Car Talk Thread

gus · February 19, 2006

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System · February 19, 2006

Andy wrote:

OK it's done. Just bought this, a local dealer had one that just came in, it's gorgeous -- way fun to drive!

+1 It was so much fun! Thing handled like a kart!

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Good car dad

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Andy · February 19, 2006

nandysso wrote:

+1 It was so much fun! Thing handled like a kart!

clapGood car dad clap

dragon300zx · February 19, 2006

Humungus wrote:

Your not flamin' serious andy

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Gus the flaming thing runs in their family.

Oh well what can ya do. If they wanna carry a purse they will carry a purse.

ivar · February 19, 2006

dragon300zx wrote:

Gus the flaming thing runs in their family. Oh well what can ya do. If they wanna carry a purse they will carry a purse.

It's not a purse i tell you, it's a male-handbag!

gus · February 19, 2006

ivar wrote:

It's not a purse i tell you, it's a male-handbag!

A manbag then possibly ? That would go with the Manziere or the Bro.

Andy · February 19, 2006

Humungus wrote:

A manbag then possibly ? That would go with the Manziere or the Bro.

As Kramer would say, this car has serious GIDDY UP!

DanielB · February 20, 2006

Andy wrote:

As Kramer would say, this car has serious GIDDY UP!

just please tell me it doesn't have the british flag on the top...does it Andy?

dragon300zx · February 20, 2006

DanielB wrote:

just please tell me it doesn't have the british flag on the top...does it Andy?

Nope no british flag. Just a rainbow with some carebears added to it.

DanielB · February 20, 2006

dragon300zx wrote:

Nope no british flag. Just a rainbow with some carebears added to it.

andy, you should get the smugmug ": D" put on top of the car

then tape the wife beating you...

ian408 · February 20, 2006

Hey Andy,

Really? Enjoy the ride. It should be a lot of fun.

gus · February 20, 2006

Hello my names gus & today i didnt test drive a mini...but i did test a..a..a ..i cant say it, you'll have to look.

Well im over 40 & wear a hat.

DoctorIt · February 20, 2006

Humungus wrote:

Hello my names gus & today i didnt test drive a mini...but i did test a..a..a ..i cant say it, you'll have to look.

Well im over 40 & wear a hat.

You Ozzies definitely love your big saloons.

That is a nice ford you looked at, but personally, if I was in Oz, I'd be driving a Holden, they have a few I like quite a bit.

Andy,
I'm really really glad you bought a fun car and not some crappy chrysler!!! But, are those just big wheels on there, or is it an S? I don't see a hood scoop in that photo.

bwg · February 20, 2006

Humungus wrote:

Hello my names gus & today i didnt test drive a mini...but i did test a..a..a ..i cant say it, you'll have to look.

Well im over 40 & wear a hat.

s60r...mmmm.

of course, i may be partial.

now if they would only make a s80r and throw some forced induction on the v8...

ian408 · February 20, 2006

One of my co-workers has a Volvo. It's a shop queen...just so you know.

wxwax · February 20, 2006

Andy wrote:

OK it's done. Just bought this, a local dealer had one that just came in, it's gorgeous -- way fun to drive!

Cool, I learned to drive in a Mini, I hear the new ones handle like the old ones.

Are you going to sell it in 6 months?

Andy · February 20, 2006

wxwax wrote:

Cool, I learned to drive in a Mini, I hear the new ones handle like the old ones.

Are you going to sell it in 6 months?

This thing handles like a race car man - totally a blast to drive! 6speed, lots of giddyap.

I may sell it in 3 months, or 20 months. Who knows? But, these things are holding their value really well vs. lots of other cars.

bwg · February 20, 2006

ian408 wrote:

One of my co-workers has a Volvo. It's a shop queen...just so you know.

15000 miles and so far so good. a few minor things (click & rattle) that were taken care of during our scheduled maintenance visits.

we'll see how she goes.

dragon300zx · February 20, 2006

Problem is if andy wants to keep that car for a long time he is gonna have to change his eating habits. All you can eat rib dinners, and all you can eat cherry ripe dessert bars don't go with a mini.

Andy · February 20, 2006

dragon300zx wrote:

Problem is if andy wants to keep that car for a long time he is gonna have to change his eating habits. All you can eat rib dinners, and all you can eat cherry ripe dessert bars don't go with a mini.

It's actually VERY comfy.

System · February 20, 2006

DoctorIt wrote:

Andy,
I'm really really glad you bought a fun car and not some crappy chrysler!!! But, are those just big wheels on there, or is it an S? I don't see a hood scoop in that photo.

Cooper S. 163bhp at 4000rpm I believe.

17inch rims. I believe that the car would accelerate better with 16 inch rims because of the weight difference but 17's FTW!

gus · February 20, 2006

DoctorIt wrote:

You Ozzies definitely love your big saloons.

That is a nice ford you looked at, but personally, if I was in Oz, I'd be driving a Holden, they have a few I like quite a bit.

Ford own Volvo

Holden is like herpies ...everyones got one.

gus · February 20, 2006

bigwebguy wrote:

s60r...mmmm.

of course, i may be partial.

now if they would only make a s80r and throw some forced induction on the v8...

@ $3.60 USD for a US gallon of premium...no thanks.

NHBubba · February 20, 2006

Humungus wrote:

Ford own Volvo

They sure do. Last I checked Ford owned: Lincoln, Mercury, Mazda, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Volvo, and Land-Rover.

Not that that is a bad thing.

My grand parents have a pair of matching S40's, his red w/ a manual trans, hers green w/ an auto. Gramps was a big Mazda fan back in the early 90's. Ended up in a 626 because they had stopped making affordable 2-door coupes. He hated it! ~8 mo into that fiasco they traded grams' ~15 year old 240GL for the first S40. He was so jealous he traded his 626 at a huge loss 2 months later. Fun, very comfortable car.. Both cars have been problem free for them.

gus · February 20, 2006

ian408 wrote:

One of my co-workers has a Volvo. It's a shop queen...just so you know.

Yeah i know but its a company car so im not paying for it.

When i walk up to a car there are a few very important points i look for.

1/ Does it smell good ?
2/ Can it support roof racks ?
3/ Will its pop-out drink holders take those new giant $3 rainbow slushies from the BP servo down the road ?

bwg · February 20, 2006

Humungus wrote:

@ $3.60 USD for a US gallon of premium...no thanks.

pfft.

the v8 is FUN! (and i get 18mpg in town...22 hwy in my 4,610 lb meatball)

and if it's that much fun in my oversized meatball, i'd love to drive the new s80 with it under the hood. (actually i'd love to see one in the next s60r...but I doubt that will happen)

bwg · February 20, 2006

Humungus wrote:

Yeah i know but its a company car so im not paying for it.

the photo you showed earlier was a s60r

if your company is paying for a s60r...take it and find some fun road.

Andy · February 20, 2006

nandysso wrote:

Cooper S. 163bhp at 4000rpm I believe.

17inch rims. I believe that the car would accelerate better with 16 inch rims because of the weight difference but 17's FTW!

What he sez. Funniest line of the day: "Dad, can I have the keys?"

Not.

rahmonster · February 20, 2006

Well its not the greatest photo, will get a better one after I wash it but heres my car:

its a 1990 Honda (Acura over there) Integra. the 1.8litre manual one. Had a few updates...Sports suspension and sports air intake. Needs new rims though

DanielB · February 20, 2006

when i hit 16 i get one of 2 vehicles...

a 1998 Pontiac Bonneville SSEI

or a 1999 Ford F-250 extended cab

such a tough decision...

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