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Re: [graphicguy] by oldfarmer50
Nov 13, 2008 (3:24 pm)
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Replying to: graphicguy (Nov 13, 2008 1:15 pm)

"...oldfarmer...tell you what..."
"...explorer...buy mine...I'll even take it to Earl Schieb..."
"...I'm in competition with another person selling a GM..."
"...I'm losing out to someone with a prettier newspaper ad..."
"...These old folks are trying to grind me..."
 
GG, whatever business you are in, quit. You should go right into car sales full time.
 
You sound just like the sales guys in here.
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Re: [graphicguy] by explorerx4
Nov 13, 2008 (3:52 pm)
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Replying to: graphicguy (Nov 13, 2008 1:15 pm)

i only mentioned painting it black because oldfarmer wanted a black one.
if it was a maurader, well that's different.
someone posted a picture of one a few days back.
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Re: Final Decision Snow Tires [driver100] by explorerx4
Nov 13, 2008 (4:23 pm)
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Replying to: driver100 (Nov 13, 2008 7:25 am)

i had heard that about blizzaks, but since i had no personal experince with them, i didn't say anything.
i went with awd, cost less than 2k, but i don't have to buy tires/rims.
does cost some gas mileage all year round.
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Re: This is why I check them. All of them [jmonroe] by jipster
Nov 13, 2008 (4:48 pm)
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Replying to: jmonroe (Nov 13, 2008 2:02 pm)

No “trick” involved
 
I didn't mean to imply you were b.s-ing the guy. But, whenever it has been said to me, the person saying it had what Judge Judy would call "Roman" eyes. Not judging anyone, but I wouldn't do it.
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Re: Final Decision Snow Tires [explorerx4] by driver100
Nov 13, 2008 (6:40 pm)
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Replying to: explorerx4 (Nov 13, 2008 4:23 pm)

i went with awd
 
I would have too, but my model doesn't come in all wheel drive.....I don't think there are any all wheel drive convertibles. My last 3 cars were AWD and my wife's last 2. It is well worth it, if you can do it.
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Re: [explorerx4] by richard64
Nov 13, 2008 (8:40 pm)
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Replying to: explorerx4 (Nov 13, 2008 3:52 pm)

Sorry, but both you and GG are wrong. I'm the one who wanted the new black GM.
 
Richard
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Re: Final Decision Snow Tires [explorerx4] by verdugo
Nov 13, 2008 (8:55 pm)
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Replying to: explorerx4 (Nov 13, 2008 4:23 pm)

i went with awd, cost less than 2k, but i don't have to buy tires/rims.
does cost some gas mileage all year round.

 
AWD doesn't help you at all to stop. That's what winter tires are for.
A lot of people get over confident with AWD thinking they can drive like they usually do, and they get into trouble.
 
Apologies to our hosts for the off topic, but I felt it was important to clarify this common misconception.
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Re: Final Decision Snow Tires [verdugo] by tidester HOST
Nov 13, 2008 (10:46 pm)
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Replying to: verdugo (Nov 13, 2008 8:55 pm)

I felt it was important to clarify this common misconception.
 
I don't know how common the misconception is but it is a point worth making.
 
tidester, host
SUVs and Smart Shopper
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Re: [oldfarmer50] by graphicguy
Nov 14, 2008 (4:48 am)
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Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Nov 13, 2008 3:24 pm)

You sound just like the sales guys in here.
 
LOL......you know oldfarmer, you're right. I am starting to sound like a car sales guy.
 
Truth is, if I ever did get into the car sales, I'd probably be fired the first day. I like easy transactions. I don't have the temperament to deal with people who try to slam a good car. Nor, do I have the patience to play games for $100.
 
While I don't buy by grinding, I do have a new found respect for what the sales guys here go through. Some of these people are spending more in gas, than what they'd save. Most are from KY (I'm in OH). It's a 35-40 minute trip, one way, to get from northern KY to where I live.
 
richard...my apologies. I knew someone wanted a black GM. Just didn't remember who.
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Re: Final Decision Snow Tires [tidester] by percussionist
Nov 14, 2008 (4:53 am)
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Replying to: tidester (Nov 13, 2008 10:46 pm)

I don't know how common the misconception is but it is a point worth making.
 
I'd say it's pretty common, judging by the amount of Subarus and SUVs flying by at 80MPH during our nor'easters!

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