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MorningGlow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 07:18 PM Original message |
Just got back from a car show; I'm totally disgusted |
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WHEN CRABS ROAR (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 07:21 PM Response to Original message |
1. And did you notice the price of them. |
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MorningGlow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 07:27 PM Response to Reply #1 |
6. Unbelievable, some of them |
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CRF450 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 08:20 PM Response to Reply #6 |
23. I dont know of any trucks that cost 70 grand. |
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MorningGlow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 10:09 PM Response to Reply #23 |
31. It was there, I assure you |
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DadOf2LittleAngels (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 12:58 PM Response to Reply #6 |
77. Well if Kia's were there than there were cars with 30+ highway |
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walldude (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 07:11 PM Response to Reply #6 |
105. Hummer H2's- 8mpg average... |
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Ian David (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 07:23 PM Response to Original message |
2. See something, SAY something. n/t |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 07:24 PM Response to Original message |
3. I drove a Mazda station wagon in 1987 |
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MorningGlow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 07:31 PM Response to Reply #3 |
9. Exactly--they are refusing to manufacture more efficient cars |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 11:28 PM Response to Reply #9 |
42. Now . . . people of sane minds might laugh at that . . . expecting that |
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northzax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 07:25 PM Response to Original message |
4. so go up to the representatives |
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MorningGlow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 07:30 PM Response to Reply #4 |
8. Meh. They were just booth babes. |
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Itchinjim (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 07:26 PM Response to Original message |
5. Yaris! |
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MorningGlow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 07:32 PM Response to Reply #5 |
10. Yaris are CUTE |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 07:38 PM Response to Reply #5 |
12. 29 mpg city / 35 mpg hwy |
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WhollyHeretic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 07:45 PM Response to Reply #12 |
14. My Yaris averages about 37 MPG (city and highway combined) |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 12:43 PM Response to Reply #12 |
64. ?? My '94 Toyota Camry gets 28 / 32 |
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JVS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 07:39 PM Response to Reply #5 |
13. The gauges are mounted on the center of the dash instead of in front of the driver, right? |
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WhollyHeretic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 07:47 PM Response to Reply #13 |
16. I didn't even notice it after a week or two. I've had the car for about a year now |
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kimmylavin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 07:51 PM Response to Reply #13 |
18. Got one myself, last December. |
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Itchinjim (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 08:08 PM Response to Reply #13 |
20. Just a couple of days for me, I love mine and my brother bought one too. |
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TCJ70 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-03-08 10:13 AM Response to Reply #13 |
124. It's not that hard... |
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AZ Criminal JD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 08:26 PM Response to Reply #5 |
24. I drive a F-150 and I laugh at you every day. |
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Itchinjim (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 08:29 PM Response to Reply #24 |
25. Why? |
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Telly Savalas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 11:32 PM Response to Reply #25 |
45. Because of your pitiable selfish materialism. |
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AZ Criminal JD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 02:02 AM Response to Reply #25 |
50. Because my truck is much safer than the car you drive. |
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Itchinjim (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 09:45 AM Response to Reply #50 |
54. Well I won't be in Alabama any time soon so you don't have to worry |
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AZ Criminal JD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 11:09 AM Response to Reply #54 |
56. I can afford the fuel just fine, thank you. |
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Itchinjim (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 11:13 AM Response to Reply #56 |
57. And what queston might that be? |
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AZ Criminal JD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 11:28 AM Response to Reply #57 |
59. Why are you obessed with other people's dick size? |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 12:54 PM Response to Reply #59 |
72. i noticed that about his posts as well...what's up with that? |
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Itchinjim (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 01:27 PM Response to Reply #59 |
84. Pointing out that persons who feel the need to compensate for some perceived inadequacy |
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AZ Criminal JD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 05:06 PM Response to Reply #84 |
94. The people who relate dick size to vehicle size are the same nuts who see dick size everywhere. |
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Itchinjim (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 06:46 PM Response to Reply #94 |
104. Ok I drive a small car and you drive a big truck. |
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AZ Criminal JD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 07:26 PM Response to Reply #104 |
108. No apology needed. Just throwing thoughts back and forth. |
