As far as the brakes different people can come up with different measurements just like with tires.
Well, I really hadn't thought about that. Maybe next time I'll ask that 3 different techs measure my brakes and tires, then give me the average.
With brakes I pretty much listen for the squeal you get when they are low, or a loss in performance. With tires you have the wear bars to indicate when they are at the end of their life, but I usually replace around 4/32" or 5/32"... or around 5 years.
I did have a chance to look at the Mazda 5 again. I thought they look pretty sharp. A bit larger on the inside than I remember. Out of about 8 that I looked at, 4 of them were 5 speeds. They are advertising them (5 speed) in the paper at $15k something, so I'm guessing a $3k rebate. You have to add about $4k to get the automatic at $23k.
Thanks so much, but you're too late. We're doing all of those things except for the crate training. Our vet says that we'll go to that at 5 months if he isn't trained by then. We DON'T isolate him in the laundry room unless we go out for a bit. It's just the laundry room door that is our regular exit. He stays with us all day. He's very good while we are gone two or three hours. He never messes up while we are away. Our vet says that it is the confined space that does it. Some Golden Labs are more stubborn than others. Coco definitely has a mind of his own. Our Lab/Chow that we had for 12 years never had to be trained. He told us from the very beginning. They're all different. Thanks again.
I never had a tire slip so bad as the OEM Dunslops I had on the MPV. It only had about 33k miles on it, yet was probably at 4/32" or 5/32". Spun real bad, after a light shower, trying to pull out from a store while on vacation. Repaced with the Goodyear Tripletreds as soon as I got home., They've been great thus far.
"Richard, take a deep breath. It is not like that."
Sorry, but I have to disagree. As I said before, the resort areas are fairly safe. Even you used the term"probably". You just can't go roaming around the countryside and in the bad parts of cities. I am not one to take guided tours or stay in "Western" hotels. I admit that there is a risk for not doing so. At the same time, I want to see the "real' cultural side of a country. Having traveled in Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan,I can assure you that Mexico can be just as dangerous---especially now.
Also, you never know what can happen and you must be careful. I had no idea that, after my arrival in Islamabad, Pakistan, there would be a military coup the next morning. I fled in a car to the mountains. Little did I know that President Bhutto fled there as well. He was killed a half mile from the hotel where I was staying. I can still hear those gun shots. My escape in a (Toyota ---just to stay on topic) truck to the China border is another story. All of this to give a word of warning: Don't depend on the American Embassy in a country to bail you out. As I was told by one embassy official, "It is not our job to protect American citizens visiting in this country. We are American representatives to the host country." in most cases, you are on your own.
I certainly agree that America has some of its own danger spots. Every place does. I do hope that you enjoy your trip to Israel. It is a beautiful place.
To Biancar: I don't mean to be crude, but a hungry man doesn't care how old the beef is.
Listen here Dummy-Doo-Little. Do you mean that you're going to take Edmunds's word over mine?! Besides, you read it incorrectly. Edmunds agrees with ME. For that, you will be mailed an immediate dues increase.
Let me guess- you went to Oxmoor "Liars and Thieves" Mazda- correct? After reading about your latest experience with those jokers I am reminded that driving 100 miles -one way- to Kings Mazda is a small price to pay in order to receive competent service.
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As I was told by one embassy official, "It is not our job to protect American citizens visiting in this country. We are American representatives to the host country." in most cases, you are on your own.
This is more or less true. I was in the Foreign Service for 24 years (Cultural and Public Information sections). While the Consular section will do their best to advise and protect American citizens, they will not, for instance, bail someone out of jail for violating the laws of the host country. This comes as a big surprise to some young people who smuggle in marijuana or other smoke-able drugs - or any drugs - and then when they get caught, go all "I'm an American, they'll get me out of jail!"
Think again, bucko. What they will do is give you a list of lawyers who speak English, and will make consular visits to you in jail to make sure you are not treated any worse than anyone else. They can also notify your next of kin in the U.S., if you give permission to do so. That's all they are required to do.
Sometimes they can have a discreet conversation with the relevant authorities and get someone deported back to the U.S. rather than locked up. But don't count on it.
This comes as a big surprise to some young people who smuggle in marijuana or other smoke-able drugs - or any drugs
I don't think Richard would do that! (ha ha). But I think it is amusing that sometimes Americans and Canadians go to a foreign country and assume they still have all the rights of a citizen of their home country.
