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oldfarmer50

graphicguy said:

Another one for @roadburner ....right up your alley....

https://thekoreancarblog.com/2020/06/18/kia-motors-america-quietly-launched-stinger-gt-indigo-edition/

Woohoo instant collectible for when Kia discontinues production.

stickguy

If the house has more than 2 garage bays, I’m really interested!

stickguy

SDA, are you right outside Myrtle beach? On my list of places to visit, and definitely would move there if I could only convince the wife. Might have to be a snowbird arrangement though, so I don’t have to listen to her whine all summer about heat and humidity!

ab348

graphicguy said:

Another one for @roadburner ....right up your alley....

https://thekoreancarblog.com/2020/06/18/kia-motors-america-quietly-launched-stinger-gt-indigo-edition/

I like the dark blue paint. I also like the idea of a monocolor interior, but would be happier if it also was blue instead of brown, though I could live with the brown. Hope this is the start of a trend.

driver100

jmonroe1 said:

stickguy said:

making a mental note to not go to Zimbabwe

That and don’t buy a used silver Ford SUV that grew up in Zimbabwe.

jmonroe

You can buy it now...the snake has been removed.

driver100

ab348 said:

driver100 said:

It sure is creative and seems crazy......you could miss your turn the first time and get confused, but, once you have done it, it really makes sense, and seems easier to turn right onto the ramp, rather than try and get through an advanced green.

If you turn right you'll be going the wrong way.

I'm not going to answer and get fished in this time

andres3

Disputing my credit report/record with Equifax is giving me the feeling I'd probably get if I had to dispute my insurance driving record with the IIHS. It's obvious Kia Finance and other BANKS completely own and control the credit record keeping companies out there.

It's time for change in this Country. Crooked banks and crooked Police agencies are on the way out!

28firefighter

Or you should have just paid the fee to avoid torching your credit, then tried to get the money back. But, I’m sure making a point was worthwhile...

sda

stickguy said:

SDA, are you right outside Myrtle beach? On my list of places to visit, and definitely would move there if I could only convince the wife. Might have to be a snowbird arrangement though, so I don’t have to listen to her whine all summer about heat and humidity!

We are about 25 miles south of Charlotte and about 3/4 mile from the NC border. We are in what they call the SC panhandle. Myrtle Beach is about 3.5 hrs, Hilton Head about 4.5 hrs drive.

stickguy

Ah. K. I realize my mistake. Looked up Indian lake, not land!

I liked it up north. Spent a day in Greenville and enjoyed it. Nicer weather than in the low country. I could happily live up that way.

sda

stickguy said:

Ah. K. I realize my mistake. Looked up Indian lake, not land!

I liked it up north. Spent a day in Greenville and enjoyed it. Nicer weather than in the low country. I could happily live up that way.

Greenville/Simpsonville is where my in-laws live and where my wife went to high school after they moved from the Atlanta area. Greenville has really transformed to a really nice area.

Sandman6472

We need a new kitchen plus some work in the master bath but, think we'll be out of here by mid 2022. Also, an interior paint job is in order, at least the kitchen/family room. But, trying to save any extra cash for the wedding plus a new vehicle for me. So, certain things have been put on the back burner for now. Have always liked the Carolina's but think that might not work because the kids are liking the Orlando area. I'm just so ready to exit South Florida after almost 51 years here. Supposed to be going up there a week from Friday to cat sit and if I do, plan on looking around at some models just to see. The prices are going up and think we should've bought back when the kid did. And we both like a new build to be honest.
Now though, we're finally back to work so, next we need to start planning a small wedding. Only family and a few close friends, and a party a few weeks later. Still need to discuss locations and meet the future in-laws.

sda

Bumper to bumper, two girls who won't take kindly to the noise on Monday when our shingles are replaced.

carnaught

snakeweasel said:

ab348 said:

driver100 said:

Are you building a moat?

My anti-social tendencies made that a temptation but the permit process was too tough, and besides, alligators don't do well in our climate. So I settled for half of a moat.

My mother like to tell about how my grandfather, living in the far south side of Chicago in the 20's and 30's, had a pet alligator. He had a fenced in area in the backyard with a pond and everything. Every fall he would get it and take in into the basement and put it in a bathtub for the winter and every spring bring it back out. Once it got to big he gave it to a relative who had a farm in Indiana where the poor thing died within a year.

