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In article <YfkBJQS00Uh_E9TFo_@andrew.cmu.edu> "Daniel U. Holbrook" <dh3q+@andrew.cmu.edu> writes: >>> > [stuff about RHD deSoto's deleted]  >Well Sweden and Australia, and lord knows wherever else used to drive on Australians still do drive on the "wrong" side of the road. I believe Sweden changed in 1968. The way I heard it was that they swapped all the traffic signs around one Sunday....
I was in the great storm.....my Mazda MPV was damaged so bad they are  going to replace the top, doors and hood. It is Black so they will repaint  the entire vehicle...estimated cost around $7000 and repair time approx. 3  to 4 weeks.
In article <zdem0a.734809554@hgo7>, zdem0a@hgo7.hou.amoco.com (Donna Martz) writes:  > >So, I block the would-be passers. Not only for my own good ,  >      ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ > >but theirs as well even though they are often too stupid to realize it. >  !!! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ !!! > >As a rule of philosophy, I don't feel particularly sorry when somebody gets  > >offed by his own stupidity, but It does worry me when some idiot is in a  > >position to cash in my chips, too. > >                                                           H.H. Mayo >  > Well, Aren't we just Mr. Altruism himself!!   Just what the world needs, > another frustrated self appointed traffic cop.   Well, if you want to stick the nose of your car up the ass of a 50 foot semi, I suppose it's your neck, however, I'm not going to let you kill me in the bargain. If you get frustrated by somebody delaying your inevitable death due to less that wise driving practices, then TOUGH!!!      "Thank God for the Fourth of July, for it yearly rids the earth of a considerable load of fools"
In article <1993Apr15.160922.8797@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu>, sorlin@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Steven J Orlin) writes: |>  |> In article <1993Apr15.135514.29579@cbnewsj.cb.att.com> rdb1@cbnewsj.cb.att.com |> (ronald.j.deblock..jr) writes: |>  |> >You can avoid these problems entirely by installing an oil drain valve in |> >place of the bolt.  I have one on both of my cars.  There have been no |> >leaks in 210,000 miles (combined miles on both cars). |>  |> Yes, but then someone would have no problem draining your oil in a parking lot. |>  |> all they have to do is reach underneath, turn a valve, and forget the trip  |> home. |> But there is less likelyhood they have a wrench with them. |>  |> I personally recommend, installing a 'special' locking drain plug to keep |> vandals away. :---) |>  |> steve
rmt6r@faraday.clas.Virginia.EDU (Roy Matthew Thigpen) writes:   >Your best bet is the Dodge Intrepid with the SOHC 24 valve 3.4? six. >it gets 214 hp, and has a hell of a lot of room, great styling, and >ABS, with four wheel disk breaks.  The LH cars won Automobile  >magazines  >"automobile of the year" award, and are quiet impressive.  	Is the 24v LH under $16K, though?
I'm considering switching to Geico insurance, but have heard that they do not assign a specific agent for each policy or claim.  I was worried that this might be a real pain when you make a claim.  I have also heard that they try to get rid of you if you have an accident.  I'm interestend in determining whether or not these things are true. Has anyone out there with Geico made a claim?  I'd be interested in hearing whether or not you were satisfied with the service and whether you then had trouble renewing your policy.
Karl Elvis MacRae (kmac@cisco.com) wrote:  : 	I'm looking at the following three SUV's; anyone who's driven all : 	three have any strong opinions? : : 	Ford Explorer : 	Toyota 4Runner : 	Nissan Pathfinder  Well, I was just in your position and I drove all three and liked all three.  It was a toss-up.  I marginally went with the Pathfinder based on reliability and looks.  I don't think you can go wrong with any of them.
mchaffee@dcl-nxt07 (Michael T Chaffee) writes: : significantly less than the value of many automobiles.  And for those who will : argue that the animals out there stealing cars and everything else (not to : mention committing COMPLETELY senseless acts of violence, such as rape) cannot : be valued in terms of money because they are human beings, I submit that they : are not human beings.  Jim Callison, I think, is on the right track.  And
In article <crh.734864478@regent.e-technik.tu-muenchen.de> crh@regent.e-technik.tu-muenchen.dbp.de (Christian Huebner) writes: >I can remember reading a track competition in some car-magazine, which >featured the Testarossa, the Diablo and the V16T. The result was about >the same I would have expected: The Cizeta was not only the slowest of >the three,  but also dropped out halfway during it's test laps because  >of smoking brakes. For a sportscar it showed ridiculous performance. > Hm... I find this hard to believe.  V16T weights about the same as the Red Head, but it has hell lot more horse power.  Perhaps it's due to pre-production glitches?  Well, to me, it still got the most imposing styling among all the sports cars I have seen.
