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#14468 of 14561 Re: Chrysler 5-Year Plan [rsholland] by robr2 Nov 06, 2009 (10:55 am)
Replying to: rsholland (Nov 06, 2009 5:42 am) That's been out a couple of days - we've been discussing it on another forum. Of course you'll see more reliance on Fiat platforms - Chrysler has been product starved for years. Ram was announced as it's own brand a couple of weeks ago and I could see it adding Fiat work vans to replace the current Sprinter. Most interesting is that Viper may come back with some Ferrari bits hidden inside.
#14469 of 14561 Re: almost ready to pull the trigger.... [xwesx] by p0926 Nov 06, 2009 (11:56 am)
Replying to: xwesx (Nov 06, 2009 10:47 am) it almost reminds me of a Jeep Funny you should mention that. I like the GLK because I think it resembles a last gen Forester and my wife likes it because she thinks it looks like a small Jeep (she used to own a Grand Cherokee). -Frank Replies to this message: rsholland (Nov 06, 2009 1:32 pm) tsy (Nov 06, 2009 3:14 pm) p0926 (Nov 07, 2009 8:38 am) rsholland (Nov 07, 2009 6:41 pm) and 11 more...
#14470 of 14561 Re: almost ready to pull the trigger.... [p0926] by rsholland Nov 06, 2009 (1:32 pm)
Replying to: p0926 (Nov 06, 2009 11:56 am) Frank, I see the the GLK can tow 3500 pounds (max Class II), which is good for this class of vehicle. See link below. http://www.netcarshow.com/mercedes-benz/2010-glk_350_4matic/ I'm curious as to what the unbraked towing is. Some (most?) European vehicles can tow ~ 1600 pounds without trailer brakes. If you feel up to it, check your owner's manual. ...And you just knew I'd be asking you thiat question! BTW, I've got our Forester hooked up to my 5 x 8 trailer—loaded with leaves—and ready to head to the county landfill in the morning. Probably 4 or 5 trips tomorrow, with load 1 ready to go... Bob Replies to this message: tsy (Nov 06, 2009 3:14 pm) p0926 (Nov 07, 2009 8:38 am) rsholland (Nov 07, 2009 6:41 pm) ateixeira (Nov 08, 2009 6:39 pm) and 10 more...
#14471 of 14561 Re: almost ready to pull the trigger.... [rsholland] by tsy Nov 06, 2009 (3:14 pm)
Replying to: rsholland (Nov 06, 2009 1:32 pm) Congrats on the new ride Frank! It's kinda cute for a MB. Although, not as cute as your SLK! tom
#14472 of 14561 Re: almost ready to pull the trigger.... [rsholland] by p0926 Nov 07, 2009 (8:38 am)
Replying to: rsholland (Nov 06, 2009 1:32 pm) Yeah Bob, I shoulda known you'd ask Interesting... the operator's manual only lists the 3,500 lb GTW rating. The GLK is pre-wired to accept a 7-wire harness but the manual directs you to check state and local laws for their trailer brake requirements. Good luck hauling those leaves. Speaking of which, I better head outside myself and get started on the yard. -Frank Replies to this message: rsholland (Nov 07, 2009 6:41 pm) ateixeira (Nov 08, 2009 6:39 pm) rsholland (Nov 08, 2009 7:19 pm) and 6 more... p0926 (Nov 09, 2009 5:44 am) and 2 more...
#14473 of 14561 Re: almost ready to pull the trigger.... [p0926] by rsholland Nov 07, 2009 (6:41 pm)
Replying to: p0926 (Nov 07, 2009 8:38 am) No unbraked tow rating? That is odd! 6 trailer loads of leaves to the landfill today. I'm beat... Bob Replies to this message: ateixeira (Nov 08, 2009 6:39 pm) rsholland (Nov 08, 2009 7:19 pm) grahampeters (Nov 10, 2009 3:00 am) and 5 more... p0926 (Nov 09, 2009 5:44 am) ateixeira (Nov 09, 2009 7:57 am) and 1 more...
#14474 of 14561 Re: almost ready to pull the trigger.... [rsholland] by ateixeira Nov 08, 2009 (6:39 pm)
Replying to: rsholland (Nov 07, 2009 6:41 pm) You gotta build a compost pile like I did. Over time (lots of time), you end up with rich, dark soil. I made an herb garden for the wife, which we'll start planting in next year. I'll show you next time you come over. I have yet to tackle the leaves this year. We had TONS of acorns, the most ever. Wonder why? Replies to this message: rsholland (Nov 08, 2009 7:19 pm) grahampeters (Nov 10, 2009 3:00 am) lucien2 (Nov 10, 2009 5:40 am) lucien2 (Nov 10, 2009 5:48 am) ateixeira (Nov 10, 2009 11:13 am) volkov (Nov 10, 2009 9:10 pm) and 1 more... p0926 (Nov 09, 2009 5:44 am) ateixeira (Nov 09, 2009 7:57 am) xwesx (Nov 09, 2009 9:51 am)
#14475 of 14561 Re: almost ready to pull the trigger.... [ateixeira] by rsholland Nov 08, 2009 (7:19 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Nov 08, 2009 6:39 pm) You gotta build a compost pile like I did. Got one. Besides, hauling all those leave to the back woods, from the front yard, is even more work. Bob Replies to this message: grahampeters (Nov 10, 2009 3:00 am) lucien2 (Nov 10, 2009 5:40 am) lucien2 (Nov 10, 2009 5:48 am) ateixeira (Nov 10, 2009 11:13 am) volkov (Nov 10, 2009 9:10 pm) ateixeira (Nov 11, 2009 10:46 am)
#14476 of 14561 Re: almost ready to pull the trigger.... [ateixeira] by p0926 Nov 09, 2009 (5:44 am)
Replying to: ateixeira (Nov 08, 2009 6:39 pm) Well after a weekend of raking, our yard is leaf free for the moment. However, I figure only about half the leaves have fallen so I can plan on another weekend of leaf raking in the not too distant future. I read that this was a banner year for acorns. Certainly all the neighborhood squirrels are having a good time gorging themselves. -Frank Replies to this message: ateixeira (Nov 09, 2009 7:57 am) xwesx (Nov 09, 2009 9:51 am)
#14477 of 14561 Re: almost ready to pull the trigger.... [p0926] by ateixeira Nov 09, 2009 (7:57 am)
Replying to: p0926 (Nov 09, 2009 5:44 am) So long as they're not gorging on my cars' wiring harnesses, I'm happy! Replies to this message: xwesx (Nov 09, 2009 9:51 am)