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In article <1qofeaINNn7h@shelley.u.washington.edu> gaia@carson.u.washington.edu (I/We are Gaia) writes: >just stopped putting money into it.  I must have put at least $5000-$7000 >worth of repairs over it's lifetime.  I am sorry but Lee Iacocca can bite >me.  Bullshit, whoever backs em best, is just afraid the stupid things area 	The part about spending $5000-7000 on repairs reminds me of an article I read in a magazine comparing the 5 year ownership costs of a Toyota Camry and a Ford Taurus or something like that.  The result, which they announced with great flourish was that it cost the same at the end of the period.  That was their argument to prove that you don't go wrong buying the Ford Taurus over the Camry.  	Now, if I remember correctly, the Camry costs about $4000 or so more in initial costs.  Essentially, it means that you spend about $4000 extra on repairs on the Taurus.  That is ridiculous.  Every time your car needs repairs, it is extra hassles, loss of time and a dozen other things. I would much rather spend $5000 more in initial costs than spend $4000 more in repair costs.
sorlin@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Steven J Orlin) writes: >infante@acpub.duke.edu (Andrew  Infante) writes:  >>You're actually worried about somebody stealing >>your oil?  >Ahhh yes, Andrew, we meet again... >...no, not 'stealing' the oil, just draining it as to leave me stranded.  >>C'mon, you think a vandal'll do that?!  >Let me guess, you're from Hudson Ohio??  Hey!  What's this Hudson crap? Actually, the only place my car has ever been broken into was in Hudson at my in-laws (in their driveway).  Took my Vuarnets and some change. Damn kids.  Regards,  Brian  bqueiser@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I am the engineer, I can choose K.
Bruce James writes:   -> Without the key, though, the steering column 'lock' would have to be -> sacrificed.  Not necessarily. Maybe some  sort of servo lock or something along those lines could be used to acheive the same effect. Maybe a solenoid type of thing too.  George Howell
In article <C5JGC4.AJJ@dove.nist.gov> keys@starchild.ncsl.nist.gov (Lawrence B. Keys) writes:  This isn't anything new.  Back in 1985 I was driving under a high overpass at night on I-805 in San Diego when I caught a glimpse of someone on the overpass.  As I passed under a rock slammed against the metal between the winshield and right front window.  My girlfriend was in the seat next to it.  I called the police from the next exit, but I doubt if they were found.  About five years ago in San Diego someone was put into a coma from a brick being thrown through his sunroof as he was driving and subsequently crashed.  I don't think he ever came out of the coma, and I haven't heard anything about it for a couple years.  >I know that this isn't the group for it, but since you brought it up, >does anyone have any idea why they haven't "bombed" the Waco cult?      Probably because there are many children there.  Also the minor fact that other than defending themselves from 100 some people attacking them they haven't threatened or attacked anyone outside the compound in years.  Being a promiscuous religious nut does not constitute grounds for a mass murder of Koresh and his followers.  Sorry for posting this to this group, but I thought the previous post needed a rebuttal.  If you follow-up to this portion please cross-post and direct follow-ups to a more appropriate newsgroup.
In article 2550@ericsson.se, etxmst@sta.ericsson.se (Markus Strobl 98121) writes: >In article 1r3n32INNk9p@ctron-news.ctron.com, smith@ctron.com (Lawrence C Smith) writes: >>In article <1993Apr21.032905.29286@reed.edu>, rseymour@reed.edu (Robert Seymour) writes: >>>In article <1993Apr20.174246.14375@wam.umd.edu> lerxst@wam.umd.edu (where's my  thing) writes: >>>> It was called a Bricklin. >> >>>Bricklins were manufactured in the 70s with engines from Ford. >> >>Waitaminnit, didn't the Bricklin have an Pugeot six-cylinder?  Or am I >>confusing it with the DeLorean?  I was sure the DeLorean had a v8. >> > >The DeLorean had the yucky PRV V6 engine. A joint-venture between  >Peugout (note spelling), Renault and Volvo. PRV. This engine is a *MIGHTY BORING*  ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ >  >Markus   Markus, what is that we are noting about the spelling?  That you aren't good at it? :^) That Peugeot is OUT of N. America?  What does this mean?
