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I'm seriously considering a daily driver and one of the cars on my shortlist is the 2015 VW GTI, 4-door, with manual transmission and performance package. I'm yet to test drive it. What I like, on paper, is that the car is a perfect blend of utility (hatch), performance, fun-to-drive, fuel economy, and features. What I hesitate about is VW's reliability and dealer experience. Is this car now made in Mexico, unlike previous iterations that were made in Germany? What I dislike are the options packages. I do not have problems with with getting the S, but I hate the plaid seats. I dislike the panoramic sunroof for SE and Autobahn trims. Tell me more about it. Your thought…
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So I refinanced my 6 recently, from 4% to 2.24%. and from 5 years to 5.5 years. I was paying a little more than required previously to round it off at $500/month. Right now I'm planning to pay $200/2weeks, but the required is ~$360/month. what would you do? pay it off faster.... pay the minimum and bank the savings... something else?
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For more information and super slow-mo, hop over to this link.
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* For this week: Truck Tuesday, class of 1956: Dodge, Ford, International, Chevy http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/12/automotive-daily-114/ Family car Thursday, class of 1966: AMC, Caprice, Ford LTD, Plymouth http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/14/automotive-daily-116/ Saturday? Personal cruising coupes, class of 1976! But 1st, some classifieds from 1976: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/15/friday-files-17/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "Why didn't I know what I know now" __ Evan & Jaron __ 'Crazy For This Girl'
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* I prefer to showcase pics members have taken as much as possible. In this Wagon Wednesday, I took the AMC photo; the other 2 images were taken by members: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/13/automotive-daily-115/ An oddity, a Dodge with a Pontiac front clip: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/12/twist-tuesday-17/ 1946 International in TN: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/15/friday-photo-17/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "This is the story of us all" __ The Last Goodnight __ 'Pictures Of You'
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Raw video footage of a Formula D practice run featuring Ken Gushi in his GReddy Racing Scion FRS against Tyler McQuarrie. Check it out here: http://blog.rvinyl.com/2015/05/15/racingfriday-ken-gushi-door-vs-tyler-mcquarrie/
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* 1 of the 4 motorcycle ads highlighted proclaims: “If all you care about is girls, you shouldn’t read this”. The other 3 are a bit tamer: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/09/automotive-daily-111/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "I took a Louisville slugger to both headlights" __ Carrie Underwood __ 'Before He Cheats'
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Happy Mother’s Day everyone! We hope you’re all either with your moms, on your way there or plan to give them a call shortly. Whatever you end up doing today though, don’t do what this lady does when her parking space is stolen but an apparently clueless or careless driver of a Honda Element. See the full video here
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* What would you buy from this classified section in a 1977 Iowa newspaper…? No “I just opened my trunk with my foot” or “That’s the dreaaaammm, to have wifi in the carrrrr” or “Some things you just don’t do in a” with these vehicles! http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/07/throwback-thursday-16/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "All my pictures seem to fade to black & white" __ George Michael __ 'Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me'
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* This past Saturday, 05/02/2015, my cousin & I road tripped from northeastern IL to southwestern IL & back. The deal: my cousin covered gas & food; I provided the tunes & itinerary. Read more about the day (including some pics)…: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/05/tuesday-trip-16/ Speaking of road trips, of these 4 trailers, I think the Pacemaker would be most appropriate for me…. http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/05/automotive-daily-107/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "I don't have time" __ Dido __ 'Sand In My Shoes'
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* Instead of “Wagon Wednesday”, it was “Winnebago Wednesday”; these were EVERYWHERE when I was a kid! Now, not sure when I last saw one in person. Anyone else remember the Minnie Winnie in ‘Escape To Witch Mountain’? http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/04/29/automotive-daily-101/ 4 classic, thoughtful ads: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/04/30/automotive-daily-102/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "These are the moments that I'm gonna remember most" __ Miley Cyrus __ 'The Climb'
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* What’d you buy from this section of classifieds from a 1976 Iowa newspaper? I want a 1976 Caprice or 1976 El Camino! http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/04/memory-monday-16/ In the 1990s, my home town, Elgin IL, provided exterior scenes for an ABC sitcom: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/05/tuesday-tv-16/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "You were never really ever here" __ Goo Goo Dolls __ 'Here Is Gone'
