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18 Apr 2009, 10:07 pm
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Re: Revitalized Malibu Takes on Accord and Camry
Tegger wrote: > "Sharx35" <sharx35@hotmail.com> wrote in > news:lMuGl.22793$Db2.11368@edtnps83: > > >>"Tegger" <invalid@invalid.inv> wrote in message >>news:Xns9BF1C7F5495F4tegger@208.90.168.18... > > > >>>I own what I am certain must be the world's very last unmodified and >>>unmolested '91 Integra hatch. >>> >> >> >>What? No pimping it out? No darkened windows? No lo-rider? No blinding >>head lights? >> >> > > > > > Shee-it no. My ride is pretty much exactly as it came from the factory. > > The local high-school kids do give it the stare as I go by, but I'll bet > they're thinking what an old fart I am that I haven't "kustomized" my ride > with numerous low-quality but flashy rice-boy symbols. Unlike the ricers, I > can actually drive over lost coins and bubble gum wrappers without risking > dislodgement of my dental fillings or sudden evacuation of the contents of > my oil pan. > > Heh... You'd be surprised on how often I am solicited to sell one of my Gen II Civics... JT     
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18 Apr 2009, 10:09 pm
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Re: Revitalized Malibu Takes on Accord and Camry
Tegger wrote: > "Mike Marlow" <mmarlowREMOVE@windstream.net> wrote in > news:1b643$49ea81ba$471fb9ee$18491@ALLTEL.NET: > > >>"Sharx35" <sharx35@hotmail.com> wrote in message >>news  LuGl.22792$Db2.11621@edtnps83...>> >> >>>Hmmm. My Camry is only ten years old so I won't be in the market for >>>at least another SEVEN years. Hypothetically, though, instead of the >>>99CE 6 cyl. I have, I might go for a new, closer to the top of the >>>line Camry. To me, Honda is overpriced. >> >>Who would want to driver around in an 17 year old car? >> > > > > > Me, for instance. My car is 18 years old. Bought it new, too. > > Just don't ask your question of anybody in the "collector" auto circle. To > them, anything under 50 years-old is "modern", and they will sneer at you > aggressively for your impertinence. > > To me, 1968 was the cutoff year. After that the guv'ment got way too involved.. JT
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18 Apr 2009, 10:35 pm
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Re: Revitalized Malibu Takes on Accord and Camry
"Grumpy AuContraire" <Grumpy@ExtraGrumpyville.com> wrote in message news  BwGl.135345$4m1.88714@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...> > > Tegger wrote: > >> "Mike Marlow" <mmarlowREMOVE@windstream.net> wrote in >> news:1b643$49ea81ba$471fb9ee$18491@ALLTEL.NET: >>>"Sharx35" <sharx35@hotmail.com> wrote in message >>>news LuGl.22792$Db2.11621@edtnps83...>>> >>> >>>>Hmmm. My Camry is only ten years old so I won't be in the market for >>>>at least another SEVEN years. Hypothetically, though, instead of the >>>>99CE 6 cyl. I have, I might go for a new, closer to the top of the >>>>line Camry. To me, Honda is overpriced. >>> >>>Who would want to driver around in an 17 year old car? >>> >> >> >> >> >> Me, for instance. My car is 18 years old. Bought it new, too. >> >> Just don't ask your question of anybody in the "collector" auto circle. >> To them, anything under 50 years-old is "modern", and they will sneer at >> you aggressively for your impertinence. >> >> > > > To me, 1968 was the cutoff year. After that the guv'ment got way too > involved.. > > JT > Yeah, I recall in the 72 Dodge Darts, as soon as my dad got rid of the charcoal canister--no more stalling and stumbling problems.
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18 Apr 2009, 10:42 pm
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Re: Revitalized Malibu Takes on Accord and Camry
In article <lMuGl.22793$Db2.11368@edtnps83>,
"Sharx35" <sharx35@hotmail.com> wrote: > > Accords are one of those kinds of cars that are everywhere for 15 years, > > then they turn into "I haven't seen one of those in ages!" cars. Kinda > > like > > a Plymouth Volare, but better made. > > > > -- > > Tegger > > > > What? No pimping it out? No darkened windows? No lo-rider? No blinding head > lights? No. But since you've never paid any attention to that, why should anyone believe that you've paid any attention to ANYTHING going on around you.
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18 Apr 2009, 10:45 pm
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Re: Revitalized Malibu Takes on Accord and Camry
In article <XbwGl.24206$PH1.12979@edtnps82>,
"Sharx35" <sharx35@hotmail.com> wrote: > That TEN year old Camry only has 130,000 kilometres on > it and is in MINT condition. WHY should I get a newer vehicle? Some good reasons: * to get newer safety features, so that you get more safety * your needs have changed--maybe you need a van or truck Some bad reasons: * "because I want to" * "because I deserve it" * "Well, Mr. Sharx, that's only $430/month. Just sign right here."
