Recent content by Tim

Originally Posted By: DuckRyder Man, I would be all over that for $105 month... Me too! The I3 was the other finalist in my quest to come up with a new primary commuter for my 26 mile round-trip in Houston. I wanted the ability to also run the car on my monthly trips to Missouri (1,500 mile...

I am somewhat in the same boat as the OP. My 2013 TDI Cheatwagon has become a 2014 Volt - due to be delivered in 2 weeks (in prep at Carvana). My smaller battery and shorter commute has me thinking that as a strictly commuter car, the 115V 8amp option will do me fine for overnite charging. I...

Next time I negotiate a trucking contract with Groendyke, I need to stipulate that a ride in this beauty must be included!

No matter what your interests or beliefs, there will always be haters to spring up and douse your party with poo water. When the OP said he hoped the thread wouldn't crash and burn, I thought "why would that happen"? Oh well....

Originally Posted By: VeeDubb Aside from fanboyism, it really depends on priorities. I've owned both Toyotas and VWs continuously over the last 10 years. I'll tell what the differences are based on my experience: 1. VWs are not robust to sloppy maintenance. Use the wrong oil and wrong intervals...

Originally Posted By: neevers With Germans it's like playing Russian roulette with 5/6 chambers loaded. I'd rather go with 1/6 chambers loaded. Sure I may get popped but the chances are far far less. I have owned 5 German cars (MB and VW) and they have all been great...two of them are fairly...

I have owned my '98 Sienna since new. After 275k miles, I think I can say it has been a great vehicle! Tim

My company makes one of the primary raw materials that goes into both liquid and powder laundry detergents. Because we are the largest producer in the world, we sell to pretty much everyone. I use Tide liquid. The folks at P&G put together the absolute best formulations. Our R&D lab is always...

I spend almost as much time cleaning the area around and under the cap as I do changing the oil! I have never had a vehicle that collects as much road debris around the filler cap as my '09 TDI. I have considered putting duct tape over the cap to keep the junk out, but am afraid of the tape...

Originally Posted By: Hokiefyd I bought PBI about 2 months ago for a long hold. Even on the pop today, still holding. I dumped all 16,000 shares I was holding, average cost $11.45, average hold time about 45 days. I just couldn't resist! My big dividend payer is WHZ, so dumping the PBI does...

Happened to me twice in the petro-chemical industry. First time around 1988 and the second in 2002. Both were non-events for me, and for most employees. In both cases, the purchasing companies were based overseas (Germany and South Africa). Just keep doing your job...that's the best advice I...

Originally Posted By: JHZR2 I picked up some AXAS, and my LINE did well today. Wondering, as Id like to pick up some AT and PBI, but they were both up nicely today. I either missed my chance friday (prices were just slightly above my desired entry point) or will have my chance in a week...

/\ I think EXC is a bargain....I put my money where my mouth is. I now own 5,000 shares. Even if they cut the dividend by 30%, you still get a good payout while waiting for the bump on the share price...which will happen.

Originally Posted By: Hokiefyd

Thanks for the encouraging words guys... Maybe I will try to squeeze Fidelity.