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Who's packing ERs? Not the uninsured Reuters One in five people in the United States visit an emergency room every year, and most of them have health insurance of some kind, according to a U.S. government survey released on Wednesday. The survey contradicts a common perception that emergency rooms are packed with uninsured people and illegal immigrants. It also rejects some claims that people are using the emergency department for routine care -- just 10 percent of visits were for non-urgent causes. "In 2007, approximately one in five persons in the U.S. population had one or more emergency department visits in a 12-month period," the report from the National Center f…
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Delta Charges U.S. Troops Returning From Afghanistan $2,800 In Baggage Fees WASHINGTON -- Delta Air Lines is facing intense criticism after charging 34 U.S. soldiers returning from Afghanistan $2,800 in baggage fees. The incident came to light on Tuesday after a couple of the new-media savvy soldiers recorded a video about their ordeal and posted it on YouTube. "We showed up and found out we had too many bags," said Army Staff Sgt. Robert O'Hair in the video, which was shot on their flight. "We had four bags, and Delta Air Lines only allows three bags. Anything over three bags you have to pay for, even though there's a contract between the United States government and …
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Chinese Police Get In Hot Water With Mercedes ML Police Car William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com July 10, 2011 In the your not fooling anyone file, a police department in Fangchenggang (part of Guangxi Province)bought a new Mercedes Benz ML350 SUV to be used a police car. The police department spent about 900,000 yuan ($139,000 USD)to get it into their fleet. To fool the citizens of Fangchenggang, the department decided to rebadge the ML350 into a Honda CR-V which only costs about 200,000 yuan ($30,000 or so). The plan was foolproof or so they thought. The citizens of Fengchenggang were not impressed with the rebadge job and ridiculed the …
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Taking a deep drag on his cigarette while resting on the steering wheel of his truck, he looks like a parody of a middle-aged lorry driver. But the image covers up a much more disturbing truth: At just the tender age of two, Ardi Rizal's health has been so ruined by his 40-a-day habit that he now struggles to move by himself. The four-stone Indonesia toddler is certainly far too unfit to run around with other children - and his condition is set to rapidly deteriorate. But, despite local officials' offer to buy the Rizal family a new car if the boy quits, his parents feel unable to stop him because he throws massive tantrums if they don't indulge him. His mother, Dia…
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* Anyone else love looking at old newspaper classifieds…? Have a few more from 1970s Des Moines IA newspapers to feature in the coming weeks! http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/04/27/memory-monday-15/ A favorite part (among many) of my Route 66 road trip, September 2009, was spotting murals & cars. This was a great combo … with a Baxter Springs MO mural & a 1987 El Camino appearing in the pic I took! http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/04/28/tuesday-trip-15/ Speaking of road trips, a cousin & I are planning a day road trip this Saturday, 05/02/2015, down to Staunton IL (from Chicagoland); forecasted weather should be perfect…. Anyone want to…
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April show-ers bring many followers (my attempt at being witty today using a Spring theme ) Post what have you seen so far this month!
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Why going green won't make you better or save you money Washington Post Like most Whole Foods shoppers, David Bain thinks he is a decent citizen of Earth. His family buys mostly organic food. They recycle. He recently fortified his green credentials by removing a leaking oil tank in his yard. But here's a head scratcher: Though the Bains live in Arlington within walking distance of Whole Foods [CSpec plug: this is where I live!], they often drive there in an SUV that gets just 19 miles per gallon. He has noticed that his SUV is not alone in the lot. Does that make Bain a hypocrite? He paused before responding: "I could see how people would come to that conclusion, but…
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What does coffee/tea mean to you? Are you the one who cannot work or focus without coffee/tea or not?
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* What do you have in your vehicle(s) to play tunes? 4 vintage options: Craig, Motorola, Panasonic & Pioneer: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/04/25/automotive-daily-97/ Also … 3 years of the Ford Thunderbird: 1968, 1978 & 1988! http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/04/26/automotive-daily-98/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "I guess we never really moved on" __ Hinder __ 'Lips of An Angel'
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Link: http://www.kare11.com/news/article/936504/333/Hundreds-of-panties-turn-up-along-Ohio-road Hundreds of panties turn up along Ohio road LANCASTER, Ohio -- Authorities in central Ohio are trying to solve a panties puzzle: why hundreds of pairs of mostly women's underwear were dumped along the side of a road. Fairfield County Deputy Gary Hummel said Thursday the undergarments were found in trees and on hillsides in several spots this week on a road in Berne Township, about 30 miles southeast of Columbus. He says some of the panties were still folded the way they'd come in packaging, while others appeared to have been worn. There were nearly 1,700 pairs in all…
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It's still March, but today was 92. Seems too early for such warm weather, that's a May temp here normally. But I have used the A/C in the car during the last week. Cleaned the house ceiling fans and replaced the A/C filters today...A/C season will be here soon. Anyone else notice unseasonably warm weather in their area during March?
