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He doesn't like to read but he loves to write. Little does he know, not many in here read what he writes.
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Besides, when you're as knowledgeable as me, people rely on my comments and advice.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
I say, if you can't say it in less than 150 words forget it, I have a life to be lived.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
The next day there was a slew of letters saying that is wrong, the car on the highway has the right of way - and some said courteous drivers help cars to merge.
I looked up the laws in different jurisdictions and the second opinion is correct. This one from Michigan says it best.
While readers may continue to argue over appropriate etiquette at highway on ramps, Michigan law leaves little room for debate: Merging motorists "shall" yield the right-of-way to existing traffic and adjust their speed accordingly. Failure to do so can constitute a civil infraction.
There's nothing in the law that prevents highway motorists from safely switching lanes or moderately adjusting speeds to make room for merging traffic, but such behavior should be considered a courtesy rather an obligation
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
1. Who has the right-of-way in Florida? The answer is no one! The law only says who must yield (give up) the right-of-way. Every driver, motorcyclist, moped rider, bicyclist and pedestrian must do everything possible to avoid a crash.
2. Merge into traffic when you can do so safely. You must yield the right-of-way to traffic on the expressway. You cannot always count on other drivers moving over to give you room to enter, but do not stop on an acceleration lane unless traffic is too heavy and there is no space for you to enter safely.
These two rules basically mean that if some knuckle head rams into you, or cuts you off and you ram into them and you had a chance to avoid it by slowing down and letting him in, you'll be declared a contributor. It's not enough to be on a lane that is marked to be yielded to, one has to avoid crashing into somebody. This of course makes large percentage of crashes with shared liability and nice field for lawyers and insurance companies to argue percentages.
2018 430i Gran Coupe
All this talk of decks ....
If you haven’t seen it’s worth the 5 minutes
tjc....that was absolutely hilarious....RFLMAO a few times!
Those guys sound like JMonroe going on about who's deck is bigger!
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
"2. Merge into traffic when you can do so safely. You must yield the right-of-way to traffic on the expressway." as seeing it the way the other jurisdictions do, but they seem to allow for more politeness by saying "Every driver, motorcyclist, moped rider, bicyclist and pedestrian must do everything possible to avoid a crash".
I would think, unless it was a very unusual situation, if there was an accident, the one already on the highway would win!
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Bottom line, just because you're on the traveling lane, it doesn't make you master of the highway. Just because other people are told to yield to you, doesn't mean you can carelessly ram into them at will for their disobedience.
2018 430i Gran Coupe
On the other hand since Driver100 has a place in FL too, maybe he has 2 decks.
Not sure if one big deck trumps 2 smaller one's.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
I can even reuse some of the screws when I put down new wood in the fall.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Speaking of cars and women, we were out in the rural countryside today and stopped at a roadside convenience store. We pulled in next to a Porsche convertible driven by a beautiful blonde woman. A few seconds later another gorgeous woman walked out of the store and got into a Mercedes convertible. These women were so attractive that even our new woman transporter who was with us noticed them. Maybe they were having a model’s convention in the woods nearby.
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
(Ok, how come the emotorcons are working now when they weren’t working 5 minutes ago?)
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I agree, my lovely bride got me at 23 when she bought me a car. Fell for it like a ton of bricks.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I’ve seen it both ways where a fool comes up the ramp and paces you until he runs out of ramp and then flings himself into your side. The reverse is also true where you try to accelerate or decelerate only to find a car speeding up and slowing down as if he wants to run you off the road.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
It’s like I told all the kids I taught to drive—just because you have the right of way it doesn’t mean your fender won’t dent.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
My house is about 5700' above sea level. :laughing:
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
Sounds like all you guys have deck envy.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
'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
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
However, it is weighted very much in favor of the highway driver in some jurisdictions....the one on the entrance has few rights and has to depend on getting on the highway, if others on the highway help it is only because they are being courteous.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
You can win the most screws contest.....engineers overbuild and are OCD about using as many screws as possible.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
'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
My GPS is my friend -- it tells me such things, among many others. Google maps -- not so much.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
Could we ad the new Corvette to this list?
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I had a bit of a financial windfall- totally unexpected. My bride says the money is all mine and to spend it any way I want.
So, one option is to install the M Performance differential and a mild tune on the 2 Series(and have quite a biy left over
or
Start looking for a replacement for the 2er.
I'm leaning towards the first option; there's almost nothing under $40k-new or used-that I think I'd like better. In the $45k range there is the Mustang Bullitt and a used M2 or M4, but that's about it.
Fortunately I have the luxury of being able to take my time deciding.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
@cdnpinhead has me beat.
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jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Definitely at the bottom, lol
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2025 Toyota Crown Signia Hybrid, 2022 Ram 2500 Laramie 6.4 Hemi, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata PRHT
No matter what you have, JMonroe will think his is bigger or better, or has stronger wood, or more cross beams, or larger foundation etc...........
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
I just google: "what is the elevation of NAME OF TOWN and STATE"
Here is mine:
Elevation: 227m / 745feet
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
" I have a tiny rear deck"
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Forecast looks promising
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic