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    Edit: GONE - not looking back: Have you ever bought a new car and hated it...

    Go out and try on a 2013-2016 CPO Lincoln MKS EcoBoost to see what you think. More room and power than the Lexus ES with a very comfortable ride. People are bypassing them because they don't measure up to the Mercs, Audis, or BMW 730is. But, you can pick up a really nice quality built hot-rod...
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    Ice dams & gutters questions

    You can purchase roof de-icing cables at Home Depot, Lowes, etc. I use them on the south facing side of my house and they work well to ward off the ice dams in winter. See: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Frost-King-60-ft-Roof-De-Icing-Cable-Kit-RC60/100187093.
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    Selling a car on craigslist?

    I sold my 1993 Diamante wagon on Craigslist. I'd recommend cash, or a personal check drawn on a local bank. If paid by check, make the buyer wait for delivery of the car and don't do the title transfer until the check has cleared and the funds are in YOUR bank account. NEVER ACCEPT A...
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    Your #1 Car, For any amount of money?

    I would be interesting to see The Stig take this around the Top Gear test track. They would probably have to cut a hole in the studio floor and extend the lap time board into the basement. But at least it could carry the whole production crew in grand comfort!
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    Your #1 Car, For any amount of money?

    Did you see the recent "Top Gear" where The Stig took this around the track? The Zonda R topped the Veyron in lap time. However, Clarkson had to disqualify it because it wasn't a "street legal" production car.
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    Your #1 Car, For any amount of money?

    As long as we're being hypothetical ... Any other old farts (like me) here remember the "Supercar" TV series?
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    Your #1 Car, For any amount of money?

    1884 De Dion Bouton Et Trepardoux World's first "concept car". Any speculations about understeer or oversteer?
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    Your #1 Car, For any amount of money?

    I think that you actually CAN have this vehicle for free. You just have to go get it and bring it home! :D
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    Your #1 Car, For any amount of money?

    Moller Skycar M400 http://www.moller.com/
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    What car under $30K is most fun to drive?

    Wow! I didn't think my simple question would create such a schism between the FWD and RWD camps. I'm actually not in the market... yet :-) Just curious what others thought and was apparently successful in initiating some discussion. For me, I'd would probably like something like a WRX, but...
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    What car under $30K is most fun to drive?

    OK, opinions wanted. Tell me ... what new, off the lot production car that lists for under $30K is the most fun to drive, and WHY? :awe:
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    Seeking Aftermarket Laptop Battery Recommendations

    Any different opinions or experiences out there?
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    Seeking Aftermarket Laptop Battery Recommendations

    I have a Dell Inspiron E1505 with a dead battery. I'd like to replace it with a 9 cell battery, but don't want to pay the ransom for a OEM Dell brand. Does anyone have a good experience with a particular brand or seller of aftermarket replacement laptop batteries? I've read may reviews on...