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Going to have to vote for wagon

I'll be in Oregon about a half hour to a hour from the coast. Lovely, looks like I'll be slammed with snow.

Still waiting for the weather to remain below 45* before I pop my snows on.

Got pulled over on 4th of July in Pennsylvania going 85 MPH in a 65 MPH. Tried to play the Deaf card, didn't work at all. Got ticketed on the spot and total fine was 176. The ACTUAL fine for speeding was 76 bucks.

The issue is I don't know where it came from. I purchased the car at Jack Maxton but they bought this car at an auction. I thought I found the original dealer but the service booklet is for another car (VIN does not match) So I have no idea if this is the correct dealer.

I tried to email Saab USA for service history so I could have a record to put in my record book. They emailed me back saying due to privacy laws blah blah blah that they can't blah blah. They said to use CARFAX or something similar or ask the servicing dealer to provide you one. My question is: this car has not seen any service (done by me except for the recalls) and when it has gone for service, it was at MAG, are they obligated to provide me a service history or? I'm not sure how it goes, if I can avoid paying 35 bucks for a carfax check, that'll be awesome.

It's not over yet but seriously? Seriously? Srsly? http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c161/spedponcho/srsly.jpg

I would re-ring personally.

I can drive a stick but not very well. My biggest problem area is the clutch/gas while taking off and depending on the car, transitioning between gears. I had a big issue in the Fiat because the engagment point was really really high.

When would be a good time to put the snows on? I've read online that if the temperatures stay below 45* consistently, that's when you mount them. However, this is Ohio therefore we will have wild temperature swings. Would mounting snows now have an adverse effect on the tires due to temperature?

I will never own a hybrid. It is all in the driving techniques. I got 37.8 MPG out of the Saab driving in Pennsylvania. Drive smart, not stupid. I think 40+ is possible for this car.

If they were slicks then yes, I would have a problem with wide tires, fake "Pro-street". but they're actually tires and I think wide tires look sexy. I would run the widest tires on my Saab if I could, although they would be on four corners. Did 2001s have that bumper or was it added from a later year? I don't know my Mustangs well enough.

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I did have one lol moment. That was when I was driving the manual version and I wanted to see what kind of power it had going at 70 MPH in 5th gear because in the SAAB, when in 5th gear, if you punch it, it'll move good. It didn't move at all. No, I'm serious, I just floored it and it did nothing. LITERALLY nothing. Popped it into 4th and it moved. Very tall overdrive gear, that is.

Here you go. There's more details in the lr but this gives a good gist. "I know some of you will bitch and moan about "tl;dr" so here it is: Shut the hell up and test drive one with an open mind. It doesn't try to be a track warrior and it doesn't try to be a SUV. It is meant to be a fun commuter with abilities to take corners which it can. Oh and Alex is a cool dude."

I know some of you will bitch and moan about "tl;dr" so here it is: Shut the hell up and test drive one with an open mind. It doesn't try to be a track warrior and it doesn't try to be a SUV. It is meant to be a fun commuter with abilities to take corners which it can. Oh and Alex is a cool dude. today, I met my first CR member, Alex. What a cool dude. I test drove both the automatic and manual models of the Sport versions. Both red with no moonroof. I'm a tall dude, 6'5" and 168 lbs (yes, I know I'm thin). Alex came out and met me and brought me into his office. He asked what I knew about them and I told him the things I know. He asked if I was looking to drive a manual, non-moonroof Sport. He was right on most counts except I needed an auto since the only manual I drove is my pop's old Ranger with lots of miles on it and wobbly steering. Hopped in an automatic Sport, very nice! I liked it right away. Yes, it was small but it was meant to be small. Front row had plenty of room for me, legroom was good, I could use an extra inch of legroom but didn't feel uncomfortable or crowded. Alex gave me the key. The key did feel a LITTLE bit on the cheapish side but I think that's pretty universal. Started it up, smooth idle, I really like the cluster, much better than the dinner plate in the Mini. The drive was on 70 to 256 and back on Tussel. It was peppy for what it had. I knew it would be slow compared to my SAAB. I was not disappointed at all. The automatic didn't feel like it sapped all life out of it. It did have its unfaltering intention to get in the highest gear ASAP. On the freeway, it easily did 80 MPH and didn't feel weavy when a big rig went by. It took expansion joints well. I didn't get to test its cornering but the way it drove tells me it can take corners very well. Brakes are awesome, when I looked at the brakes, they looked tiny but they were able to haul it down to a stop quickly. The turning radius...AWESOME. After I did the brake test (I didn't drive it super aggressive), I decided to check its turning radius. If you put down a stamp on the ground, it could turn around the stamp keeping one wheel on it at all times. Rear seat is more of a LOL factor, it's there but not practical for people unless they were amputated below the waist. But it's good for keeping stuff back there. Rear seats fold down almost flat. Plenty of room in there for general stuff. Rear hatch lifts up high enough where I don't have to worry about banging my head, I appreciated that! I conversed with Alex, mentioning the shifty nature of the automatic and I asked if a manual was easy to drive in his opinion, he said, let me get a key and we'll find out. Awesome. I told him that I was not very experienced with manuals and that if he felt the need to abort the test drive, I completely understand. he said, everyone got to learn. Awesome. First big issue for me is the placement of the pedals. They are far too close together, perfect for those of average height and ability to heel-toe downshift. I wear size 14 tennis shoes and when I tried to shift or declutch, my left foot would catch on the wheelwell or the brake pedal, causing the engine to rev or suddenly lurch/take off quickly. I do see the advantage in having a manual over an automatic for a car like this but for me, I would need to have an automatic due to pedal placement and size of my feet. Shifter feel compared to the Ranger, it's precise! I did accidentally shift into 4th when I meant 2nd but that was at the beginning of the drive. My personal opinion is that it is a fantastic little car and I would have no issue buying one. I reckon that with some suspension bits, 17s that are wider and a tune to get some more performance and quicken the shifts in the auto model, it will be a serious barnstormer/corner carver. Nothing felt cheap. The feel of fabric, plastics, and metals were of high quality. It was priced at 20,500 (the model I drove) which I thought was fair for an unique car like this. I can echo Alex's statement regarding its appeal. It is similar to a Jeep Wrangler, it's good at off-roading but everything else about it sucks: the ride quality, the space, the fuel mileage, and the interior. But they sell them in droves because it's authentic, it doesn't try to be something it's not. The same can be said for the FIAT, it is good at being small, looking good and deliver great driving experiences: it isn't fast, the most spacious and its blind spots are massive. But it feels authentic and delivers a smile to my face just like Jeep drivers enjoy their Jeeps. There are better options out there but none as fun as this FIAT.

Needs more miles. Looks gorgeous!

http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/2689401753.html Hmm?

I'll PM Mowlgi so I don't derail the thread.

I agree. If they do not make up their fucking mind about that fucking kid, I'll fucking lose it and stop watching this fucking soap opera, if I want to watch fucking soap operas, I'll watch the ones on NBC, ABC or whatever fucking channels it's on because I can fap to their sex scenes.

Mine's faster. No, probably not.

Always hated watching them because I look down to my belly when Jacob takes his shirt off and I go, "Damn I wish I had abs"

50 points to House of Alex