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https://www.yahoo.com/autos/s/proof-el-camino-never-went-away-143030892.html Read more of the article and see the pictures at the link above.
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* Subaru seems to have the “love” market cornered these days, but that wasn’t always the case, as evident in these 4 “love-related” vintage ads…. http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/04/23/automotive-daily-95/ (The 4 old ads featured Tuesday had friends, help & service in mind; to see ‘em, visit the home page & choose “Automotive Daily” from the drop down menu on the right-hand side!) Speaking of love, I’m not alone in enjoying evenings by fires … or am I part of a dying breed!? http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/04/23/daily-dose-theory-thu-14/ Finally, I’ve never taken a train cross country, but maybe someday. Anyone else love old train cars, like t…
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So my wife got her new subscription to Conde Nast Traveler. There in the first few pages of the magazine is the Cadillac ad some of you have talked about but I have till today not seen. Dare to be Different! Anyone else seen these ads or where Cadillac has been advertising as this is the first in a long time. I see nothing on TV, nothing in newspapers and this is a first for magazines.
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Just in case, you have not seen this video, yet. Worth a watch of Luciano Rupolo and his collection of Italian cars.
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* Have your summer vehicle(s) made their spring 2015 debut…? http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/04/14/daily-dose-trivia-tue-13/ …Slowly but surely I’ve seen classics on the roads again! Always fun to spy ‘em…. http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/04/15/wednesday-wrap-13/ Anyone else love old family photographs, particularly when vehicles are involved!? http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/04/16/throwback-thursday-13/ More CC goodness: someday hope to add an early-mid 1970s MC to my 1979 & 1989 CC family…. http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/04/12/automotive-daily-84/ Dodge power & 2 other variants for Wagon Wednesday: http://www.oldcars…
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A buddy gave my better half some tickets, so I decided to check it out with him., last year. Did not see the flag go up and down, as we did not see the start or the finish. But we did see it on TV lol I just did not not want to deal with the rush of the crowds. I know, my bad. I got to say, I was quite impressed by the power I heard, when the cars raced by. It was incredible. I had more fun walking around the track then sitting in the bleachers. Even though, we did have pretty good seats. Well, I do not remember the name of the race, but I would go back for another. Pretty sure, I won't be invited, though. lol
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* This has always been me… http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/04/17/daily-dose-philosophy-fri-13/ …even now, despite all the “character builders” the last 3+ years, including frustration, panic & pain-swelling (feet & left knee). Sometimes I wonder for what I’ve survived 4 open heart surgeries, but maybe someday I’ll know? It could be worse, but wish I was getting cars out for the season, traveling, etc. At least my car family (1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics) is FAR better than it was! Potentially good news: Monday is my initial meeting with a Small Business Development consultant (a bit more on this in a post on my website, Monday, ~7a US central);…
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Came across this story of 17 photo's of auto purgatory. Amazing to see even a couple places in the US but most are in Europe. Amazing to see just how many Citreons, Fiats and Honda's are sitting around due to over production telling us there is plenty of room for consolidation. Interesting photo of a NJ lot with hundreds of near identical 2nd generation new Dakotas. http://www.odometer.com/rides/10497/17-mind-blowing-pics-of-places-in-the-world-where-unsold-cars-waste-away#slide/0/1
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Found this on Yahoo about 9 models that blow you away with small engines. First and foremost is this from the story: Qoute "Sedan or coupe, the compact Caddy is among the industry’s best-kept secrets, more fun to drive than even a BMW 3-Series. That lively, engaging personality is best experienced with the 2.0-liter turbo four, rather than the pricier and more pedestrian 3.6-liter V-6, or the outright anemic 2.5-liter four sans turbocharger." Over all a great read and even SMK's lowly Mercedes Benze gets a spot. https://www.yahoo.com/autos/nine-models-that-prove-small-engines-can-beat-big-116392112457.html
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* So, a friend has this cool record: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/03/27/flashback-friday-10/ Anyone else have &/or seen &/or heard it…!? Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "There's no controlling feelings this strong" __ Lee Greenwood __ 'Touch & Go Crazy'
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Suppose your kids comes up to you today and tells you he/she wants to start driving go-karts with an aim of maybe becoming a pro in some form of motor sports in the future. Would you be happy to let him/her have a go at it? Would you be worried about his/her safety? Would you try to steer your kid towards other activities instead?
