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Re: . [fintail] by boomchek
Oct 29, 2009 (11:31 am)
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Replying to: fintail (Oct 29, 2009 10:21 am)

Neat lil car. I think I saw one for sale in vancouver (as it meets the 15 year old import laws). I think this one has been parked there for a while judging by the semi flat tires.
 
I see a late 90s Mazda 626 hatch behind it, an Audi 90 in front and a Mazda MX-3 in front. Cool
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Re: . [boomchek] by fintail
Oct 29, 2009 (1:01 pm)
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Replying to: boomchek (Oct 29, 2009 11:31 am)

Mazda seems to be on equal footing with the other Japanese here. I saw an 86-89 323 yesterday, I think, and I have seen a few 3s and 6s. With the strict inspections here, pre-1990 cars are a lot less common than in the Pacific nothwest. I have noticed that MB of that timeframe seem to outnumber similar era BMW by maybe 5:1...but it could partly be just a production volume issue,.
 
I've seen a few Suzuki Swift, those seem like neat little cars. I also saw a Jimny today, and a Ssangyong Rodius taxi...putrid looking thing.
 
So far I have noticed plates from Austria, Switzerland, France, England, Netherlands, Sweden (I think), Monaco, CZR, and Slovakia.
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Re: Spotted an old Hudson [Mr_Shiftright] by oldcem
Oct 29, 2009 (8:34 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 29, 2009 7:27 am)

If I remember right they had a 300 cube flathead 6 , and, offered twin carbs as well. I knew that they were very successful at racing until dethroned by Oldsmobile with their new Rocket V8.
 
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. by fintail
Oct 30, 2009 (8:35 am)
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A little something for everyone, viewed from my hotel window this morning
 
One of my favorite oddballs in this shot
 
And my rental car...not a MB, sadly....but not exactly a pile of crap either
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Re: . [fintail] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Oct 30, 2009 (8:48 am)
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Replying to: fintail (Oct 30, 2009 8:35 am)

Let us know when the check engine light comes on.
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Re: Spotted an old Hudson [oldcem] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Oct 30, 2009 (8:50 am)
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Replying to: oldcem (Oct 29, 2009 8:34 pm)

Yes the mighty Olds Rocket V8. Our first truly modern V-8 engine.
 
It is interesting, though, that I still see Hudsons on the vintage race circuit, but rarely an Olds. I do believe I saw a Mexican road race replica a few years back.
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Re: . [fintail] by boomchek
Oct 30, 2009 (8:52 am)
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Replying to: fintail (Oct 30, 2009 8:35 am)

Looks like you got the new 5 series,correction, 7 series didn't you? Nice!
 
The Fiat Multipla is the yellow oddball you mention. What a peice of work of a car.
 
Another Mazda MX-3 in the pic too.
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Re: . [boomchek] by fintail
Oct 30, 2009 (9:24 am)
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Replying to: boomchek (Oct 30, 2009 8:52 am)

Yep, new style 7er with about 7K miles on it. And to be obscure...it's a 730d. It's loaded too - keyless start, heads up, lane departure, parking aid, side and rear shades, adaptive lights, and no doubt some things I haven't discovered yet. And of course, iDrive is more fun in German. I could switch it over, but I like a challenge. I am getting this car for about $80/day...no complaints here.
 
I do like the seats in the car, with the extension for thighs for taller people. It's a very comfortable car, albeit a bit large for some city areas here. And on today's jaunt, I think it got about 30mpg. Only drawback is that it is on winter tires, max speed 210kmh. It gets up there without a problem. After an hour or so on the autobahn, you really become desensitized to speed.
 
No check engine lights either
 
I have seen a few of those Mazdas here...I remember they were popular in Van back in the mid 90s too, under a different name than the US model which never caught on. I haven't seen many Multiplas, thats the only original style one I have noticed.
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Re: . [fintail] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Oct 30, 2009 (11:16 am)
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Replying to: fintail (Oct 30, 2009 9:24 am)

What are you paying for fuel?
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Re: . [Mr_Shiftright] by fintail
Oct 30, 2009 (11:44 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 30, 2009 11:16 am)

I think diesel works out to around $6.35-6.40 USD/gallon right now, gasoline is about 15% more.

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