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18 Apr 2009, 11:40 pm
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Re: Revitalized Malibu Takes on Accord and Camry
> "Sharx35" <sharx35@hotmail.com> wrote: > >> That TEN year old Camry only has 130,000 kilometres on >> it and is in MINT condition. WHY should I get a newer vehicle? > There is not a car in the world with that many kilometers/miles in MINT condition. Learn to use the definition properly for better credibility. Reasons it is NOT mint: Wear on the brake pedal Wear on tires, wiper blades Pitting on the windshield Seat cover wear Weather-stripping wear or compression Dust in the engine compartment Oil anyplace at all Brake pad and rotor wear Dirty mats And hundreds more.
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19 Apr 2009, 03:35 am
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Re: Revitalized Malibu Takes on Accord and Camry
"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message news:elmop-2E38F8.23451018042009@mara100-84.onlink.net... > In article <XbwGl.24206$PH1.12979@edtnps82>, > "Sharx35" <sharx35@hotmail.com> wrote: > >> That TEN year old Camry only has 130,000 kilometres on >> it and is in MINT condition. WHY should I get a newer vehicle? > > Some good reasons: > > * to get newer safety features, so that you get more safety I have enough safety, thank you. > > * your needs have changed--maybe you need a van or truck Nope. > > > Some bad reasons: > > * "because I want to" > > * "because I deserve it" > > * "Well, Mr. Sharx, that's only $430/month. Just sign right here." Those last 3 reasons are put of the big credit problem in North America. Clue: one can NOT buy happiness.
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19 Apr 2009, 03:36 am
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Re: Revitalized Malibu Takes on Accord and Camry
"Ed Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net> wrote in message news PxGl.15967$8_3.9838@flpi147.ffdc.sbc.com...> >> "Sharx35" <sharx35@hotmail.com> wrote: >> >>> That TEN year old Camry only has 130,000 kilometres on >>> it and is in MINT condition. WHY should I get a newer vehicle? >> > > There is not a car in the world with that many kilometers/miles in MINT > condition. Learn to use the definition properly for better credibility. > > Reasons it is NOT mint: > Wear on the brake pedal > Wear on tires, wiper blades > Pitting on the windshield > Seat cover wear > Weather-stripping wear or compression > Dust in the engine compartment > Oil anyplace at all > Brake pad and rotor wear > Dirty mats > > And hundreds more. > Two words for what YOU are: ASS HOLE.
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19 Apr 2009, 05:02 am
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Re: Revitalized Malibu Takes on Accord and Camry
On 19 Apr, 08:35, "Sharx35" <shar...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <el...@nastydesigns.com> wrote in messagenews:elmop-2E38F8.23451018042009@mara100-84.onlink.net... > > > In article <XbwGl.24206$PH1.12979@edtnps82>, > > "Sharx35" <shar...@hotmail.com> wrote: > > >> That TEN year old Camry only has 130,000 kilometres on > >> it and is in MINT condition. WHY should I get a newer vehicle? > > > Some good reasons: > > > * to get newer safety features, so that you get more safety > > I have enough safety, thank you. > > > > > * your needs have changed--maybe you need a van or truck > > Nope. > > > > > Some bad reasons: > > > * "because I want to" > > > * "because I deserve it" > > > * "Well, Mr. Sharx, that's only $430/month. *Just sign right here." > > Those last 3 reasons are put of the big credit problem in North America. > Clue: one can NOT buy happiness. But you can buy a lot of assholes and friends.
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19 Apr 2009, 06:08 am
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Re: Revitalized Malibu Takes on Accord and Camry
"Björn" <gosinn@gmail.com> wrote in message news:6a16c830-a835-4e6a-9e3c-8b77c70c957d@p11g2000yqe.googlegroups.com... > On 19 Apr, 08:35, "Sharx35" <shar...@hotmail.com> wrote: >> "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <el...@nastydesigns.com> wrote in >> messagenews:elmop-2E38F8.23451018042009@mara100-84.onlink.net... >> >> > In article <XbwGl.24206$PH1.12979@edtnps82>, >> > "Sharx35" <shar...@hotmail.com> wrote: >> >> >> That TEN year old Camry only has 130,000 kilometres on >> >> it and is in MINT condition. WHY should I get a newer vehicle? >> >> > Some good reasons: >> >> > * to get newer safety features, so that you get more safety >> >> I have enough safety, thank you. >> >> >> >> > * your needs have changed--maybe you need a van or truck >> >> Nope. >> >> >> >> > Some bad reasons: >> >> > * "because I want to" >> >> > * "because I deserve it" >> >> > * "Well, Mr. Sharx, that's only $430/month. Just sign right here." >> >> Those last 3 reasons are put of the big credit problem in North America. >> Clue: one can NOT buy happiness. > > But you can buy a lot of assholes and friends. Friends you buy are something other than actual friends.
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