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08-06-20, 03:21 PM
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08-06-20, 03:27 PM
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The more I think about it, the more I think it's not really a useful guide. I mean, I'm finding the hoods AS comfortable as they were before the stem/bar change, and the drops MORE comfortable, so it seems like maybe it's just a superstition, OR based on a time when most bars had a lot longer reach.
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08-06-20, 03:27 PM
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Odyssey has front passenger wheel bent. Apparently the frame and suspension are involved. The body actually looks ok.
Current dealer website shows base Fit MSRP 17.9K and on "sale" for 17.6K. I think we have some "rewards" valuing several hundred dollars towards next purchase (from loyalty program for the minivan repairs), not sure how much of a better deal I can get but will see. I think the Fit makes more sense than the Civic because of versatile seats for cargo etc. even though it's a smaller car. A new base Civic is about 21K.
I honestly think the new car will go from mrs datlas to me if/when the Saturn dies anyway and I don't care much about cars, obv.
Current dealer website shows base Fit MSRP 17.9K and on "sale" for 17.6K. I think we have some "rewards" valuing several hundred dollars towards next purchase (from loyalty program for the minivan repairs), not sure how much of a better deal I can get but will see. I think the Fit makes more sense than the Civic because of versatile seats for cargo etc. even though it's a smaller car. A new base Civic is about 21K.
I honestly think the new car will go from mrs datlas to me if/when the Saturn dies anyway and I don't care much about cars, obv.
08-06-20, 03:28 PM
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I think about that sort of thing. People on the freeway are nuts. I drive an SUV and I think about it. These days, if the traffic is moving, you have to go at least 75mph, (yes LAJ, I have a speedometer in my car) and you are still in the way.
My ex had a Hyundai sub compact and even then it was obvious how much less respect other drivers give you. I had a Grand Wagoneer which had a 6 inch lift and big tires. She loved to drive it because drivers act so different than when you are in a small car.
My ex had a Hyundai sub compact and even then it was obvious how much less respect other drivers give you. I had a Grand Wagoneer which had a 6 inch lift and big tires. She loved to drive it because drivers act so different than when you are in a small car.
08-06-20, 03:29 PM
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I think about that sort of thing. People on the freeway are nuts. I drive an SUV and I think about it. These days, if the traffic is moving, you have to go at least 75mph, (yes LAJ, I have a speedometer in my car) and you are still in the way.
My ex had a Hyundai sub compact and even then it was obvious how much less respect other drivers give you. I had a Grand Wagoneer which had a 6 inch lift and big tires. She loved to drive it because drivers act so different than when you are in a small car.
My ex had a Hyundai sub compact and even then it was obvious how much less respect other drivers give you. I had a Grand Wagoneer which had a 6 inch lift and big tires. She loved to drive it because drivers act so different than when you are in a small car.
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08-06-20, 03:47 PM
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08-06-20, 03:52 PM
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08-06-20, 04:04 PM
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08-06-20, 04:13 PM
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Wow! I thought the Civic would win out. Much more mainstream car. Congrats. What color?
08-06-20, 04:16 PM
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Which is why, back in The Olden Times (i.e. before March), I loved that my job allows me to commute off hours, AND that it's in the opposite direction of most traffic flow. I would see those poor buggers, 4 lanes of crawling cars on the other side of the freeway and snicker.
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08-06-20, 04:21 PM
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08-06-20, 04:33 PM
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My JB Weld repair was on a seatpost that was originally manufactured by gluing the head into the post. The top of the post cracked so I removed all the old glue, slathered everything with JB Weld, then put a heavy duty hose clamp around the top of the post.
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08-06-20, 04:35 PM
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08-06-20, 04:40 PM
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08-06-20, 04:41 PM
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08-06-20, 04:41 PM
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08-06-20, 04:42 PM
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I got a bottle of Jager today to use as a health tonic. They say to use in moderation, which is kinda vague so I'm going with 3 oz.
08-06-20, 04:54 PM
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Riding through a canyon a couple weeks ago there was one of those on it's top. Tow truck was there but was just setting up to flip it. Didn't even have license plate on it yet. A young guy was standing nearby looking sad. Must have been his car.
08-06-20, 04:57 PM
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08-06-20, 04:58 PM
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08-06-20, 04:58 PM
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The laws of physics haven't been repealed.
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08-06-20, 05:02 PM
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