He should have flushed it when it was small - could have lived and grown to adulthood in the sewers of his town.

driver100

carnaught said:

snakeweasel said:

ab348 said:

driver100 said:

Are you building a moat?

My anti-social tendencies made that a temptation but the permit process was too tough, and besides, alligators don't do well in our climate. So I settled for half of a moat.

My mother like to tell about how my grandfather, living in the far south side of Chicago in the 20's and 30's, had a pet alligator. He had a fenced in area in the backyard with a pond and everything. Every fall he would get it and take in into the basement and put it in a bathtub for the winter and every spring bring it back out. Once it got to big he gave it to a relative who had a farm in Indiana where the poor thing died within a year.

He should have flushed it when it was small - could have lived and grown to adulthood in the sewers of his town.

They seem to thrive in the sewers in Florida.....sometimes appearing in toilets!

roadburner

graphicguy said:

@roadburner ...was thinking last night about you. Did you ever get that Sony TV you were thinking about?

The price dropped to under $2,000 two weeks before the Super Bowl so I decided to wait one more week- the price jumped by $800- just days before the Super Bowl. So I'm waiting for Black Friday to see how low the 2020 prices drop. It's really been aggravating.

benjaminh

graphicguy said:

I obviously have some time on my hands, today....

https://youtu.be/BI01elp9kxM

I liked the mention at c. 9:30 that Jon Ikeda loves wagons, and actually had the team do an imagined TLX wagon. Probably aren't going to see that, but that would be cool.

The car sounds like it will be fun to drive. Acura seems to have gone the extra mile on the design and engineering, and I'm interested to test drive it. The car might almost have too much power in the FWD version (which is all my budget is likely to allow), but with the possibility of standard 255 tires that might help.

snakeweasel

driver100 said:

carnaught said:

snakeweasel said:

ab348 said:

driver100 said:

Are you building a moat?

My anti-social tendencies made that a temptation but the permit process was too tough, and besides, alligators don't do well in our climate. So I settled for half of a moat.

My mother like to tell about how my grandfather, living in the far south side of Chicago in the 20's and 30's, had a pet alligator. He had a fenced in area in the backyard with a pond and everything. Every fall he would get it and take in into the basement and put it in a bathtub for the winter and every spring bring it back out. Once it got to big he gave it to a relative who had a farm in Indiana where the poor thing died within a year.

He should have flushed it when it was small - could have lived and grown to adulthood in the sewers of his town.

They seem to thrive in the sewers in Florida.....sometimes appearing in toilets!

I'm going to Florida next month and you had to post that. Thanks a lot.

stickguy

no worries. it is only the small ones in there. the big ones get stuck in the pipes.

roadburner

That Indigo Edition is very nice, but as I mentioned over in CCBA, I’ve about decided to spend about 80% less and install the M Performance interior and limited slip diff in my 2er and finish it off with the Dinan flash tune. Maybe even add some BMW Motorsport graphics.

driver100

stickguy said:

no worries. it is only the small ones in there. the big ones get stuck in the pipes.

True, not too many alligators get in that way, mostly iguanas and Pythons.

abacomike

driver100 said:

stickguy said:

no worries. it is only the small ones in there. the big ones get stuck in the pipes.

True, not too many alligators get in that way, mostly iguanas and Pythons.

Here in northwest Broward County, it's iguanas that are increasing in population centers. When we get a cold snap in winter (which has been rare in the past few years), iguanas fall out of trees because of the cold (40's).

Pythons are the most dangerous of our infestations because they are killing off populations of indigenous small species in the Everglades. They have become so populous that the State has raised the bounties paid to python hunters based on size (length) of captured pythons. Alligators, once an endangered specie, have flourished in recent years with bounties offered by the State for their capture.

The Everglades begin just 10 miles west of where I live.

stickguy

Send all the pythons to Zimbabwe, they use them as engine warmers over there!

graphicguy

Well...got my first customer in my fledgling car transport business. Happens to be a distant relative. But, close relatives told him what I was embarking on (via my sister) and he called last night wanting to know if I’d drive his.....ready for this radical-ness.....Mercury Grand Marquis to his place in Biloxi, MS. Not the most exciting drive, but at least I’ll be comfortable.