We are going to Turkey for one day on our cruise in September. Lots of people have said they love Turkey. All, I can think of is that prison in Midnight Express. I don't want to end up there.
If I visit Richard I have to be careful about those "Deliverance" guitar playing guys.
since we're still kind of "drifting" here, and no one seems to be buying or selling cars, I find it interesting how others perceive traveling in countries outside of the U.S. and Canada.
I've traveled quite a bit in Central and South America....mostly for work. I've most of the native people I've encountered to be absolutely warm, helpful and friendly. Now, that could have been a result of where I was staying (normally in hotels that did quite a bit of business with citizens of the U.S./Canada). But, even traveling for business meetings, I never encountered anyone who was less than cordial and accommodating.
In contrast, the first time I went to Hawaii (thinking about 15 years ago) I was on the main island. While I think Hawaii is absolutely the most beautiful places I've ever visited, among many beautiful places I've seen, it's also part of the U.S.
I'm a good traveler. I like to think I'm respectful towards those who are respectful to me.
On the Big Island, I was actually accosted by a couple of thugs, in a state park no less. Either foolishly, or instinctively (probably both), I wasn't intimidated and got right back into their faces (there were 2 of them, probably late teens). After getting eyeball-to-eyeball with both, staring them both down, they fled. Not without yelling what I guess are some local insults for people from the mainland as they left.
I thought to myself, "this never happened to me in any other place, except it did happen in my own country".
Let me guess- you went to Oxmoor "Liars and Thieves" Mazda- correct?
That's right. I figure as long as I can stay a step ahead of them I'm all right. For the most part it's hard to screw up an oil change. As I was leaving the dealership, after my oil change, they had some goober out by a busy road waving a sign that said $"!9.99 oil change, No Waiting!" Just like the guys from Jiffy Boob. :P
Hawaii is a business enterprise. If you go there thinking the locals want you and not your tourist dollars, you'd be wrong. The locals call visitors from the mainland haoles. If you reverse the a and h you'll see what they really think of tourists.
Not sure what they think of the Japanese, but there are sure a lot of them there.
I left the confines of the Hilton Hawaiian Village in the rental car for a self guided tour. Very nice, beautiful and the rain...so fine that it dried in the sun before you got wet. Cane fields and pineapple groves all over. The rain forest is kind of sacred there. However, I was glad to get back to "The Village" and return to my way of life.
I used to travel to Hawaii three or four times a year on business and I got pretty close to some of the natives there which isn't an easy thing to do.
A lot of Hawaiians actually wish they had never been made a part of the United States.
People from the mainland aren't hated but on a whole, they really don't like us very much. They make fun of the tourists and the things they do. It takes a lot before they accept you and even then you are considered an outsider. They will only let you get so close to them. They have no use for the Japanese who weren't born there. Thjey have slang names for all nationalities.
For a tourist, I can tell you that exploring on your own can be risky. I would never walk into a "local" bar.
On my first trip to Oahu, I had a meeting with some lawyers. I made the mistake of wearing a jacket and a tie! I was immediatly informed that this wasn't the thing to do!
Frankly, I couldn't care less what others think of where I'm from, what I do for a living, how I look. Bottom line, accosting anyone, for any reason, is wrong. Yelling insults for no reason....IS WRONG!
I don't car if you're from OHIO, HAWAII, or the deep woods of Appalachia.
Rude is rude, insulting is insulting, wrong is wrong.
For the most part, just about everyone I met in Hawaii, regardless of how long they had lived there, were from somewhere else, anyway.
I can't help but think what someone from a different state came to OHIO and I treated them poorly, insulted them, because there weren't OHIO natives?
If I walked down the wrong street at night in Cleveland, I would expect the same thing.
Of course accosting someone is wrong but unfortunatly it happens. Soemtimes, it happens where we least expect it to.
A lot of the "old Hawaii" attitudes are changing as more and more people move in from other areas. Still, there is a certain amount of resentment from some.
I'm here for work, and my wife is here too. It's been great and no problems whatsoever. There have been some protests by ultra orthodox jews, but we havent' been affected by them.
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Most of the cabs are old Mercedes. I've only seen 2 BMW's and 2 Audi's. There are a few VW's. There are a bunch of Skoda's (VW subsidiary).
