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    Why they call them 400 ton dump trucks.

    1.38 million pounds? Good lord...
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    split between BMW 335i/Camaro/Mustang

    Second the Corvette. It'll run circles around all 3 of your choices.
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    Anyone notice the abundance of Audi-style DRL lately?

    You base your car buying decisions on headlights? Of all the reasons to stay away from Audi, who would of thunk headlights...
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    6versus8

    Now if they would just put that engine in a decent car... Kind of a lame premise too. There are people out there making 600+ hp on four-bangers. Number of cylinders really isn't important when it comes to turbo setups. In their commercials, Ford claims the power of a V8 with the fuel...
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    Wanting a short shifter

    Definitely replace the knob. The stock knob adds like 2 inches to the shifter throw and way too clunky.
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    A republican steps out concerning Health care....

    Well it's pretty clear to most of middle America that the loony conservatives in this debate don't have a leg to stand on. It shouldn't be surprising that some Republicans are independent and intelligent enough to see through the smoke screen being thrown up by their party. I guess that we are...
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    My comparison of a 09 corolla to a 08 mazda 3

    Yeah my parents have had a couple prius', they drive like a golf cart.
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    Toyota FT-86

    Now if only Honda would jump on the bandwagon and give us a coupe based on the S2000 platform with a turbo-four :)
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    Mazda RX8 Vs. BMW E46 M3

    I think the only competitor to the RX-8 was the S2000. Both had great platforms, great handling, good looks, and gimped motors. The RX-8 (and S2000) would still be drivers cars if they had beefier engines. They just wouldn't get smoked at stoplights by V6 Camry's :)
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    Porsche Cayenne reputation?

    It's an abomination to look at and in principle. I'm surprised they sell for that much.
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    Anyone see any Hyundai Genesis cars out and about?

    There's a booger-green coupe at work, imo the front end on them is a let-down. I've only seen 2 sedans and they sort of just blended in with all the other anonymous 4-doors.
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    In Detroit . . .

    How did this jerk-off get 600 grand anyway?
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    Z28 is back on?

    The Camaro will be a tough sell next year when it's up against the Mustang with updated engines. Even with the massive engine handicap, the Mustang has always outsold the Camaro...
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    Subaru wins

    A couple of seven year old kids in my neighborhood said that to me when I got my car too.
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    $25 copay for each cavity?

    ROFL. I had 13 cavities filled about 4 years ago. Total bill was over 1500 and I had to cover about 850. Consider yourself lucky. What do you pay for the insurance?
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    No more looking in your rearview mirror and seeing a Crown Vic

    G8 squad car would do the trick. I also saw a Mustang squad car a few weeks ago, pulled some guy over on the highway.
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    Possibly going to need two new/used cars within the next 6-8 months

    100 miles @ 50 mph = 2 hours driving every day, 10 hours a week. It's not like they're driving on fun back roads either. They live near a city so its mind-numbing highway driving that's leeching precious time out of their lives.
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    Possibly going to need two new/used cars within the next 6-8 months

    Do you and your wife work in opposite directions? If not, move :) 100 miles a day can't be good mentally or physically.
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    2009 Honda Accord Coupe Loaded

    3-series coupe. FWD4tehlose
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    BMW 535i

    I'd be willing to bet there's more than 11k margin in a 535i so that depreciation isn't surprising. Good job letting some other shmoe pay it :)
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    First Issues with the tC *FML* x3 [updated 9/1]

    Clunks out? What does that mean? It clunked or it shut off?
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    Newer cars that you can beat the hell out of and still be fine?

    First car I drove was an 89 civic and that thing got the crap beaten out of it. Off-road, driving on two wheels around turns, collisions with friends vehicles on and off road, it sat outside in new england weather for 10 years too.
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    Best alternative to the MazdaSpeed 3?

    After numerous FWD Honda's, I got tired of FWD foibles. I won't go back. The MS3 has such a nice motor, it's just too bad they stuck it in a FWD. I've averaged 25 mpg in my 09 WRX over the last 5k miles and that's with lots of redline trips. It replaced an 04 TSX that averaged about 27 mpg...
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    Does Simoniz Fix-It really work?

    I bought some. It takes care of really fine white clearcoat scratches. However, once it's applied you have to clean off the excess and in-so-doing, you invariably wipe most of it from the scratch. Still, scratches definitely are less noticeable after using it.
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    Did your degree help your career?

    My history degree did not help me become an engineer :)
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    How successful is the cash for clunkers so far?

    Well said. I know a couple people driving around in beaters that would use this but they bought cars in the mid 90's that got mid-high 20's so they get nothing. Their cars probably spew a lot more garbage into the air than newer gas guzzlers too.
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    Car stereos n such

    95 Sentra? So your stereo will be worth more than the car? I hope you live in the suburbs...
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    Zero Gauge Cable

    If you're goal is truly quality sound inside the car, you don't need 0-gauge wire (or the amp that draws that much current).
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    wow! My new roof rack slaughered my gas mileage

    Or a hatchback. Inside the car is always better.
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    Another G8 post...

    Ford needs to fix that price.
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    Stone chip forming rust

    If you sand all the rust off and paint over it, you'll be fine. Use a couple coats.
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    So, NEVER buy a car from Carmax.

    9k for a NEW pt cruiser is asking a lot...
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    Ford announces 2.0-liter EcoBoost and dual-clutch gearbox for 2010

    Maybe this will get GM to use their 2 liter turbo motor in more applications.
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    any WRX owerns (current and ex) think their insurance are high

    Part of it might be the mod-ability of the cars in question. A G35 + $500 gets you nothing, +$2000 might get you what? like 3% performance gain? A WRX + $500 gets you ~15% performance gains, +$2000 gets you ~25% performance gains Insurers aren't dumb. They know kids like to pimp their...
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    What's with Acura lately with the bout of ugly designs

    Seriously? That's hilarious if true.
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    Want to get a new car...recommendations?

    GTO? M3?
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    any WRX owerns (current and ex) think their insurance are high

    I went from an 04 TSX at about $1000/yr to an 09 WRX at $1350/yr for the same coverage. After having my WRX for 6 months, I can understand why they cost more to insure. It's a lot easier to get over-your-head stupid fast and it's a flashy ride. Already been vandalized once in my neighborhood. 28...
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    Best option for getting rid of old car?

    What's the mileage on it? An 01 elantra with typical mileage aint worth much in perfect condition, let alone one without a motor...
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    How are bikes like this legal?

    Never ridden a motorcycle before but was the guy in the second vid doing a wheely up to 150?
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    suggestions for car for gf

    VW Diesel?