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IDK Someone might think this funny, or maybe not. You just have to take into context this story is from days gone by. Just heard this story recently, thought I'd share. Story Subject One - Grandfather, kind to his grandchildren, strict with his eleven children - and don't mess with him type of owner in his paint & body shop. Subject Two - Disgruntled customer looking over the body & paint work - saying they don't like the job, and not going to pay. Result Subject One - Grandfather pulls out a tire ratchet, smashes car and asks how they like it now? Subject Two - Disgruntled customer takes his insurance job to another shop. You wou…
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* I’ve a love-hate relationship with photos of vehicles abandoned. Don’t like that vehicles are just left to sit there, but … they do make for awesome pictorial subjects. A friend took this in east-central IL: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/04/10/friday-photo-12/ While Thursday’s major tornado in IL did not directly affect me, it hit some areas that I’ve known virtually my whole life: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/04/11/saturday-smorgasbord-13/ &, about those 2 actors who died this week: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/04/09/thursday-theatre-12/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceM…
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* With spring weather now (including severe thunderstorm potential the next 24 hours or so here in Chicagoland), hopefully we’re saying good bye to winter 2014-2015 for good… http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/04/08/automotive-daily-80/ …& with that, to what spring-summer-fall events are you looking forward to saying hello in 2015? http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/04/07/daily-dose-trivia-tue-12/ None are on my list, at the moment, at least. I have a few I’d like to attend, but with no income, probably not going to happen. BTW, do you remember any of these 4 ads that pose a challenge? http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/04/07/automotive-daily-79/ …
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Wasn't sure where to post this but I figured under BMW wouldn't be quite right. ANyway, I'm sure you've all seen this video but if not it's a fun way to waste some time. http://youtu.be/KoV9uazWGp0 Here is a link to the post with embedded video if the YouTube link doesn't work for you: http://blog.rvinyl.com/2015/04/09/bmw-m3-e92-versus-the-police-guess-who-wins/
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* A friend sent me these ads to feature. Tho I’m familiar with the dealership related to the 1969 Camaro, I can’t say I’d seen any of these previously. Have you seen any of ‘em!? http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/04/04/automotive-daily-76/ HAPPY EASTER! Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "What did I do?" __ Ty Herndon __ 'What Mattered Most'
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* With my 03/25/2015 pacemaker replacement incision still itching like crazy, had my 1st colonoscopy 04/07/2015, along with an endoscopy! For preliminary results & commentary [not exactly like Paul Harvey], click this link: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/04/07/twist-tuesday-13/ ALSO … how many of these congenital heart defect facts do you know? http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/04/08/daily-dose-wake-up-wed-12/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "The feel of an ice cube melting over time" __ Splender __ 'I Think God Can Explain'
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* Creative, maybe … but now I’m kinda hungry for Doritos…. http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/03/16/daily-dose-mon-madness-9/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "Some are leaving town" __ David Nail __ 'Red Light'
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* Who collects hubcaps? What do you have? http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/03/28/saturday-smorgasbord-11/ Right now, I have more license plates than hubcaps…! Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "I wonder if it's too late" __ Nickelback __ 'Photograph'
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Didn't see one, so I'm starting one.. Saw one of the new '15 Ford F150s on the road or the first time today...silver crew cab, temporary plate...looks like someone really broke in their new truck--was splattered w/ mud and had lots of dents in the aluminum body panels.. also saw a derelict 70s Chevy LUV in a restaurant parking lot--had been red I think at one time, paint was faded to flat orangish..not one panel was straight, nose was crunched in, doors dented, bed sides mashed down..but still in use. Was a 2 round headlight version, I remember seeing them w/ 4 round lights..
