We sure throw away a lot...

[javacontour]

Chevy Monza
Ford Fairmont
Chevy Chevette
BMW 318i
Chevy Nova
Toyota Corolla (earlier models)

I'm sure there are others folks could add to the list.

 

[Rolla07]

Originally Posted By: Bladecutter
Originally Posted By: Rolla07
Ive never seen a 4 cyl rwd..it must be reason for that and not many people need larger vehicles.


Yes, you have, every single day of your life, I would bet.

Here's a quick list of vehicles that have 4 cylinder engines that are RWD, that not only do I bet you know about, but you have seen with your own eyes, either in person, or in a movie, or a post on an internet forum:

Lets go back to the Late 70's/early 80's:

How about the Chevette? Pinto? Vega?

How about pickup trucks?
Toyota Tacoma is still made today in RWD versions, and with a 4 cylinder engine.

Want a sports car?
Scion FRS/Subaru BRZ, made today.
Or even the Mazda Miata. Can you claim you've never heard of the Miata?

How about a mid engined RWD car?
Lotus Elise comes to mind immediately.

How about a luxury sports car?
BMW 3 series has a turbocharged 4 cylinder, and RWD.

Just because you can't think about a certain drivetrain layout, doesn't mean it doesn't exist.

BC.



I stand corrected. Point im making however is that there is a reason FWD is more common and popular than RWD. First off RWD is not a great choice for those who get the joy of living somewhere with ice and snow.

 

[supton]

Originally Posted By: Schmoe
I've always said this at work....the next gold mines are going to be digging up our old landfills....those from about 1950 to about 1990-ish.....they are full of metals, plastics, etc.etc. all recoverable.


I believe it. I also think that people should separate their waste, even if it is just going into a landfill: 100 years from now, if the plastic is separated from the paper from the ___, it should be all the easier to reclaim. If it comes down to that.

That said, I can't imagine digging through old landfills. Probably tons of waste oil, paint containing lead, and who knows what else that we though was a good idea to toss in there at the time.

 

[supton]

Originally Posted By: Shannow
re "We Sure Throw a Lot Away"...

I was getting frustrated once about the junk that was being bought, cluttering the place for days to weeks depending on how junky it was, and then thrown away.

I offered to place a bin at the door, and the household could throw cash in there, so that I could empty it straight into the bin rather than waste all that time and effort shopping, buying junk, then throwing it out.

I'd advise against anyone here making that same offer, as it was a VERY cold shoulder, for a VERY long time.


Ha! I haven't offered that, but it sure does bother me, the amount of plastic toys that come into my house only to head out a month later, in the recycle bin. McDonalds toys, or cheapo toys that grandma "just had to buy". I guess it's cheap, but still.

Amazing what goes into the house only to go straight out. Packing materials galore.