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cdnpinhead · January 2019

tjc78 said:
Toward the end the transmission did get quirky but never failed at well over 100k.

Imagine that -- a Chrysler product with a transmission issue. I was a big fan of Chrysler products back in the '90s until 3 of 3 that I had occasion to deal with regularly had major transmission issues. That was my first and last automatic transmission, though my wife still drives vehicles with them, but they aren't Chrysler products.

stickguy · January 2019

they used normal doors so people that wouldn't be caught dead driving a minivan, would drive a minivan.

Mr_Shiftright · January 2019

I think a minivan is an especially hard pill for a man to swallow. It's kind of silly to think that a mere "image" could ruin your psyche, but apparently it can

explorerx4 · January 2019

I've always thought those Pacifica's and it's sibling the Benz R Class were kind of porky and strange looking.

driver100 · January 2019

explorerx4 said:
I've always thought those Pacifica's and it's sibling the Benz R Class were kind of porky and strange looking.

A wagon on steroids.

driver100 · January 2019

Mr_Shiftright said:
I think a minivan is an especially hard pill for a man to swallow. It's kind of silly to think that a mere "image" could ruin your psyche, but apparently it can

We have friends with minivans....offhand one an Odyssey two have Chryslers. They love the cargo capacity, I don't think they worry about driving dynamics or image.
A minivan would ruin the fun of driving for me, too much like a bus or a work vehicle.
At least with 4 real doors a van becomes a little more carlike, that helps a bit.

driver100 · January 2019

sda, your Honda looks like a brand new car.

Michaell · January 2019

Mr_Shiftright said:
I think a minivan is an especially hard pill for a man to swallow. It's kind of silly to think that a mere "image" could ruin your psyche, but apparently it can

My wife refused to drive a minivan, even when it was the obvious practical choice.

graphicguy · January 2019

sda said:
I am enjoying a beautiful sun filled day and gave both cars much needed cleaning. I think it looks pretty good for 5+ years and 85k.

Looks great!

oldfarmer50 · January 2019

berri said:
Being a fan of the 70's E cars, I appreciate the tribute, but think the current Challenger is a bit to chunky. All the 60/70's pony cars chunked up in today's iterations, but to me the Mustang is probably the leanest of the bunch.

For sheer styling I like the 1970 Challenger but modern day technology can’t be beat.

By clunky I assume you’re not just talking weight but also the high belt line styling required by safety requirements. As far as weight Mustang is the lightest beating Camaro by a hundred pounds or so. Challenger is over 4000lbs and that requires a lot of extra hp to move it.

oldfarmer50 · January 2019

driver100 said:
Being a fan of the 70's E cars, I appreciate the tribute, but think the current Challenger is a bit to chunky. All the 60/70's pony cars chunked up in today's iterations, but to me the Mustang is probably the leanest of the bunch

Is the Challenger that big because they didn't have a smaller platform they could use? They are pretty nice, but, they lose something by being so big and bulky, for a "pony" car.

Based on the 300 platform I believe.

oldfarmer50 · January 2019

henryn said:
Talking about the Pacifica -- what I don't get is if you're going to build a people / junk hauler, why use conventional doors instead of the sliding doors on a minivan? Those things are the greatest invention since sliced bread.

I think the new version does have them.

qbrozen · January 2019

Well, yes, but the new version isn’t actually the new version. Its a new T&C with the Pacifica name slapped on. No idea why. If AWD were an option, it would make a little more sense to me.

berri · January 2019

If I could get some years back to when my kids were still in college, I'd still drive a minivan. All that hauling people or goods between home and campus, I don't think even a Suburban could swallow up as much. The weight and good tires meant no real issues in winter snow in the minivan either. In fact, I think it was better overall balanced than the crossovers I've owned. I haven't driven the new Pacifica van, and the two I owned back in those days were a Ford and then a Honda. I have to imagine the Pacifica drives and rides better than the old Town & Country or Caravan I've driven as rental cars did though.

berri · January 2019

sda, I like that color. Like silver, it doesn't show dirt. Plus you are not stuck with a grey or black interior like in silver cars. A beige or similar interior just seems more spacious visually and seems cooler in hot weather as well.

roadburner · January 2019

I previously posted this saga on my Facebook page and thought this group would appreciate it as well. The author of these posts hails from a BMW forum that shall remain nameless(in order to protect the ignorant). Here is his first unedited post- from June 2018:

So im driving in thr canyons and i know im lazy and stipid and havent gotten my rear brakes fhanged for months like 5000 miles overdue and out of warranty. I was waiting to get money to get warranty on it but its still time away.