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nolabels (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-03-08 12:11 AM Response to Reply #104 |
119. I have to agree on both counts |
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fascisthunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-03-08 10:29 AM Response to Reply #84 |
126. BINGO |
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MattSh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 12:23 PM Response to Reply #50 |
61. And you call yourself a liberal? |
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AZ Criminal JD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 12:50 PM Response to Reply #61 |
67. I don't call myself a liberal. I am one. |
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Uncle Joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 12:58 PM Response to Reply #67 |
76. If everyone buys a truck or SUV no one will be safe. |
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AZ Criminal JD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 01:15 PM Response to Reply #76 |
82. Everyone doesn't have to buy a truck or SUV. |
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Uncle Joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 01:24 PM Response to Reply #82 |
83. Older cars are phasing out due to attrition if nothing else, |
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AZ Criminal JD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 04:59 PM Response to Reply #83 |
93. Don't backtrack. If cars are destroying the planet, as you say, we can't wait for attrition. |
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Uncle Joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 05:28 PM Response to Reply #93 |
98. No one is backtracking, life is full of balancing acts, and I don't believe |
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bullwinkle428 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 07:23 PM Response to Reply #82 |
106. Older cars all get poorer mileage than newer cars? What a laugh!! |
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martymar64 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 09:00 PM Response to Reply #106 |
112. My 20 year Civic gets about 30 mpg |
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Harry Monroe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-03-08 12:05 AM Response to Reply #82 |
118. My '94 Geo Prizm gets 29 mpg |
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AZ Criminal JD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-05-08 10:47 PM Response to Reply #118 |
132. Of course some get good mileage. |
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wuushew (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 12:40 PM Response to Reply #50 |
63. How are trucks safer than cars in regards to rollovers? |
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AZ Criminal JD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 12:46 PM Response to Reply #63 |
65. I have seen a lot of accidents including many rollovers. |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 12:53 PM Response to Reply #65 |
70. I've seen dozens of rollover accidents in Florida-MOST of which have |
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Pavulon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 01:01 PM Response to Reply #70 |
78. False stigma |
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CRF450 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 03:43 PM Response to Reply #78 |
91. Yes there heavier, but they still have a much lower center of gravity. |
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AZ Criminal JD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 01:06 PM Response to Reply #70 |
80. Bullshit to both your claims. |
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Javaman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-03-08 11:01 AM Response to Reply #80 |
129. ... |
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CRF450 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-06-08 03:29 AM Response to Reply #129 |
140. And most of those people that died in a rollover |
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bullwinkle428 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 07:25 PM Response to Reply #65 |
107. I've seen several rollovers during this winter, most involving SUVs |
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Pavulon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 12:50 PM Response to Reply #63 |
68. Mass. Rollover is always error |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 12:51 PM Response to Reply #63 |
69. Hell no. Trucks and SUVs have a much higher mortality rate |
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Pavulon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 12:57 PM Response to Reply #69 |
75. I crashed an f-150 work truck |
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AZ Criminal JD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 01:11 PM Response to Reply #69 |
81. I guess that Darwinism is taking a while isn't it? |
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Ikonoklast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 03:22 PM Response to Reply #81 |
89. Here ya go |
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AZ Criminal JD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 05:13 PM Response to Reply #89 |
95. You didn't read your sheet apparently. |
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Ikonoklast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 05:42 PM Response to Reply #95 |
100. You read it wrong. |
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AZ Criminal JD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-05-08 10:59 PM Response to Reply #100 |
136. Guess my insurance company is dumb. |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 12:56 PM Response to Reply #50 |
73. Never heard of Peak Oil, have you? |
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AZ Criminal JD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 01:04 PM Response to Reply #73 |
79. I have heard of it , probably long before you did. |
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Tyo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-03-08 10:21 AM Response to Reply #79 |
125. You ever consider where much of the oil comes from? |
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AZ Criminal JD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-05-08 10:52 PM Response to Reply #125 |
133. We get very little oil from the Mideast |
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YankmeCrankme (576 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-03-08 11:10 AM Response to Reply #50 |
130. gotta love this asinine attitude |
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AZ Criminal JD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-05-08 11:00 PM Response to Reply #130 |
