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#10191 of 10921 Re: Couple of different occassions... [ateixeira] by tifighter

Feb 05, 2013 (2:52 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Feb 05, 2013 2:49 pm)
Yeah, that's more the norm in garages here, it seems. Throttle first, look later.

#10192 of 10921 Re: Couple of different occassions... [tifighter] by boomchek

Feb 05, 2013 (2:56 pm)

Replying to: tifighter (Feb 05, 2013 2:52 pm)
It's funny how many newer BMWs and Benzes I see locally with front and rear parking sensors and rearview cameras and still with scrapes all over the bumpers. For some people no amount of assistance will help them drive.

#10193 of 10921 Re: Couple of different occassions... [boomchek] by ateixeira

Feb 05, 2013 (2:59 pm)

Replying to: boomchek (Feb 05, 2013 2:56 pm)
It is bad that people need them, but they do need them. Can't blame automakers, they're just compensating for a very poor driver training situation in this country.
 
2 friends bought new CR-Vs and are extremely happy.

#10194 of 10921 Re: Couple of different occassions... [ateixeira] by boomchek

Feb 05, 2013 (3:41 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Feb 05, 2013 2:59 pm)
CRVs are good cars. When I worked at Hyundai many people compared them to the Tucson. I find the CRV a better car, although a bit more expensive unless you get into the top models ($36k CDN) where the price is same for both the Tucson and CRV.

#10195 of 10921 Re: Couple of different occassions... [boomchek] by fintail

Feb 05, 2013 (3:42 pm)

Replying to: boomchek (Feb 05, 2013 2:56 pm)
I see that too on cars with parking sensors. Technology can't completely cure a simple lack of ability. Money doesn't seem to either - I remember back in the 90s, if you wanted MB W140 parts, you headed to Vancouver, as a certain group who liked them are also notoriously bad drivers
 
Backing in is so much better.

#10196 of 10921 Re: Couple of different occassions... [fintail] by boomchek

Feb 05, 2013 (3:45 pm)

Replying to: fintail (Feb 05, 2013 3:42 pm)
"Certain group". Yeah I know exactly what you're talking about. Still hasn't changed.

#10197 of 10921 Re: Couple of different occassions... [boomchek] by fintail

Feb 05, 2013 (3:50 pm)

Replying to: boomchek (Feb 05, 2013 3:45 pm)
I live in Bellevue - those who didn't buy their way into the lower mainland came here. It's like a mini Vancouver
 
It's a good place to run a high end bodyshop. Saw a crunched W212 E63 in front of one not long ago.

#10198 of 10921 Re: Couple of different occassions... [fintail] by tifighter

Feb 05, 2013 (3:54 pm)

Replying to: fintail (Feb 05, 2013 3:50 pm)
Bellevue - my home town. I got a notice for the 20th high school reunion recently, yikes.

#10199 of 10921 Re: Couple of different occassions... [fintail] by boomchek

Feb 05, 2013 (4:07 pm)

Replying to: fintail (Feb 05, 2013 3:50 pm)
I live in Bellevue
 
You ever see Sir-Mix-A-Lot in your hood? He has a new(ish) video out with a bunch of exotic cars. Actually maybe he's in Spokane
 
music video

#10200 of 10921 Re: Couple of different occassions... [boomchek] by tifighter

Feb 05, 2013 (4:11 pm)

Replying to: boomchek (Feb 05, 2013 4:07 pm)
He lives down in Auburn or Kent, I think. Posse on Broadway FTW!

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