So im driving the canyons going 85/90 mph and then suddenly hear a npise and something falls in my car . I thought it was a rock but then i stopped and chrck and it was a piece of my m235 rotor. When i saw it i was shoked i cant beliebe nor understand how the rotor flew off and somehow managed to fly out and forward and get this.. my sunroof was open and it came inside the car and hit my shoulder nearly missing my head.

Im so grateful and lucky to be alive. I cannot believe i almost could have been seriously injured had that hit my head. I dont know what to thonk. I know its my fault for being stupid and not getting my brakes fixed but still i cannpt believe nor have i ever heard of something like this happening. The rear rotor comes pff goes right then up then left into the sunroof and nearly misses my head.

If that's not moronic enough, he posts a picture of the destroyed rotor, revealing that he was bottom feeder Korean all-season tires instead of OEM Michelin Pilot Super Sports.

Coming Next: More tragedy befalls our wayward 2 Series owner in 2019!

roadburner · January 2019

The Rest of the Story...
Here's, an edited summary of our hero's January 4. 2019 post from his thread entitled:
"Right now I hate BMW Financial so much it's not funny"

I paid $7000 down and $700 monthly just to lease my n235. I'm pretty sure that was a complete rip off

Anyway my lease expired in May 2018

I extended my lease until September

Car needed repair so I put it in the shop

And then I got shot and went to hospital

I barely recover and get out December. Few days back I brought my car home from shop and 2 days later I get repod just as I'm about to purchase my car. I could care less about trading it in or returning it. I loved my m235 and I'd love it more than the m2 comp I'm going to get.

I hate BMW so heartless. Don't care I almost died. Don't care u paid off my lease. Don't care I have an emotional attachment to my car and wanted to buy it.

All I can say is; a pox on any dealer who sells that wingnut an M2.

Mr_Shiftright · January 2019

In olden days, such things were instantly punished. As the wagon train was attacked by Comanches, those people who pointed the wrong end of the gun at the target usually didn't get a second chance.

stickguy · January 2019

when we had kid #2, my wife was more than happy to swap the Legacy wagon (FWD, stickshift) for a new design Voyager. Tons more room in that.

kid 1 got taken to college in the Odyssey. Kid 2, we had the RDX for her trip. That was a lot trickier packing job!

stickguy · January 2019

Bears not living up to billing today.

roadburner · January 2019

In other news, I was sworn in today and start work tomorrow. A couple of my co-workers and I checked out our office for the first time today; it's not a complete disaster, but it's darn close- It will take a while just to get things on an even keel. Oh well, I expected nothing less. Tomorrow we have over 60 cases in the morning and 30 in the afternoon; I think it's called the total immersion method...

berri · January 2019

Weak division stick

roadburner · January 2019

Mr_Shiftright said:
In olden days, such things were instantly punished. As the wagon train was attacked by Comanches, those people who pointed the wrong end of the gun at the target usually didn't get a second chance.

Yeah, this guy has thwarted the Law of Natural Selection at least twice...

tjc78 · January 2019

stickguy said:
don't want to offend you Chicago people, but man, how did the Bears win their division, when they are so lousy?

What a game!!

ab348 · January 2019

stickguy said:
don't want to offend you Chicago people, but man, how did the Bears win their division, when they are so lousy?

Spoken like a classy Eagles fan.

qbrozen · January 2019

You can’t script a closer finish!

No idea why you would say the Bears are lousy. They are a very very tough team and that was a war of a game. I give the Eagles all the credit in the world for that win and, IMHO, everything else is icing. If they lose in the next round, they are still champs in my eyes and Foles is a football legend for pulling this off yet again.

stickguy · January 2019

That kicker might want to hire some security from out of town, to help him escape. Not like he will have any reason to ever set foot in Chicago again.

explorerx4 · January 2019

@ab348,
I thought stickguy was just kidding, but I will have to agree with you.
To me, it was a great game decided by the smallest of margins.

28firefighter · January 2019

stickguy said:

That kicker might want to hire some security from out of town, to help him escape. Not like he will have any reason to ever set foot in Chicago again.

I texted my friends and said he needs a secure escort to the airport followed by a long vacation off the grid. I’m thinking Papua New Guinea.

And in the mean time....Fly Eagles Fly! 🦅

stickguy · January 2019

well, he should be perfectly safe in south Philly. And free drinks for life.

28firefighter · January 2019

qbrozen said:

You can’t script a closer finish!

No idea why you would say the Bears are lousy. They are a very very tough team and that was a war of a game. I give the Eagles all the credit in the world for that win and, IMHO, everything else is icing. If they lose in the next round, they are still champs in my eyes and Foles is a football legend for pulling this off yet again.

