztek. The pictures are in the order of the story. Their justification is interesting. Some of it I do feel is personal experiance versus actual fact, but each person is entitled to their opinion. http://autos.yahoo.com/news/10-worst-cars-of-all-time-revisited-012257791.html;_ylt=Al5rVgaNjh2_MKSMECEr4nImhvZ_;_ylc=X3oDMTduaWFhdTdlBF9TAzIxNDY4NjI2MzAEYWN0A3RpdGxlBGN0A3N…
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I just noticed your announcement. Good for you!
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think i might go by a local place and look at one. just curious what you know about any problem areas i should look for or even if it's worth it? the place has no more than a basic website, so right now i don't know mileage and what they're asking. prolly call first over lunch. i did KBB it in good condition and 100k miles and fair price could be $~5.5k. thanks in advance for feedback. it's black exterior.
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So with all the discussions that we have had about various engines and how the auto companies are pushing to standardize engine families across the world to address the tax's imposed on size, this made me wonder about why GM has never built a complete family of V engines based on the tough durable Corvette Push Rod V8. I admit I do not have the engineering chops to dig into the fine details and invite those here that do to share with us what they think the HP, Torque and Efficiency would be like on a family of Push rod V engines. This would include my desire to know if a V2 could work as a efficient engine for the Subcompact market? My thoughts Base line Corvette DI V8…
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Take 'er easy!
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Same as the old boss. I'll have better photos later down the road when the weather doesn't suck and I finish up my first round of mods.
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Hey there. I just figured I'd stop in and see what everybody was doing. It's a little slower around here (activity-wise) than it was last time I was here. I think the layout looks nicer...
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Your Marching orders: get out there and report back your cool or unusual vehicle sightings. Post them right here!
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Despite my user name and the title of the thread I really just wondered how many people are actually interested in customizing their interiors with dash kits, dash covers, colored LEDs, bezels, etc... Now, I am obviously in the business of catering to tuners, modders, enthusiasts what have you but the majority of people on the road, from you purists to your commuters, don't really seem to give a lick. Well, maybe they care about window tint but that is about the limit. So, what about you guys? Granted the audience here is a vastly different demographic than the general driving population, but I really respect the breadth, depth and passion of most of the users here so …
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As I browsed the various automotive news websites for my daily virtual reading, something hit me. It was a bit of deja-vu from looking over an image. I'm not certain, but it may have been an image of the Subaru WRX STi from the numerous first tests everyone published. Why it hit me now, I haven't the slightest clue. I started digging to find the source. Soon enough, I found what brought on this repetitive phenomenom. What started out as a couple vehicles here and there soon morphed into many. In fact, by the end, I was able to find hints of this design feature in nearly every manufacturer's lineup. All the big automotive names... like GM, Ford, Volkswagen, BMW, Toyota, Ho…
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Hey everyone, Just a quick question for you: If you had to think of the best name to describe people who like to modify and customize their cars and trucks what would it be? Tuners? Modders? Restylers? Or something else? I know this sounds like a joke (and I'm actually waiting to see the creativity of some of our forum members) but I have been giving this a lot of thought. Tuners make me immediately think of imports only, restylers make me think immediately of professionals and modders bring to mind something else entirely. SO, what do you call people who like to play with their cars?
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Hey everyone, Just a quick question for you: If you had to think of the best name to describe people who like to modify and customize their cars and trucks what would it be? Tuners? Modders? Restylers? Or something else? I know this sounds like a joke (and I'm actually waiting to see the creativity of some of our forum members) but I have been giving this a lot of thought. Tuners make me immediately think of imports only, restylers make me think immediately of professionals and modders bring to mind something else entirely. SO, what do you call people who like to play with their cars?
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I thought an interesting topic would be come up with the best car throughout history from the primary GM divisions, Chevy, Cadillac, Buick, Pontiac, GMC, Oldsmobile. Saturn was pretty short lived, so not too many cars to choose from there. It should either be a game changer, or car way ahead of its time or maybe just best best car that brand ever made or that you want want to see return. I'll start with my nominations. Buick: 1987 GNX It is fast by today's standards, for 1987 it was insane, and menacing looking in black. Chevrolet: 1969 Camaro and 1963 split window Corvette Stingray. Cadillac: 1953 Eldorado GMC: 1937 to current Suburban/Yukon XL Since th…
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It seems you can't recieve new messages here. If you see this, please get in touch with me. Thanks!
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Have a good one, sir. I hope you're enjoying that tropical Michigan weather right about now. Spring's coming!
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Look deep into my eyes... and post what you see.
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On Tumblr? Have affluenza? Then please skip school.
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Adult-sized Cozy Coupe brings every kids’ favorite toy to life Link to article, gallery & video: http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/adult-sized-cozy-coupe-brings-every-kids-favorite-194440209.html Another interesting article with "build" photos here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2548056/Forget-pedal-power-Cozy-Coupe-does-0-60mph-17-SECONDS.html
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I got my LaCrosse on April 30th. All summer long, it's been bombarded with a broken underground sprinkler that for some reason, my landlord couldn't seem to get fixed properly each time. I'm not one of those people that runs out to dry his car with a towel every second it gets wet... I won't go crazy for a little dirt, but I do like it to look nice and shine every now and then. That said, I didn't realize the water was hard water. The car has been through a total of 4 car washes, many downpours, a multitude of winter storms, and I STILL have hard water stains on the windows, mirrors, chrome and body. My car hasn't shined since the day I got it. How can I get rid o…
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I'm still calling you Paulie, BTW. I hope it's a good day - stay warm!