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* Family connections to historic events make those happenings a bit more personable. In this case, a friend’s grandfather drove the last Detroit-built Cadillac Eldorado: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/04/02/throwback-thursday-11/ BTW, a different theme on Thursday featured a Cadillac wagon & “El Camino”…. &, 1 of Friday’s themes will feature a 1969 Pontiac GTO raced by 2 generations. ALSO: who enjoys building scale models? An in-progress pic! http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/04/01/wednesday-ratio-11/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "Love is more than just a trick in the …
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* Seems road construction season is nearly year-round. Luckily, “angry bird” season isn’t! My cars seem to be targets; how about yours? Seen anything like this…!? http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/03/30/daily-dose-mon-madness-11/ BTW, golfers: how about this as your cart…!? http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/03/31/twist-tuesday-11/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "I got 1 shot left" __ Sylvia __ 'Nobody'
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Has anyone ever put together metrics on the vehicles they've owned? I have, in relations to the manufacturer, body style, colors, and new vs. used. Enjoy! Manufacturer 2 Buick 13%; 1 Cadillac 6%; 3 Chevrolet 19%; 4 GMC 25%; 4 Pontiac 25%; 2 Saturn 13% -16 TOTAL 100% -Nuttin' but GM vehicles have graced my driveways. You can call me a Kool-Aid drinker but I've never been let down by my GM cars, trucks, and SUVs. Body Styles 3 Coupe 19%; 7 Sedan 44%; 2 Pickup 13%; 2 SUV 13%; 1 CUV 6%; 1 Convertible 6% -16 TOTAL 100% -Out of the 16 vehicles, 1 was my step-son's (sedan; '98 Buick Regal LS) and 4 have been my wife's (3 sedans - '00 Grand Prix GT, '04 Malibu LT,…
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* With spring here in the United States (weather will hopefully cooperate soon), driving season is nearly here! What are your favorite area roads to drive…? http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/03/29/sunday-scenery-10/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "Let freedom ring" __ Martina McBride __ 'Independence Day'
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* Included a note about my pacemaker replacement (Wednesday, 03/25/2015) on my website, with this engine image: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/03/25/wednesday-ratio-10/ Adding to that: I was awake enough Wednesday evening to watch “CHiPs” & a couple new shows, but was in & out of sleep otherwise. Today (Thursday), I’ve rested & watched TV, including an hour private investigating in California, an hour sleuthing in Maine, an hour housekeeping in Pittsburgh PA, then back to California to patrol the highways & now NCAA March Madness. [if only road tripping were really THAT easy!] Have a list of things to do, but not ready to tackle much. My lef…
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Amazing old rides give a modern update and looking hotter than ever! https://autos.yahoo.com/photos/america-s-hottest-hot-rod-the-2015-ridler-award-winner-slideshow/detroit-autorama-2015-photo-1425925847817.html Enjoy,
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* Bet many can identify with this: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/03/18/daily-dose-wake-up-wed-9/ With 4 open heart surgeries & 1 pacemaker replacement, I’ve a number of roadmaps. Some scars will be refreshed when I go in for another pacemaker replacement next Wednesday, 03/25/2015; unlike last time, hopefully this WILL be a simple outpatient procedure with no overnight hospital stay…! While watching NCAA’s March Madness on Thursday, I made some tweaks to my website & added a page for articles I’ve written: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/my-articles/ Haven’t decided if I’m going to put all of my road trip pics there somehow or not. Cort …
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* I road tripped at least once a year, 2002-2011, to meet people & see family-friends. September 2009, I journeyed along Route 66 (starting out at the Lincoln Highway National Headquarters, Franklin Grove IL), meeting a lot of people & seeing a lot of sights. I made the most of the 2-week timeframe I had. I snapped this photo at the Wigwam Motel in Holbrook AZ, 09/13/2009. http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/03/17/tuesday-trip-9/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "I can feel it in my bones" __ Kenny Rogers __ 'Good Friend'
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* From 3 of this week’s “Automotive Daily”s…. Couped-up Monday, 1977 = Dodge Charger (a bit different than the model that was The General Lee) = Ford Thunderbird (1st year of the “mid-sized” birds) = Monte Carlo (last of the 2nd generation, 1973-7) See more: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/03/09/automotive-daily-50/ Wagon Wednesday, 1973 = Dodge Polara (last of the 4th generation, 1969-73) = Ford LTD Country Squire (1st of a new breed, major redesign) = Impala (wait! where’d the back door go?) See more: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/03/11/automotive-daily-52/ 4-door Friday, 1975 = Dodge Dart (a year away from being replaced) = Ford Granada (1st of…
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Can you identify what vehicle this gear shift is from? This is not a joke. It's from a friend's Facebook account. He says its not photoshopped other than colour and contrast tweaks (he's a pro photographer). Apparently it's from an abandoned vehicle, all he gave me so far is the location. I asked him for more info, I'll let you know. View full article
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Well to Quote: Posted Yesterday, 09:36 PM Yoda of Vintage cars Members 14,064 posts At least they didn't dip the bottom 8" of the vehicle in Plasti-Dip. I thought his bottom 8" of the vehicle in Plasti-Dip was an interesting comment. WOW was I surprised to see what all people have done with Line-X and Rhino coating. So Post what you have found people to be coating in either of these two products or other meterial. Line-X covered auto's I found. Line-X covered Dash
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I feel like I've been driven around a lot more than driving myself lately. Taxis, uber, trains, planes, but very little behind the wheel time myself. This feels weird and must change.