If you want a summer without rain, you're in the wrong place. You must not have been here a whole year yet. Keep the Rain-X handy my friend.                Thatch
THANKS TO ALL OF YOU WHO RESPONDED TO MY POSTING.   THE PROBLEM WITH MY TRUCK'S HEADLIGHTS LOW BEAM PROBLEM WAS A "LOOSE WIRE  CONNECTION".  IT WAS NOT THE "FUSE" AS A MINORITY OF YOU SUGGESTED.
eliot@lanmola.engr.washington.edu (eliot) writes:  >In article <C5LIw2.CAx@news.rich.bnr.ca> Peon w/o Email (Eric Youngblood) writes: >>In article <1qn2lo$c9s@vela.acs.oakland.edu>, mje@pookie.pass.wayne.edu (Michael J. Edelman) writes: >>The big disadvantage of automatics is the ~10% HP they consume that never >>gets to the wheels.  In this respect they are at a disadvantage to a manual.  >only when the torque converter is not locked up.  there are autos out there >with converter lock up in 2nd, 3rd and 4th gears.  W/r/t performance, converter lockup is purely irrelevant.  The lockup only occurs at light throttle settings and serves only to improve MPG.  Mind you, a converter clutch does a lovely job of improving MPG, but the additional mechanical advantage of the converter gives you more acceleration (vs. locked converter clutch) than its inherent losses take away.
In article <1qmcih$dhs@armory.centerline.com> jimf@centerline.com (Jim Frost) writes: >They light the highways in Texas?  Funny, everywhere else I've been >they only light 'em at junctions.  	And armadillo crossings.  >Texas is pretty much an edge-case -- you can't assume that everywhere >has roads in such good condition, such flat terrain, and such >wide-open spaces.  It just ain't so.  	Well, let's see, in just my own _personal_ experience there's Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Wyoming, Utah, South Dakota, Nebraska,  Minnesota, Montana, Florida, and parts of Louisianna.  	Nobody said "Let's go into town and drive 130 on Main St." And you couldn't go that fast on the graveled washboard that passes for highway in some parts.  But that "only really expensive cars should be driven fast" crap, is, well, crap...
I am considering the purchse of a 1987 VW Jetta GLI with 87k miles on it. I recently found out that there are two versions of the GLI -- 8v and 16v. I know of three differences between the two cars that both carry the same name:  the 16v version has 20 more horsepower, 4 wheel discs, and a standard sunroof.  Oops, that's the difference between the GLI 16v and the regular GL !! So in addition to the engine, what other differences exist between the two models of the Jetta GLI ? More importantly, how can I tell which version this one is ?  There are no badges that said "16v" so I am inclined to think that is the 8v version. Assuming this one (the one I looked at) is the 8v version, is there a valid reason to buy it instead of a comparably equipped GL which would cost less ? (Of course I would love to get the 16v version, but money talks.)
derek@nezsdc.icl.co.nz (Derek Tearne) writes:  >>People who bought MGB`s bought them because they were an open topped sportscar >>and embodied what people thought they should for an old fashioned traditional >>brit. sportscar - not because they were great at anything.  >Pretty much like the people who buy the Mazda MX-5 (Miata) today.  Small  >fun and you can fool yourself (and a lot of other people) that you have the  >performance of many far superior (and much more expensive) performnace cars.  I have been for a fairly hard run in an MX5, what they lack in power they surely make up for in handling.  Great for back streets with heaps of corners. They are a fairly light car with a low center of gravity and a quite free revving DOHC engine, a fun car.  Have you driven a TURBO converted MX5?  Now they are starting to perform!  I've often thought a Mazda rotary would go well in the XM5 too....anyone done it?  Regards Scott. _______________________________________________________________________________ Scott Fisher [scott@psy.uwa.oz.au]  PH: Aus [61] Perth (09) Local (380 3272).                                                                              _--_|\       N Department of Psychology                                    /      \    W + E University of Western Australia.      Perth [32S, 116E]-->  *_.--._/      S Nedlands, 6009.  PERTH, W.A.                                      v         Joy is a Jaguar XJ6 with a flat battery, a blown oil seal and an unsympathetic  wife, 9km outside of a small remote town, 3:15am on a cold wet winters morning.
in europe you can buy a 525iX, with computer controlled diffs rather than the horrid viscous coupled ones of the outgoing 325iX.
