|
Powershift posted:Cobalt are also the poster child of the kevorkianesque ignition switch recall. People view it as the most corvair-like and I wouldn't be surprised if dealers have piles of them sitting basically unsellable by now. There's a class action lawsuit spinning up for the increased depreciation that Cobalts are seeing as a result of this. Buying a grenade-like Hindenburg Cobalt and worrying about the depreciation must be like smoking a carton a day and worrying about lung cancer. You're toast.
|
#
?
Oct 18, 2014 17:43
|
|
|
|
| # ? May 17, 2024 11:33 |
|
|
Powershift posted:Cobalt are also the poster child of the kevorkianesque ignition switch recall. People view it as the most corvair-like and I wouldn't be surprised if dealers have piles of them sitting basically unsellable by now. To be fair being depreciated into the wrecking yard is a good thing for this Cobalt. It is literally the worst car I have ever driven and just falling apart horribly despite only being 8 years old and having ~120K. A 1997 Ford Escort base model is a better car to drive.
|
|
#
?
Oct 18, 2014 19:03
|
|
|
CarForumPoster posted:To be fair being depreciated into the wrecking yard is a good thing for this Cobalt. It is literally the worst car I have ever driven and just falling apart horribly despite only being 8 years old and having ~120K. A 1997 Ford Escort base model is a better car to drive. It was also one of the worst depreciating cars before they went all Hindenburg. http://www.forbes.com/2010/10/27/cars-resale-value-lifestyle-vehicles-depreciation-residual-used.html 80% depreciation in 5 years, sinking as bad as the titanic. Being labeled as a deathtrap only served to finish off the last 20%
|
|
#
?
Oct 18, 2014 19:20
|
|
|
In 25 years they'll have a thriving restoration/restomod community.
|
|
#
?
Oct 18, 2014 20:13
|
|
|
Godholio posted:In 25 years they'll have a thriving restoration/restomod community. Chrysler k-cars are over 25 years old now, and mopar fans are the nuttiest about restoring poo poo, but you still don't see anybody doing anything with those. they'll die and dissapear and nobody will miss them.
|
|
#
?
Oct 18, 2014 20:19
|
|
|
Powershift posted:Chrysler k-cars are over 25 years old now, and mopar fans are the nuttiest about restoring poo poo, but you still don't see anybody doing anything with those. they'll die and dissapear and nobody will miss them. Well, except this guy, who needs to be posted once every six months or so. http://www.yourcobalt.com/forums/canada/7701-rwd-cobalt-project-canada.html Think he's dead?
|
|
#
?
Oct 18, 2014 21:49
|
|
|
The Cobalt at least has the SS model to help keep the rest around for aspirational reasons (like the occasional base-model Chevelle you see driving around.) And also for parts car reasons. The K-cars had no such cool model to associate with. There were other hot Mopars, but not those afaik.
|
|
#
?
Oct 18, 2014 21:52
|
|
|
The solution to the Cobalt problem is to start a spec racing series. I would do it but I don't want to go down in history as a mass murderer.
|
|
#
?
Oct 18, 2014 22:23
|
|
|
1st Edition ADandD posted:Well, except this guy, who needs to be posted once every six months or so. No, he probably turned 17 and realized what a loving waste of time a cobalt is. MrChips posted:The solution to the Cobalt problem is to start a spec racing series. I would do it but I don't want to go down in history as a mass murderer. R/C demo derby. Are cobalts EPAS/DBW?
|
|
#
?
Oct 18, 2014 22:33
|
|
|
MrChips posted:The solution to the Cobalt problem is to start a spec racing series. I would do it but I don't want to go down in history as a mass murderer. No, the good thing about race cars is that you replace the ignition switch with a button.
|
|
#
?
Oct 18, 2014 23:02
|
|
|
nm posted:No, the good thing about race cars is that you replace the ignition switch with a button. The ignition isn't the only part of the car that turns it into a rolling sarcophagus.
|
|
#
?