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Backfire #4 - Super Cars Aren't So Super March 5th, 2015 Blake Noble explains his recent and controversial OppositeLock editorial on why he isn't hyped up on hypercars. Hear why he's willing to take on Jalopnik's critical commentators in Backfire #4! ". . . today's supercars cars are all like AC/DC records. You get the same three chords, the same solo, and the same 4/4 rhythm every song. Nothing ever changes, and lowbrow disc jockeys won't stop playing it." - OppositeLock Column Read the rest of Blake's editorial here: http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/why-supercars-arent-so-super-1689071775 Blake Noble: @b_nobull Jeremy Sally: @jeremysally …
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So Mr. Musk is in the news with announcing yesterday land agreements to start building the Hyperloop in January 2016 with completion in 2018. http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/technology/musks-hyperloop-moves-closer-to-reality/ar-BBhZvZV?ocid=ansCNBC11 My question is will it really change the way we travel? Will it truly get built from border to border or just a magic trick of distracting investors and the news from the poor performance of Tesla? Your Thoughts?
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Never done it, haven't looked at many. I have a area of interest that I would very much like to share with others. In fact I am, to a degree, driven to do so. I am still considering publication, but with friends having gone thru that (successfully), it's an arduous task. Websites get lost in the oceanic shuffle, relevant pre-existing sites either disappear or have a self-imposed system that precludes the type/source of my interest (Wikipedia). What's the scuttlebutt on the blog universe, and does anyone pay any attention??
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Some rides didn't get the credit they deserve when new, or were once well known and have become forgotten in the interim. Like the Blown 312 Y block '57 Fairlanes, that had the kind of power FE V8 Mustangs only had a decade later. What other cars would you add? Ford Fairlane Gremlin 401-XR '67 Firebird 400
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Misfire #6 - Neutral On Geneva March 2nd, 2015 Blake's bored by Geneva and GMC. Jeremy begins his quest to find HUMMER cologne. Andrew, while enamoured with Bentley's gorgeous Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 Concept, is more impressed with Blake's 'Bill Dauterive' impression. Blake Noble: @b_nobull Andrew Currie: @_dodgefan Jeremy Sally: @jeremysally Podcast Link: http://shoutengine.com/TheMisfire/misfire-6-neutral-on-geneva-7454 iTunes Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-misfire/id959338549?mt=2 Podcast Embed (Finicky w/ IPBoard Software): The Misfire - Misfire 6 - Neutral On Geneva
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* Something from my website … any creative captions for this Cadillac & kid in the snow? http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/02/23/memory-monday-6/ In health news … if only registering, coaxing doctors to communicate with each other, coordinating schedules & receiving-executing pre- & post-procedure instructions could be listed on a resume as professional abilities, duties & experience…. 03/25/2015, Wednesday = pacemaker replacement …technically outpatient, but may have to spend a night in the hospital; a week of rest follows, then follow-up on, of all days, April 1. TBD = endoscopy & colonoscopy …these should be easy. Given other test re…
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* Rather excited to present my new website [kudos to my cousin, Ben, for help & expertise], which officially debuted today, 01/19/2015, 2 years & 1 month after I launched my Facebook page 12/19/2012: www.oldcarsstronghearts.com Posts originate from the page & are automatically publicized to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OldCarsStrongHearts For those not on FB, this gives a glimpse at what I’ve been crafting. I look forward to implementing a few more ideas rattling around in my brain & maybe even making a go of some self-employment ideas I’ve been brainstorming…. Across the top of the main page are links to pages I created, including playlis…
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My mom lives on Social Security. She is currently leasing a '12 Kia Soul with a very favorable lease payment. She will need to turn it in soon, and she cannot buy it. I am looking for suggestions for her. The criteria: Extremely affordable 4 door hatchback Power windows Automatic Favorable low mileage lease deal
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G. David Felt Alternative Fuels & Propulsion writer www.CheersandGears.com Oil Price Drops, Worst To Come? CNBC had a great review this past week on Oil Supply, markets and where the cuts will come before we see prices rising and why does 15 barrels a day matter? CNBC Top Oil Analyst story with video http://www.cnbc.com/id/102414761 Capex Cuts will determine oil's bottom: Analyst. http://www.cnbc.com/id/102417058?utm_content=bufferb47df&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin.com&utm_campaign=buffer While we have seen gas prices rise again in the last few weeks, Inventory supply and the need to do something with all the oil being pumped…
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My thread about letting your kid practice motor sports seems to be a success, and most people there say they would let or even encourage their kid/s to get involved into such an activity, so the next question is... how much does it cost to give a kid a shot at some of the cheaper options, like go - karting? How often do those things break down anyway?
