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Re: Maybe it is just me. [gagrice]
by snakeweasel
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Dec 24, 2008 (2:45 pm)
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Replying to: gagrice (Dec 24, 2008 9:02 am)
I was thinking about those people who took advantage of that (IIRC) GM promotion a while back of $3/gallon gas for so many years. If memory serves you had the choice between that or a rebate, I wonder how many people are kicking themselves for the wrong choice.
Hopefully the new regime in Washington does not try to stick it to US with a higher gas tax.
Smart money is on them raising some tax somewhere in the not to distant future.
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Re: Mass transit not always the best way to travel... [gagrice]
by snakeweasel
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Dec 24, 2008 (2:54 pm)
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Replying to: gagrice (Dec 24, 2008 9:19 am)
How much would one of the 1000s stranded by Amtrak in Chicago give for the use of my 4X4 Sequoia?
As one who drove the streets of the Chicago metro area that day all I can say is you would have been better off walking that day.
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Re: Mass transit not always the best way to travel... [nippononly]
by dieselone
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Dec 24, 2008 (3:19 pm)
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Replying to: nippononly (Dec 24, 2008 11:08 am)
Of course, even travel in the Sequoia would be a crap shoot in the Midwest this time of year - so many accidents and road closures, you can't count them all.
I had to drive to northern Indiana yesterday from central Illinois to pick up my daughter from my parents house and bring her home for xmas. Freezing rain, 40mph winds, then snow during my 140mile, 4 hour trek there. Saw many cars off in the medians, jack knifed semi's etc. and a few rolled over Trailblazers. The Expedition got there and back with ease. Though I will say, the portion of the interstate that had .25-.5 inch of black ice, that wasn't particularly fun. I was glad when the I got further north in Indiana where the roads were covered in snow.
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Re: bad habits return? [bumpy]
by boaz47
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Dec 24, 2008 (4:23 pm)
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Replying to: bumpy (Dec 24, 2008 2:21 pm)
Please, Kia as a company has been on the bottom of the dependability list for so long they may get a lifetime achievement award. If the company has been making lemons that long why would I expect it to be any better today? You do know they went bankrupt and Hyundai was almost forced to buy them by the Korean government? Do a search on the subject. After three years we can come back and review this subject but I am not expecting any major improvements by kia. Sure they may be better than walking but from where they are on the list walking is a possibility. SO they have a long way to go before they can be called "good"
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Re: Mass transit not always the best way to travel... [dieselone]
by dave8697
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Dec 24, 2008 (5:03 pm)
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Replying to: dieselone (Dec 24, 2008 3:19 pm)
I spent over a hour to go 20 miles yesterday in Indiana. I was in a 2WD Sonoma with no sand bags in the bed and tires I bought in Florida. It took me 5 minutes to get up a bridge over I-70 overpass. I had to change lanes to get enough traction to move forward. some people were stuck with no traction to go forward. I had to put it in N to use brakes to keep the back end from coming around and sending me off the road. Today I cut some 2x4's to fit the bedliner slots. Now I need some waterproof weights. That was 3rd ice storm in last 10 days. Gas was $1.45 so I stopped to top off.
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Lastly
by boaz47
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Dec 24, 2008 (5:04 pm)
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Merry Christmas everyone and Happy new year. May you all stay safe.
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Re: Mass transit not always the best way to travel... [dave8697]
by explorerx4
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Dec 25, 2008 (5:39 am)
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Replying to: dave8697 (Dec 24, 2008 5:03 pm)
merry xmas everyone.
dave, i used to wrap sandbags in large plastic trash bags then tape them closed. it would last through the winter and it was cheap. 3 bags were good for an f150.
since both my kids are around, they are going through $20-25 gas a week.
glad it isn't $4.00+ a gallon.
having a bunch of family over for dinner today. i am sure they will drive the 'big iron' since gas prices are low.
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Re: Mass transit not always the best way to travel... [explorerx4]
by steve_ HOST
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Dec 25, 2008 (9:14 am)
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Replying to: explorerx4 (Dec 25, 2008 5:39 am)
It's nice if you can figure out a way to secure sandbags, but I hear that they are better than concrete blocks or other weights that become nasty projectiles in a crash. But if a bag of sand gets wet and freezes, it'll become a 60 pound projectile too.
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Re: Mass transit not always the best way to travel... [steve_]
by boaz47
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Dec 25, 2008 (9:38 am)
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Replying to: steve_ (Dec 25, 2008 9:14 am)
It cost a few bucks but I have found a truck load bar works. You can get them at truck supply places. They are a long bar that adjusts with a lever that will allow you to lock the bar in place. There are two rubber ends that press against the side of the truck to prevent the bar from slipping under load. Otherwise I have used Eye Hook or bolts and ratchet tie downs.
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Re: Mass transit not always the best way to travel... [steve_]
by explorerx4
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Dec 25, 2008 (9:57 am)
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Replying to: steve_ (Dec 25, 2008 9:14 am)
that's you wrap them in plastic.
if something gets them moving they will just break open.
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