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Just realized - another underappreciated aspect is power supply wattage and quality. Usually not a big problem with large brands, but when you do one "on spec" then it's important to get it right. This is again an issue when buying with graphics card, as it needs to mach its capability, as those high-end dual/tripple graphics cards need lots of reliable power. Also important when buying a laptop - it may pay off to read some reviews, whether there are complaints from users about early failures. Same with batteries, they used to be weakest links for laptops. There was a lot of progress since.
Generally, the computer is as good as its weakest link. Computers usually choke on data transfer (disk, RAM), not on processor speed and fail more often due to power issues (supply, cooling flow and fans, battery) than controllers or other electronic components.
We don't do any any maintenance on motors of vacuum cleaners, refrigerators or dishwashers. They work and at some point they stop, usually because of either worn bearing, bad electronics, or seals whenever water is involved. None of these items can be considered regular/preventative maintenance, rather they are all repair items with schedule based on lack of the draw. I think some hybrid power may be more prone to repair issues same way, but it would be a design problem (like say bad electronics), not a maintenance item. However, all traditional parts of internal combustion engine and power transmission system will require maintenance same way regular gas car does.
I like the way BMW replaces the torque converter with an electric motor in their PHEV models. I’d think it would simplify some design issues as the IC motor and the electric motor share the complete drivetrain.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
@abacomike I have my son's old college computer in my spare bedroom: HP 190t. I'd ordered it with the best video card at the time, Nvidia 5770? It is an I7 and was almost the top speed application of the I7 at the time. Since he was in physics I bought capability.
We upgraded a couple years later with a video card that would handle the graphic requirements of the games he played. Like cars, those requirements change monthly.
Replaced that with a Microcenter Gaming Powerspec with a good video card when he started working. He just shopped the Powerspec computer line and ended up buying a Dell Alienware computer that was "on sale." But the video card was the most important shopping point I saw. He got an Nvidia 2080 Super which can handle almost anything the latest games can make use of.
I think the speed of the video card is more important than the CPU and the motherboard. But he ended up spending $2300 roughly after the discount.
The Powerspec line is Microcenter's gaming computer line. It makes for good browsing because many come with pretty good video cards. The specs also clearly tell you the motherboard used, sometimes hard to find on other branded computers. From shopping 3 years ago for a Powerspec and a quick look as he was shopping this time, I still think Powerspec does a good job of price point meeting with really good parts.
My son and I were looking at the Nvidia RTX 3080 video card. It’s almost as big as an old VHS tape. We were surprised that it only costs $699. I may yet put together a dedicated gaming system, but my son reports that he’s very happy with the gaming laptop he recently bought.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
HP used to be something special though. Took my first cobol lab practical on the HP 3000 series III MPE with 1Mb memory, disc drive and tape drive. I scored well and spiked the curve for the rest of my class. I told my girlfriend that it was due to the unique power of this tower refrigerator sized HP minicomputer. She laughed and said I was lucky to even have a girlfriend to talk to. Another unique power.
A time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing.
Just realized - another underappreciated aspect is power supply wattage and quality. Usually not a big problem with large brands, but when you do one "on spec" then it's important to get it right. This is again an issue when buying with graphics card, as it needs to mach its capability, as those high-end dual/tripple graphics cards need lots of reliable power. Also important when buying a laptop - it may pay off to read some reviews, whether there are complaints from users about early failures. Same with batteries, they used to be weakest links for laptops. There was a lot of progress since.
Generally, the computer is as good as its weakest link. Computers usually choke on data transfer (disk, RAM), not on processor speed and fail more often due to power issues (supply, cooling flow and fans, battery) than controllers or other electronic components.
In my anecdotal experience lap tops have issues with old software that's been updated 1,000 times. Could be just a hard drive issue (which is common in old computers), but I have a feeling Windows had something to do with it.
'18 Porsche Macan Turbo, '16 Audi TTS, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
My son and I were looking at the Nvidia RTX 3080 video card. It’s almost as big as an old VHS tape. We were surprised that it only costs $699. I may yet put together a dedicated gaming system, but my son reports that he’s very happy with the gaming laptop he recently bought.
Y’all need to support my retirement income and buy from my former employer and buy Radeon and Athlon or Ryzen equipped computers!
I took the day off to burn some vacation time (Still have 6 days that I have to use this year) and since it was so nice out I took the bike out. Went about an hour and a half or so down RT 66.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
I took the day off to burn some vacation time (Still have 6 days that I have to use this year) and since it was so nice out I took the bike out. Went about an hour and a half or so down RT 66.
Some day you can do what me and other retired folks do...schedule a few work days before you forget what it was like to be a working stiff.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
I took the day off to burn some vacation time (Still have 6 days that I have to use this year) and since it was so nice out I took the bike out. Went about an hour and a half or so down RT 66.