Bears were the better team, I think. Eagles just capitalized on the very few mistakes they made and nearly shot themselves in the foot on multiple other occasions.

I never expected us to repeat and still don’t. I’m just glad we made it to the post-season.

28firefighter · January 2019

stickguy said:

well, he should be perfectly safe in south Philly. And free drinks for life.

Given Chicago’s propensity for organized crime, I’d say Philly would be the first place they look for him..

bwia · January 2019

Sunday smile

A cowboy, who just moved from Wyoming to Texas, walks into a bar and orders three mugs of Bud. He sits in the back of the room, drinking a sip out of each one in turn. When he finishes them, he comes back to the bar and orders three more.

The bartender approaches and tells the cowboy, "You know, a mug goes flat after I draw it. It would taste much better if you bought one at a time." The cowboy replies, "Well, you see, I have two brothers. One is in Arizona, the other is in Colorado.

When we all left our home in Texas, we promised that we'd drink this way to remember the days when we drank together. So I'm drinking one beer for each of my brothers and one for myself." The bartender admits that this is a nice custom, and leaves it there.

The cowboy becomes a regular in the bar, and always drinks the same way. He orders three mugs and drinks them in turn. One day, he comes in and only orders two mugs. All the regulars take notice and fall silent. When he comes back to the bar for the second round, the bartender says, "I don't want to intrude on your grief, but I wanted to offer my condolences on your loss."

The cowboy looks quite puzzled for a moment, then a light dawns in his eyes and he laughs. "Oh, no, everybody's just fine," he explains, "It's just that my wife and I joined the Baptist Church and I had to quit drinking."

“Hasn't affected my brothers though."

Michaell · January 2019

Only one home team won this weekend.

bwia · January 2019

roadburner said:i

In other news, I was sworn in today and start work tomorrow. A couple of my co-workers and I checked out our office for the first time today; it's not a complete disaster, but it's darn close- It will take a while just to get things on an even keel. Oh well, I expected nothing less. Tomorrow we have over 60 cases in the morning and 30 in the afternoon; I think it's called the total immersion method...

It seems as though tomorrow is going to be a long day, what a way to come off retirement. But that should be no problem for a BMW genius. Good luck on your first day.

28firefighter · January 2019

roadburner said:

In other news, I was sworn in today and start work tomorrow. A couple of my co-workers and I checked out our office for the first time today; it's not a complete disaster, but it's darn close- It will take a while just to get things on an even keel. Oh well, I expected nothing less. Tomorrow we have over 60 cases in the morning and 30 in the afternoon; I think it's called the total immersion method...

Godspeed, RB.

andres3 · January 2019

stickguy said:
Bears not living up to billing today.

Bears are a defensive and special teams powerhouse. Problem is, field goals are special teams too. If you can't make field goals, you can't really win as a "defensive" team. This is why when Gould was Gold they made it to the Superbowl. This year they had Coal instead of Gold.

xwesx · January 2019

berri said:
You can't say the late 50's and early 60's weren't interesting periods of design, if sometimes a bit over the top.

That comment is understated in a way that the cars most certainly were not!

xwesx · January 2019

roadburner said:
In other news, I was sworn in today and start work tomorrow. A couple of my co-workers and I checked out our office for the first time today; it's not a complete disaster, but it's darn close- It will take a while just to get things on an even keel. Oh well, I expected nothing less. Tomorrow we have over 60 cases in the morning and 30 in the afternoon; I think it's called the total immersion method...

Best wishes to you, RB, as you get this gig kicked off! I'm sure the voters will not be disappointed in your efforts.

murphydog · January 2019

driver100 said:
I am checking on dashcams. One dealer has a model they get...camera plus installation would be $400 to $500.
I found these on Amazon:
Dashcam, Built into Mirror, with Rear View Camera, Built In Installation
I have no idea what model I would need. I like the idea of it being in the mirror, I want it to look built in with no wires showing, easy as possible installation, has to record from the front at least.

One of them has batteries and if your car is banged from the rear it will start recording immediately. It is too new for reviews.

The one I am thinking of is this one....will it do what I want it to do?
ToGuard Mirror Cam

Driver, I am late to the game here. I went with BlackVue and their power magic EZ. They call it EZ as it plugs into the OBD port for power. Super easy to run the power cord up the A pillar trim and headliner to the camera location.

