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It looks as if a new crude oil meltdown has started today. The oil stocks report released this morning showed a huge build-up just as predicted by Len (ljflx). I am still of the opinion that we will see crude oil futures drop to less than $30 per barrel and gasoline at the pump down into the $1.25-1.30 per gallon level. Unfortunately, the stock market is also taking a dive today. In fact, just about every commodity known to man is on its rear today. This includes gold which is down about $25 as of this moment.
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Replying to: cyclone4 (Jan 07, 2009 11:32 am)
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Replying to: ljflx (Jan 07, 2009 12:02 pm) Regards, OW |
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Replying to: garyh1 (Jan 06, 2009 9:17 pm) Gary, thanks for that heads-up. I'd certainly consider the S-class again, especally if this GL proves to be reliable. I'm very impressed with the GL build quality and I expect it to be reliable. The S, just like the LS460L is a dream machine for luxury and a plush ride. I wouldn't want anything to interfere with that attribute. I had the S550 for the bulk of a day in test driving and was very impressed with it. |
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Replying to: m4d_cow (Jan 07, 2009 9:44 am) I don't think any of this was Acura's decision. I think if it was up to them, they'd still be full steam ahead with a V8 powered, RWD 7, S, LS competitor. I think Honda HQ came in with a hatchet. If I were in charge, the beaks would be gone - tomorrow. The new electric steering systems in the TSX and TL would be replaced with the old versions that people actually liked. I'd buy new 8-speed transmissions from Aisin or ZF, and dump the 5-speeds that Acura has been using for a decade. I'd offer Type R versions with available manual transmissions for every model, and have Recaro design the seats. I'd steal designers from Audi, and have them redo every Acura interior. Plastic wood, fake aluminum, and fake carbon fiber would be banished from the brand. I'd bring back the RSX, and offer it with SH-AWD and a turbo four for the Type R version, same with the TSX Type R. I'd bring back the CL as a soft top convertible version of the TL, with its own bodywork. I'd eliminate the RL, and have the MDX be the flagship of the brand. Unfortunately I don't think any of the above is likely, and I predict that Acura will be crushed by a combination of Hyundai and Infiniti. |
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Replying to: circlew (Jan 06, 2009 11:23 am)
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Replying to: ljflx (Jan 07, 2009 7:34 pm) Regards, OW |
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It looks like Hyundai has outwitted Detroit again. While they stick to past incentives Hyundai trumps them again. First warranty and now this... "From the capital and credit standpoint, Washington has taken all the right actions," said Dave Zuchowski, vice president of sales for Hyundai of America. "But nobody was doing anything to address confidence. It doesn't matter if you're buying a refrigerator or whatever you're buying -- you're not going to do it if you're concerned about your job and your ability to make payments." And Hyundai has gone a big step further by launching Hyundai Assurance, a new incentive plan that allows buyers to break contracts and return vehicles if they lose their job or income. The program offers to cover up to $7,500 in negative equity on the lease or purchase of one of its cars or trucks. Winning Now one can feel confident to buy a Genesis and give it back if their income goes south. Interesting and effective. Regards, OW |
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everyone. I'm actually entering in to the road bike [bicycle] world. Coming from mountain bikes, it's a different world. I wonder if Howard would grace us with his presence and knowledge of all things bike. I'm looking at Carbon Fiber frames, and at least a 105 group. |
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Replying to: ljflx (Jan 07, 2009 7:34 pm) There will always be financial cheats in the future because there will alway be gullible people in the future. This idea was best expressed by someone who lived over two thousand years ago: There must be a vast fund of stupidity in human nature, or else men would not be caught as they are, a thousand times over, by the same snares . . . while they yet remember their past misfortunes, they go on to court and encourage the causes to what they were owing, and which will again produce them." Marcus Porcius Cato, 203 BC |
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