Oct 18, 2014 23:14
|
|
|
Well, this happened at almost the worst possible time. Driving to Circuit of the Americas for some test laps this morning. Got on the freeway and up to speed then *BANG* *WOOSH* *CLATTER* CLATTER* *CLATTER*. I installed a new pusher fan to aid in cooling for parade duties earlier this week. Some jackass, me, apparently didn't tighten down the driver's side of the fan shroud all the way. This let the radiator drift back just enough for the mechanical fan to make contact with a radiator brace. This bent the fan blades which then could eat through the back of the radiator with all the force a 390 can bring to bear. The radiator went up in a cloud of coolant, steam, and sparks. The car didn't make it to CotA, but I did, thanks to some awesome friends who rescued me. The organizers understood the issue and asked if I could have her ready by the 2nd. "Hell, yes, I will. I'll have it fixed by this Wednesday. I've sunk a few grand into prepping the car just for this one day. I _will_ be there. I'll send you proof it's fixed by the end of the week." That was good enough for them. I did get to turn a couple slow parade laps in a friend's XC90. Not quite the same. I think I'll buy him a track map sticker for the rear of his Volvo. I mean, it _has_ turned laps at the track. For those wondering, I did find out I'll be ferrying around Filipe Massa on race day. Watch for us.
|
|
#
?
Oct 18, 2014 23:30
|
|
|
Powershift posted:Chrysler k-cars are over 25 years old now, and mopar fans are the nuttiest about restoring poo poo, but you still don't see anybody doing anything with those. they'll die and dissapear and nobody will miss them. Who was it in here that was "restoring" a convertible k-car of some sort? been a while though
|
|
#
?
Oct 19, 2014 00:12
|
|
|
BraveUlysses posted:Who was it in here that was "restoring" a convertible k-car of some sort? been a while though Restoring it with a flamethrower I hope.
|
|
#
?
Oct 19, 2014 00:19
|
|
|
Dorquemada loved K-cars. I think he had a K-car shop in a shipping container.
|
|
#
?
Oct 19, 2014 00:49
|
|
|
That's who it was!
|
|
#
?
Oct 19, 2014 02:03
|
|
|
When do you say enough is enough? 5 years, and waiting for it's 3rd engine. Horribly stupid K car (P body in this case) owners.
|
|
#
?
Oct 19, 2014 06:06
|
|
|
CarForumPoster posted:To be fair being depreciated into the wrecking yard is a good thing for this Cobalt. It is literally the worst car I have ever driven and just falling apart horribly despite only being 8 years old and having ~120K. A 1997 Ford Escort base model is a better car to drive. I've owned that Escort and you're wrong. Not about the Cobalt being a piece of poo poo but the Escort being better.
|
|
#
?
Oct 19, 2014 07:10
|
|
|
I can't believe this wasn't posted already. You should be embarrassed, AI. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5O2Og_NCl4
|
|
#
?
Oct 19, 2014 07:28
|
|
|
8ender posted:I've owned that Escort and you're wrong. Not about the Cobalt being a piece of poo poo but the Escort being better. I have as well, and I clearly disagree. On topic:  A metal oil line developed a stress crack because it was below spec on wall thickness. This created a fire and the prompt death of the engine.
|
|
#
?
Oct 19, 2014 08:55
|
|
|
Ooo. Parts-rich combustion, ahoy!
|
|
#
?
Oct 19, 2014 10:10
|
|
|
Will people get into restoring Saturns?
|
|
#
?
Oct 19, 2014 10:37
|
|
|
Does it count when I keep replacing the body panels that keep falling off? That stupid trim piece behind the window has broken off on both sides now. Got new OEM ones..
|
|
#
?
Oct 19, 2014 10:51
|
|
|
RandomPauI posted:Will people get into restoring Saturns? I do know someone who got his hands on a lot of brand new Saturn motors from the 90s, so.... Maybe?
|
|
#
?
Oct 19, 2014 17:22
|
|
|
StormDrain posted:I do know someone who got his hands on a lot of brand new Saturn motors from the 90s, so.... Maybe? The thought alone makes motor oil manufacturers giddy.
|
|
#
?
