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2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Of course, a lot of that will be based on the legal representation one can afford.
Honestly, neither my wife or I want to drive anything but the Model 3, so it's a race to see who pulls out of the driveway first with it. Fortunately she works from home (engineer) and that allows us to put most of our miles on the Tesla. If the upcoming Model Y is close to the 3 in efficiency and driving character I think it'll be safe to say one of those will replace the Outback in a few years.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
As many posters have already indicated, most of us have had at least one experience with hitting a deer. When I was living in the Poconos, I had an experience with hitting deer and another experience hitting a fawn when I was living in the suburbs of Chicago:
One experience was in Pennsylvania on Interstate 80 going east at about 8:00 PM at night. There was about 5" of snow on the ground and the interstate was a bit slushy so I was not traveling at 70 mph - I was doing about 55 mph in the right lane. All of a sudden, a huge deer darted out in front of me traveling right to left. I hit the brakes and steered as best I could to avoid hitting the buck but in trying to avoid hitting him, I hit the doe that was following close behind. There was a fawn as well, but it got away without any injuries. My right front end of my Pontiac Bonneville was smashed and I ended up in the ditch to the right of the interstate turned on my right side. I was not able to get out, but a PA trooper came across from the other side of I-80 and helped me out of my car. I could have easily been killed. My insurance company totaled the car because of the damage to the roof and entire right side as well as the engine and cooling system. The Bonneville only had 1800 miles in it, so the insurance check was for exactly what I paid for the car and I was able to get another one.
Another experience was about 20 miles northeast of Joliet Illinois in the evening at about 9:30 PM. I was returning from a school board meeting when a fawn ran right in front of me as I was making a right turn on a road - I was only doing about 15-20 mph so the fawn just got up and ran off. I looked at my front end, but did not notice any major damage. The next morning, I pulled the car out of the garage and onto my driveway so I could get a better look at the front end. Except for a slight dent in my right front quarter panel, everything was fine. I took it to my dealer and he pulled out the dent with suction and didn't even charge me because the dent was so minor.
There is no doubt that during the winter, especially with snow on the ground, hitting a deer in the northern tier of States with a car is not an uncommon occurrence.
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
If he slammed on the brakes at 70 as was suggested I'd say a murder charge was likely.
In other news...seems like weight makes a difference:
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
They are parking 5 vehicles in the driveway. Not sure if there are any vehicles in the garage, haven’t had a chance to look inside the garage, so no idea. But they are doing a ridiculous amount of car shuffling, I can tell you that.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Went out at noon to run the car a little and it was 15 below.
Sunday its supposed to hit the 40s.
Drove by a Harley place during lunch, was tempted to stop in and see if they would let me do a test ride.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
No chili this week
Got it in my head to research a vacation this year. Have always wanted to go to Hawaii, but flights are quite expensive. Was looking at somewhere around $3500 for the 4 of us. While poking around, I happened upon flights to Madrid for $2350 for the 4 of us. Well, alright then, we are going to Spain in June. Go figure.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
When I go to Europe I travel with cargo pants that have the zipper or button down pockets in the front on my legs. I know good pick pockets can slice and dice wallets and purses easily, but, it makes it more challenging for them.
One year I put an easy to reach empty old wallet in a back pocket as a decoy. Airport checkers wondered why I had 2 wallets....laughed when I explained....but, they didn't even take the easy to get at decoy.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
our villa is on the south shore, Costa Del Sol, but we'll spend the night in Madrid when we arrive and before we leave since the villa is a 5-hr drive from the airport. I've booked a VW van for $440 for the 9 days. Not too bad.
BTW, I should mention this will be my first trip to any trip "overseas" that isn't in the Caribbean.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
We were living in SC in 1993 and got the obligatory Sunday morning phone check in call from Son #1 to his Mother. Mrs. j tells me to get on the line because Son #1 has something he wants me to hear. Turns out he hit a deer while going at least 70 MPH on I79 South heading back to his apartment at about 2AM Sunday morning. No, he was not drinking but said he should have been because it scared the hell out of him. He was driving his '91 Grand Prix that he bought after graduating from Penn State in '91 (or was that the State Pen). Anyway, the car was still drivable but had a lot of damage. I asked him if he reported it to the state police just to be on record as far as insurance was concerned. He said he didn't but after we hung up he called the nearest PA State Trooper Barracks to make the report. He said one of the first things the trooper asked him was "did he want the dear" because he was entitled to it ? He didn't but to make the report a trooper had to go to the scene of the hit to confirm it. Believe it or not he had the mile marker. I never would have thought to get that but he did. The trooper that went to the scene called him back about an hour later and said everything was recorded for insurance purposes and it was a good thing he didn't want the deer because it was gone. Can you imagine that?
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
There are lots of Roadkill restaurants across the country;
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Be sure to see the Nerja Caves
There is a beautiful theater built in the cave.
One hint, especially good for traveling. Scan all your documents and store them in an email....and of course save it. If you are in any country and your wallet, license, credit cards, passport etc get stolen, you can at least find copies.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
I was was living in the western suburbs of Chicago back in 1985 and vividly remember the freezing cold of -27 degrees with windchill factors of -60 degrees. I feel sorry for all you guys living up north. Stay warm - it’s supposed to warm up Saturday and Sunday.
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Maybe it's time to move to Florida despite hurricanes, sink holes, alligators, giant cockroaches, drivers who run red lights, hit pedestrians at a higher rate, etc.. Am I missing any negatives for the South? I'm trying to think of which is worse...
For us, these cold bursts have been short-lived. We typically get 3-5 days at a time once per winter at least.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
...and that should bring out the potholes! Amazing - I'm hearing from the arctic tundra to the 40's this weekend.
Don't forget people in gray striped shirts.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S