In a previous article, edf003@marshall.wvnet.edu () says:  >>Hi, I'm interested in getting the list for license plate numbers.  If anyone >>has a listing I'd appreciate getting a copy of it.  Thanks! >> You must be _incredibly_ bored.  Have you considered reading the phone book? --
In article <1993Apr5.234729.100387@ns1.cc.lehigh.edu> daz1@ns1.cc.lehigh.edu (DEMOSTHENIS A. ZEPPOS) writes: >Why don't you look again at Motor Trend's, slalom times, they are 67.9, right >along with the Integra, and the car does that with small 14 inch tires that >are all -weather XGTV4, not to mention that the Integra rides alot better than >a Beretta.  	My GS came with XGT V4s and they are NOT all weather tires.  I took out my right front bumper sliding on packed snow (not ice), before I learned this fact.  I immediately bought XGT H4s which are definately all-weather. A Carrera 4 I walk by everyday has XGT V4s on it even.  The Michelin dealer where I bought my new tires said the V4s were made out of a different  rubber that gets really hard and slick when the weather gets near feezing.   Said he'd only try to sell me those tires during the winter if we were in Texas and not Colorado.  Thanks, Eric
In article <1993Apr2.194838.13476@news.cs.brandeis.edu> andyh@chaos.cs.brandeis.edu (Andrew J. Huang) writes: >In article <1993Apr2.181037.11188@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu> bqueiser@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Brian J Queiser) writes: >>powell@interlan.interlan.com (Glen D. Powell) writes:  >>The kind of corporate raiding apparently undertaken by VW is shameful. > >Agreed.  However, the particular execs had been working with Iggy for >many years and had left GM Europe to go to Detroit.  With their raison >-andy  I was out of date.  VW is stealing execs directly from Opel, independent of Lopez.  Shameful.
Does anyone know how to reset the service indicator of a BMW after changing the oil yourself?  Also, I have about 3,000 miles on my 525i and so far only one of the five yellow service indicators went out. That means I don't need oil service until it reach approximatly 15,000 miles which doesn't make sense to me. Any idea?  PS of cause I did my first oil change at 1,200 miles
arlen.r.martin (arm1@cbnewsm.cb.att.com) wrote: : Consumer Reports once wrote about the S-10 Blazer that it "shook and rattled : like a tired taxi cab".  There is one noise that is expecially irritating - : the back window squeaks.  I believe its because the whole tailgate assembly : and window are not solid.  Anyway, has anyone had the same problem, and have : you found any fixes? :  I can relate to this. I've tried everything on my 86, greasing every point, WD40, etc. Grease on the two cheap hinges on the tailgate seems to quiet it down for a time, until the grease works out of the hinges. (Hinge pins appear to be made out of 16 penny nails!)   Another vibration seems to get worse with age, and that is a vibration in the transmission in 4th gear. My S10 has 59K miles on it. I bought it new, treated it very easily, no fast off-road stuff. Can't GM build Chevies like they used to? Ford Explorers look nice, until you look at the price.
I prefer a manual to an automatic as it should be.  I believe that automatics should only be manufactured for people with physical disabilities who otherwise would not be able to drive.  Automatic transmissions allow drivers to be lazy. More time is available to fiddle with the radio or to look at the scenery instead of concentrating on the road.  The manual transmission keeps the drive always doing something, granted it isn't a large movement.  Plus, driving should be FUN!  Driving a manual is fun, driving an automatic is a chore. 	In the case of shift speed, automatics can be made to shift far faster that any human could move a stick.  If I was racing, I'd want and automatic.  For normal driving go with the manual.