He’s leaving the Merc down there to use whenever he or his wife stay there. At least I’ll be comfy.

He offered me $750 plus expenses. I either have to find a ride to bring back with me, or fly back via Allegiant (which will cost about $75). It will be a nice adventure.

On top of all that, the Parks and Recreation dept in my ‘burg wants me on their Board. I think I’ll take them up on that....would be fun!

stickguy

Based on the TV show, looks like fun!

Not a bad job offer. Seems like you could ship it cheaper though, not that I’m an expert.

If I was retired and bored, I absolutely would take that gig. Only about 11 hours so 1 day drive, stay over, fly home next morning.

pensfan83

If you pass I bet @tjc78 would consider that since it's a Merc Grand Marquis

tjc78

pensfan83 said:

If you pass I bet @tjc78 would consider that since it's a Merc Grand Marquis

Ha ha Yep I’m the sites one and only Panther fan!

driver100

graphicguy said:

He’s leaving the Merc down there to use whenever he or his wife stay there. At least I’ll be comfy.
He offered me $750 plus expenses. I either have to find a ride to bring back with me, or fly back via Allegiant (which will cost about $75). It will be a nice adventure.

On top of all that, the Parks and Recreation dept in my ‘burg wants me on their Board. I think I’ll take them up on that....would be fun!

Nice gig GG, might start you on a new career path.

carnaught

On another subject: just got off the phone with (gulp) Sirius/XM. Very simple and fast call, no song and dance with them. After a polite short presentation of a reduced price on an up-sale deal, after declining, I simply asked for the $60+ fees yearly “Select” plan. They said they could do that, and voila, it was done - easiest yet, and worth it to me for that price. Took about 5 min., easy peasy.

stickguy

I’m locked in through year end on the RDX and March on the TLX. Probably will renew the wife’s car for her. Definitely dropping mine when plan runs out.

andres3

How far over the speed limit can you drive the Merc Grand Marquis to get that 11 hours down to something more manageable for one day.

stickguy

Google maps already assumes you drive over the limit. And don’t stop much!

jmonroe1

driver100 said:

jmonroe1 said:

stickguy said:

making a mental note to not go to Zimbabwe

That and don’t buy a used silver Ford SUV that grew up in Zimbabwe.

jmonroe

You can buy it now...the snake has been removed.

You first. I didn’t see them removing any eggs. Snakes like to climb into warm tight places to lay their eggs. Like I said, after you.

jmonroe

graphicguy

I think being a "mature" driver and being insured may make a difference. He said he had bids for about the same dollar amount to transport his car. I figure one, maybe 2 overnights for the round trip. A couple of Starbucks and a couple of Panera "pick 2" lunches would be the extent of my trip requirements.

Was kind of hoping I'd get a Lambo, a Dino or an Audi R8, maybe even a Mustang KR as my first transport. Alas, it's a Merc. LOL!

28firefighter

@graphicguy - since this is a family member or distant relative, probably nothing to be concerned with, but make sure to do your due diligence with folks you don't know. Last thing you want is to end up being an unknowing mule for illicit cargo. If you're stopped, you're responsible for everything inside.

snakeweasel

stickguy said:

Google maps already assumes you drive over the limit. And don’t stop much!

I dont think so, I know that Google maps has the trip to one of my friends house (88 miles 90+% interstate) at a time that would be at the speed limit. The trip to my kids house in Florida at an average speed of just over 67.5 MPH which would not be over the speed limit.

graphicguy

28firefighter said:

@graphicguy - since this is a family member or distant relative, probably nothing to be concerned with, but make sure to do your due diligence with folks you don't know. Last thing you want is to end up being an unknowing mule for illicit cargo. If you're stopped, you're responsible for everything inside.

Really good point.

It’s a 3rd removed cousin. But, I’ve only talked to him at weddings and funerals. He is/was a real estate developer. Many of those folks are not the most trustworthy citizens.

