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by Petrolheadia » Tue Aug 08, 2017 7:36 am
by Elwher » Tue Aug 08, 2017 8:13 am
Auzkhia wrote:Those who drive, how are you perceived in your vehicles?
I think more people are courteous to me in my Grand Marquis than my C-Class. So far, it seems like people will always yield to me and never get to close to me.
by The Two Jerseys » Tue Aug 08, 2017 3:55 pm
by Gim » Tue Aug 08, 2017 3:55 pm
Elwher wrote:Auzkhia wrote:Those who drive, how are you perceived in your vehicles?
I think more people are courteous to me in my Grand Marquis than my C-Class. So far, it seems like people will always yield to me and never get to close to me.
Many people tend to stop and stare at the old man in the MG Midget riding around, but it usually brings a smile to their faces. Often accompanied with a thumbs up.
by Arkinesia » Tue Aug 08, 2017 10:44 pm
NeoOasis wrote:Interesting. I'll have to keep that in mind. I've found factory recommended oil changes the best prevention of sludge. Other than generic transportation appliance, I would not recommend the Corolla at any point. Even with a manual transmission, it was the dullest, limpest car I've ever driven. Zero personality, period. (Seriously, less fun to drive than a diesel Chevy LUV.)
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by Gim » Tue Aug 08, 2017 10:45 pm
Arkinesia wrote:NeoOasis wrote:Interesting. I'll have to keep that in mind. I've found factory recommended oil changes the best prevention of sludge. Other than generic transportation appliance, I would not recommend the Corolla at any point. Even with a manual transmission, it was the dullest, limpest car I've ever driven. Zero personality, period. (Seriously, less fun to drive than a diesel Chevy LUV.)
I once missed a 5,000 mile interval in a 2001 Camry by about 800 miles. The car was at 196k. I checked the oil two nights before I expected to have the oil changed, it was low by about two quarts, which was worrying. So I dropped a quart in to keep it up until I was able to get the oil changed.
The next night, I'm driving home, and suddenly the car shuts off because the engine had seized. As I wait for the tow, I check the oil…bupkis. Every drop had been seared out, or sludged.
The same thing happened on the engine that went into that Camry, to the next owner.
by Petrolheadia » Wed Aug 09, 2017 6:19 am
Arkinesia wrote:NeoOasis wrote:Interesting. I'll have to keep that in mind. I've found factory recommended oil changes the best prevention of sludge. Other than generic transportation appliance, I would not recommend the Corolla at any point. Even with a manual transmission, it was the dullest, limpest car I've ever driven. Zero personality, period. (Seriously, less fun to drive than a diesel Chevy LUV.)
I once missed a 5,000 mile interval in a 2001 Camry by about 800 miles. The car was at 196k. I checked the oil two nights before I expected to have the oil changed, it was low by about two quarts, which was worrying. So I dropped a quart in to keep it up until I was able to get the oil changed.
The next night, I'm driving home, and suddenly the car shuts off because the engine had seized. As I wait for the tow, I check the oil…bupkis. Every drop had been seared out, or sludged.
The same thing happened on the engine that went into that Camry, to the next owner.
by Petrolheadia » Wed Aug 09, 2017 8:19 am
by Arkinesia » Wed Aug 09, 2017 9:10 am
Petrolheadia wrote:Arkinesia wrote:I once missed a 5,000 mile interval in a 2001 Camry by about 800 miles. The car was at 196k. I checked the oil two nights before I expected to have the oil changed, it was low by about two quarts, which was worrying. So I dropped a quart in to keep it up until I was able to get the oil changed.
The next night, I'm driving home, and suddenly the car shuts off because the engine had seized. As I wait for the tow, I check the oil…bupkis. Every drop had been seared out, or sludged.
The same thing happened on the engine that went into that Camry, to the next owner.
Are they engineered to sludge up at 5,001 or something?
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by Elwher » Wed Aug 09, 2017 10:04 am
by Petrolheadia » Fri Aug 11, 2017 6:01 am
Arkinesia wrote:Petrolheadia wrote:Are they engineered to sludge up at 5,001 or something?
No idea. It was really strange. But I went online, and sure enough, it's a common problem. It can be avoided by using fully synthetic oil (similar to how you'd avoid this kind of problem in a turbocharged motor), otherwise it's pretty much an eventuality, even if you maintain an appropriate interval.
by East Fredonia » Fri Aug 11, 2017 6:37 am
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by Petrolheadia » Fri Aug 11, 2017 6:53 am
East Fredonia wrote:Would You Rather: Car Thread Edition
A: Get a free Mercedes-AMG GT S but the exhaust note is the Super Star music from Super Mario Bros. and it gets sped up & bass boosted as engine RPM increases?
OR
B: Be forced to drive an otherwise stock Prius, but it has a 6-speed manual and magically sounds like a Corvette?
by Petrolheadia » Fri Aug 11, 2017 10:18 am
by Duestchstien » Fri Aug 11, 2017 10:27 am
Petrolheadia wrote:Imagine it's 2000. You are a 51-year-old married French legal advisor, and you're searching for a replacement for your 1994 Citroen ZX 1.4 hatchback. The new car would be a manual midsize liftback/sedan, but without a large engine or price tag. It should have good resale value, be well-equipped, reliable and spacious. The options in your budget are:
- Citroen Xantia 1.8i 8v,
- Opel Vectra 1.6 16v,
- Ford Mondeo 1.6,
- Kia Clarus 1.8.