In article <Apr21.053718.19765@engr.washington.edu>, eliot@lanmola.engr.washington.edu (eliot) writes: >In article <1r1vofINN871@usenet.pa.dec.com> tomacj@opco.enet.dec.com (THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO !!!) writes: >>	Are there any MR2 owners or motor-head gurus out there, that know why >>my MR2's engine sounds noisy? The MR2's engine is noisy at the best of times,  >>but not even a nice nose - it's one of those very ugly noises.  > >assuming yours is a non turbo MR2, the gruffness is characteristic of >a large inline 4 that doesn't have balance shafts.  i guess toyota >didn't care about "little" details like that when they can brag about >the mid engine configuration and the flashy styling. > >myself, i automatically cross out any car from consideration (or >recommendation) which has an inline 4 larger than 2 liters and no >balance shafts..  it is a good rule of thumb to keep in mind if you >ever want a halfway decent engine.   > >if the noise really bugs you, there is nothing else that you can do >except to sell it and get a V6. > > >eliot
In article <1993Apr6.035020.16730@cactus.org> boyle@cactus.org (Craig Boyle) writes: >miles, a rare screw up by Honda. >Both the GTZ and GSR are flawed cars. The performance enthusiasts would take >the GTZ and the CR purchase would be the GSR. >   The CR purchase would be the Ford Probe GT.  john
In article <1993Apr17.175451.30896@ns1.cc.lehigh.edu>, ip02@ns1.cc.lehigh.edu (D anny Phornprapha) writes: >I have $30,000 as my budget.  I'm looking for a sports or GT car. > >What do you think would be the best buy?  (I'm looking for specific models) > >Thanks, >Danny >-- > > I'd say an RX-7 would be RIGHT up there.  You could easily deal down to $30.  It has some of the most impressive performance figures around, and automotive  magazines eat it up.  One car to seriously consider in that price range.                                                  Rob Fusi                                                 rwf2@lehigh.edu
wlsmith@valve.heart.rri.uwo.ca (Wayne Smith) writes:  >In article <66758@mimsy.umd.edu> davew@cs.umd.edu (David G. Wonnacott) writes: >>I'm considering switching to Geico insurance, but have heard that >>they do not assign a specific agent for each policy or claim.  I was >>worried that this might be a real pain when you make a claim.  I have >>also heard that they try to get rid of you if you have an accident.  >I've read in this group that Geico has funded the purchasing of radar >guns by police depts (I'm not sure where).  	Maryland and other states.  	To the original poster:  	Read the last 3-4 issues of Car And Driver about this.  It's  interesting and should be illegal...
From article <1pq6i2$a1f@news.ysu.edu>, by ak296@yfn.ysu.edu (John R. Daker): >  > Cup holders (driving is an importantant enough undertaking) > Ashtrays (smokers seem to think it's just fine to use the road)  	Oh, sure -- sorry, but the absence of a cupholder is not gonna discourage anyone from eating/drinking in the car;  let's just put one in anyway, so at least they don't have the further distraction of trying not to spill it. 	Furthermore, you are obviously not a smoker; on a cold day, it takes a certain skill to toss a butt out of a cracked window without having it wind-deflect into the back seat.  Also, just 'cause some smokers use the window, doesn't mean all of us do. 	This reminds me of *one* pleasant feature in the otherwise ergonomically-hellish interior of the Alfa Romeo Milano:  you could ash your cigarette without even removing your hand from the wheel; the 'tray was *right*there*.  > Fake convertible roofs and vinyl roofs. > Any gold trim.  	These, I will agree, are abominations, right along with the fake continental spare-tire kit -- it's sad watching those little old ladies  try to load their groceries into the trunk with that huge tire-medallion in the way. 	Most pitiful fake convertible top: on a "Cadillac" Cimarron, with all the chrome door trim still visible -- not fooling *anyone*. Of course, there was that Hyundai Excel I once saw...
In rec.autos, boyle@cactus.org (Craig Boyle) writes: xIn article <1qgi8eINNhs5@skeena.ucs.ubc.ca> yiklam@unixg.ubc.ca (Yik Chong Lam) x writes: x>Hello, x> x>       Does anyone know how to take out the bolt under the engine x>compartment?  Should I turn clockwise or counter?  I tried any kind x>of lubricants, WD-40,etc, but I still failed! x>       Do you think I can use a electric drill( change to a suitable x>bit ) to turn it out?  If I can succeed, can I re-tighten it not too x>tight, is it safe without oil leak? x xAssuming you don't have a Russian car with opposite threads, then xyou turn counterclockwise. I would get some professional xhelp here, you may not have located the draing plug and xactually be trying to loosen something else. x xCraig x> x> x>Thank you very much in advance------  Winson x>  This reminds me of the first time my cousin did an oil change on his car. He crawled under, removed a bolt, drained the fluid, replaced the bolt, then carefully poured in 5 quarts of oil. Didn't bother to check the dip stick, just drove off. Didn't get too far till me found out that he'd drained the 4-speed trans and dumped an extra 5 quarts into the engine.:( MORAL: As Craig said don't be ashamed to get some *in person* help the first time. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mack Costello <mcostell@oasys.dt.navy.mil> Code 65.1 (formerly 1720.1) David Taylor Model Basin, Carderock Division Hq. NSWC    ___/-\____ Bethesda, MD 20084-5000   Phone (301) 227-2431          (__________>|
In article <93106.161324LIBEMC@BYUVM.BITNET> <LIBEMC@BYUVM.BITNET> writes: >Mark states in his post to know the dealer price and offer $200-$300 >above.  My husband and I are in the market to buy our first car >together, and neither of us know how to go about it.  How do >you find out the dealer price?  Are their books to look in?  Do >you send away somewhere for it?  Several company publish periodicals (3 or 4 times a year) which list the sticker prices and the dealer invoice prices of all the cars and their options.  Edmund's is the name of one such price guide.  You can find these price guides at most places which sell magazines.