137. You can drive a truck too. Most cars are more expensive than pickups. |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-03-08 10:38 AM Response to Reply #25 |
128. He also laughs at throwing soda cups into fast food drivethrough windows |
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AZ Criminal JD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-05-08 10:56 PM Response to Reply #128 |
135. Never done that, but you sound like you have some experience. |
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LiberalAndProud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 05:29 PM Response to Reply #24 |
99. Had you seen this? |
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sellitman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 07:37 PM Response to Reply #24 |
109. Unless you need it for work you are actng very Republican. |
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B Calm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 11:37 PM Response to Reply #24 |
117. Your little F-150 looks really small from the windshield of my Freightliner. |
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AZ Criminal JD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-05-08 11:03 PM Response to Reply #117 |
138. I know when you are popping pills it is hard to see out the windshield. |
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workinclasszero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 09:18 AM Response to Reply #5 |
53. I hear ya! |
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Ishoutandscream2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 04:06 PM Response to Reply #5 |
92. My aunt in law owns one, and I got to drive it |
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ThatsMyBarack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 06:24 PM Response to Reply #5 |
102. That's a GORGEOUS car! |
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Sherman A1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-03-08 04:34 AM Response to Reply #5 |
121. That is the exact one I bought 1/31/08 |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 07:28 PM Response to Original message |
7. Fuel cost = $205.00 per month |
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ProdigalJunkMail (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 08:31 PM Response to Reply #7 |
27. now THAT is a heck of an idea |
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JVS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 07:38 PM Response to Original message |
11. You might be interested in knowing that this year the fuel economy measurements are done by a new... |
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MorningGlow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 07:46 PM Response to Reply #11 |
15. Really? I did not know that. |
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WhollyHeretic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 07:49 PM Response to Reply #11 |
17. This years seems to be fuel economy measurements seem to be too low |
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wtmusic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 08:04 PM Response to Reply #11 |
19. But automakers get to use the old calculation in complying with CAFE |
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CRF450 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 08:17 PM Response to Reply #19 |
22. I call BS on them overestimating mpg. |
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wtmusic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 08:31 PM Response to Reply #22 |
26. You are probably a more efficient driver than most Americans |
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CRF450 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 08:48 PM Response to Reply #26 |
28. Actually, I dont really drive with a light foot. |
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wtmusic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 11:03 PM Response to Reply #28 |
38. Hmm. |
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CRF450 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 02:10 AM Response to Reply #38 |
51. I feel that the new number are a bit underestimating |
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windbreeze (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 12:37 PM Response to Reply #38 |
62. no it isn't bad science....didn't car makers get into hot water for |
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CRF450 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 03:25 PM Response to Reply #62 |
90. Didn't hear any of that. |
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lumberjack_jeff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 08:02 PM Response to Reply #11 |
110. My 08 Caliber gets a consistent 30mpg commuting. |
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Ilsa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-03-08 11:14 AM Response to Reply #11 |
131. That's interesting. |
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housewolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 08:11 PM Response to Original message |
21. "dark lime green and orange seem to be "in" for '09" - Oh My Gosh!!! |
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MorningGlow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 10:12 PM Response to Reply #21 |
32. The pumpkin orange was a bit easier on the eyes |
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NikolaC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 09:07 PM Response to Original message |
29. Their Sales Will Continue To Plummet |
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MorningGlow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 10:14 PM Response to Reply #29 |
34. When was it--a few years ago? |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 09:21 PM Response to Original message |
30. Just as an FYI, most "car shows" that showcase *new* cars |
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MorningGlow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 10:17 PM Response to Reply #30 |
35. You know, we were looking for the funk |
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Book Lover (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 11:16 AM Response to Reply #35 |
58. The industry only blings out a few shows |
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JustABozoOnThisBus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 10:13 PM Response to Original message |
33. I want it all! |
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MorningGlow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 10:19 PM Response to Reply #33 |
36. And will that new vehicle of yours |
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JustABozoOnThisBus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 10:52 PM Response to Reply #36 |
37. Today, it'll be white |