If you’d fixed the top on your Sebring you could have cruised in style without worrying about falling off. It was 75 degrees when I left work today with the top down and I smiled all the way home listening to oldies rock and looking at the clouds.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I took the day off to burn some vacation time (Still have 6 days that I have to use this year) and since it was so nice out I took the bike out. Went about an hour and a half or so down RT 66.
If you’d fixed the top on your Sebring you could have cruised in style without worrying about falling off. It was 75 degrees when I left work today with the top down and I smiled all the way home listening to oldies rock and looking at the clouds.
Even with a working top I would have taken the bike, so much more fun. Had a little fun with the Lincoln Service train.
Also when driving stop looking at clouds and keep your eyes on the road.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
I took the day off to burn some vacation time (Still have 6 days that I have to use this year) and since it was so nice out I took the bike out. Went about an hour and a half or so down RT 66.
If you’d fixed the top on your Sebring you could have cruised in style without worrying about falling off. It was 75 degrees when I left work today with the top down and I smiled all the way home listening to oldies rock and looking at the clouds.
Even with a working top I would have taken the bike, so much more fun. Had a little fun with the Lincoln Service train.
Also when driving stop looking at clouds and keep your eyes on the road.
I get the thrill of riding a bike instead of a car. Kind of like the thrill of walking a tightrope. My buddies who own them feel the same as you. Maybe if I tried it when I was younger...
BTW, you can see the clouds through the front wind screen.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I remember a comedian decades ago (Bob Newhart maybe) doing a routine about what the conversation might be like if motorcycles had never been invented and then in current times someone came up with the idea of putting a powerful engine between your legs on a bicycle.
I remember a comedian decades ago (Bob Newhart maybe) doing a routine about what the conversation might be like if motorcycles had never been invented and then in current times someone came up with the idea of putting a powerful engine between your legs on a bicycle.
Not only that but place a few gallons of flammable liquid on top of that engine.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Greetings my poster buddies. I'm back in Boston with a few days left on home quarantine. Much gratitude to our house sitter, my cousin, who took care of our home as it were her own. Not only did she cared for the house but she had our cars detailed to showroom new. Priceless!
Although we followed protocol and took a PCR test, wore a mask for the entire duration of our trip, unfortunately no one at the airport or airline asked for test documents. How could we pretend to be fighting the Covid-19 virus when no one even bothered to take our temperature or ask any questions about our health status? Pitiful.
On a related note, I must give kudos to the pilot of the brand new A321. It was the smoothest landing I've ever experienced. And I made it known to the captain. He smiled and said, "sometimes we get it right". Yes, indeed it felt like being on magic carpet. Thanks JetBlue for blocking the middle seats but some light refreshments would have been nice on such a long trip.
@snakeweasel That sounds like a calming day you spent on your cycle.
I've never liked motorcycles for myself to ride. When I was 8-10, my brother-in-law took me on the back of his Harley driving the country roads 9 miles to where they lived in the town. I was scared to death. Nothing to hold onto other than a leather jacket. He was a great guy along with my sister, but I had never been on even a short ride with him on the cycle.
I remember a comedian decades ago (Bob Newhart maybe) doing a routine about what the conversation might be like if motorcycles had never been invented and then in current times someone came up with the idea of putting a powerful engine between your legs on a bicycle.
Probably the eco-folks would scream and yell if someone were to "invent" the motorcycle now. Imagine, a "hot engine between your legs under your seat and that couple of gallons of gasoline on top of the hot engine"--entirely too dangerous. Imagine what would happen if the cycle were to wreck. No airbags...
Maybe if the cycle were powered by solar cells it could be considered...
I remember a comedian decades ago (Bob Newhart maybe) doing a routine about what the conversation might be like if motorcycles had never been invented and then in current times someone came up with the idea of putting a powerful engine between your legs on a bicycle.
Probably the eco-folks would scream and yell if someone were to "invent" the motorcycle now. Imagine, a "hot engine between your legs under your seat and that couple of gallons of gasoline on top of the hot engine"--entirely too dangerous. Imagine what would happen if the cycle were to wreck. No airbags...
Maybe if the cycle were powered by solar cells it could be considered...
The safety folks would complain but tough for the eco folks to argue with 100 mpg for a single-person commute.
'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
Did a transport early this a.m. Transported a grey Malibu for a burgundy Impala. Not much to report except I can’t figure out why they needed me to do it. Got to the Malibu and there were at least two lot boys standing around smoking cigarettes and BSing. But, I got money to go to the Apple Festival now.
Not to mention the lack of emissions standards on bikes not too old.
Electric bikes are coming into their own now. They won't appeal to the Hog crowd, but as demographics change, look for a lot more of them in coming years.
