Cloud's car stuff - Page 3

lumberjim · 05-15-2010, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jinx

.....the Cube I drove. With the 4 of us in it I wanted to open the door and push with my foot...

yah.... ok, miss 'turns the A/C off in her Hemi powered Jeep' to pass minivans.....

ZenGum · 05-16-2010, 05:51 AM

I think Jinx regains the hotness points she lost with the ear thingy.

xoxoxoBruce · 05-16-2010, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by lumberjim

yah.... ok, miss 'turns the A/C off in her Hemi powered Jeep' to pass minivans.....

They make a vacuum switch that does that automatically.

Undertoad · 05-16-2010, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jinx

My hairdryer has more power than the Cube I drove.

So you are A after all!!

jinx · 05-16-2010, 09:52 AM

busted...

That was back in my modeling days.... when I was much taller.

Cloud · 05-16-2010, 10:53 AM

ear thingy? you mean Bluetooth? they passed a law in our town you're not even supposed to hold your cell phone in the car, so that's pretty much required now, no matter how dumb it looks

I don't like engines that are too wimpy--they don't seem to age well. The powerful engine on the HHR is only on the highest trim level, and may be out of my price range. And I live on the top of a steep hill.

HungLikeJesus · 05-16-2010, 11:05 PM

Don't forget that gas prices might be increasing significantly within the next year or two.

xoxoxoBruce · 05-16-2010, 11:23 PM

The wholesale price of gasoline went down 25 cents in the last week.

HungLikeJesus · 05-16-2010, 11:26 PM

Yes, but she didn't own the car last week.

xoxoxoBruce · 05-17-2010, 12:09 AM

She did own A car last week.

Cloud · 05-17-2010, 12:30 AM

I think smaller cars are the way to go in the long run. In the short term, I'm more concerned about power than gas mileage, because of t he hill and my work commute is 5 miles. round trip. I know that could change someday, though.

As far as the HHR goes, there's an intermediate engine too, and the mileage is competitive "in its class." It also has a "flex" fuel ethanol engine thing--not that it's helpful around here (or practical-I don't really know anything about that). And it's ideal for customization, should I be so inclined.

still early days, though! I'm trying not to fall in love with a particular car.

tw · 05-17-2010, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Cloud

It also has a "flex" fuel ethanol engine thing--not that it's helpful around here (or practical-I don't really know anything about that).

Flex fuel is a scam. Done only because the automaker gets 'government welfare' for each flex fuel vehilce sold. It has no useful purpose to you. And can result in more expensive future maintenace.

Cloud · 05-17-2010, 02:44 PM

Question: Car nose covers (aka car "bras"): helpful? or stupid?

Shawnee123 · 05-17-2010, 02:48 PM

Car nose covers, extraneous spoilers, things that make your car make sounds like your bike made when you put playing cards in the spokes, and poorly done flames or other decorations that look like you scraped your car down a dividing wall = Teh Gheys.

Clodfobble · 05-17-2010, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Cloud

Question: Car nose covers (aka car "bras"): helpful? or stupid?

Has your current bra-less car ever needed maintenance on the front bit of the hood? Perhaps the repeated impact of gigantic mosquitos threw it out of alignment over the years? No? I think you're safe without it.

05-16-2010, 05:51 AM	#32
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05-16-2010, 09:52 AM	#35
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05-16-2010, 10:53 AM	#36
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	ear thingy? you mean Bluetooth? they passed a law in our town you're not even supposed to hold your cell phone in the car, so that's pretty much required now, no matter how dumb it looks I don't like engines that are too wimpy--they don't seem to age well. The powerful engine on the HHR is only on the highest trim level, and may be out of my price range. And I live on the top of a steep hill. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

05-16-2010, 11:05 PM	#37
HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	Don't forget that gas prices might be increasing significantly within the next year or two. __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

05-16-2010, 11:23 PM	#38
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	The wholesale price of gasoline went down 25 cents in the last week. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

05-16-2010, 11:26 PM	#39
HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	Yes, but she didn't own the car last week. __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

05-17-2010, 12:09 AM	#40
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	She did own A car last week. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

05-17-2010, 12:30 AM	#41
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	I think smaller cars are the way to go in the long run. In the short term, I'm more concerned about power than gas mileage, because of t he hill and my work commute is 5 miles. round trip. I know that could change someday, though. As far as the HHR goes, there's an intermediate engine too, and the mileage is competitive "in its class." It also has a "flex" fuel ethanol engine thing--not that it's helpful around here (or practical-I don't really know anything about that). And it's ideal for customization, should I be so inclined. still early days, though! I'm trying not to fall in love with a particular car. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

05-17-2010, 02:44 PM	#43
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	Question: Car nose covers (aka car "bras"): helpful? or stupid? __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

05-17-2010, 02:48 PM	#44
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Car nose covers, extraneous spoilers, things that make your car make sounds like your bike made when you put playing cards in the spokes, and poorly done flames or other decorations that look like you scraped your car down a dividing wall = Teh Gheys. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

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