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Misfire #3 - Super Bowel Movement February 2nd, 2014 Blake Noble: @b_nobull Andrew Currie: @_dodgefan Jeremy Sally: @jeremysally The internet's least credible trio of car commentators cover Honda's woes and millenial car-buying predictions. Jeremy and Andrew argue taxes and Super Bowl commercials. Blake mistakes Harry Chapin for Cat Stevens. Shoutengine Link iTunes (Delayed Posting) The Misfire - Misfire 3 - Honda's Euro Accord Trashed, Millennials and Super Bowl Car Ad Critiques
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It is a little early to come out of hibernation, yes, but there are still some interesting vehicles out there. Post your unusual and cool vehicle sightings here in this thread. Old or new, anything out of the ordinary!
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How popular are French cars in the US? Here in Europe they are pretty common despite looking pretty strange and different to all other cars on the market.
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The Misfire Podcast - Jan 27th Backfire! - Most Underwhelming Car Blake Noble: @b_nobull Andrew Currie: @_dodgefan Jeremy Sally: @jeremysally RANGER DANGER! The automotive industry's most-listened-to least credible commentators discuss the most underwhelming vehicles they've been in. The Misfire - Most Underwhelming Car
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Yahoo, reprinted a story by "The Street" that covers the top 10 WORST auto's ever in the world. Seems 8 of the top 10 are right here in the US. Look at the 10 and tell me if you agree. They start by saying #10 is the 1979 Oldmobile Station wagon Diesel and end with the #1 worst Pontiac Aztek. The pictures are in the order of the story. Their justification is interesting. Some of it I do feel is personal experiance versus actual fact, but each person is entitled to their opinion. http://autos.yahoo.com/news/10-worst-cars-of-all-time-revisited-012257791.html;_ylt=Al5rVgaNjh2_MKSMECEr4nImhvZ_;_ylc=X3oDMTduaWFhdTdlBF9TAzIxNDY4NjI2MzAEYWN0A3RpdGxlBGN0A3N…
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Well, now that all the balls have dropped, it seems like we're off to another interesting year of cool (literally! burrr) and unusual vehicle spots. Bundle up, intrepid reporters, and let us know what you see!
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The Misfire Podcast - Jan 17th NAIAS Review Debut Blake Noble: @b_nobull Andrew Currie: @_dodgefan Jeremy Sally: @jeremysally Two journalists; one microphone. Will the Bolt jolt Blake and Jeremy? Is the Titan XD shallower than an emoticon? Is the RAM 1500 Rebel a sellout? Will Andrew ever return to make fun of the Acura NSX? Find out in the next half hour! Stream: http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/64656792/Jan%2015%20-%20NAIAS%20Review.mp3 Secondary Stream Direct Download (MP3)
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Have a great one, sir.
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A friend of mine sent me a link to the world's hardest car quiz, and I must say it was very hard but a lot of fun also. I got a 72%. It was made in the UK so a few of these questions are more about European cars, or cars sold in Europe at least. http://www.carwow.co.uk/world-hardest-car-quiz
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*heavy cyborg breathing*
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Hope you have a great 2015. My 2015 is looking to get very interesting and exciting.
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Such an amazing driver. Those F1 cars looked like beasts to handle. No traction control, abs, power steering, manual gearbox. You have to fight it to keep it under control. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh6bwZ4ooTI
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Came across this story about Ferrari beating Bugatti and it is very cool to watch. Interesting is that in the quarter mile you do see that the Ferrari is a couple car lengths ahead but as they hit the finish line and keep going the bugatti closes the gap. Makes one wonder who would really win in a mile long race. https://fr.news.yahoo.com/laferrari-demolishes-bugatti-veyron-drag-race-video-135004475.html
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What a cool story. http://www.kare11.com/story/news/local/land-of-10000-stories/2015/01/01/prinsburg-pickup-chevy-bob-sportel-75/21169665/
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I thought this forum could use more Austrailian racing. It's like Nascar but with road courses.
