Intrepidation

I've heard of that too. It's a horrible engine design, but on the flip side it's only started ahppening withing the last 3k miles...so going 189k problem free is pretty good for any engine and amazing for one of these. Worse comes to worse I drop a 3.2 or 3.5 in it, which may be cheaper anyway. Nice thing about Intrepids VS Sebrings is that the V6's are interchangeable without any modifications besides reshaping of the exhaust pipe.

I'll check that. I haven't really updated much but it still stalls...but as always it does it when it feels like it and never when I want it to. It'll always stall when stopped or coasting/braking never when accelerating. Usually power just cuts altogether. However sometimes if I can catch it and give it gas it won't stall. When the does stall it'll start right back up like nothing happened and won't stall again for the rest of the day. It won't happen every day either. I don't drive as much, partly the stalling, partly gas prices, but we used it extensively today without a problem...go figure. Now that summer's here I will actually have time to tend to it. Oh and the oil level is fine.

Yeah, I was planning to touch up the paint and do all kinds of stuff to it along with the other cars this summer, but I guess that's not gonna happen. It held up pretty damn well considering the Pathfinder was going 30mph according to the accident report. Yeah the 4-way is still in there.

Here's the damage:

Oh Your God, I want the `63 Riviera!

Noted. Anyway, the good news is that unlike us, mom already has a witness to testify, who happens to work for the city of Methuen too. We're gonna head to the tow yeard soon to check out the van, I have yet to see it.

Here we go again. My final project was due today to be set up in the art gallery. As always, my project came down to the wire and I showed up at 3:30 (you could come in as early as 9am). This is all well and find, although I had to run around to get a computer for my video and other good stuff. Anyway, It's about 4:15 when my cell phone rings, and Jessica is frantic on the phone. I'm too tired to go into details (running on 3 hours of sleep since 8:30 this morning), so I'll go into details later but apparently some f@#king retarded asshole piece of $h! in a `97 Pathfinder ran a red light and T-boned my mom in the T&C going like 30mph. I haven't seen it yet but the thing sounds totaled from what I hear and mom had to go to the hospital. I can honestly say I wish death on a massive scale upon f@#king idiots...so that's like 90% of the population. If the thread title is too offense feel free to edit it...just very pissed right now.

Not a car-related one, but too funny not to post.

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The GMnext blog has a post up that talks about the potential viability of a low-displacement turbocharged motor -- the direct-injected 2.0L Ecotec turbo, specifically -- in upcoming GM cars, including the Camaro. Let's talk about this a little. The breathed-upon Ecotec delivers 260 horses and 260 lb-ft of torque, and if you've driven, say, the Sky or Solstice equipped with it, you know just how ballsy it really is. It's more powerful (but less torquey) than either V8 offered in the '87 IROC-Z that I thought was so cool back during high school. The turbo four might well be a nice solution in a future iteration of the Camaro, but is the fuel economy argument for it as rock solid as it might seem on the surface? The Pontiac Solstice GXP with the turbo four has an EPA fuel economy rating of 19 city/28 hwy when mated to a 5-speed manual. Not bad at all for the performance it delivers, but that same drivetrain in the bigger, heavier Camaro isn't likely to give you equal returns in terms of fuel consumption. Over at AutoblogGreen, Sam notes that the 2.0 turbo's lighter weight relative to the six- and eight-cylinders the Camaro's going to launch with should help somewhat. He follows by reminding us that GM's next-gen mild hybrid system will work with RWD cars and predicts that we'll see a 2.0T hybrid Camaro by 2011 or so. This would dovetail neatly with the first phase of the new CAFE regs, and we're sure GM would find a way to engineer a hypothetical turbo/hybrid's fuel economy numbers so they'd play nice within Uncle Sam's rules. Great. The issue with all this talk of four-cylinder turbos and hybrids for a muscle car (along with attempts to redefine the class and reset expectations) is that everyone conveniently overlooks just how good the existing V8 is. In the 2008 Corvette Coupe, the big bad 6.2L LS3 is rated at 16 city/26 hwy. Hardly a guzzler in the traditional sense, the V8's rating isn't that far off from the direct-injected Ecotec turbo. Furthermore, the V8's fuel economy comes with 430 horsepower and 424 lb-ft of torque. Those are numbers befitting a muscle car like a Camaro. Who's to say a direct-injected LS-family V8 with efficiency tech like hybridization and/or cylinder deactivation wouldn't be just as effective at meeting the federal fuel economy requirements that begin taking effect a few years from now? You could potentially satisfy the government-created CAFE gods without giving the customers who want actual, traditional muscle the finger in the process. Yes, the consensus seems to be that smaller engines will be a necessity across the board in the new CAFE era, but let's not summarily ignore the bigger ones just because they're big. Source: Autoblog

Or, alternatively, there's no real conspiracy and idiots and assholes aren't bound to one make or model.

