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troyguitar wrote: Mon Jan 28, 2019 2:44 pm
max225 wrote: Yea Toyota should really consider that and price their new cars in line with used ones with 40k. Those greedy fucks
Morans are still buying new cars for now, so they might as well keep increasing prices until sales fall off a cliff. They just won't be selling new cars to me. I'm fine with half price and a few farts.
I haven't bought a new car since my 2011 golf TDI (which was the only new car I have ever had in 20+ cars), however, I suppose I am supporting BMW with my lease payments. :disgust: :wasteful:
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max225 wrote: Mon Jan 28, 2019 1:54 pm
Big Brain Bradley wrote: Mon Jan 28, 2019 1:51 pm https://news.yahoo.com/toyota-replacing ... 00236.html

looks like we will be getting the mazda 2 hatch.... as a yaris. :aintcare:
Considering how many here expressed EXTREME INTEREST in this vehicle, I can't wait to see how many are going to get one and put their money where their mouth is. :popcorn:
I'm not interested in buying it, but I'm glad it's happening. I'm a fan of the 2. It's a much better car than the Yaris.

Hate that toyota face, doe. :disgust:
:wap: Where are these mangos?
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No care do not want. I’ll take a civic instead. Might as well assume a lease takeover on a poonmobile the out of pocket after 2 years will be similar.
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max225 wrote: Mon Jan 28, 2019 2:52 pm
troyguitar wrote: Mon Jan 28, 2019 2:44 pm Morans are still buying new cars for now, so they might as well keep increasing prices until sales fall off a cliff. They just won't be selling new cars to me. I'm fine with half price and a few farts.
I haven't bought a new car since my 2011 golf TDI (which was the only new car I have ever had in 20+ cars), however, I suppose I am supporting BMW with my lease payments. :disgust: :wasteful:
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CorvetteWaxer wrote: Fri Jan 25, 2019 12:40 pm Sorry, this doesn't look like $3k to me.

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It really boggles my mind how people correlate catalytic converters with big money. Especially when I can pick up some Magnaflow universals for around $80/each or the eBay Thunderbolts for $40/each.
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Man thought I blew a speaker this morning trying to fix the rear end whine in my truck but now I'm not sure.

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Received my survey from the last 710 change and :225: rotation. Gave a shout-out to my SA and gave him all 10s.

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Apex wrote: Thu Jan 31, 2019 1:48 pm Received my survey from the last 710 change and :225: rotation. Gave a shout-out to my SA and gave him all 10s.

:doomed: :wrong:
That's all well and good, but did you take him out to a steak dinner and send him on a 4 day cruise to the Bahamas?
Desertbreh wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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CorvetteWaxer wrote: Fri Jan 25, 2019 12:40 pm
CorvetteWaxer wrote: Fri Jan 25, 2019 12:35 pm

Yeah, that's what I'm seeing... also, seems there is some love for Kline stuff.

In any case, I'm going to need to hear them in person before I shell out that cash. It's way too easy to go from "needs just a touch more" to "Ricer" when it comes to exhaust.

Also, I've found that everyone that complains about "Corvette tax" should shut their mouths and look at the Porsche tax and be happy. Most manufacturers are charging almost $3k for bolt-on high flow cats for a 911. The whole LG long tube headers with high flow cats and an X-Pipe for a C7 run about $2K.

Sorry, this doesn't look like $3k to me.

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Detroit wrote: Thu Jan 31, 2019 1:51 pm
Apex wrote: Thu Jan 31, 2019 1:48 pm Received my survey from the last 710 change and :225: rotation. Gave a shout-out to my SA and gave him all 10s.

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That's all well and good, but did you take him out to a steak dinner and send him on a 4 day cruise to the Bahamas?
:hellno:

He said his slam piece was replacing his :dolphin: wrench and they were going to have some Hibachi leftovers instead.
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Apex wrote: Thu Jan 31, 2019 1:59 pm
Detroit wrote: Thu Jan 31, 2019 1:51 pm
That's all well and good, but did you take him out to a steak dinner and send him on a 4 day cruise to the Bahamas?
:hellno:

He said his slam piece was replacing his :dolphin: wrench and they were going to have some Hibachi leftovers instead.
You'll never build a good rapport with that kind of attitude. :doomed:
Desertbreh wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Detroit wrote: Thu Jan 31, 2019 2:00 pm
Apex wrote: Thu Jan 31, 2019 1:59 pm

:hellno:

He said his slam piece was replacing his :dolphin: wrench and they were going to have some Hibachi leftovers instead.
You'll never build a good rapport with that kind of attitude. :doomed:
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Apex wrote: Thu Jan 31, 2019 1:59 pm
Detroit wrote: Thu Jan 31, 2019 1:51 pm
That's all well and good, but did you take him out to a steak dinner and send him on a 4 day cruise to the Bahamas?
:hellno:

He said his slam piece was replacing his :dolphin: wrench and they were going to have some Hibachi leftovers instead.
:lolol:
:wap: Where are these mangos?
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CorvetteWaxer wrote: Fri Feb 01, 2019 8:47 pm https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/gm- ... day-report

Start at the top!
Just part of a normal day in and day out business. I’m sure if you’re worth a damn you would have transferred out of the “Cruze” or “volt” engineering or marketing team 4 years ago
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What happens when you don't take in your used oil for 4 years... :thisisfine:

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troyguitar wrote:What happens when you don't take in your used oil for 4 years... :thisisfine:

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:impressive:

I try to get it recycled ASAP generally, never more than a couple jugs.
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You mean there was some left? :wankel:
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D Griff wrote: Sat Feb 02, 2019 8:59 am
troyguitar wrote:What happens when you don't take in your used oil for 4 years... :thisisfine:

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:impressive:

I try to get it recycled ASAP generally, never more than a couple jugs.
I put my oil into a 5 gallon gas can and recycle it when full, usually every 6-8 weeks. Got into that habit because it is too much of a pain in the ass to put it back into the 5 quart jugs when you have cars that use 9 quarts per change.
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D Griff wrote: Sat Feb 02, 2019 8:59 am :impressive:

I try to get it recycled ASAP generally, never more than a couple jugs.
I put my oil into a 5 gallon gas can and recycle it when full, usually every 6-8 weeks. Got into that habit because it is too much of a pain in the ass to put it back into the 5 quart jugs when you have cars that use 9 quarts per change.
:word:

I recently got a 5 gallon tank to use for that purpose in the future.
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troyguitar wrote: Sat Feb 02, 2019 11:49 am
CorvetteWaxer wrote:
I put my oil into a 5 gallon gas can and recycle it when full, usually every 6-8 weeks. Got into that habit because it is too much of a pain in the ass to put it back into the 5 quart jugs when you have cars that use 9 quarts per change.
:word:

I recently got a 5 gallon tank to use for that purpose in the future.
Makes it much more convenient to recycle too. When you're pouring it down those storm drains you don't have to deal with all the lids. :lol:
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CorvetteWaxer wrote: Sat Feb 02, 2019 12:34 pm
troyguitar wrote: Sat Feb 02, 2019 11:49 am :word:

I recently got a 5 gallon tank to use for that purpose in the future.
Makes it much more convenient to recycle too. When you're pouring it down those storm drains you don't have to deal with all the lids. :lol:
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Yea, it's like walking into a morgue today...
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Detroit wrote: Mon Feb 04, 2019 11:02 am
Yea, it's like walking into a morgue today...
good luck brah. 15% chance of :doomed:
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