Guys from the office rented Mazda 2 (pretty decent), Chevy Aveo (pretty decent, but this particular rental has not been treated gently), and a Hyundai i10.
I think the 10 refers to either the top speed or the HP. What a piece of c... It is very bad.
I didn't rent a car during the week (let others drive :shades: ). We're picking up a car tomorrow for 4 days. I reserved a compact. Hertz said it'd be a Ford Fiesta, but we'll see what we get.
Found this site and each day they have a short news video { autoline daily] that is very interesting. They refer to edmunds frequently and cover foreign and domestic topics.
Actually, the U.S. Embassy WILL help you out if you fall ill and have to be hospitalized (they will help you contact family in the U.S., can give you a list of doctors who speak English, etc.); if you are kidnapped, assaulted, robbed, etc. they will do what they can (although only very, very rarely will they actually loan you money - usually they will facilitate a friend or family member wiring you the cash from the U.S.).
Even if you were jailed because of something you did against the host country laws (be it drug abuse, car accidents, or anything else), it is considered help to give you the list of lawyers and pay consular visits to you in jail. Sometimes those consular visits make all the difference in the world in protecting someone in jail, just because the jailers know there is an official eye on the case.
How much help beyond that - like the discreet word to the appropriate officials to get you deported - is really on a case-by-case basis.
When we were in Israel to visit my wife's family (wife is Ukranian but they emigrated through Israel) we had a Daihatsu Sirion we rented through Hertz. Not a bad little car. When we went to pick it up we found this in front of the Hertz office. I had to use this opportunity for a photo:
'Boom, i love that picture on a couple of different levels. First, you being someone who sells cars standing there looking like 'Ya baby, just come over here and take these keys to your dream ride'. Also, since it is what is left of what was a Chevy Cavalier, someone probably rented it from Avis and parked it too close to the Hertz office, who promptly firebombed it. :P
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You can say THAT again! When I needed advice during the coup in Pakistan, the U.S. Embassy was about as much help as a boat in the desert. I didn't need money, lawyers, or doctors. I simply ask for advice on the best way to get out! It was every man for himself. I went to the Pan Am office. They were extremely helpful and friendly. They provided us with a car and a guide. I'll never forget them. Poor Pan Am--they are no more.
"Rude is rude, insulting is insulting, wrong is wrong."
You are so right. I was taught early in life that you are always kind and gracious to visitors in your home, whether you like them or not. I tried to apply that lesson at work as well.
I know that you do. It was a major decision for us, and we discussed it at length. We never got over Sterling's death, and wanted so much to share our love with another dog. It does require a major commitment, especially at our age. Still, it is a joy to have Coco. He is making us both so happy. Fortunately, we have the most wonderful vet in the world. He's going to keep Coco in August while we go to Chicago. He used to keep Sterling when we went on trips. He and his staff truly love animals. We plan to take Coco with us on short trips. We can tell already that he loves to ride in a car. After all, his first trip was a three hour ride home with us.
I haven/t heard of the movie Death Hunt but it sounds good. Dirty rotten Tomatoes gives it a 72%. Here's the synopsis, Runtime: 1 hr. 36 min.
Genre: Drama, Action & Adventure Theatrical Release: Jan 1, 1981 Wide Synopsis: Canada 1931: The unsociable trapper Johnson lives for himself in the ice-cold mountains near the Yukon river. During a visit in the town he witnesses... Canada 1931: The unsociable trapper Johnson lives for himself in the ice-cold mountains near the Yukon river. During a visit in the town he witnesses a dog-fight. He interrupts the game and buys one of the dogs - almost dead already - for $200 against the owner's will. When the owner Hasel complains to Mountie Sergeant Millen, he refuses to take action. But then the loathing breeder and his friends accuse Johnson of murder. So Millen, although sympathetic, has to try to take him under arrest - but Johnson defends his freedom in every way possible.
Sounds good! I have seen the Godfather, Al Capone, haven't seen Texas Chain Saw Murder or Halloween, but those movies don't keep me from visiting the USA. I love visiting the U.S. and movies don't affect me going there, except those creepy Deliverance doods with banjos.
Hyundai i10. I think the 10 refers to either the top speed or the HP
That is funny! We are on Vancouver Island for one week..you might notice typos because i am using a netbook.
