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My roommate walked in on me masturbating once... he was supposed to be in class--dumbass was cutting. He just kinda like froze... until I screamed, "GET OUT!"

I agree with you, but the Lucerne is a bit larger than those cars... and it could use the extra size. I'd like to see 17" standard on CX and CXL V6, 18" standard on CXL V8, and optional 20" on CXS (18" standard)

Minchia... aspetto per funzionare il sonnifero! Green

Alright, so, question... if I want to learn more about what's under the hood, any recommendations on where to start? Books? Or should I just open up the hood of my parents' car (not going to f@#k up mine first LOL), and just start taking things apart? LOL

I like Jazz... I'm not sure what the difference is between like Jazz and Lite/Smooth Jazz, but I do like jazz, and I find it relaxing. I can't take huge doses of it, but I enjoy it sometimes, as I also enjoy classical sometimes. Can't take huge amounts, but definitely like it.

So, if we want to bring Buick's age down, maybe we need a hot little roadster? Oh, yeah, we knew this. Seriously though, the Solstice is like a God send to Pontiac. They nailed that car down perfectly--it's just purely awesome. The car just looks like SO much fun to drive. And I swear, I'd totally consider getting the GXP. And I really thought I was over my "sports car" phase.

Tree

Awww... that sucks. I hate when people don't admit when there's been a problem--I understand why they behave as they do, but dishonesty has always pissed me off.

Pear tree

Well, it wasn't my fault... the bottom of the box gave way. Then there were two pops, and I realized they came from my back. Whoops. Dude, what's really funny about your comment is tonight's ep of Seinfeld involved Elaine hurting her back and getting doped up on pain killers. "STELLA!!!!!!!!" (the second half of my last name ironically)

I'm one of those people who wants the traditional automatic. I hate the feeling where the CVT just never "shifts". It's awkward for me.. the constant revving is loud (then again, I was hearing it on the 1.5L Prius engine), and at first, you get that ill feeling like you're going to blow the engine because it just never shifts to lower rpms.

You guys are mean! Have some sympathy! I'm DYIN' HERE... I kinda screwed up my back this afternoon--and man, these pain killers are doing NOTHING except making Will & Grace funnier than it normally is.

molars

Huh?

Wow... not a single mention of an American car as a comparo... then again, they mentioned Mazda, so I guess that counts. But it's scary how Edmunds thinks the big Japanese three are it... nothing else comes close.

I'm not going to bother my brother--he doesn't have the time nor the equipment to be my personal mechanic.No, the Tracer blew up--the Century is the purchase I made after the Tracer went.

Pig (sorry, it's just what comes to mind)

Well, the thing is, my brother is the type of guy that can pull a car apart piece by piece and put it back together again--blindfolded. Our mechanic... not too concerned about him ripping us off--I'd say we've been going to him for over 20 years. He's always done right by me--except the time I dropped my car off for a slight noise and he called me up telling me it exploded. That wasn't cool. I wish you guys could have heard the conversation we had on the phone... my friends were in tears: Me: Hello? Mechanic: Hey, Mr. Guastella? We figured out what was causing that noise you were hearing, but unfortunately I have some bad news. Your car is totalled. Me: Uh? Mechanic: Says something mechanical that I can't remember, but essentially it was something like there was a crack in the (and don't make fun of me if my homosexuality affects the terminology I use in this part), shaft, in which the cylinder thrusts up and down, pumping, harder and harder, causing explosions of intense heat. Me: Oh... uh, okay. So, uh, can I come get it? Mechanic: No, it was just on fire.. it's cooling down now. It's totalled. Me: Oh... uh... what do you mean? Mechanic: It's totalled. Me: But, uh, what do you mean? I just brought it in for an oil change. And a slight ticking. Mechanic: I'm sorry. Me: Okay, well, can I pick it up later to bring it home? Mechanic: Honestly, I wouldn't recommend it... it'll probably overheat again. Me: But, I only live 2 miles away. Mechanic: Yeah, I wouldn't recommend taking it home. Me: So, it's totalled? Mechanic: Yes. Me: Like, done... for good. Mechanic: Yes. Me: I just don't understand. And this just kept going on and on for like 10 minutes! So, I just picked up my current car--and it runs better than it has in a long while. I'm grateful for that

You know, because of the lighting, the HVAC, Radio and surround almost have a metallic look to them--I bet it would look so much better if it was metallic instead of black.

You must continue to fight him! Throw yourself down on the dealer's desk before he signs papers!

wiper chatter

Okay... So, over the years, I've been learning more and more about cars. I know VERY LITTLE compared to many of the people on this site. I know tons of "specs" of cars, could tell you what features each car offers, can recognize a car and a year by it's taillights or headlamps shining in my rear-view mirror, but know almost nothing under the hood. No one listens to me when I say "Something doesn't feel right" regarding my car. This has been going on for YEARS. Turn back to April 2002, I said to my friends and family, "You know, I was driving today and I heard a slightly different sound when accellerating--a tinny sound. Very faint." People sat in the car, dismissed it. A week later, after an oil change, my mechanic told me, "I honestly don't hear the sound you're talking about. Everything seems fine." I told him, it's cold out still, make sure you have the engine warm when you run it--that's when you can hear it. Sure enough, he calls me back 5 minutes later saying the engine practically blew up. It was engulfed in flames. Car was totalled. Take mom's LeSabre out a few years ago... drive it. Now, I've only driven it a handful of times, but I said, "Mom, there's a shimmy sensation at highway speeds that you should have checked." No one listens. A few months later, during an oil change, mechanic finds a bubble in the tire--one he said was fairly bad. A few months ago, I take my car in for an oil change. I told the mechanic about a noise I've been hearing and a "newer" noise that literally started happening that morning when I went over slight bumps. Friends and family told me, "Nope, it's your imagination." Car had to have front struts replaced and a wheel bearing was shot (hence the two types of noises I was hearing). So, I have been complaining of "fumes entering the cabin" and this "loud, airy noise" when I accellerate in my 92 Century. Everyone said it's my imagination, people said, "The car is 15 years old, you can't expect it to sound like new." I've complained about this for months. SO... today... the mechanic calls me (getting an inspection, oil change, and front brakes), and says, "You have an exhaust manifold (think that's what he said), that's shot. I'm surprised you didn't notice... it's making your engine louder." Who do I kill now? So then I asked, "Would that be why I'm getting fumes in the cabin?" Yes. WHY DOES NO ONE LISTEN TO ME?! I know how my car sounds and feels and I'm extremely sensitive to slight changes in anything. Seriously, I know cars are complex machines. I know there are a ton of people out there who know a lot more about them than I do. But why is it no one trusts my senses? Does anyone else run into these types of probs?

raincoat

I've been seeing a lot of people in their 40's and 50's driving the 2007 Camry's on the road.