Going car shopping...

Post by **Doombrain** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 8:11 pm

ToxicBug wrote:
Doombrain wrote:to be fair most of the people over here that drive bmws don't pay for them
Now I understand why you have over there you have as much BMWs in there as we have Honda's in here.

ouch

Post by **Chupacabra** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 8:13 pm

SplishSplash wrote:I have thought about this before, and I think it's because Americans aren't used to it.

Solid build quality just isn't a feature that will draw much attention.

And while a car with poor build quality is pretty much unsellable in Europe, it is a cost factor that isn't very rewarding for car manufacturers in America.

Car development in Europe:

"We're going to build a new car! Should we invest in build quality or a snazzy new feature like LCD screens in the glove compartment?"
"Build quality, because nobody buys a car that feels crappy."

Car development in the US:

"We're going to build a new car! Should we invest in build quality or a snazzy new feature like LCD screens in the glove compartment?"
"LCD screens are kicking rad, gangstas don't even know what build quality is."

Another thing that has puzzled me in the past:

In the 50s, 60s and even the 70s American cars had their own style.

And then, suddenly, late 80s, early 90s, they started to model their cars after JAPANESE cars! The Japanese, who rip all their designs off of European cars! Only very, very badly!

The Mustang is a very good example. (The latest model excluded)

Did American car manufacturers actually think people bought Japanese cars because they looked better???

"I have thought about this before, and I think it's because Americans aren't used to it."

do you mean american populace or the car makers? because the american car makers are getting spanked, so whether or not they're use to it, the american people want the quality AFAIK. its just some people are either too patriotic or for some reason other have some fascination over certain american cars (which is OK i guess). i agree about what youre saying though.

about the design of cars, keep in mind most cars are going to look atleast somewhat similar due to current technologies and aerodynamics and shit.

Post by **ToxicBug** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 8:20 pm

4days wrote:
ToxicBug wrote:
Doombrain wrote:to be fair most of the people over here that drive bmws don't pay for them
Now I understand why you have over there you have as much BMWs in there as we have Honda's in here.
smoking a lot today?

Dude when I was in London I saw more 3-series than we have Civics here. In fact, I only saw like 2 or 3 Civics during my whole time being there.

Post by **werldhed** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 8:23 pm

ToxicBug wrote:
4days wrote:
ToxicBug wrote: Now I understand why you have over there you have as much BMWs in there as we have Honda's in here.
smoking a lot today?
Dude when I was in London I saw more 3-series than we have Civics here. In fact, I only saw like 2 or 3 Civics during my whole time being there.

I think he was referring to your... um... interesting sentence structure...

Post by **ToxicBug** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 8:27 pm

werldhed wrote:
ToxicBug wrote:
4days wrote: smoking a lot today?
Dude when I was in London I saw more 3-series than we have Civics here. In fact, I only saw like 2 or 3 Civics during my whole time being there.
I think he was referring to your... um... interesting sentence structure...

oh christ, I just re-read my sentence

btw, I haven't smoked since last Friday, weed makes me slow(er) for a couple days and I gotta stay sharp so that I can pay attention in class.

Post by **Kills On Site** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 11:20 am

Any news or decisions YG?

Post by **shaft** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 1:15 pm

SplishSplash wrote:
And I also used to work for a company that had LOTS of company cars. :icon26:

boing!

How exciting.

Post by **bitWISE** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 1:26 pm

Post by **SplishSplash** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 2:42 pm

shaft wrote: How exciting.
http://home.comcast.net/~shaft01/taxi.jpg

Fantasy flames ahoy!
That it took you almost a week to come up with this is even worse.

Post by **SplishSplash** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 2:53 pm

shaft wrote:ARRRGHHH I can't think of anything to make him look bad!!! ARGGHGHGH! I'll have to resort to the fact that he has a girlfriend and driven a lot of cars! And then I'll make something up about him living in a basement!

Post by **shaft** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 3:29 pm

waaaahhhh...?

Post by **Tsakali_** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 3:35 pm

grandpa on second thought if you can afford it , fuck it!, just go get what gives you the biggest hardon, who cares what the implications are if you can afford it there will always be mechanics more than willing to keep the luxurious illision going.

might sound sarcastic but I assure you this is my honnest oppinion

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 4:29 pm

Kills On Site wrote:Any news or decisions YG?

No not yet...

Though I'm really disappointed with my previous purchase (2004 Ford Explorer XL) because it hasn't held it’s value worth a shit. I put $1,300.00 down, got 0% interest when I bought it and it's still worth less than I owe. Fucking Ford!!

Being that's how it is and I don't want to go over my wife's current auto allowance that she gets from work, I'm looking at several different options. 1.) I'd like to find some lower interest financing, because I just can't bring myself to pay 7% on an auto loan. 2.) I'm also going to look into selling the Ford myself, because the dealer is going to rape me on it. 3.) I want to look into manufacturers who are offering financing incentives on their vehicles.

We may have changed gears a little too. The wife has always wanted a Hummer, so we’re going to take a look at the H3s. They’re also offering 0% financing as well. Who knows, its all still up in the air….

Post by **plained** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 6:46 pm

get a pk ripper

Post by **prince1000** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 6:59 pm

dont get a hummer

Post by **Nightshade** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 7:00 pm

No shit. Fuck those hunks of crap.

Post by **SplishSplash** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 7:05 pm

Someone post the video of the hummer wheel breaking off.

Post by **plained** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 7:06 pm

the guys that have those round here always chose yelloow color

why

Post by **hate** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 8:31 pm

gramps do your kids a favor

save it for them

cause we all know you're a construction concierge

tip:

poor people have expenses

middle class have expenses they think are assets

rich people have assets

Post by **Chupacabra** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 9:05 pm

hate wrote:gramps do your kids a favor

save it for them

cause we all know you're a construction concierge

tip:

poor people have expenses

middle class have expenses they think are assets

rich people have assets

that sounds like something from that book Rich Dad Poor Dad :icon32:

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 9:19 pm

I have A child, and in November his college will be paid for. As far as worrying about his future is concerned, I’m not. He’ll be well taken care of.

For your future amusement and since you’re so concerned, I’m a project manager for an electrical contractor…..

Post by **HM-PuFFNSTuFF** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 9:21 pm

YourGrandpa wrote:I have A child, and in November his college will be paid for. As far as worrying about his future is concerned, I’m not. He’ll be well taken care of.

For your future amusement and since you’re so concerned, I’m a project manager for an electrical contractor…..

how much will college cost in 15 years?

Post by **HM-PuFFNSTuFF** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 9:21 pm

(the project being hot coffee)

Post by **plained** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 9:21 pm

lalala

Post by **plained** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 9:27 pm

looks like yg owned another one