The Automotive Thread

[Road Guy]

cant use fix a flat?

 

[Master slacker]

Nitrogen wouldn't have leaked out...

 

[Supe]

Helium would have made it lighter, thereby creating a softer landing.

 

[Capt Worley PE]

At least you weren't flying a Concorde.

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

Was it caused by the treadmill?

 

[Flyer_PE]

I'm in luck. The shop at the airport has the right sized tire and tube in stock. At least I won't be on the hook for expedited shipping for it. I'm just glad it wasn't flat when I set down. Much better to have it happen at 10mph than 40mph. It could have gotten really expensive really fast.

 

[Capt Worley PE]

I'm not grooving on the sad imitation hockey stick stripes, but I do love me some Pistol Grip shifting.

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail.jsp?tracktype=usedcc&csDlId=&csDgId=&listingId=116055655&listingRecNum=7&criteria=sf1Dir%3DDESC%26mkId%3D20012%26stkTyp%3DU%26mdId%3D20807%26rd%3D50%26crSrtFlds%3DstkTypId-feedSegId-mkId-mdId%26zc%3D29033%26rn%3D0%26PMmt%3D1-1-0%26stkTypId%3D28881%26sf2Dir%3DASC%26sf1Nm%3Dprice%26sf2Nm%3Dmiles%26isDealerGrouping%3Dfalse%26rpp%3D50%26feedSegId%3D28705&aff=national&listType=1

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

Something doesn't jive, the car's description indicates that it's an automatic, but the pictures make it look like a manual...

 

[Capt Worley PE]

^ ???

Transmission: Manual

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

^ ???

Transmission: Manual

Under the features section:

• Autostick Automatic Transmission
  

 

[Capt Worley PE]

^ ???

Transmission: Manual

Under the features section:

• Autostick Automatic Transmission
  

Didn't get that far down.

It is manual.

Surprise, the website dude messed up!

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

I don't mind the Challengers, but when stacked up against the Mustangs and Camaros I tend to agree with most car magazine comparisons in that they're a distant 3rd place. Between comfort, features, power, handling, and overall package they're no match, but it also comes down to appearance. Some people just think they look better, and there's nothing wrong with that... :ghey:

The biggest complaint from Challenger owners is the fact that they essentially need to buy the $50k+ SRT8 version just to keep up with the SS Camaro and 5.0 Mustang (both costing over $10k less). But it's not really a concern for most of them because they like the car itself and aren't worried about the muscle car wars.

 

[Capt Worley PE]

Challengers aren't a Camaro/Mustang competitor. They are large GTs. They have no American competition.

The mags just put them in comparos because Challengers used to be pony cars. They aren't any more.

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

If Dodge didn't want them to be compared with American pony cars, they wouldn't have named it (or styled it like) a Challenger.

 

[Capt Worley PE]

If Dodge didn't want them to be compared with American pony cars, they wouldn't have named it (or styled it like) a Challenger.

I don't think Dodge cares. They sell 40K of the things a year with no ads.

I keep hearing the upcoming Barracuda will be a true Camro/Mustang competitor.

 

[Master slacker]

I still think it's deplorable that the lightweight of the group is 3700 lbs. When they outweigh my four door grandpa mobile, it's embarrassing. (cough) Challenger! (/cough)

 

[Road Guy]

Today is a sad day I sold my Jeep :-(

She just had too much reust on her so I decided to cut bait

Maybe I'll get another one in the winter

 

[Road Guy]

So I am contemplating what to do with my 2006 Durango.. Mechanically it has been a solid vehicle . It has the 4.7 V8, sits at 165,000 miles.. It's got some external bumps and bruises but I'm not worried about that stuff..

I'm know eventually we will need another family car but for now I am thinking of red necking up the Durango. Adding cross bars and a cage/basket think with KC lights on it and just assume a new transmission is in my future at some point...but make it more of a "me" vehicle...

I hate driving a big car. I don't want to have to get a Yukon or something that size (what we really need). My oldest is 14 so I am wondering if I can get two more years if dependable life out of the Durango how many more family trips we will take once my kids start driving? I'd rather duct tape the Durango for 2 more years and either give it to my son and then put the money towards a sweet jeep JK with 36" wheels...

 

[blybrook PE]

I've seen a few tricked out durangos for off road use over the years. I think you'll be better to find a good jeep though.

Sounds like you'll be able to hold off a couple years and pass it on to your son. Sounds like it'll be a fun project vehicle for you both to work on.

Have a good weekend all! I'm off to continue working on the Scout floor...

 

[Capt Worley PE]

5 best used moder muscle cars for under $10K

http://www.ontariostreetcar.com/2013/07/02/5-best-used-modern-muscle-cars-for-under-10000/

I was surpised early versions of the 2005-2009 'stang weren't on the list.