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The Misfire Podcast - Dec 30th 2014 In Review Blake Noble: @b_nobull Andrew Currie: @_dodgefan Jeremy Sally: @jeremysally Two journalists. One Microphone. Blake and Jeremy tackle their top five automotive stories of 2014. Blake talks about his new Dodge Dart and Jeremy, overdosed on cough syrup, slurs throughout it all. Andrew is unavailable and can't rant about the Pentastar logo. http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/r8fcoqg6os3rp5j/Dec_31_Podcast.mp3
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Guys, I'd like to re-start the great Fabulous Flops series we had going. What are some great flops that you would like to see us cover?
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Just woke up from a long winter's nap to realize I fell short in my dooties. It's DECEMBER! Please post your chill vehicle spots right here!
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According to Motor sports talk a person walked into a dealership, plunks down and sign's for a new Lime Green Hellcat and an hr later, his dream car is gone. http://motorsportstalk.nbcsports.com/2014/12/21/highway-to-hellcat-owner-wrecks-707-hp-dodge-challenger-one-hour-after-buying-it/?ocid=Yahoo&partner=ya5nbcs So ya think insurance will cover it?
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All of these are from the same issue of National Geographic. First one to correctly guess the Month and Year will win a vintage look Dodge hat shown at the bottom of this post. Contest open to registered members of CheersandGears.com. All of these ads, and many more, will be offered for sale in our coming online store.
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It's the BIG 4-0! Have a good one, sir.
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What do the Ford Fiesta, Chevrolet Camaro, Infiniti Q50, Mercedes Benz CLS63 AMG, Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe, and Toyota Yaris all have in common? When you get that one, you'll get the answer to this one also.. What do the Aston Martin DB9 and Scion iQ have in common? Ready for a 3rd? What do the Chevrolet Sonic, Buick Regal, Lexus LS460, and Bentely Mulsanne have in common? Assume 2015 models for all of the above.
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Found on Craigslist - This 1980 Camaro Mustang GTO Chevelle Charger Honda Prototype. What looks to us to be a thrown together combination of spare parts from the garage can be yours for the low price of $1,234 Canadian. That's right... 1,2,3,4. The owner believes it to be equipped with a rear-engine 450 (cc? ci? horsepower?) twin-cylinder. He also believes that keyword stuffing his ad's title will help interest some shopper looking for a Camaro or Chevelle into spending money on this. Three-wheeled cars have a long and interesting history. A new entry, Elio Motors, is in the start up stages using one of the closed manufacturing plants that GM sold during the bankruptcy…
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Hopefully everything's running smooth for you these days. Have a good one sir.
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http://jalopnik.com/the-ten-rarest-normal-cars-barely-ever-made-1666703964 I have seen two.
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G. David Felt Alternative Fuels & Propulsion writer www.CheersandGears.com 1963 Batmobile for Sales LOT 89068 http://entertainment.ha.com/itm/movie-tv-memorabilia/memorabilia/earliest-known-officially-licensed-1963-batmobile/a/7096-89068.s?ic=ih-entertainment-1963Batmobile-PR-viewHighlightedLot-auction7096-111414 Heritage Auctions has the listing pleasure of selling the earliest official Batmobile to the public. Opening Bid is $90,000 and for this you get the world famous Oldmobile Rocket V8. So would you buy this piece of Auto Comic history?
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What diesels were we promised or were told about but that never arrived? Ones I can think of: 2nd Gen CTS diesel Subaru H-4 diesel mazda 6 diesel Tundra diesel (going back further)
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Hopefully you will be able to entertain everyone with your natural gas today. Have a good one sir!
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What would be on your truck load of whoop ass? Pick 7 cars.
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Those of us into cars are a special breed. Many of us keep our cars as if they are another member of the family. So when we see friends or relatives mistreat their vehicles, it raises hairs on the back of our neck. What annoys you the most about these people? Is it: How messy they keep their car? I have a relative that just picked up a clean used Ford Explorer 6 months ago. I saw it when he first got it and while it is a 2006, it was clean and in decent shape. I saw it again over the holiday weekend and it was loaded with junk, brake dust all over the wheels and in need of a bath. Their disregard for for regular maintenance? Back in high school I h…
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