My main resistance to bikes is other road users - especially living in an area filled with distracted morons, "new" drivers, and entitled Stepfords in large heavy vehicles. But soon I'll be in less traffic density, it'll be tempting.
Probably the eco-folks would scream and yell if someone were to "invent" the motorcycle now. Imagine, a "hot engine between your legs under your seat and that couple of gallons of gasoline on top of the hot engine"--entirely too dangerous. Imagine what would happen if the cycle were to wreck. No airbags...
Maybe if the cycle were powered by solar cells it could be considered...
Hey, I just noticed this. That old time gas station has an ADT security sign. I wonder when that station abandoned the old security system of having a German Shepard under the desk. Maybe the liberal bandits union financed a lobby because they didn’t want to tangle with a real security system.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Did a transport early this a.m. Transported a grey Malibu for a burgundy Impala. Not much to report except I can’t figure out why they needed me to do it. Got to the Malibu and there were at least two lot boys standing around smoking cigarettes and BSing. But, I got money to go to the Apple Festival now.
You just answered your own question. Would you want those jamokes driving a $35k piece of inventory?
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Not to mention the lack of emissions standards on bikes not too old.
Electric bikes are coming into their own now. They won't appeal to the Hog crowd, but as demographics change, look for a lot more of them in coming years.
My main resistance to bikes is other road users - especially living in an area filled with distracted morons, "new" drivers, and entitled Stepfords in large heavy vehicles. But soon I'll be in less traffic density, it'll be tempting.
Probably the eco-folks would scream and yell if someone were to "invent" the motorcycle now. Imagine, a "hot engine between your legs under your seat and that couple of gallons of gasoline on top of the hot engine"--entirely too dangerous. Imagine what would happen if the cycle were to wreck. No airbags...
Maybe if the cycle were powered by solar cells it could be considered...
The major issue with electric bikes is range. Since most motorcycling in the U.S. is more of a sport/hobby many motorcyclists are taking their bikes on long weekend rides. Rides that usually will exceed the range of any electric motorcycle.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Thanks for all your feedback on a new computer guys. If I get a tower, it will be one that can support Flight Simulator 2020, which just came out. It requires a superior amount of RAM, graphics cards and graphics memory and a tenth generation I7 processor. Hopefully I can get away with just replacing the tower since my monitor is still great as is my printer and audio. All my peripherals are by wire, not wireless, so I have to make sure I have the proper adapters and cables. I already use an HDMI cable for my monitor.
I made some adjustments to the start-up of the existing computer by delaying some of the start-up items which may solve some of the issues I have been experiencing. If so, I would rather keep what I have.
That and the big electric brands aren't really making anything along the lines of a tourer or cruiser - mostly naked/sport/enduro style. I think "Zero" has a 200+ mile range now, which is probably adequate for those styles.
The major issue with electric bikes is range. Since most motorcycling in the U.S. is more of a sport/hobby many motorcyclists are taking their bikes on long weekend rides. Rides that usually will exceed the range of any electric motorcycle.
In any event any bias I have against motorcycles is not due to emissions. It stems from two things that I cannot stand:
1. The noise most riders, it seems, enjoy making, either the basso profundo loud Harleys, or the screaming, high-pitched, high revving Japanese sports bikes. 2. In the latter group (at least locally), the ridiculously dangerous way they ride, weaving through traffic at high speed, blowing through intersections, etc.
In any event any bias I have against motorcycles is not due to emissions. It stems from two things that I cannot stand:
1. The noise most riders, it seems, enjoy making, either the basso profundo loud Harleys, or the screaming, high-pitched, high revving Japanese sports bikes. 2. In the latter group (at least locally), the ridiculously dangerous way they ride, weaving through traffic at high speed, blowing through intersections, etc.
I definitely am biased against both those groups, as well. And, unfortunately, they outnumber the calm, quiet riders by a very large margin where I live.
'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
In any event any bias I have against motorcycles is not due to emissions. It stems from two things that I cannot stand:
1. The noise most riders, it seems, enjoy making, either the basso profundo loud Harleys, or the screaming, high-pitched, high revving Japanese sports bikes. 2. In the latter group (at least locally), the ridiculously dangerous way they ride, weaving through traffic at high speed, blowing through intersections, etc.
There's a similarity between the bikes with loud pipes and the dangerous driving types to the drivers of usually Hondas with fart can or no can exhausts, primer paint, and dangerous driving habits of cutting in and out and zooming through lights at the end of the yellow.
Interestingly, decades ago I noticed the same characteristics in the Volkswagen drivers in their bugs. They would cut in and out because they felt they were smaller and more agile AND they often had loud exhausts, the most flamboyant of those with exhaust pipes sticking up like giant fingers.