Which one would you buy? I think I'd get the Kia. It might not have good resale value, but it's the best in the other three.
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by The Two Jerseys » Fri Aug 11, 2017 2:58 pm
East Fredonia wrote:Would You Rather: Car Thread Edition
A: Get a free Mercedes-AMG GT S but the exhaust note is the Super Star music from Super Mario Bros. and it gets sped up & bass boosted as engine RPM increases?
OR
B: Be forced to drive an otherwise stock Prius, but it has a 6-speed manual and magically sounds like a Corvette?
by Petrolheadia » Sat Aug 12, 2017 1:21 pm
by Auzkhia » Sat Aug 12, 2017 8:53 pm
by Petrolheadia » Sun Aug 13, 2017 12:15 am
Auzkhia wrote:What's a cheap car that looks expensive and/or makes you look rich?
I'd say any used Porsche Boxster, because many are under $10k, and people will think you are rich because you have a "Porsh".
by Patridam » Sun Aug 13, 2017 5:16 am
Petrolheadia wrote:Auzkhia wrote:What's a cheap car that looks expensive and/or makes you look rich?
I'd say any used Porsche Boxster, because many are under $10k, and people will think you are rich because you have a "Porsh".
Old American luxury cars. For $4k, you can buy a decent 60s Imperial, Cadillac or Lincoln Continental/Mark Series, which will make a larger impact on the bystanders than a 60s Euro luxury car, for a half or a third of the price.
I've once seen a decently maintained 1978 Cadillac Eldorado here in Poland for 11k PLZ, which is less than what you'll pay for a good 2003 Accord, yet the car looks like a proper US luxobarge, at least for Polish standards. Although the low price was motivated by the car being a diesel version.
A good Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow or Bentley Eight costs $10k/€10k, but still gives the ultra-luxury vibe.
The Lincoln Town Car Mk3 deserves a mention. For $1500, you can get one that looks like a five-figure car.
$2000 RVs can impress some people far beyond their price.
Also, the Porsche 924/944, Jaguar XJ/XJS and Mazda RX-7/RX-8 are good. They are all below $4k/€3k, yet look like more expensive sports/luxury cars. Also, in America, a $5k Corvette C4, or a $10k Stingray will look much more exotic than the price suggests.
by Petrolheadia » Sun Aug 13, 2017 6:23 am
Patridam wrote:Petrolheadia wrote:Old American luxury cars. For $4k, you can buy a decent 60s Imperial, Cadillac or Lincoln Continental/Mark Series, which will make a larger impact on the bystanders than a 60s Euro luxury car, for a half or a third of the price.
I've once seen a decently maintained 1978 Cadillac Eldorado here in Poland for 11k PLZ, which is less than what you'll pay for a good 2003 Accord, yet the car looks like a proper US luxobarge, at least for Polish standards. Although the low price was motivated by the car being a diesel version.
A good Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow or Bentley Eight costs $10k/€10k, but still gives the ultra-luxury vibe.
The Lincoln Town Car Mk3 deserves a mention. For $1500, you can get one that looks like a five-figure car.
$2000 RVs can impress some people far beyond their price.
Also, the Porsche 924/944, Jaguar XJ/XJS and Mazda RX-7/RX-8 are good. They are all below $4k/€3k, yet look like more expensive sports/luxury cars. Also, in America, a $5k Corvette C4, or a $10k Stingray will look much more exotic than the price suggests.
Only In Europe do older US luxury cars work. Everyone is pretty much aware they don't cost very much, and has inevitably seen one beat up in the ghetto, so for the idea to work you have to go back the mid-early 70s at least, and then people notice it as a classic car instead of an expensive car (and they aren't nearly as cheap).
by Patridam » Sun Aug 13, 2017 7:47 am
Petrolheadia wrote:Patridam wrote:
Only In Europe do older US luxury cars work. Everyone is pretty much aware they don't cost very much, and has inevitably seen one beat up in the ghetto, so for the idea to work you have to go back the mid-early 70s at least, and then people notice it as a classic car instead of an expensive car (and they aren't nearly as cheap).
I'm talking about 60s and early 70s cars, which, in decent enough condition, can be had below $4-5k. At least the ones I've seen can.
by Petrolheadia » Sun Aug 13, 2017 8:15 am
Patridam wrote:Petrolheadia wrote:I'm talking about 60s and early 70s cars, which, in decent enough condition, can be had below $4-5k. At least the ones I've seen can.
...Where? Good condition 60s and 70s cars - not muscle cars mind you, which are 20k up to hundreds of grand - good condition 60s and 70s luxury cars are usually 10k or more.
And the Mk3 Town Car was made from 1998 to 2011, not the 60s or 70s.
by Petrolheadia » Tue Aug 15, 2017 7:06 am
by Elwher » Tue Aug 15, 2017 9:23 am
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