Let's talk about cars
#7052
Re: Let's talk about cars
My friend's dad was a Hong Kong vet, a Winnipeg Grenadier who spent 5 years in a pow camp near Osaka. He won a Mazda 1/4 ton in a raffle and wouldn't even get in it. He gave it to his son, saying "I just don't like the way they put the ashtray right under the radio."
#7053
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Re: Let's talk about cars
We have 3 vehicles, A Jeep Wrangler, bright yellow soft top with huge off road tyres and a lift. A classic Pontiac Sunbird convertible which I bought for my stepson to drive to college in (which he seems to be systematically destroying) and until this month a Honda Pilot which we have recently traded in and bought a Ford Escape. The Pilot was 13 years old and I still miss it and regret getting rid of it, it would go everywhere we wanted, even through 2 feet of snow and up mountain tracks, it didn't have a trace of rust anywhere on it. You want to buy a good car ? Get a Honda Pilot.
One thing I actually do like about the Escape though is the sports mode on the transmission, I can select what gear I desire electronically, 1 -6.
One thing I actually do like about the Escape though is the sports mode on the transmission, I can select what gear I desire electronically, 1 -6.
#7054
Re: Let's talk about cars
We have 3 vehicles, A Jeep Wrangler, bright yellow soft top with huge off road tyres and a lift. A classic Pontiac Sunbird convertible which I bought for my stepson to drive to college in (which he seems to be systematically destroying) and until this month a Honda Pilot which we have recently traded in and bought a Ford Escape. The Pilot was 13 years old and I still miss it and regret getting rid of it, it would go everywhere we wanted, even through 2 feet of snow and up mountain tracks, it didn't have a trace of rust anywhere on it. You want to buy a good car ? Get a Honda Pilot.
One thing I actually do like about the Escape though is the sports mode on the transmission, I can select what gear I desire electronically, 1 -6.
One thing I actually do like about the Escape though is the sports mode on the transmission, I can select what gear I desire electronically, 1 -6.
I would argue that referring to a Pontiac Sunbird as "classic" is a misnomer. Similarly, my view is that a Honda Pilot is essentially a soulless, dull, boring - but reliable metal box, used for the conveyance of people who treat cars like washing machines - i.e. a device to serve but one purpose, that lacks style, individuality, beauty or passion.
I do not dispute that a Pilot is a good car - depending upon what the definition of 'good' is. Personally, I'd rather take the bus than own one.
#7055
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The designation 'Classic' is very widely interpreted.
But, 1969 Pontiac Sunbird Convertible surly fits the description.
https://www.cars-on-line.com/88956.html
But, 1969 Pontiac Sunbird Convertible surly fits the description.
https://www.cars-on-line.com/88956.html
Last edited by excpomea; May 29th 2018 at 2:46 pm.
#7056
Re: Let's talk about cars
The designation 'Classic' is very widely interpreted.
But, 1969 Pontiac Sunbird Convertible surly fits the description.
https://www.cars-on-line.com/88956.html
But, 1969 Pontiac Sunbird Convertible surly fits the description.
https://www.cars-on-line.com/88956.html
#7057
Re: Let's talk about cars
The designation 'Classic' is very widely interpreted.
But, 1969 Pontiac Sunbird Convertible surly fits the description.
https://www.cars-on-line.com/88956.html
But, 1969 Pontiac Sunbird Convertible surly fits the description.
https://www.cars-on-line.com/88956.html
#7058
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Posts: 807
#7059
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The vehicle pictured above is somewhat similar in colour to BL's diahrroea yellow Marina...
#7060
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#7062
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#7063
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Citroen looking to getting back into rallying...
Citroen looking to getting back into rallying...
#7064
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https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/...-deal-1044496/
Citroen looking to getting back into rallying...
Citroen looking to getting back into rallying...