In article <1qugvu$ai8@quad.wfunet.wfu.edu> hagenjd@wfu.edu (Jeff Hagen) writes: > >Thanx to all those who responded, particularly those "never driven an XXX >but here's what it's like:" guys... > >OK, we all know that new-age AT's are great in traffic, and do a satisfactory >job in acceleration when you keep your foot buried in the carpet. > >My question regards downshifting.  NOT downshifting to pass (AT's are  >good at this now), but manually moving the lever to 3, 2, or 1 at a point >where you would downshift a manual-- e.g. approaching a red light, or a  >curve, or just tooling around a parking lot in 1st or 2nd w/o shifting. >This is why I'm still a Manual-Trans Bigot-- the downshifting for >deceleration seems so natural.  When I try this in an automatic, the >tranny doesn't seem to understand what I want. > >Addendum-- isn't it great, after downshifting while approaching that >red light, when the light goes green, and you're already on-cam >(or the turbo's already spooled up!) -- zippppppppppp! > >Hagen.  (hagenjd@ac.wfu.edu) >
boyle@bbsls23.bnr (Ian Boyle) writes:   >740 Turbo in UK was good for 124mph. Useful for blowing away VW Beetles, though I >believe the Beetle corners better.   >I can say without any doubt that I have never been blown away by any Volvo, ever. >I've been blocked into a few car parks though by shit-head Volvo owners who 'only thought they'd be a few minutes'. This does not happen with the owners of any other makes of car.  >Not sure how long the small shit-box Volvos last - too damn long. The worst car I ever drove was a hired 340. In power, handling and ride it was reminiscent of something >from the 50s, without the character. The 340 only ceased production a couple of years back. I've only been a passenger in the big Volvos, but that was enough. I ought to go >for a test drive because they offer some neat gifts.   Oh, well... I have to admit that the most disgusting feature of Volvo's is their marketing. It looks like Volvo uses something like "Do you dare to risk your family in any car?" attitude, which is quite annoying in the long run.  But now Volvo has produced a new  good car, the Volvo 850. Front drive, 2.4 L 20 valves motor, completely new chassis etc. Even the British magazine "CAR" liked it (and believe me, that is quite much for a Volvo). And the American magazine "Road & Track" said that "This is not your uncle Olof's car", and in a positive sense.  But in any case, I'd still like to own the 960 estate. Strong, tank-like chassis, 3.0L inline six, rear drive. :-) :-)  BTW, the only car drivers who have blocked me are Land Rover or Jaguar drivers... :-) :-) :-) :-)
In article <C5H7qz.KyA@boi.hp.com>, wesf@boi.hp.com (Wes Fujii) writes: |> Brian LaRose (larose@austin.cs.utk.edu) wrote: |>  |> : I never saw the guy.  The police said they thought the motive was to |> : hit the car, have us STOP to check out the damage, and then JUMP US, |> : and take the truck.   |> :  |> : PLEASE BE AWARE OF FOLKS.  AND FOR YOUR OWN GOOD, PLEASE DON'T STOP!!!! |>  |> Sad.  This sort of thing is on the rise across the country.  South Florida |> is getting a lot of national TV coverage on the subject where vacationers |> are being attacked (and some killed) in schemes similar to this.  Make that worldwide coverage. I know numerous people who were planning holidays to the Florida, and have now chosen another (non-US) destination. You expect this sort of thing, perhaps, in third world countries - but not the US!
> In article <1993Mar29.161044.1@uncavx.unca.edu>, bwillard@uncavx.unca.edu > wrote: >>  >> 8. Saab 900 - ignition is on floor!?!  	Actually, this started as a great idea.  Before steering-column locks became popular, Saab installed a *gearshift* lock -- put the car in reverse, remove the key, and the car *stays* in reverse! 	Also, suppose you get into your car, and a thug comes up and demands your keys at gunpoint.  You hand them over, he gets in, and HAS NO IDEA WHERE TO PUT THE KEY!  At this, he will run away (or perhaps shoot you anyway  %-}).  I heard this actually happened somewhere... 	Btw, I hear that the Saab 900's new successor will have the ignition on the console, between the seats, where it belongs.