Oct 19, 2014 17:48
|
|
|
Godholio posted:I can't believe this wasn't posted already. You should be embarrassed, AI. The best part of this video is how into it the crowd is. It clearly isn't this guy's first run down the quarter.
|
|
#
?
Oct 19, 2014 18:01
|
|
|
RandomPauI posted:Will people get into restoring Saturns? Maybe sky redlines?
|
|
#
?
Oct 19, 2014 18:08
|
|
|
CarForumPoster posted:I have as well, and I clearly disagree. Without looking into the downtime, what is the cost of replacing an engine like that?
|
|
#
?
Oct 20, 2014 01:30
|
|
|
Don't mean to interrupt planechat, but I just wanted to share a dude I saw the other day on Westall Rd in Mulgrave, Melbourne, who looks like he may have forgotten to tighten up something on his Landcruiser. I figure he came around the left-turn a little hot, and the lack of load on the front-left made it let go. Click for original gently caress-off-enormous phone camera size. Also, this video is actually of a hard drive. The sound hasn't been doctored at all. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtk0zbJ8Aig
|
|
#
?
Oct 20, 2014 01:45
|
|
|
KKKLIP ART posted:Without looking into the downtime, what is the cost of replacing an engine like that? That's from Qantas Flight 32. The replacement engine itself cost $14-15 million US, but the total cost to repair all the damage to the stricken A380 was on the order of $145 million. MrChips fucked around with this message at 01:51 on Oct 20, 2014 |
|
#
?
Oct 20, 2014 01:49
|
|
|
Memento posted:
Starter sounds a bit weak, you should probably replace it.
|
|
#
?
Oct 20, 2014 02:08
|
|
|
RandomPauI posted:Will people get into restoring Saturns? There's a nice one in Huntsville that I'd like to see working again.
|
|
#
?
Oct 20, 2014 02:20
|
|
|
Looks like he pizza'd when he should have hot dogged
|
|
#
?
Oct 20, 2014 02:20
|
|
|
KKKLIP ART posted:Without looking into the downtime, what is the cost of replacing an engine like that? The total damage to the aircraft in that incident, which required 4 new engines and significant repairs to the left wing and plane was $139 million according to wikipedia. EDIT: EFB CarForumPoster fucked around with this message at 03:09 on Oct 20, 2014 |
|
#
?
Oct 20, 2014 03:06
|
|
|
Godholio posted:Starter sounds a bit weak, you should probably replace it. Nah, it's cranking fine. Must be the fuel pump.
|
|
#
?
Oct 20, 2014 19:21
|
|
|
RandomPauI posted:Will people get into restoring Saturns? Didn't Tusen Takk have a thing for Saturns? I remember ILIKETOSMOKEWEE has a huge astra fanboi before he went...wherever he went.
|
|
#
?
Oct 20, 2014 19:25
|
|
|
No, he HATED the free Astra his big mean parents bought for him.
|
|
#
?
Oct 20, 2014 19:36
|
|
|
Memento posted:Also, this video is actually of a hard drive. The sound hasn't been doctored at all. Those drat Hitachi fuel pumps fail all the time, see if it's getting gas.
|
|
#
?
Oct 20, 2014 19:42
|
|
|
MrChips posted:That's from Qantas Flight 32. The replacement engine itself cost $14-15 million US, but the total cost to repair all the damage to the stricken A380 was on the order of $145 million. Every single person on that aircraft exited through one door and walked away alive and unharmed. That's loving impressive.
|
|
#
?
Oct 20, 2014 19:48
|
|
|
|
| # ? May 17, 2024 11:33 |
|
|
Coasterphreak posted:Every single person on that aircraft exited through one door and walked away alive and unharmed. That's loving impressive. They also flew it for two hours as they tried to figure out how to land safely.  That whole wiki article is worth a read, pilots performing magic is always a good time.
|
|
#
?
Oct 20, 2014 19:52
|
|