I was supposed to get an Impala but they substituted a Kia Magentis - I guess this is what you call a full size car these days. I love this little car. Power is not too bad, it looks pretty nice, feels solid, good handling, big windows, nice interior, big trunk etc. I think the Kia people studied the BMW 3 Series and tried to copy it, and did a really good job of it. this is one of the best rental cars i have had, I like it more than an impala, a Chrysler 300, Buick, Ford 500 and slightly more than a Fusion.
I am impressed at how good a low priced car can be.
when i think of Canada, i think of the movie "Death Hunt'. When I think of Canada I think of the movie "Strange Brew".(good choice) When i think of Canada I think of James Cameron and the movie Titanic (at least it was one of the top movies of all time)
Interesting. One of the cars in the class is the Kia Forte. We'll see what I get.
I'd have to be crazy to get anything other than a compact here.
Oh, and for those who'll have to rent a car in Israel, your credit card does NOT cover you in Israel. First time ever that I'l be getting insurance through the car rental company.
Oh, and for those who'll have to rent a car in Israel, your credit card does NOT cover you in Israel. First time ever that I'l be getting insurance through the car rental company
Excellent idea. We did the same in Mexico. Who knows how much trouble it would be to make a claim through a credit card if bandelleros kidnap you or steal your car. Better to pay the extra. Even claims made on your rental car are expensive and time consuming if you have to claim through your credit card or insurance company...but the high cost of rental insurance makes it worth the risk.
I would like to try a Forte....even better the new Sonata. They look like a VW CC.
I love the picture of your new ride. They certainly have perfected the use of glass. The windows are so clear and free of glare. The color is so pretty---a swirl blue I'm guessing? The interior is very roomy, and the dash is uncluttered with clean lines. Was this a gift to Hertz from the Palestinians? :sick: (I really need to go and find something to do with my time.)
Thanks everyone. It's one of my favorite car pictures and especially funny that it was in front of the Hertz office.
But Israel is not really littered with burnt car shells like this, although I thought it was like that before I travelled there. I think this was a stolen car that someone torched the night before.
this group gave the 2011 Sonata a special award: “Quite frankly, we were blown away by the results,” said Peterson. “The sheer magnitude of the 2011 Sonata’s score made recognition necessary. With a score 775 out of 1,000, the Sonata exceeded everyone’s expectations. The Sonata’s unique styling was rated almost perfect and was a key driver to its overall superior performance in this research. Clearly, 2011 Hyundai Sonata drivers are extremely satisfied with their purchase.”
Also, “No vehicle has achieved a score of 775 before in our satisfaction research. The Sonata’s top score surpasses anything we have ever seen, including vehicles costing twice as much.”
“Consumer response to the all-new 2011 Sonata shows the strong appeal of Hyundai’s recipe of bold design, great quality, a segment-best 35 miles per gallon, and outstanding residual values,”
Clearly, 2011 Hyundai Sonata drivers are extremely satisfied with their purchase.”
“No vehicle has achieved a score of 775 before in our satisfaction research. The Sonata’s top score surpasses anything we have ever seen, including vehicles costing twice as much.”
Don't get all excited about this. It's just a blip and they'll self destruct before you know it. When it's all said and done it's still a piece of Korean iron and they just die on used car lots. Still throw aways if you ask me. :confuse:
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Well, I really hadn't thought about that. Maybe next time I'll ask that 3 different techs measure my brakes and tires, then give me the average.
With brakes I pretty much listen for the squeal you get when they are low, or a loss in performance. With tires you have the wear bars to indicate when they are at the end of their life, but I usually replace around 4/32" or 5/32"... or around 5 years.
I did have a chance to look at the Mazda 5 again. I thought they look pretty sharp. A bit larger on the inside than I remember. Out of about 8 that I looked at, 4 of them were 5 speeds. They are advertising them (5 speed) in the paper at $15k something, so I'm guessing a $3k rebate. You have to add about $4k to get the automatic at $23k.
Not me. I spent 40 years around students and teachers. Because of them, I have a pretty strong immune system.
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An expereinced guy can eyeball a brake pad and tell you within 1MM how much is left. Same with tires.
I know I sure don't need a depth guage to tell me when I need tires. Wet weather performance tells me in a hurry!
I just don't think I could do the puppy thing again.
Plus they tie you down so bad and I'm not the kind of a person who has to haul my dog along wherever I go.
