Cars and Other Driving Machines - Page 71

ltl/fb · 09-30-2005, 02:48 PM

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Originally posted by baltassoc
FWIW, I believe you.

And I don't think they look that different, if you substitute body colored panels for the bottom cladding.

OTOH, the scale looks all wrong between the two pictures. The Fiat's pretty small, smaller than I'd imagine Ferarri would use as a platform.

I would be willing to believe someone substituted body-colored stuff for all the black stuff, though, that seems like a huge pain in the ass and pointless, given all of the black stuff on the Fiat (not just along the bottom, but all around the tires and shit).

Next time I will follow it to its eventual destination, even if I have to throw pee bombs out the window of the car.

Oliver_Wendell_Ramone · 09-30-2005, 03:10 PM

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Originally posted by ltl/fb

Next time I will follow it to its eventual destination, even if I have to throw pee bombs out the window of the car.

Do you keep pee bombs in the car?

ltl/fb · 09-30-2005, 03:34 PM

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Originally posted by Oliver_Wendell_Ramone
Do you keep pee bombs in the car?

No, but if I have to follow the mystery car, I may not be able to stop when I want to.

ETA but, if that's what would do it for you, I could start keeping a couple in there.

Mmmm, Burger (C.J.) · 09-30-2005, 03:43 PM

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Originally posted by ltl/fb
No, but if I have to follow the mystery car, I may not be able to stop when I want to.

ETA but, if that's what would do it for you, I could start keeping a couple in there.

BTW, how will pee bombs make it easier to follow? I think you need a rocket-propelled grappling hook or something.

ltl/fb · 09-30-2005, 04:47 PM

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Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
BTW, how will pee bombs make it easier to follow? I think you need a rocket-propelled grappling hook or something.

I really won't be able to pee if I'm trying to follow this vehicle -- even if they stop and get out, I can't go do it because I might miss them and I don't want to accost them at a truck stop or whatever. It's far more disturbing if I follow them all the way to the ultimate destination.

pony_trekker · 10-04-2005, 12:24 PM

OK, the bimmer lease is almost up and though it spends about 1 day per month in the shop, it has been OK.

However, I don't want to lease any more. I want to buy and being a poor slob want to spend as little as possible for something nice that will stay out of the shop.

Whaddya think of one of these things?

Seems to handle well, sells for about 27k, japanese reliability. Either that or a new Accord or Civic.

Shame, as I have said, my buyout is only 20k on my lease but even if I buy an extended warranty from BMW, I still cannot take the time to bring the damn thing into the shop every other week.

sebastian_dangerfield · 10-04-2005, 12:43 PM

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Originally posted by pony_trekker

Shame, as I have said, my buyout is only 20k on my lease but even if I buy an extended warranty from BMW, I still cannot take the time to bring the damn thing into the shop every other week.

I'm in the same boat right now. The Bimmer runs well and is fun to drive, but the fucking car is so goddamned tempermental. Every other month some small item goes on it. Its not huge shit, but stuff that needs to be dealt with, and I don't have the fucking time. I'm tinkering with flipping it and getting another Toyota. The problem is, the wifey likes the fucking Bimmer...

NotFromHere · 10-04-2005, 01:34 PM

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Originally posted by Alex_de_Large
The Truth About Cars on the Subaru B9 Tribeca:

AdL

I saw one of these monstrosities on the road this morning. In dark blue. And if it's possible, it's even more ugly IRL. The grill is the whole front of the vehicle. And not in a good way.

pony_trekker · 10-04-2005, 02:08 PM

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Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield Every other month some small item goes on it...The problem is, the wifey likes the fucking Bimmer...

Then let the wife bring it in.

I wish mine was at the dealer every other month. I have been there 5 times in the last month, which leads me to believe it may be time to run, not walk away from this car.

Of course, the cost has been $0 but the time I have taken to do this shit could have been spent strangling some more money out of people.

nononono · 10-04-2005, 02:19 PM

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Originally posted by pony_trekker
Then let the wife bring it in.

I wish mine was at the dealer every other month. I have been there 5 times in the last month, which leads me to believe it may be time to run, not walk away from this car.

Of course, the cost has been $0 but the time I have taken to do this shit could have been spent strangling some more money out of people.

Run away. Once you're out of warranty every trip in will cost you $700 or more.

dc_chef · 10-04-2005, 02:56 PM

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Originally posted by pony_trekker
Whaddya think of [the new Subaru Legacy GT]?

Seems to handle well, sells for about 27k, japanese reliability. Either that or a new Accord or Civic.

Love it, love it, love it. So much nicer inside than previous Subarus. Not as nice as some high end German machines, but you get what you pay for. Fast, fast, fast, and all wheel drive, to boot. Handles decently, smooth shifter and relatively light clutch. No one (other than car people) will be impressed when you tell them that you drive a Subaru, but you knew that before you suggested it.

Oliver_Wendell_Ramone · 10-04-2005, 03:23 PM

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Originally posted by dc_chef
No one (other than car people) will be impressed when you tell them that you drive a Subaru, but you knew that before you suggested it.

And lesbians. Never underestimate the value of impressing the lesbians.

baltassoc · 10-04-2005, 04:12 PM

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Originally posted by dc_chef
Love it, love it, love it. So much nicer inside than previous Subarus. Not as nice as some high end German machines, but you get what you pay for. Fast, fast, fast, and all wheel drive, to boot. Handles decently, smooth shifter and relatively light clutch. No one (other than car people) will be impressed when you tell them that you drive a Subaru, but you knew that before you suggested it.

Quite an endorsement. Does it come in a hatch/wagon? Would that be the Outback?

dc_chef · 10-04-2005, 04:20 PM

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Originally posted by baltassoc
Quite an endorsement. Does it come in a hatch/wagon? Would that be the Outback?

Comes in a wagon in Legacy form and in Outback form (basically, a raised-up and possibly higher content-ed Legacy).

baltassoc · 10-04-2005, 04:27 PM

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Originally posted by dc_chef
Comes in a wagon in Legacy form and in Outback form (basically, a raised-up and possibly higher content-ed Legacy).

Very interesting. Just went to their site. Any insight on the difference between the 250hp 2.5L and the 250hp 3.0L (seems to be available only on the Outback, and puts you back another $3-4k)?