I could have pushed the mount higher and shortened the cords, but want a center view point, and tha big giant rear view mirror hides it from view when I drive. The second cable is to the second rear camera.

murphydog · January 2019

xwesx said:

tyguy said:

My Tesla records about an hour on a loop (first in first out), but if there's something you want to save, then you press the little camera icon on the screen and it'll save the last 10 minutes of driving. All that data goes on a USB drive that you insert into one of the ports upfront. Pretty slick. I think the aftermarket units' length of recording depends on the data storage capacity.
Definitely does!

I put had a 64GB unit in my Blackvue 750, and it was not able to store a full day of driving (round trip to Anchorage and back, about 15 hours total footage). I was going to do a compilation video on it, but found that the earliest footage I had was south of Willow on the way down (e.g., most of the way to Anchorage already).

So, I now have a 128GB card. Problem solved there!

I have the same camera and love it. Used iMovie on the Mac to stitch some clips together.

What brand of SD cards are you using?

driver100 · January 2019

roadburner said:
In other news, I was sworn in today and start work tomorrow. A couple of my co-workers and I checked out our office for the first time today; it's not a complete disaster, but it's darn close- It will take a while just to get things on an even keel. Oh well, I expected nothing less. Tomorrow we have over 60 cases in the morning and 30 in the afternoon; I think it's called the total immersion method...

I'm not great at math but 60 minutes X 8 hours = 480 minutes.
Divided by 90 cases a day 480 divided by 90 = about 5 minutes per case.
I can see it now, guy comes in, announced that he was going 70 in a 50 zone, gavel comes down, "That will be $100 sir" "Next case".

driver100 · January 2019

Isn't this a good idea!

driver100 · January 2019

murphydog said:

driver100 said:
I am checking on dashcams. One dealer has a model they get...camera plus installation would be $400 to $500.
I found these on Amazon:
Dashcam, Built into Mirror, with Rear View Camera, Built In Installation
I have no idea what model I would need. I like the idea of it being in the mirror, I want it to look built in with no wires showing, easy as possible installation, has to record from the front at least.

One of them has batteries and if your car is banged from the rear it will start recording immediately. It is too new for reviews.

The one I am thinking of is this one....will it do what I want it to do?
ToGuard Mirror Cam
Driver, I am late to the game here. I went with BlackVue and their power magic EZ. They call it EZ as it plugs into the OBD port for power. Super easy to run the power cord up the A pillar trim and headliner to the camera location.

I could have pushed the mount higher and shortened the cords, but want a center view point, and tha big giant rear view mirror hides it from view when I drive. The second cable is to the second rear camera.

Murphydog, nice to hear from you and thanks for posting, especially the pictures.
I will look up that model to see what they say.

snakeweasel · January 2019

roadburner said:

In other news, I was sworn in today and start work tomorrow. A couple of my co-workers and I checked out our office for the first time today; it's not a complete disaster, but it's darn close- It will take a while just to get things on an even keel. Oh well, I expected nothing less. Tomorrow we have over 60 cases in the morning and 30 in the afternoon; I think it's called the total immersion method...

Good luck on your first day.

graphicguy · January 2019

RB....good luck and Godspeed on this journey you’ve begun. I think we all believe you will do well.

Quick question on the M235 owner story.....why was his car repo’d? Sounded like he was at the end of the lease. Did he just not make the final payment(s)?

tjc78 · January 2019

Yeah something is off there. Maybe they contacted him for pickup and didn’t get in touch with him so just came and got the car?

Is that really a repo?

snakeweasel · January 2019

tjc78 said:

don't want to offend you Chicago people, but man, how did the Bears win their division, when they are so lousy?
What a game!!

I for one, a life long Chicago area resident, am glad they lost.

Why? you may ask.

Because as someone who has zero interest in the sport I am spared the consistent mentioning of the Bears. If the had won I would have been bombarded with Bear talk over the radio, on TV, in the office and just about everywhere.

28firefighter · January 2019

snakeweasel said:

I for one, a life long Chicago area resident, am glad they lost.

Why? you may ask.

Because as someone who has zero interest in the sport I am spared the consistent mentioning of the Bears. If the had won I would have been bombarded with Bear talk over the radio, on TV, in the office and just about everywhere.

Happy to have you on the Eagles support train! We welcome all, most especially those who don't care or want to hate us!

snakeweasel · January 2019

28firefighter said:

I for one, a life long Chicago area resident, am glad they lost.

Why? you may ask.

Because as someone who has zero interest in the sport I am spared the consistent mentioning of the Bears. If the had won I would have been bombarded with Bear talk over the radio, on TV, in the office and just about everywhere.
Happy to have you on the Eagles support train! We welcome all, most especially those who don't care or want to hate us!

Sorry, not on that train either. Don't care who wins just leave me out of it.

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