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I never had a tire slip so bad as the OEM Dunslops I had on the MPV. It only had about 33k miles on it, yet was probably at 4/32" or 5/32". Spun real bad, after a light shower, trying to pull out from a store while on vacation. Repaced with the Goodyear Tripletreds as soon as I got home., They've been great thus far.
Sorry, but I have to disagree. As I said before, the resort areas are fairly safe. Even you used the term"probably". You just can't go roaming around the countryside and in the bad parts of cities. I am not one to take guided tours or stay in "Western" hotels. I admit that there is a risk for not doing so. At the same time, I want to see the "real' cultural side of a country. Having traveled in Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan,I can assure you that Mexico can be just as dangerous---especially now.
Also, you never know what can happen and you must be careful. I had no idea that, after my arrival in Islamabad, Pakistan, there would be a military coup the next morning. I fled in a car to the mountains. Little did I know that President Bhutto fled there as well. He was killed a half mile from the hotel where I was staying. I can still hear those gun shots. My escape in a (Toyota ---just to stay on topic) truck to the China border is another story. All of this to give a word of warning: Don't depend on the American Embassy in a country to bail you out. As I was told by one embassy official, "It is not our job to protect American citizens visiting in this country. We are American representatives to the host country." in most cases, you are on your own.
I certainly agree that America has some of its own danger spots. Every place does. I do hope that you enjoy your trip to Israel. It is a beautiful place.
To Biancar: I don't mean to be crude, but a hungry man doesn't care how old the beef is.
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Edmunds spell check spells it with an "O" teach. Gonna have to lower your rank on "Team Jipster" for that one. :P
Richard
Let me guess- you went to Oxmoor "Liars and Thieves" Mazda- correct?
After reading about your latest experience with those jokers I am reminded that driving 100 miles -one way- to Kings Mazda is a small price to pay in order to receive competent service.
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This is more or less true. I was in the Foreign Service for 24 years (Cultural and Public Information sections). While the Consular section will do their best to advise and protect American citizens, they will not, for instance, bail someone out of jail for violating the laws of the host country. This comes as a big surprise to some young people who smuggle in marijuana or other smoke-able drugs - or any drugs - and then when they get caught, go all "I'm an American, they'll get me out of jail!"
Think again, bucko. What they will do is give you a list of lawyers who speak English, and will make consular visits to you in jail to make sure you are not treated any worse than anyone else. They can also notify your next of kin in the U.S., if you give permission to do so. That's all they are required to do.
Sometimes they can have a discreet conversation with the relevant authorities and get someone deported back to the U.S. rather than locked up. But don't count on it.
I don't think Richard would do that! (ha ha).
But I think it is amusing that sometimes Americans and Canadians go to a foreign country and assume they still have all the rights of a citizen of their home country.
We are going to Turkey for one day on our cruise in September. Lots of people have said they love Turkey. All, I can think of is that prison in Midnight Express. I don't want to end up there.
If I visit Richard I have to be careful about those "Deliverance" guitar playing guys.
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I've traveled quite a bit in Central and South America....mostly for work. I've most of the native people I've encountered to be absolutely warm, helpful and friendly. Now, that could have been a result of where I was staying (normally in hotels that did quite a bit of business with citizens of the U.S./Canada). But, even traveling for business meetings, I never encountered anyone who was less than cordial and accommodating.
In contrast, the first time I went to Hawaii (thinking about 15 years ago) I was on the main island. While I think Hawaii is absolutely the most beautiful places I've ever visited, among many beautiful places I've seen, it's also part of the U.S.
I'm a good traveler. I like to think I'm respectful towards those who are respectful to me.
On the Big Island, I was actually accosted by a couple of thugs, in a state park no less. Either foolishly, or instinctively (probably both), I wasn't intimidated and got right back into their faces (there were 2 of them, probably late teens). After getting eyeball-to-eyeball with both, staring them both down, they fled. Not without yelling what I guess are some local insults for people from the mainland as they left.
I thought to myself, "this never happened to me in any other place, except it did happen in my own country".
Go figure! :sick:
That's right. I figure as long as I can stay a step ahead of them I'm all right. For the most part it's hard to screw up an oil change. As I was leaving the dealership, after my oil change, they had some goober out by a busy road waving a sign that said $"!9.99 oil change, No Waiting!" Just like the guys from Jiffy Boob. :P
Not sure what they think of the Japanese, but there are sure a lot of them there.