HELP!!! my wife has informed me that she wants a convertible for her next car. We live in South Fla., so we are definitely in the right are for one. My wife has mentioned the Miata, but I think it is too small. I would like to wait for the new Mustangs ( Dec. '93 I think). Anyone have any opinions on any/all convertibles in a reasonable price range.
In article <1993Apr21.034751.23512@ntuix.ntu.ac.sg> mgqlu@ntuix.ntu.ac.sg (Max Lu) writes: >We are working on gas-solid adsorption air-con system for auto applications. >In this kind of system, the energy for regenerating the adsorbent is from  >the exhaust gas.  Anyone interested in this mail email me or follow up this >thread, we may have a discussion on prospects of this technology.  Ok, I'll bite.  How is this supposed to work?
Yeah, diesels are cleaner than petrol powered cars. They even have catalysts  fitted to disels now! Oh and Citroen have even launched the 'First sports  diesel car in the world'. Which is probably true if you assume if its for  production purposes (Merc-Benz had a prototype which runs on diesel back in  around 1968..... it did - and read this! - 200 MPH!!!) 							....Shaz....
My sister has an MGB.  She has one from the last year they were produced (1978? 1979?).  Its in very good shape.  I've been bugging her for years about selling it.  I've said over and over that she should sell it before the car is worthless while she maintains that the car may actually be increasing in value as a result of its limited availability.  Which one of us is right?  Are there MGB affectionados out there who are still willing to pay $6K to 8K for an old MG?  Are there a lot out in the  market? --
In article KA6@crdnns.crd.ge.com,  cimjfg@sn370.utica.ge.com writes:  ." > >After many trips to the dealer, who has admittedly been patient with me, >they are admittedly going to do nothing about it....> >The dealer did however follow the Bulletin and "review proper shifing >procedures with the owner".... >My next attempt at satisfaction in the Customer 800 number but from the first >round it doesn't sound too hopeful. >  I'm surprised. I know of a local case where a guy took his Saturn back five times to complain they hadn't properly eliminated a rattling noise...so Saturn gave him a new car.
In article <1993Apr14.152328.15997@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu> jnielsen@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (John F Nielsen) writes: >There may be a case where a speed limit sign is not necessary. But take >them away entirely?
In article <66758@mimsy.umd.edu>, davew@cs.umd.edu (David G. Wonnacott) writes: |> I'm considering switching to Geico insurance, but have heard that |> they do not assign a specific agent for each policy or claim.  I was |> worried that this might be a real pain when you make a claim.  I have |> also heard that they try to get rid of you if you have an accident. |>  |> I'm interestend in determining whether or not these things are true. |> Has anyone out there with Geico made a claim?  I'd be interested in |> hearing whether or not you were satisfied with the service and whether |> you then had trouble renewing your policy. |>  |> I'm also interested in any good or bad stories about Liberty Mutual or |> State Farm.    Stay away from GEICO.   A recent CAR & DRIVER issue has an article about GEICO giving free  laser guns to police departments to increase they're speed limit  enforcement.  The article also said that if you get a speeding ticket  your premium will increase dramatically based on how much "over the  limit" you were.  If I remember correctly, at "more than 20 over",  you'll get something like a 65% increase.    If you have a radar detector, you will be denied coverage or dropped  immediately.    One accident claim and you will be dropped.  After many years with GEICO, my father who had 0 tickets and had made  0 claims, had an accident and filed an $800 claim.  He was dropped   immediately.  Since then he has been with State Farm for years with  no complaints.   I have been with State Farm for about 20 years - no complaints.
I want to get a car alarm and I am thinking about getting an Ungo Box.     Does anyone out there have any knowledge or experience with any of     these alarms?  How about price ranges for the different models?     Are these good car alarms?  Please email me any responces.                  cak3@ns3.lehigh.edu