In article <1ql178INN51q@tamsun.tamu.edu> dlb5404@tamuts.tamu.edu (Daryl Biberdorf) writes: >In article <1993Apr15.203750.25764@walter.bellcore.com> jchen@ctt.bellcore.com writes: >>I just visited the NY Auto Show, and saw two LH cars on the floor: Eagle  >>Vision and Dodge Intrepid.  >>at a competitive price.  ... >> >>Unfortunately, the workmanship is quite disappointing. On BOTH cars, >>the rubber seals around the window and door fell off. It turns out >>the seals are just big grooved rubber band. It goes on just by pressing > > >"Through a single data point, you can draw any line you want." >-- Dr. S. Bart Childs, Professor, Texas A&M Dept. of Computer Science > Wrong. I got two points, which were the 100% sample space on the show floor. By the previous quote, I guess I may drow a determinstic line? > >Both my pastor's late model Corolla and my father's 1987 Stanza >have demonstrated the "falling door seals" problem. > As unfair as it may seem, the difference between Chrysler and Toyota is that Chrysler needs to prove that it can build quality cars. Toyota can afford make a few small mistakes without hurting the image.  After all, door seal failing on a 6-year old Stanza is not comparable to  the same problem on a brand new Intreprid.
In article <93096.101507RSM2@psuvm.psu.edu> <RSM2@psuvm.psu.edu> writes: >Mercedes-Benz announced yesterday its plans to begin building sport-utility >vehicles in the US by 1997.  They are targeted at the Jeep Grand Cherokee >et al. and will reportedly sell for less than $30,000. > >Did anyone see a picture?   Is it the G-wagon (Gelaendewagen) currently ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^  There is a picture in the May 1993 edition of European Car (although, it may not be on the shelf yet).  Some things that the article says:  	- prototype has front wheel drive (first front drive 	  for Mercedes since the beginning of WWII)  	- wheelbase 3.15m 	- 7 seater 	- they claim that the price will be about the same as a 	  Renault Espace or Chrysler Voyager (DM 50,000)  Looking at the picture (slightly disguised) it looks like the Ford Aerostar, to me.  >available in Europe (and in the US by grey-market) or is it an entirely new >vehicle?  Any details would be appreciated. > >Dick Meyer >Applied Research Laboratory, Penn State                                                    .                                                    /                 Larry                            __/    _______/_                  keys@csmes.ncsl.nist.gov       /                  \                                          _____     __     _____    \------- ===             ----------- / ____/   /  /   /__  __/              \          /     ___    /  / ___   /  /      / /    ____          |         |    /      \/ /__ /  | /  /__  __/ /__ /       \      /          /___         \_______/ /_____/ /______/            ====OO             \       /                           \       /                          -            1990 2.0 16v           -          ---------------- FAHRVERGNUGEN FOREVER! --------------------                         The fact that I need to explain it to you indicates             that you probably wouldn't understand anyway!
It's great that all these other cars can out-handle, out-corner, and out- accelerate an Integra.  But, you've got to ask yourself one question: do all these other cars have a moonroof with a sliding sunshade?  No wimpy pop-up sunroofs or power sliding roofs that are opaque.  A moonroof that can be opened to the air, closed to let just light in, or shaded so that nothing comes in.  You've just got to know what's important :^).
Hi all, I have available to me a set of Metric wheels (came off a Mustang or T-Bird) which are wearing nearly-bald Michelin TRX 220-55R390 tires.  The only place I have found these tires is the Tire Rack mailorder place for $121 a pop. Is there a cheaper source, or another manufacturer of this size tire?  Thanks for any info...please E-Mail responses and I will post a summary if there is any interest.        JAS   JIM STRUGLIA   C465353@MIZZOU1.MISSOURI.EDU
In article <1qkon8$3re@armory.centerline.com> jimf@centerline.com (Jim Frost) writes: >larger engine.  That's what the SHO is -- a slightly modified family >sedan with a powerful engine.  They didn't even bother improving the >*brakes.*  	That shows how much you know about anything.  The brakes on the SHO are very different - 9 inch (or 9.5? I forget) discs all around, vented in front.  The normal Taurus setup is (smaller) discs front,  drums rear.  	Your argument still boils down to "An SHO shouldn't be driven fast because I, Jim Frost, say it isn't designed to go fast."  	Pffffftttttt.  >If you think so you sure don't pay attention to my postings.  	Damn straight.  You're one of those people who makes stuff up and tries to pawn it off as God's own truth.  If I want lies I can go listen to television.