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Maybe that should be Afternoon Delight, if anyone can remember that popular Starline Vocal band song? Lol. Cars from that time can get a bad wrap, but there were some worthwhile things from those days like GM's radial tuned suspension (RTS) and ESC ignition, and some interesting rides. What notable cars can you think of from those years? Mazda Rotary Pacer Pickup
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Rock on, man! Have a good one, sir.
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Ain't seen ya in a while, but maybe you'll come in and see this. Happy 43rd birthday, NOS!
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Seriously. I ran into this land barge killing time on AutoTrader, and I doubt it's worthiness on the paved seaways because, well, you tell me. I have no idea what the hell possessed the dealer to try and sell this thing on their lot. This is the kind of stuff I'd expect out of Craigslist. EDIT: Forgot to mention, the price is hilarious.
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http://public.fotki.com/robertwadehall/az-auto-auctions-2014/ I went to the Gooding & Company auction on Friday and Barrett-Jackson Friday and Saturday, took a few pics at the link above. Saw quite a few interesting cars, incl. a McLaren F1 LM (first I'd ever seen in person), 1998 Ferrari F1 car, various '50s-60s Ferraris, Maseratis, Lancias, Alfas, and countless muscle cars and '50s-70s American iron. Fun weekend. At the GM exhibit saw the '14 Camaro Z/28 in matte pearl white (Rick Hendrick bought it for $650k or so), saw and sat in a silver Chevy SS and dark red '14 CTS V-sport....really liked the SS and CTS in person, look better than in photos.
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Here's to a great Sunday, doing what you want to do. Happy B-day, sir.
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yo balthy, have a rockin' b-day, sir
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Almost a decade has passed since I officially joined Cheers and Gears in 2005. In that time, I've graduated from high school, quit work, started work, started college, and what seems like several dozen cars have been in my ownership. Despite the multitude of variables in my life right up until today, this website has strangely been one reliable constant. I've even contributed to this site beyond my mere musings with a small host of articles and opinion pieces that have managed to find their way onto the front page of the site. While Cheers and Gears has been a constant in my life, my activity 'round these here parts has been fairly -- hmmmmm -- quiet here lately, more va…
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If you're out there lurking, this seems like it's right up yer alley, sir. http://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/4282543084.html It's not a Ute, but it still seems like a sweet ute all the same.
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It's that time of year again, are any of you starting any new diet or fitness plans? I actually started a rather drastic cutback on calories before the Christmas holiday, cheating only on the Xmas day and New Years Eve. At 5'10" in height, 180lbs is the limit I let myself get to before I start actively dieting.... only this year, I went over that before the holiday and I have to fit in a suit next week. I normally run 165 - 170 lbs. I cut my calorie intake from 2500 - 3000 per day down to a strict 1500 per day. I've tried to make time to hit the gym, but it simply isn't happening right now. How about you... making any changes for the new year?
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Without voiding the warranty, what is the best way to check whether the engine is healthy, if no codes come back on the OBDII? Also, if there are signs of extremely fine sludge buildup (consistency of a clayey substance instead of a sandy material) at the bottom of the oil pan/sump is that considered normal wear and tear or initial stages of a bigger problem?
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So, I am driving this Tundra into a small business parking lot. It's got about 50k miles on it, and I've owned it since new. It is quiet and solid as the day it was born. I think to myself, "I really like this. I think this is one I'll keep." Seriously, this was a dream/nightmare that woke me up last night. I've got real issues.
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SHOULD I???
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So the Bonneville is in need of repairs and has numerous annoyances at the moment... much more than I'm willing to pay for. Plus, with two kids, I'm out of space when it comes to traveling. Ergo, I'm seriously looking to let it go and move into something bigger. As the thread title suggests, my budget is really low, to the tune of no more than $8000. Now I realize that most of the vehicles I look for in this price range will be high in miles, but there are some reasonable examples out there on a miles-per-year basis. So, fellow C&Gers, here's my short list in order of preference: 1) GMT360s, preferably with 7 seats. Pros: Not a weak engine in the bunch, space, …
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Well, we survived another year. As 2013 comes to a close, the entire automobile industry is doing well while the rest of the economy plods along in the jobless recovery. In politics, the bickering two parties continue to bring shame on themselves in petty upmanship, with the losers being the American public. The Tea Party made a mockery of itself as the country waited weeks for the federal government shutdown to end, and the President’s signature legislation, the Affordable Care Act, struggled in its implementation. Edward Snowden, working as a contract worker for the National Security Agency, spilled the beans on what many would say is overreach in the U.S. government …
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Got any ice cold spots? Post 'em if ya got 'em, right here in this thread.
