Let's talk about cars
Jan 25th 2016, 5:28 pm
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Re: Let's talk about cars
So fellow car types
Looking at getting a new car, very keen on the 2015/16 Mazda 3, nice to drive, was my 1st choice
Nissan Altima also very nice
Toyota Corolla also very nice
Now Nissan have 0% finance, which is like Clare Grogan smeared in chocolate, holding a bacon butty, and my mind is now corrupted
I need clarity here, anyone have the cars mentioned and your thoughts on them
Looking at getting a new car, very keen on the 2015/16 Mazda 3, nice to drive, was my 1st choice
Nissan Altima also very nice
Toyota Corolla also very nice
Now Nissan have 0% finance, which is like Clare Grogan smeared in chocolate, holding a bacon butty, and my mind is now corrupted
I need clarity here, anyone have the cars mentioned and your thoughts on them
Jan 25th 2016, 5:32 pm
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Re: Let's talk about cars
My father used to drive with the seat bizarrely upright, now my wife sets the driving seat in a similar position - and driving like that gives me backache if I forget to recline it slightly, and in the case of the Mustang, I really do recline it slightly. Even in my truck I have a somewhat "laid back" driving position. Maybe I was born to drive sportscars. 
Jan 25th 2016, 9:12 pm
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Jan 25th 2016, 9:43 pm
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Re: Let's talk about cars
2009 Chevy Malibu smashes up 59 Chevy Bel Air in crash test
Jan 25th 2016, 10:54 pm
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Yes , they took half the boot up with batteries. Still better than some, can fit in 2 suitcases at a squeeze. The non-hybrids have huge boots. The 0-60 time and full economy is good as a hybrid. When I bought it, it was the fastest hybrid on the market, 0-60 under 7 secs.
Jan 25th 2016, 11:17 pm
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Yes , they took half the boot up with batteries. Still better than some, can fit in 2 suitcases at a squeeze. The non-hybrids have huge boots. The 0-60 time and full economy is good as a hybrid. When I bought it, it was the fastest hybrid on the market, 0-60 under 7 secs.
Jan 27th 2016, 4:53 pm
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Re: Let's talk about cars
Jan 27th 2016, 5:12 pm
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Re: Let's talk about cars
Regardless, I'd take one.
Jan 27th 2016, 5:16 pm
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Jan 27th 2016, 9:35 pm
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Re: Let's talk about cars
Pulaski
This is what I was alluding to when I mentioned that Ford truck frames that are several years old appear warped.
Normal chassis
Warped chassis, admittedly exaggerated to make the point.
This is what I was alluding to when I mentioned that Ford truck frames that are several years old appear warped.
Normal chassis
Warped chassis, admittedly exaggerated to make the point.
Jan 27th 2016, 9:39 pm
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Re: Let's talk about cars
Pulaski
This is what I was alluding to when I mentioned that Ford truck frames that are several years old appear warped.
Normal chassis
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...pslsxlbkoc.png
Warped chassis, admittedly exaggerated to make the point.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...psjnxxmiwp.png
This is what I was alluding to when I mentioned that Ford truck frames that are several years old appear warped.
Normal chassis
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...pslsxlbkoc.png
Warped chassis, admittedly exaggerated to make the point.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...psjnxxmiwp.png
Jan 27th 2016, 9:51 pm
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Jan 28th 2016, 1:20 am
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Re: Let's talk about cars
Like I said, I can't say I have ever noticed. If they are side-shifted enough to be visible I would expect the integrity of the chassis to be compromised, with examples of structural failure, and also horrific tyre wear, which tracking adjustments cannot resolve. I am not aware of either of those issues being reported, so I am inclined to think it is an optical illusion.