Let's talk about cars
Oct 14th 2013, 9:17 pm
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Re: Let's talk about cars
This is something I have noticed recently. Pretty much all mid size sedans are virtually indistinguishable from one another. It feels like we have finally reached a point where we have found the optimum aero shape and it is just the grill on the front that sets them apart.
Oct 14th 2013, 9:45 pm
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Re: Let's talk about cars
It must be the Nissan/French influence. French cars have been an "acquired taste" since the 1960's, but seemed to get odder as time has passed, and now most French cars are down right ugly, and many run of the mill Italian cars are now no better.
Oct 15th 2013, 3:57 pm
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Re: Let's talk about cars
My nephew bought his first car last night, a 1991 Supra I6 non turbo 5 speed, 114K miles, super clean as in no rust. Rides pretty tight, slight play in the drivetrain, good brakes, good steering. A bit fun to drive.
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Oct 15th 2013, 4:00 pm
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Re: Let's talk about cars
Oct 15th 2013, 4:04 pm
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Oct 15th 2013, 4:12 pm
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Oct 15th 2013, 4:14 pm
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Re: Let's talk about cars
I suppose I did. 
. Finding that coupé was a coup!
As I asked Mrs P many years ago now, funnily enough while we were visiting Chicago, why can't Americans tell the difference between a two door car and a hen house?
. Finding that coupé was a coup! As I asked Mrs P many years ago now, funnily enough while we were visiting Chicago, why can't Americans tell the difference between a two door car and a hen house?
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Oct 15th 2013, 7:26 pm
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Oct 15th 2013, 7:33 pm
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"Coop" would be the English pronunciation (i.e. without the accent). Numpty.
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Oct 15th 2013, 7:35 pm
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Re: Let's talk about cars
I was actually hoping for some sort of retort that a hen house handles better through a fast turn than an (American) coupe, or similar.
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Oct 15th 2013, 7:40 pm
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Re: Let's talk about cars
Aren't you always? 
It's funny how the French pronunciation of filet and herbs took hold in the US, but not coupé.
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Oct 15th 2013, 7:47 pm
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Re: Let's talk about cars
LOL! Yous are nuts. Or should I say yooz doodz
It seems to be a nice car. I've already told him to have the head retorqued.
I also explained RWD and oversteer, how you don't see they tree that kills you. I hope he learns it without the tree.
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It seems to be a nice car. I've already told him to have the head retorqued.
I also explained RWD and oversteer, how you don't see they tree that kills you. I hope he learns it without the tree.
Pete
Oct 15th 2013, 7:50 pm
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Re: Let's talk about cars
Most of the time, yes.
French pronunciation is quite inconsistent here. Locally we have a city called Des Plaines (pronounced as if it was short for 'Desmond Planes'), yet Des Moines is pronounced correctly.
Using the coupé argument though, everyone in East London would call them 'coops' and everyone in America would go to a 'caff' for their lunch.
No, you shouldn't. Ever.
Using the coupé argument though, everyone in East London would call them 'coops' and everyone in America would go to a 'caff' for their lunch.
No, you shouldn't. Ever.