I left the confines of the Hilton Hawaiian Village in the rental car for a self guided tour. Very nice, beautiful and the rain...so fine that it dried in the sun before you got wet. Cane fields and pineapple groves all over. The rain forest is kind of sacred there. However, I was glad to get back to "The Village" and return to my way of life.
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Did manage to get out and drive around Oahu, however. Quite beautiful scenery, and, once out of the metro Honolulu area, a quieter place.
A lot of Hawaiians actually wish they had never been made a part of the United States.
People from the mainland aren't hated but on a whole, they really don't like us very much. They make fun of the tourists and the things they do. It takes a lot before they accept you and even then you are considered an outsider. They will only let you get so close to them. They have no use for the Japanese who weren't born there. Thjey have slang names for all nationalities.
For a tourist, I can tell you that exploring on your own can be risky. I would never walk into a "local" bar.
On my first trip to Oahu, I had a meeting with some lawyers. I made the mistake of wearing a jacket and a tie! I was immediatly informed that this wasn't the thing to do!
I don't car if you're from OHIO, HAWAII, or the deep woods of Appalachia.
Rude is rude, insulting is insulting, wrong is wrong.
For the most part, just about everyone I met in Hawaii, regardless of how long they had lived there, were from somewhere else, anyway.
I can't help but think what someone from a different state came to OHIO and I treated them poorly, insulted them, because there weren't OHIO natives?
If I walked down the wrong street at night in Cleveland, I would expect the same thing.
Of course accosting someone is wrong but unfortunatly it happens. Soemtimes, it happens where we least expect it to.
A lot of the "old Hawaii" attitudes are changing as more and more people move in from other areas. Still, there is a certain amount of resentment from some.
I'm here for work, and my wife is here too. It's been great and no problems whatsoever. There have been some protests by ultra orthodox jews, but we havent' been affected by them.
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Most of the cabs are old Mercedes. I've only seen 2 BMW's and 2 Audi's. There are a few VW's. There are a bunch of Skoda's (VW subsidiary).
Guys from the office rented Mazda 2 (pretty decent), Chevy Aveo (pretty decent, but this particular rental has not been treated gently), and a Hyundai i10.
I think the 10 refers to either the top speed or the HP. What a piece of c... It is very bad.
I didn't rent a car during the week (let others drive :shades: ). We're picking up a car tomorrow for 4 days. I reserved a compact. Hertz said it'd be a Ford Fiesta, but we'll see what we get.
That is exactly right Richard. Keep up what you are doing and it will pay off in another month or so.
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Actually, the U.S. Embassy WILL help you out if you fall ill and have to be hospitalized (they will help you contact family in the U.S., can give you a list of doctors who speak English, etc.); if you are kidnapped, assaulted, robbed, etc. they will do what they can (although only very, very rarely will they actually loan you money - usually they will facilitate a friend or family member wiring you the cash from the U.S.).
Even if you were jailed because of something you did against the host country laws (be it drug abuse, car accidents, or anything else), it is considered help to give you the list of lawyers and pay consular visits to you in jail. Sometimes those consular visits make all the difference in the world in protecting someone in jail, just because the jailers know there is an official eye on the case.
How much help beyond that - like the discreet word to the appropriate officials to get you deported - is really on a case-by-case basis.
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Also, since it is what is left of what was a Chevy Cavalier, someone probably rented it from Avis and parked it too close to the Hertz office, who promptly firebombed it. :P
You can say THAT again! When I needed advice during the coup in Pakistan, the U.S. Embassy was about as much help as a boat in the desert. I didn't need money, lawyers, or doctors. I simply ask for advice on the best way to get out! It was every man for himself. I went to the Pan Am office. They were extremely helpful and friendly. They provided us with a car and a guide. I'll never forget them. Poor Pan Am--they are no more.
Richard
Actually I have solved all those Embassy problems by just not visiting any country where the native language is not English.
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You are so right. I was taught early in life that you are always kind and gracious to visitors in your home, whether you like them or not. I tried to apply that lesson at work as well.
Richard
when i think of Canada, i think of the movie "Death Hunt'. :surprise:
I know that you do. It was a major decision for us, and we discussed it at length. We never got over Sterling's death, and wanted so much to share our love with another dog. It does require a major commitment, especially at our age. Still, it is a joy to have Coco. He is making us both so happy. Fortunately, we have the most wonderful vet in the world. He's going to keep Coco in August while we go to Chicago. He used to keep Sterling when we went on trips. He and his staff truly love animals. We plan to take Coco with us on short trips. We can tell already that he loves to ride in a car. After all, his first trip was a three hour ride home with us.