Two-volume soft-cover repair manuals for all models of '91 Toyota Celicas. (Probably good for '92 models as well.) Like new condition. These are the manuals used by the Toyota dealers' mechanics - they normally cost over $80 new.  $50 OBO
I purchased a used 1988 Nissan 300ZX (non-turbo) last year.  I had a  question on gear/rpm ratios.  Right now in 5th @65mph I'm at  2600-2700 rpms.  @70mph I'm at about 2900rpms.  Is this about the norm?  I'm an auto neophyte so I'm just wondering if these are the proper ranges?  Somehow the rpm figures seem high.  A friend of mine just told me he can hit 60mph in 3rd on his 88 Chevy Beretta (2.8l V6.) Also, anyone know the top speed attainable (@redline???) for this model Z? (Not that I would try it but it would be an interesting factoid. :)   				Thanx! 					Derek
If I'm going to drive on a public road then I need a speedometer, and an odometer helps for navigation.   My 1965 Chevy has a bare minimum:  Engine-temp and Oil-press warning lights and a fuel gauge.   My 1983 VW has tach, water-temp, voltmeter  and oil-temp gauges.    If I had a turbo car, I'd want a vacuum manifold/boost gauge.  An oil pressure gauge is a nice, reassuring gauge to look at.  If my car was air cooled, then I would substitute a cyl-head-temp gauge for the water-temp gauge.   A few years ago, I looked at the Audi Quattro Si Coupe that Bobby Unser used to win the 1986 Pikes Peak Hill Climb. The gauge layout, from left to right, top to bottom was:   ----------------------------------   speedometer   ----------------------------------   fuel                  tranny press                 temp   ----------------------------------   differential           water temp                   temp   ----------------------------------   big orange             tach oil-press warning light   ----------------------------------   oil-temp               boost   ----------------------------------   oil-press   ----------------------------------
In article <3090@shaman.wv.tek.com>, andrew@frip.WV.TEK.COM (Andrew Klossner) wr ites: >[] > >       "Can I ask.  Have any of you been at the speed of 130?  It's a >       rush." > >So is cocaine.  What's your point? > >  -=- Andrew Klossner  (andrew@frip.wv.tek.com) >Don't know about the cocaine, but....
From article <1r1i7mINN4n4@cronkite.cisco.com>, by kmac@cisco.com (Karl Elvis MacRae): >  >  > 	I just read articals on this in Road and Track and Car and Driver > 	(Is that one mag or two? =B^), and I was wondering if people out > 	there have any opinions that differed from what these mags have to > 	say... >  >  > 	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 >  >  > 	Currently I'm leaning toward the Toyota, 'cause I've had big success > 	with Toyota trucks in the past, and 'cause I think it's the best > 	looking of the three. But I thought I'd see if anyone has any strong  > 	opinions.... >  >  >  > 			Thanks! >  >  > 	-Karl >   I agree that the Toyota is the best looking I just didn't fit plus it is the highest cost of all the ones you mentioned. I have good friends who have all three of the trucks you talked about, the ones with kids all went to the ford because of the room required to carry a couple of kids and all the junk you need. The single ones went for the Toyota and the Nissan. Every one has been happy with what they bought. Although no one is into serious four wheel off road driving.  >  >   -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- >   Karl Elvis MacRae	Software Release Support	Cisco Systems >   kmac@cisco.com -or- batman@cisco.com     415-688-8231   DoD# 1999  FJ1200 >   -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- > 	      "Shovels and rakes and implements of destruction" > 						-Arlo Guthrie
In article <1993Apr15.222254.6651@rtfm.mlb.fl.us> gwalker@rtfm.mlb.fl.us (Grays on Walker) writes: >Why crawl under the car at all? I have a machine I got for my boat that >pulls the oil out under suction through the dip stick tube. It does an >excellent job and by moving the suction tube around, you can get more >old oil out than by using the drain plug. I think I paid $25 at E&B Marine. >The oil goes into a steel 3 gal can - wait until it cools and decant into >your favorite device. I use soft drink bottles. Easy to take them down to >the local oil recycle center.   Yeah I suppose you could do that.  But then you don't get the broken knuckles, the rust in your eyes, the oil bath, and the burns from the exhaust.  I mean come on!...