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MorningGlow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 11:29 PM Response to Reply #37 |
43. I hear you on that! |
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Pavulon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 11:18 PM Response to Original message |
39. This comes with a diesel.. |
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MorningGlow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 11:25 PM Response to Reply #39 |
40. DH is hoping for one of the new VW diesels |
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Pavulon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 11:32 PM Response to Reply #40 |
46. Lots of good diesels.. |
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MorningGlow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 11:36 PM Response to Reply #46 |
47. We figured even with the high price of diesel |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 11:26 PM Response to Original message |
41. What's your opinion on the car manufacturers getting kick-backs from the oil industry---???? |
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MorningGlow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 11:31 PM Response to Reply #41 |
44. I do smell a rat |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 12:02 AM Response to Reply #44 |
49. Right . . . and they actually took the MPG backwards from where it was in the |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-01-08 11:40 PM Response to Original message |
48. Wouldn't surprise me if they only took the sexy cars to those shows. |
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MorningGlow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 09:12 AM Response to Reply #48 |
52. That was the problem |
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pdxmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 09:56 AM Response to Original message |
55. I went to the car show here in Portland a few weeks ago and it was |
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TheFarseer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 12:00 PM Response to Original message |
60. I keep seeing MPG decrese for hybrids |
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CRF450 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 05:27 PM Response to Reply #60 |
97. Where did you see a Yukon hybrid getting 16mpg?? |
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TheFarseer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 08:05 PM Response to Reply #97 |
111. I read that in Consumer Reports magazine |
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CRF450 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 11:30 PM Response to Reply #111 |
115. I dont put much trust in Consumer Reports. |
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taterguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 12:48 PM Response to Original message |
66. That's like going to a titty bar if you're offended by the sight of naked breasts |
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MorningGlow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 02:57 PM Response to Reply #66 |
87. Hey, mister pissypants, way to misunderstand my post |
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taterguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 06:14 PM Response to Reply #87 |
101. Hey Miss tight panties you misunderstood my post |
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MorningGlow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 06:38 PM Response to Reply #101 |
103. Not from what I witnessed, Mister Potato Head |
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Exultant Democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 12:54 PM Response to Original message |
71. How can people aford to drive cars with 14-18 MPG, I get 30 town and 40 highway and gas is burdensom |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 12:56 PM Response to Reply #71 |
74. they have more disposable income...? |
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AZ Criminal JD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-05-08 10:55 PM Response to Reply #71 |
134. I work. Gas is a minor expense. |
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earth mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 01:55 PM Response to Original message |
85. Ever see the movie "Who Killed the Electric Car?" |
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MorningGlow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 02:59 PM Response to Reply #85 |
88. No, I haven't, but I would like to |
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fishnfla (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 02:03 PM Response to Original message |
86. "the flags fly the highest where the people buy their cars" |
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doc03 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 05:22 PM Response to Original message |
96. I was a t the Cleveland Auto Show Friday and |
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JPZenger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 09:10 PM Response to Original message |
113. Horsepower has greatly increased |
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CRF450 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 11:24 PM Response to Reply #113 |
114. Its not so much as horsepower increase thats not increasing fuel milage. |
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DCKit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-03-08 04:06 AM Response to Reply #114 |
120. The muscle cars of the 60's and 70's had 0-60 times of about 9 seconds... |
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doc03 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-03-08 07:07 AM Response to Reply #120 |
122. I read recently that it was either the Honda Accord |
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CRF450 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-03-08 10:05 AM Response to Reply #120 |
123. Most of the muscle cars of the 60's did 5 second 0-60's |
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B Calm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-02-08 11:35 PM Response to Original message |
116. If Al Gore would have been President the past seven years, we |
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margotb822 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-06-08 12:07 AM Response to Reply #116 |
139. Family Guy? |
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fascisthunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-03-08 10:33 AM Response to Original message |
127. I Wish My Vehicle Did Better on Gas |
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Windex (56 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-06-08 03:44 AM Response to Original message |
141. Speaking of Fuel.. |
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