Had it happen in the Intrepid, Shadow, and Town and Country. How do you explain that one?

My car was built in 2000 (not sure of the month, how do I find that out?), so it's basically 8 years old now. I celebrate my car's birthday of me owning it, because I remember the exact day I took it home Nov. 24, 2006, although I technically purchased it on th 22nd...I remember that day as thought it was yesterday. I thoroughly cleaned out the car and waxed it as well as putting premium in it.

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I thought Iron man was excellent. I found the characters to be very good and the story to be pretty solid. Sure, it's not the same depth of Final Fantasy, but then again it doesn't take 40 hours to get through it either.

Well, they each on is an 11x17 flyer.

Yeah, I noticed that too and played with teh wording abit. Do you think it's too wordy or is that a reasonable amount of body text?

I saw that on Autoblog...pretty funny stuff, but I'd rather ride a bike...it's probably safer.

C'mon Guys!

The interior is a definite improvement. Ideally I'd like the G37's nose mounted on the G35's body.

I liek teh G37 a lot too...but I think I still like the G35 Coupe more...I love that car...especially with those sweet double 5 spoke wheels.

Ok so I was hoping to get some feedback from my professor who has yet to email me back...so I thought I'd ask you guys for your professional opnions. This is the text that will go on six prints ads for the Redeemer project. There's two separate campaigns with three 11"x17" ads each. One is aimed at enthusiasts and the other is aimed towards artists (since the judges are from the art department I figured it would be good to appeal on their level). Tell me what you guys think...if it pushes the idea of the ad successfully or not, if it's too much or too little text, if the wording is good and so on. This is the final stretch for the project...I need to have these done and out to print today so any feedback is most appreciated! --- :Ad Campaign 1: Safety First Protecting yourself and other inside are a priority of almost every modern car, but what about in emergency situations? In addition to the prerequisite array of airbags and electronic safety technologies, there are other safety and emergency features you won't find in the competition's cars. Inspired by Clara Barton, the Redeemer features an emergency first aid kit complete with emergency U.S. Coast Guard approved drinking water, a collapsible shovel, and a fire extinguisher. While you may rarely if ever need these features, it's comforting to know they're there just in case. Innovation is Standard You may have noticed the Redeemer's lack of a B-Pillar (the metal post that separates the front and rear doors). Thanks to its high-strength structure, the Redeemer is able to be a 4-door hardtop. While this design isn't new, it hasn't existed on a car in 30 years. As an artist, Leonardo de Vinci would appreciate the clean look the car achieves by eliminating the B-Pillar. He would also appreciate the various in-truck stowage compartments where he could keep his painting and sculpting tools out of sight and tucked neatly away. You'll also appreciate being able to keep loose ends neatly out of the way. Form and Function come together like no other. Try Fitting This in Your Sedan Sometimes you need to move big items. Michelangelo would have needed to on a regular basis, and if he were in the market for a midsize car he'd be pretty much out of luck. No need to get a SUV, Minivan, or Wagon though. With its hatcheck design, the Redeemer can fit the big stuff and still look like a sedan. Clever. :Ad Campaign 2: The Intersection of Practicality and Performance For years those with families who wanted excitement had to either give in and buy a family sedan or compromise and buy a sports car. Why not have both? A "Hybrid" you want to drive? Now that's a concept. Redeemer: Here to kick class and take names. Who says you can't have it all? With its powerful and fuel efficient engines, RWD or optional AWD, sport-tuned suspension, and practical, innovative interior features, the Redeemer lets you have your cake and eat it too. Try and find that combination in any other midsize car. Who says Practical has to be Boring? The midsize segment is full of practical people-movers, but they're about as exciting to look at and drive as paint drying. This car is here Redeem the years of mediocrity with bold design and heart-pumping performance...all while taking the kids to school.

My heart is always with Mopar and Detroit, but I'll buy whatever appeals to me most. I would have no problem with an Accord coupe in my driveway, a 350Z, a Lancer Evo X, and varrious other cars from various other makes. Toyota is the only real exception because nothing they make appeals to me at all. They're either bland or hideous. There are some nice Lexus cars though. Things is though...I want a Challenger and a Camaro more than anything right now (and a Coupe 60 is it existed).

Quick question for the automtive history buffs...what was the last year of the 4-door hardtop and what model? Thanks!