In article <1993Apr23.105438.3245@msus1.msus.edu> w00026@TIGGER.STCLOUD.MSUS.EDU writes: >First off, the correct spelling of Nissan's luxury automobile division >is "Infiniti" not "Infinity."  who cares about typos of these meaningless, synthetic names?  if the cars were named after a person, e.g. honda, i'd be more respectful.  >Lexus: >  GS300- V6 >  ES300- V6 >  SC300- V6  wrong!  the GS300 and SC300 use straight sixes, while the ES300 uses a V6.  only a giant like toyota can afford to have both a V6 and inline 6 in its lineup, but that won't last for long.
In article <1993Apr26.155800.29900@noao.edu>, groves@noao.edu (Lee Groves) writes: >From article <1993Apr26.025509.27126@ultb.isc.rit.edu>, by adn6285@ritvax.isc.rit.edu: >> I have a pair of sport seats from '85 MR2 for sale, blue/black. > >As the owner of an MR2, and having several friends who own them, >I am very uncomfortable when I see an ad like this.  I have known >several people who have lost the seats from their MR2 in the middle >of the night to support the Celica retro-fit trade.  --and the  >insurance companies have been very miserable to deal with >in all cases.   > >When these seats are seen for sale, they are *most often* stolen. >So it would be nice to see a statement saying where they came from. >That would at least help to soothe the reflexive fear that someone >is making a buck at someone elses expense. > >I'll give this seller the benefit of the doubt, but people should be >aware the the vast majority of MR2 seats on the market--especially >those that are in Celicas--are stolen. > > >Lee > >( BTW:  They *are* incredible seats...  So if it's legit, go for it! ) > >  I am the original owner of the seats and the original poster.  I take VERY serious offence in your statement.  I see a lot of computers advertized on the net, and my friend just had been releived of his machine = all the net-computer ads are for stolen computers? Where did you learn logic?  As for the seats, they were replaced by a much harder (literally) Celica GTS seats due to my back problem. That is why I had to reuse the MR2 brackets and that's why the MR2 seats I sell are attached to Celica brackets.
>gibbonsa@fraser.sfu.ca (Darren Gibbons) writes: > >I'm looking for information on Opel cars.  Now you ask, which model? >Well, the sad truth is, I'm not entirely sure, but it's a two-seater, >with roll-over headlights, hard top, and really sporty looking.  My >friend has one sitting in his yard in really nice condition, >body-wise, but he transmission has seized up on him, so it hasn't run >for a while.  Does anyone have any info on these cars?  The engine >compartment looks really tight to work on, but it is in fine shape and >I am quite interested in it.  That would be the Opel GT, sold in this country from '69 to '73.  It originally had a 1100 cc engine, which was later replaced by the 1900 cc.  It was based on the old Kadett drive train and suspension, with leaf springs in the rear and a single transverse leaf spring in the front.  It looked good, but was limited as a performer.  There has also been some discussion in this thread about the Manta and other models.  In 1971 Opel introduced a new line of models, the 1900 series, that were also known as model numbers 51, 57, etc.  These cars had the newer 1900cc engine and were available as two and four-door coupes, a station wagon, and a "sport coupe", known in Europe as the Manta.  At the same time, there were two 30-series cars, which sold very few numbers, that also had the 1900 engine but the Kadett suspension.  The sport coupe, (model 57) was also available as the Rallye, (57R), with a blacked out hood, tach, and fog lights, but was mechanically the same except for a numerically higher rear end ratio.  In 1973 the sport coupe was also named the Manta in the US.  1973 was the last year for the GT in any country, both because of the US bumper height regulations and the fact that FIAT exercised an option on the factory that Opel was leasing to build the GTs.  The 1900 series continued in 1974 with minor body differences.  In 1975, the Manta, 1900 sedan (also called the Ascona) and the wagon were available with Bosch electronic fuel injection.  These cars also had larger brakes and wider wheels.  These cars were starting to compete with the 1975 Buick Century low price leader of the time, and were the last Opels imported into the US.  From 1976 to 1979, cars that sported Buick/Opel badges were still sold by the Buick dealers, but were rebadged Isuzu I-marks.  The idea was to call them Opels instead of changing the dealers' neon signs.  Various models of the 50-series cars dominated the Showroom Stock racing of the 70's in their class, and were known as serious 2002-competition.  Parts are still available from a number of sources.  (I still have a '73 manta and two '75 sedans and all the trick parts I could collect in 20 years).