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Who will figure out what truck its based on?
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Apparently, Dubois is riddled with people who can't properly park a vehicle. Whether this is out of inability or just sheer laziness remains to be seen... This CRV driver just left it parked halfway on the lane, partially in two separate Handicapped spaces. This Explorer driver wasn't satisfied with a single parking spot and clearly needed all four spaces. To be fair, this guy was still in his vehicle... and happened to be a 2015 Tahoe with M plates. The real question is why he was in Dubois, of all places...
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However you celebrate your winter holidays, Cheers to you and yours. Enjoy yours-elves.
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Gee, here I aM, wishing good Cheer on yer birthday. Envoy yourself!
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I am taking nominations for the best cars we can't buy in the US. I am looking for one of each category, but if there aren't enough nominations for a category, I'll just drop it from the final article. Any body style that fits in the size category is fine. Current production only please. Micro Sub-Compact Compact Midsize Full Size Small SUV/CUV Midsize SUV/CUV Large SUV/CUV Truck *wildcard *in case I missed something
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We had to put our elderly Westie to sleep today, 14 yrs old. She was a great companion. Lost 4 dogs in 2 years due to old age and health issues.
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Would you make a major life decision based on something as petty as front license plates?
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I hope no one minds but I wanted to start a thread where everyone can contribute quick, easy and low-cost ways to improve your ride. I'm primarily interested in this thread being about non-cosmetic mods although this first one kind of straddles the fence. Anyway, here goes the first one which is a hack that recommends simply wrapping the inside of your car door in order to make it more visible when you open it on the street: http://auto-trim.org/2013/12/11/prevent-accidents-by-wrapping-the-inside-of-your-door/
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CARS YOU MAY HAVE NEVER SEEN BEFORE, some from the 20’s and the 30’s … Auto Makers need to pull from the past for style design in the 21st century! 1921 Farman A6B Sport Torpedo 1922 Marmon 34BSpeedster 1929 DuPont Model Speedster 1930 Isotta-Fraschini 87A SS Torpedo Sport 1930 Ruxton Model C Raunch and Lang Roadster 1931 DuPont Model H Merrimac Sport Phaeton 1932 REO Royale Convertible Coupe 1933 Hispano Siuza J12 Deletren Freres Cabriolet 1936 Delahaye 135 Competition Court Figoni et Falaschi Coupe 1936 Delahaye 135 Figoni etFalaschi Torpedo Cabriolet 1937 Delahaye 135 Figoni etFalaschi Torpedo Cabriolet 1938 Horch 853A Erdmann &a…
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Have a good one, sir.
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Here we are, nearly another full year in the history books. Post here if you spot a Holiday Coupe, any car with a Northstar engine, a Jeep Arctic Edition, or anything in between that's out of the ordinary!
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I hope everyone in the USA who reads this has a good Thanksgiving, and to everyone else, have a good Thursday!
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Both? I guess? I mean, just watch a few of these and tell me with a straight and honest face that you didn't giggle like a school girl at a One Direction concert at least one time. Here's a review for the Saturn L-Series that also informs us that the Catera was "Cadillac's Chris Gaines album." I have no words. This one ... would never meet John Davis's standards. No, not the one from the metal band that misspelled the name of a four-letter vegetable so that they could brand their music as edgy. I mean the bald one that's on PBS and chatters on about the newest Honda Accord with the sterility of a post-vasectomy middle-aged man cowering beneath a set of bleach…
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I thought this was brilliant... warning: Not Safe For Work!
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Wrangler.
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Yahoo Autos has this really interesting article on actual car (truck and tractor) parts being transformed into every day furniture. Read the article here: http://autos.yahoo.com/news/10-pieces-of-awesome-automotive-furniture-014620673.html I'm interested in the first showing, the blue collar reclaimed bench. I may seriously pursue looking into having something like this done for me. I'd like to find a '55-'66 GMC stepside tailgate, have it restored and then converted into a bench. What automotive-related piece of furniture would you like to have?
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Have a good one there, chief!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yxaV8zdEu4 If GM was serious about maximizing fuel efficiency in a production model, why not revisit the 1992 GM Ultralite concept car with today's technological advances? Sorry, I was watching Demolition Man on TV this morning. I decided to Google more about this car and found the above YouTube video. This would seem to be a more viable option than going hybrid or electric. Food for thought!
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Can't read the decklid name from the actual ad, either. Pic appeared in print in a Feb 1960 magazine.
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You get the idea... That is a shelf from a wall mount wire rack set that you might have in a kitchen pantry.
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Same name pairs... 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Seville 1956-1960 Cadillac Eldorado Seville 1952-1959 Dodge Sierra wagon 1971-present GMC Sierra 1958-1959 Edsel Ranger 1967-the end of time Ford Ranger {For many initial years the Ranger was a top-line trim package on the F-Series} 1958 Edsel Citation 1980-1985 Chevrolet Citation 1958 Edsel Pacer 1975-1980 AMC Pacer 1958-1960 Edsel Villager 1993-2003 Mercury Villager 1955-1981 Pontiac Safari 1985-2005 GMC Safari
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