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Drew Dowdell

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  1. Drew Dowdell
    I have defenders on the Honda CR-V and while they're a bit loud, they're good otherwise. Plus, with a 90k treadlife warranty backed not only by Michelin but also by Costco, they are a good long term tire. They're actually my second set because the first ones didn't even get close to the treadlife warranty and Costco prorated more than 60% back to me toward the purchase of a new set. I have Goodyear TripleTreds on my Encore, they have been pretty much perfect. We've been putting some mad miles on it in the past year. As for boarding... this is the first year I am not Exec Platinum on American, not even gold this year.... I'm going to be sad having to board with the peasants now. My upgrades to First Class were generally at 80% on flights that had a first class cabin. I get silver with United because I'm Platinum at Marriott, so I may switch all my flying to them.
  2. Drew Dowdell
    I actually really like that. I think it looks slim and sexy. I don't mind the grille either.
  3. Drew Dowdell
    unknown... only that the decisions were made before he joined.
  4. Drew Dowdell
    Neither the model renaming nor the move to NY were Johan's doing, but he'll end up taking all the blame for it.
  5. Drew Dowdell
    I know. The last set I bought were no-name chinese tires and they've been nothing but trouble. The only thing they did right was stay round and not lose air. I could never get them to balance properly. That's part of the reason I'm trying to stick with big(ger) name brands like Uniroyal or Toyo. I wish I could get Michelins for it as I've always had great results from them... but no whitewalls.
  6. Drew Dowdell
    No whitewall ? I know whitewalls are no longer popular, but that's what goes on this car.
  7. Drew Dowdell
    Stupid Viglink messing up my links. It's for the Toronado.
  8. Drew Dowdell
    I'm leaning towards the Uniroyals. Aside from handling performance, which clearly isn't a priority, is there any benefit/or disadvantage for the difference widths? I like to take the Olds on long distance trips. It will go to NYC and DC each, at least once this year.
  9. Drew Dowdell
    Fixed, click on the tire picture
  10. Drew Dowdell
    Uniroyal Tiger Paw AWP II Or Toyo Extensa A/S Or Hankook Optimo H724 I am mostly looking for ride quality, the treadlife warranty doesn't do much for me, my tires are worn out due to dry rot rather than treadlife. Also, for those in the know... apparently I can also use 225/70R15s instead of 205/75R15s. Is there any advantage/disadvantage to doing so?
  11. Drew Dowdell
    JDN be like
  12. Drew Dowdell
    Someone in the lot where I park for work is preserving a 1985ish Dodge Aries coupe. Sitting high on fresh new springs and proud new 185 70r14s, it looks like it just rolled out of the Dodge-Chrysler-AMC dealer. Sitting there in dark blue, it really struck me how much like a Chinese knock-off Mercedes these can look like from certain angles.
  13. Drew Dowdell
    They do look better in person. They're so taaaalll.
  14. Drew Dowdell
    What are you talking about Joe???
  15. Drew Dowdell
    Everything you said is correct. I am still predicting a recession or close to it. A recession is 'negative growth'.
  16. Drew Dowdell
    Spending is what makes the economy go 'round. If companies are pulling back on spending significantly it will slow the economy. It becomes a giant feedback loop. Company spend is only part of what is brewing.
  17. Drew Dowdell
    The Malibu and red Camero look good. The Silverado looks good in other trims, but I do agree that particular trim looks bad.
  18. Drew Dowdell
    I think it is immaterial to their bottom line, but it does make them a less likely acquisition target. Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free?
  19. Drew Dowdell
    I am currently an infrastructure project manager (I have been for a while, but this could change soon). The multi-billion dollar a year company I work for, even though we are on sound financial footing, has suddenly started nickle and dimeing all projects. Were I was once allowed to replace equipment at 3 years, I now have to wait till it is 5 years. Nearly all travel is restricted now, we're expected to use Skype for meetings instead. There have been rounds of layoffs and I got word today that more are coming (not me, but I needed to know so I didn't spend money in an area that won't be there in 4 months). We're still spending money, but there is a noticeable pull back. This is not the reason for my concern for the economy overall though.
  20. Drew Dowdell
    Interesting from today...... ["For the vast majority of banks in the United States, they're not selling anything," Bove said. "If JPM can't sell loans because nobody is interested in buying them, it means people are not buying products, it means the economy is not moving at a fairly rapid pace. All that stuff gets pulled into it. The bottom line is business is not good and that the stocks are not doing well."]
  21. Drew Dowdell
    So, about 11 years ago, I started talking about how the economy was unstable and Something Bad® was going to happen. That was 4 to 6 months before Bear Stearns and Lehman Brothers. I wasn't the only one who saw it either.... some finance guy at Ford saw the writing on the wall and that's why they mortgaged everything before the crash hit. There is enough going on right now that I feel that Something Bad® is going to happen to the economy again in the next 6 to 12 months. It is unlikely to be as bad as what happened last time as the structural deficiencies aren't nearly as bad, but there is going to be a reversal in the direction of the economy. I am starting to take steps to try and insulate myself financially. Also, before anyone suggest it. It is not due to Trump, he is only a minor part of what I see causing the change. Edit: I made the prediction on here on April 6th, 2007.
  22. Drew Dowdell
    Neat idea, inappropriate name. That's a name for a flagship vehicle.
  23. Drew Dowdell
    As high tech as a 2008 Saturn Aura Green-Line.
  24. Drew Dowdell
    I don't know the details of it, just that it is no longer a giant financial asset for Tesla to bank on.
  25. Drew Dowdell
    He already released Tesla intellectual property to public domain. There is nothing for other companies to buy.
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