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so her is a reference where you can definately try to match.
I live in Florida and the ground is flat so all the RPM you see will be on flat ground.
When I first got my LX fwd 40mph was 1750rpm, 50mph was 2250 RPM, 60mph was 2500RPM.
Now with 9000 miles 40mph is 1500 RPM, 50 mph is 1750 RPM , 60 mph is 2250 RPM. So as you can see my gas miles per gallon should also rise , and it has.
When I first got the LX I was getting about 18 to 19 miles per gallon in suburban driving and about 22 to 23 on the interstate. Now at 9000 miles I get 22 to 23 in suburban driving and 26 to 27 on the interstate.
All these RPM's and miles per gallon are on flat ground. I am sure I would get less in the mountains.
Keithatwork: I think the seats look good! I know how it is to pay for 1 thing and get something else, it's very frustrating. But the seats really do look good. Then again, I'm judging by photo's & not in person.
houston: what's an SUB, is that like SOB? :-) lol
Do you have the 4 cylinder or 6 cylider? If you have the 4 cylinder then there is a glitch that the dealer have aware and they can diagnostic and fix it right away.
"a : to exercise restraining or directing influence over : REGULATE and b : to have power over : RULE"
In a large international corporation whose stock is owned by many, many different owners, an individual or intitution that owns 33$ of the subject company's stock owns the "controlling, ruling or regulating" interest in that company. Ford pointed out in it's own literature that it "controls" Mazda and you were kind enough to post this for us and prove that your own argument was bogus. One does not need to own 100% of the stock in a publicly held company to be declared the "owner" or the one who, ultimately, makes all the critical decisions.
If it quacks like a duck; it's a duck. If it honks like a Mazda; it's a Ford.
Let's move on. Additional, futile and meaningless argument on this point will just further highlight a person who hasn't quite got a grasp of the subject matter.
It was fun showing people the SF and how nice it is. Most had heard about the SF but had not really had the chance to look at one up close. One couple had a $35+K truck and a $40K boat and his wife was telling me how much she liked the Sante Fe!
And, the SF pulled the SeaDoo just fine, no problems, even on some very steep hills.
Seeing more and more SF on the road and on vacation I really did see more SF than I did Triscapes!
Ok, rsharp, then according to your argument, Nissan is owned by Renault. Renault has a controlling 35% stake on Nissan.
http://www.businessweek.com/1999/99_13/b3622228.htm
Let's see how many people walk around thinking that Nissan, the 3rd largest Japanese automaker, belongs to Renault.
Let's take a poll: Who thinks that Renault owns Nissan?
Because according to rsharp, having a controlling stake equates to complete ownership.
It is, instead, a ground digging rodent with beady little eyes.
Words have different meanings in different fields.
Read it all here:
http://www.monito.com/wankel/ford.html
This article is from 1997 because I couldn't find any other unbiased and new source.
Well:
"The increased share alone does not give Ford control, but analysts said that coupled with the management shakeup, it effectively puts the U.S. company in the driver's seat."
Notice that in this paragraph, it says that Ford is in the driver's seat, but it also says that the increased share alone does not give Ford control. So there [is] is difference between controlling and steering the company. I guess the definition of "control" (according to Merriam Webster) does not apply here, does it.
Here's another quote from the article that I especially liked:
"Mazda said it would maintain a clear, separate identity and continue its own distribution of Mazda-developed products. It also said it would maintain its own distribution network. The agreement would allow both companies to fully utilise their resources in order to boost efficiency and competitiveness, Mazda said."
I know Johnny, I know...whirled peas...we could be making whirled peas instead of this.
You could also say the Thermos Company owns Nissan (and they indeed do), but we'd need to define products as well, eh?
Steve
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Plain and simple. It has a controlling 33% stake in Mazda, but does not own it. It owns Volvo, Jaguar, and Land Rover. Like you said, Steve, it's simplistic to say that Ford owns Mazda, but technically it doesn't. That was my whole point from the beginning.
And unlike the other link I posted, which was from 1997, this press release is from 04/17/01.
http://www.gcada.org/media/Pressrelea.asp?PrsRelsID=11
Sleepy5
UCLA Business School
Bill
http://www.hmaservice.com/webtech/default.asp?source=/home/
UNFORTUNATELY, if you've upgraded to IE6, it won't work. THANKS ALOT MICROSOFT!!
Ok, rsharp, then according to your argument, Nissan is owned by Renault. Renault has a controlling 35% stake on Nissan. Because according to rsharp, having a controlling stake equates to complete ownership."
Ummmmmm, diploid can I ask you what the Heck you are talking about? What argument? My post was about being on vacation and people asking about my Sante Fe. I have not participated in your inane discussion about controlling interest/ownership of the Ford empire, ever. In fact my vacation post was the first post here in over a month... so what IS your problem?
I understand the basic business elements of stock ownership, I have an MBA so I don't need your help here. I think I have a pretty clear grasp on the concepts.
At least attack the correct author when you attack.
Thanks sleepy.
billbo- It's funny how you are now accusing me of being the childish one when you yourself engaged in this argument. I mean, after all, you're the one who took it personally when I corrected you on erroneously pointing out that the Santa Fe was the best seller.
http://www.keithcorcoran.com/sf/bumperlights
now all i need are my altezza tail lights.
have fun
.engine and transmission
.steering
.suspension
.braking
.exterior paint problems
.wind noise
.water leaks
.poor interior fit and finish
.squeaks and rattles
They gave their highest rating in this category to the Honda CRV.
I quess Toyota even has problems in their first model year.
http://www.weapon-r.com/main2.html
they make performance intake systems, and have 3 models for the Santa Fe! What happened to hdkautosport? I haven't been there awhile, and I'm getting page not found errors this morning. Did they go under because of all the problems they've been having? I will post more performance parts sites as I discover them! :-)
Bill
if you want that Dragon intake....
http://www.importstudio.bigstep.com/category.html?UCIDs=1030314
sweeet!
Bill
Thanks,
There are a couple other stories about domestic market share and profits in the News section today too.
Steve
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I did a price check at autobytel.com. If I put $2000 down for a base Santa Fe (4-cylinder, manual, 2wd), and 0% financing charges I'll be paying $189 a month.
Start with a large fortune!!
"Covers repair or replacement of any component manufactured or originally installed by Hyundai that is defective in material or factory workmanship, under normal use and maintenance
Following components covered for time and mileage limits indicated:
Radio And Sound Systems (i.e. radio, cassette tape drive mechanism, and compact disc player): 3 years / 36,000 miles
Paint: 3 years/ 36,000 miles
Battery: 3 years / unlimited miles (100% covered 2 years / unlimited miles; after 2 years and within 3 years, 25% cost of battery and 100% labor cost covered)
Air Conditioner Refrigerant Charge: 1 year / unlimited miles
Adjustments: 1 year / 12,000 miles
Wear Items; 1 year / 12,000 miles ( e.g. belts, brake pads & linings, clutch linings, filters, wiper lades, bulbs, fuses..."
Look at the holes in the warraty which can add up to a substantial amount:
Belts $100-300
Clutch $700-1000
etc...
Those items are usually the ones to go first in any car...
Most other warranties 3-36000 cover the above items!!!
Headline says "HYUNDAI IN HIGH GEAR"
"Once the butt of jokes, the Korean brand is among the hottest on America's highways."
Article tells how and why they came back from the brink "with Korean determination and Amerian ingenuity." Quality is up an warranty claims are down 50%.