I’ll quiz other family members about him.

stickguy

780 miles in 11 hours is averaging about 70. What’s the speed limit on that route? They do factor in some stops on longer drives, but I don’t know how much time gets allotted for them.

coldinohio

R&T has article about one person coast to coast in rental Ford Mustang GT in less than 26 hours.. humm.. maybe GG could borrow someone's Mustang

andres3

coldinohio said:

R&T has article about one person coast to coast in rental Ford Mustang GT in less than 26 hours.. humm.. maybe GG could borrow someone's Mustang

Cannonball run? I heard the new record was set by some guys in an Audi, but the previous record holders are bitter and whiny as they want to blame COVID-19 for the excellent time.

I don't really get the argument, as then you should also ban driving between 12 AM - 6 AM when there's no traffic either. I was taught at an early age to work smarter, not harder!

tjc78

I’ve been caught in construction delays at 2:00 in the morning so traffic can happen at any time.

kyfdx

stickguy said:

780 miles in 11 hours is averaging about 70. What’s the speed limit on that route? They do factor in some stops on longer drives, but I don’t know how much time gets allotted for them.

780 miles usually turns into 12-13 hours, with a stop to eat/gas/bathroom, etc. Anything over 700 miles is a long, long day.

But, he has to stay overnight once he gets there. Seems doubtful he gets to stay at the condo, right? So, drive for 10 hours, stay at a Hampton, then drive on in the next morning. Catch your $75 flight out the next afternoon. Arrive home the day after you left. Easy peasy!

jmonroe1

When I lived in SC, mileage from my house to my mothers house was 620 miles. That was almost 12 hours road time and 10 hours drive time. For me that is my limit.

jmonroe

oldfarmer50

pensfan83 said:

If you pass I bet @tjc78 would consider that since it's a Merc Grand Marquis

I might do it if I was closer to the pick up point. Always wanted to drive one of those.

oldfarmer50

carnaught said:

On another subject: just got off the phone with (gulp) Sirius/XM. Very simple and fast call, no song and dance with them. After a polite short presentation of a reduced price on an up-sale deal, after declining, I simply asked for the $60+ fees yearly “Select” plan. They said they could do that, and voila, it was done - easiest yet, and worth it to me for that price. Took about 5 min., easy peasy.

On the recently acquired Fusion I’ve been getting deluged with Sirius offers. I believe they’re offering a 90 day free trial. I’m sure they would link it to a requirement for a credit card which I would give to no one. I asked the kid if he’d be interested and he said he mainly listens to his own music on an IPod or something. So no desire on his part.

Since they sent it to my email I responded that I had not bought a car (it’s in the kid’s name) and to stop harassing me or I would complain to the FTC.

Sirius earned my contempt when they tried to charge me an activation fee for the “free” trial on my 2009 Chrysler. The Kia came already activated but there was nothing on there worth paying for.

oldfarmer50

28firefighter said:

@graphicguy - since this is a family member or distant relative, probably nothing to be concerned with, but make sure to do your due diligence with folks you don't know. Last thing you want is to end up being an unknowing mule for illicit cargo. If you're stopped, you're responsible for everything inside.

Not to mention insurance and bonding in case something unforeseen happens. The LLC was a great idea. Does GG’s distant relative look like this?

oldfarmer50

coldinohio said:

R&T has article about one person coast to coast in rental Ford Mustang GT in less than 26 hours.. humm.. maybe GG could borrow someone's Mustang

One of our Enterprise drivers drove round trip from Albany NY to Tamp FL. and back in 42 hours. I think he just turned 80.

cdnpinhead

oldfarmer50 said:

One of our Enterprise drivers drove round trip from Albany NY to Tamp FL. and back in 42 hours. I think he just turned 80.

Sounds like my kinda guy.

stickguy

That’s like 18 down, 6 hour nap, 18 back. Was this delivering cars, or just felt like a drive?

driver100

Toronto to Tampa area is 1400 miles, count on 22 hours driving time...however you want to do it. Some do it in one day. We did about 10 hours the first day, 8 the second, 4 the last day, 2 nights in motels. The older you get, the harder it gets to drive that far. After 10 hours of driving in a day all I see when I go to bed at night is a highway and the dotted lines flying by in front of me.

Since the write off incident, we now fly, what took 22 hours driving and 2 1/2 days of traveling now takes 3 1/2 hours.........so much easier and doesn't take a week to recover.