Richard
Runtime: 1 hr. 36 min.
Genre: Drama, Action & Adventure
Theatrical Release: Jan 1, 1981 Wide
Synopsis: Canada 1931: The unsociable trapper Johnson lives for himself in the ice-cold mountains near the Yukon river. During a visit in the town he witnesses... Canada 1931: The unsociable trapper Johnson lives for himself in the ice-cold mountains near the Yukon river. During a visit in the town he witnesses a dog-fight. He interrupts the game and buys one of the dogs - almost dead already - for $200 against the owner's will. When the owner Hasel complains to Mountie Sergeant Millen, he refuses to take action. But then the loathing breeder and his friends accuse Johnson of murder. So Millen, although sympathetic, has to try to take him under arrest - but Johnson defends his freedom in every way possible.
Sounds good! I have seen the Godfather, Al Capone, haven't seen Texas Chain Saw Murder or Halloween, but those movies don't keep me from visiting the USA.
I love visiting the U.S. and movies don't affect me going there, except those creepy Deliverance doods with banjos.
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When I think of Canada I think of the movie "Strange Brew".
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
I think the 10 refers to either the top speed or the HP
That is funny! We are on Vancouver Island for one week..you might notice typos because i am using a netbook.
I was supposed to get an Impala but they substituted a Kia Magentis - I guess this is what you call a full size car these days. I love this little car. Power is not too bad, it looks pretty nice, feels solid, good handling, big windows, nice interior, big trunk etc.
I think the Kia people studied the BMW 3 Series and tried to copy it, and did a really good job of it. this is one of the best rental cars i have had, I like it more than an impala, a Chrysler 300, Buick, Ford 500 and slightly more than a Fusion.
I am impressed at how good a low priced car can be.
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When I think of Canada I think of the movie "Strange Brew".(good choice)
When i think of Canada I think of James Cameron and the movie Titanic (at least it was one of the top movies of all time)
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Coco would love to ride in a Mercedes GLK!
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Hope you checked off all the dents and scratches on that car before you took it off the lot!
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I'd have to be crazy to get anything other than a compact here.
Oh, and for those who'll have to rent a car in Israel, your credit card does NOT cover you in Israel. First time ever that I'l be getting insurance through the car rental company.
Excellent idea. We did the same in Mexico. Who knows how much trouble it would be to make a claim through a credit card if bandelleros kidnap you or steal your car. Better to pay the extra. Even claims made on your rental car are expensive and time consuming if you have to claim through your credit card or insurance company...but the high cost of rental insurance makes it worth the risk.
I would like to try a Forte....even better the new Sonata. They look like a VW CC.
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BTW, that's a nice picture of you.
Richard
But Israel is not really littered with burnt car shells like this, although I thought it was like that before I travelled there. I think this was a stolen car that someone torched the night before.
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
They're not Kosher? Really? :surprise:
jmonroe
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“Quite frankly, we were blown away by the results,” said Peterson. “The sheer magnitude of the 2011 Sonata’s score made recognition necessary. With a score 775 out of 1,000, the Sonata exceeded everyone’s expectations. The Sonata’s unique styling was rated almost perfect and was a key driver to its overall superior performance in this research. Clearly, 2011 Hyundai Sonata drivers are extremely satisfied with their purchase.”
Also,
“No vehicle has achieved a score of 775 before in our satisfaction research. The Sonata’s top score surpasses anything we have ever seen, including vehicles costing twice as much.”
“Consumer response to the all-new 2011 Sonata shows the strong appeal of Hyundai’s recipe of bold design, great quality, a segment-best 35 miles per gallon, and outstanding residual values,”
Read more; 2011 Sonata
I still enjoy driving the rental Kia Magentis, and I would imagine the Sonata is even better.
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Crazy Canadians....
“No vehicle has achieved a score of 775 before in our satisfaction research. The Sonata’s top score surpasses anything we have ever seen, including vehicles costing twice as much.”
Don't get all excited about this. It's just a blip and they'll self destruct before you know it. When it's all said and done it's still a piece of Korean iron and they just die on used car lots. Still throw aways if you ask me. :confuse:
jmonroe
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