That and the big electric brands aren't really making anything along the lines of a tourer or cruiser - mostly naked/sport/enduro style. I think "Zero" has a 200+ mile range now, which is probably adequate for those styles.
The major issue with electric bikes is range. Since most motorcycling in the U.S. is more of a sport/hobby many motorcyclists are taking their bikes on long weekend rides. Rides that usually will exceed the range of any electric motorcycle.
Yes Zero has a 223 mile range bike if memory serves. However there are several popular bike destinations around here where that would be pushing it. One popular destination I travel to I would be pushing it and would have little room for errors.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
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Generally, the computer is as good as its weakest link. Computers usually choke on data transfer (disk, RAM), not on processor speed and fail more often due to power issues (supply, cooling flow and fans, battery) than controllers or other electronic components.
2018 430i Gran Coupe
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
I have my son's old college computer in my spare bedroom: HP 190t. I'd ordered it with the best video card at the time, Nvidia 5770? It is an I7 and was almost the top speed application of the I7 at the time. Since he was in physics I bought capability.
We upgraded a couple years later with a video card that would handle the graphic requirements of the games he played. Like cars, those requirements change monthly.
Replaced that with a Microcenter Gaming Powerspec with a good video card when he started working. He just shopped the Powerspec computer line and ended up buying a Dell Alienware computer that was "on sale." But the video card was the most important shopping point I saw. He got an Nvidia 2080 Super which can handle almost anything the latest games can make use of.
I think the speed of the video card is more important than the CPU and the motherboard. But he ended up spending $2300 roughly after the discount.
The Powerspec line is Microcenter's gaming computer line. It makes for good browsing because many come with pretty good video cards. The specs also clearly tell you the motherboard used, sometimes hard to find on other branded computers. From shopping 3 years ago for a Powerspec and a quick look as he was shopping this time, I still think Powerspec does a good job of price point meeting with really good parts.
https://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.aspx?Ntk=all&sortby=match&N=4294967292+4294820733+4294819443&myStore=true&storeid=029
Tom's hardware GPU ratings. --they also have motherboard and firmware ratings if you search net
https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-gpus,4380.html
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
I may yet put together a dedicated gaming system, but my son reports that he’s very happy with the gaming laptop he recently bought.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
She laughed and said I was lucky to even have a girlfriend to talk to. Another unique power.
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
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
do you have to shift gears even if not using clutch lever?
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Also when driving stop looking at clouds and keep your eyes on the road.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
BTW, you can see the clouds through the front wind screen.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Although we followed protocol and took a PCR test, wore a mask for the entire duration of our trip, unfortunately no one at the airport or airline asked for test documents. How could we pretend to be fighting the Covid-19 virus when no one even bothered to take our temperature or ask any questions about our health status? Pitiful.
On a related note, I must give kudos to the pilot of the brand new A321. It was the smoothest landing I've ever experienced. And I made it known to the captain. He smiled and said, "sometimes we get it right". Yes, indeed it felt like being on magic carpet. Thanks JetBlue for blocking the middle seats but some light refreshments would have been nice on such a long trip.
That sounds like a calming day you spent on your cycle.
I've never liked motorcycles for myself to ride. When I was 8-10, my brother-in-law took me on the back of his Harley driving the country roads 9 miles to where they lived in the town. I was scared to death. Nothing to hold onto other than a leather jacket. He was a great guy along with my sister, but I had never been on even a short ride with him on the cycle.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Maybe if the cycle were powered by solar cells it could be considered...
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
'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)
Electric bikes are coming into their own now. They won't appeal to the Hog crowd, but as demographics change, look for a lot more of them in coming years.
My main resistance to bikes is other road users - especially living in an area filled with distracted morons, "new" drivers, and entitled Stepfords in large heavy vehicles. But soon I'll be in less traffic density, it'll be tempting.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
'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
Very quiet and endless hot water.
Caveat, though, is they show 28% better fuel efficiency, which tells me they used REALLY BIG bikes.
'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
'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
I made some adjustments to the start-up of the existing computer by delaying some of the start-up items which may solve some of the issues I have been experiencing. If so, I would rather keep what I have.
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
The mythbusters one is better, although still significantly flawed.
'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
In any event any bias I have against motorcycles is not due to emissions. It stems from two things that I cannot stand:
1. The noise most riders, it seems, enjoy making, either the basso profundo loud Harleys, or the screaming, high-pitched, high revving Japanese sports bikes.
2. In the latter group (at least locally), the ridiculously dangerous way they ride, weaving through traffic at high speed, blowing through intersections, etc.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
'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
Interestingly, decades ago I noticed the same characteristics in the Volkswagen drivers in their bugs. They would cut in and out because they felt they were smaller and more agile AND they often had loud exhausts, the most flamboyant of those with exhaust pipes sticking up like giant fingers.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
The article had enough facts to make it legit IMO.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250