what vehicle around Atlanta,GA?
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I have a second generation Scion xB (2008-2015?) and that engine and transmission combo is VERY VERY torque oriented. Good on gas too. I was looking at Mazda 5 before I got the xB and one thing for sure - xB has A LOT COOLER a/c than Mazda5. For me that was a big factor. Also I am 6'2" and was 315lb at the time - and xB physically fit me better. All my passengers (I am an Uber driver) always compliment the comfort of rear seats and the amount of room all around. Definitely bigger than it looks. I once had 4 passengers, who all were my size or bigger. All 5 of us comfortably made it through the Charlotte-Asheville-Charlotte trip and the car didn't break a sweat. It was 80°F outside and we had to turn the a/c down because it was getting very chilly in the vehicle. I was lucky enough to get an xB w/out oil consumption issues. But if you get one - just check the oil a couple times throuout the OCI. Great car. Definitely recommend it. On paper this engine has 155hp, but it pulled car lengths on some 200hp+ v6 cars.
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Sorry for the long mini-review...
Originally Posted By: Kestas
All cars are tested to meet the max 32% grade found on registered roads. The max is found on one of the hills in San Francisco. So really, any car should do fine. In Georgia, I'd pick a white one.
Thank you,
probably will apply tint too.
(Excuse the plain-lander)
All cars are tested to meet the max 32% grade found on registered roads. The max is found on one of the hills in San Francisco. So really, any car should do fine. In Georgia, I'd pick a white one.
Thank you,
probably will apply tint too.
(Excuse the plain-lander)
Originally Posted By: BrocLuno
V6 Ford Fusion SE with the handling package. Ought to fly up them hills
how much these share with the 2011-2014 Lincoln MKZ hybrid? (sorry for jumping all over)
V6 Ford Fusion SE with the handling package. Ought to fly up them hills
how much these share with the 2011-2014 Lincoln MKZ hybrid? (sorry for jumping all over)
Thank you VLAD,
Right now seems to be a little hard to find a light color 2010-2015 XB locally...
will keep the oil thing in mind....
P.S. i just re-charged the AC on my Mazda5, so i will compare with my Yaris for now, in the next 2 weeks with a drive to SC.
Right now seems to be a little hard to find a light color 2010-2015 XB locally...
will keep the oil thing in mind....
P.S. i just re-charged the AC on my Mazda5, so i will compare with my Yaris for now, in the next 2 weeks with a drive to SC.
Originally Posted By: eljefino
Something like a dodge charger, even a V6 one. Little slit windows won't let much heat in.
Thank you
(surprised you said nothing about your HHR)
Something like a dodge charger, even a V6 one. Little slit windows won't let much heat in.
Thank you
(surprised you said nothing about your HHR)
Well, if your driving I-75, I recommend an Abrams M1A1 tank.
Originally Posted By: Sierra048
Well, if your driving I-75, I recommend an Abrams M1A1 tank.
I was thinking more like Hybrid Electric Locomotive with the Snow Pusher attachment...
It should qualify for the HOV line...win-win
Well, if your driving I-75, I recommend an Abrams M1A1 tank.
I was thinking more like Hybrid Electric Locomotive with the Snow Pusher attachment...
It should qualify for the HOV line...win-win
Originally Posted By: AntiMatic
I dont miss 75/85 traffic. I do miss the Lime Light in Buckhead (was next to the Disco Kroger).
That's hilarious, I haven't thought of that place in over 30 years. Talk about culture shock! My wife and I went there with some friends in '82-83. It was just after they took the sharks out from under the see-through floor. By that time they had a guy and gal swimming in it. Big noise, big fog machines, big light poles, house sized speakers, you name it, it had it. Did I mention the half dressed people? It was jokingly called the Slimelight for a reason. Once was enough but it was quite the experience.
I dont miss 75/85 traffic. I do miss the Lime Light in Buckhead (was next to the Disco Kroger).
That's hilarious, I haven't thought of that place in over 30 years. Talk about culture shock! My wife and I went there with some friends in '82-83. It was just after they took the sharks out from under the see-through floor. By that time they had a guy and gal swimming in it. Big noise, big fog machines, big light poles, house sized speakers, you name it, it had it. Did I mention the half dressed people? It was jokingly called the Slimelight for a reason. Once was enough but it was quite the experience.
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Originally Posted By: OneEyeJack
The A/C has to work really well. Same with the windshield wipers. When it rains in the area it rains really hard. Take that into consideration when choosing tires.
Most every modern car have enough power to keep up with traffic anywhere.
I've lived and worked in Buckhead and Kennesaw. I miss the 4-wheeling and motorcycle dirt riding in the rural areas especially north toward Tennessee. I also miss friends and weekends camping and getting muddy and just plain having fun in the outdoors.
Hey, my Atlanta daughter (she of no oil fame) lives in Buckhead and my very good friend that I joined the Air Force with is in Kennesaw so I'm down there frequently. Still buddies after all these years. Were you a Lockheed type while you were here?
Contractor, yes. Not a direct employee.
Originally Posted By: OneEyeJack
The A/C has to work really well. Same with the windshield wipers. When it rains in the area it rains really hard. Take that into consideration when choosing tires.
Most every modern car have enough power to keep up with traffic anywhere.
I've lived and worked in Buckhead and Kennesaw. I miss the 4-wheeling and motorcycle dirt riding in the rural areas especially north toward Tennessee. I also miss friends and weekends camping and getting muddy and just plain having fun in the outdoors.
Hey, my Atlanta daughter (she of no oil fame) lives in Buckhead and my very good friend that I joined the Air Force with is in Kennesaw so I'm down there frequently. Still buddies after all these years. Were you a Lockheed type while you were here?
Contractor, yes. Not a direct employee.
Slimelight..ah those were the days. I never got to see the sharks nor the zebras / lions (83-84 maybe when I went). Had huge airplane props to cool down everyone, live mannequins, "Gloria" playing like every other song with confetti, big spinning pillars of lights dropping down,...Yeah, the speakers were big enough for the "solo" and paired up dancers on top. Saw some clips on youtube recently, pretty interesting.
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