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meatpimp posted:Looks like a pegged HDR slider. I thought he had mentioned he was using the iPhone to take the pics but your comment made me realize that the camera does HDR. It still looked drat sweet after I got it.
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I was in a fiat when we got rear ended by a 2000's explorer in loving Mexico. Buddies car had 3k miles on it. Explorer was pissing coolant and looked hosed. For the life of us we couldn't find a scratch or any damage on the Italian bumper car. I was quite impressed.
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I'm pretty sure they specifically engineer Italian cars to still look good after multiple low- to medium-speed traffic hits.
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A tech backed my 500 into something during an alignment, after they got their PDR guy to do what they could and bought me a bunch of cool suspension goodies to make up for it I'm pretty sure the car has absorbed the bump and made itself whole again. I seriously don't even notice it anymore. Bravo Fiat 
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tobu posted:Got the insurance quote today: $5,800. It's the only thing harder than the headrests.  A similar accident involving me getting hit from behind by a Passat ended up costing her insurance $3000, and that included a new bumper (plus tow hitch cutout), some exhaust bits and a dent repair+partial repaint of the trunk lid. All work done at a major dealership. $2800 on top of that is pretty wild.
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Oh, I guess I forgot to mention I live in bumblefuck nowhere and everything not only has to make it to Australia but then it needs be trucked about 1800km to me. Also It'll be needing a new rear hatch due to a crease in a really bad place and we are paying a premium because only one repair shop in town uses PPG paint and if insurance is paying we'd rather it not dealt with by the local cowboys. I will add to the chorus of praise for these tough little italian go-carts. I've given people joyrides in it (absolutely no other cars with a two cylinder engines around) and even 'car guys' don't notice the damage unless its pointed out to them. CharlesM posted:I drive every day with undeployed airbags. I'm trying to work out how I could fix the wheel poke on the matchbox but I think it would be better if instead I just put massive spacers on the 500. Can anyone explain why the head rests are so hard? I know they serve their purpose well enough but why couldn't they be just a bit softer?
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My parents' Honda Insight got t-boned by an Expedition going a good 50 mph, and it still drives like a loving champ. Looks like poo poo, though, but I bought new doors that I just need to put on. We didn't get poo poo from insurance though, because the assholes were uninsured and my dad took it off full coverage less than a month before.
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IronCastKnight posted:My parents' Honda Insight got t-boned by an Expedition going a good 50 mph, and it still drives like a loving champ. Looks like poo poo, though, but I bought new doors that I just need to put on. That didn't fall under uninsured coverage since it was someone else's fault?
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veedubfreak posted:That didn't fall under uninsured coverage since it was someone else's fault? Nope! Uninsured coverage only covers injuries, at least according to Progressive(may they long burn in hell). Needless to say my dad was not pleased with this outcome, considering it was freshly paid off with only 50k miles on it. Fortunately, he's experienced with both bodywork and welding, so we should be able to get it back spiffied up relatively easy. I'm just astounded that it took a hit hard enough to knock it up on two wheels and was able to continue driving dead straight without any pull or suspension issues. Miracles of Honda's engineering, I guess. IronCastKnight fucked around with this message at 19:44 on Jul 2, 2014 |
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IronCastKnight posted:Nope! Uninsured coverage only covers injuries, at least according to Progressive(may they long burn in hell). This is actually a state-by-state thing. AZ is the same way where under/uninsured coverages specifically only cover people in the car. Damage to the car caused by another driver, who is not able to cover it (no insurance, or not enough liability coverage to pay for your damages) is defined as a comprehensive claim.
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IronCastKnight posted:Nope! Uninsured coverage only covers injuries, at least according to Progressive(may they long burn in hell). Needless to say my dad was not pleased with this outcome, considering it was freshly paid off with only 50k miles on it. Fortunately, he's experienced with both bodywork and welding, so we should be able to get it back spiffied up relatively easy. gently caress that noise. Sue the school system and sue the bus driver for an exorbitant amount. They'll settle on $15-$20 grand to get you out of their hair. No reason you should be paying for someone else's blunder.
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A Ford Expedition may be about the same size as a goddamn school bus, but it was tobu what got his Fiat mauled by one. I had the misfortune of being t-boned by some poor Mexicans with only said Expedition and altogether too many kids, so the only thing I would have got from suing them is a big shitbox.
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I'll never understand why people drop full coverage on cars. I just got my insurance reup a few days ago and the expensive part of the policy is the liability part. Adding in the rest only costs about 200 bucks every 6 months. Unless of course you drive a 500 dollar beater then full coverage is kind of silly.
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That loving rules, and I've loved a lot of your previous cars too. Is that the same Roadmaster as before?
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Yes, in the process of getting an awful rustoleum paint job from me.
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You might as well visit the DIY paint jobs thread then, contribute your know-how and experiences when it's all done.
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My grandfather had one of those a while back, it even had the fake wood paneling. loving HUGE car.
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veedubfreak posted:I'll never understand why people drop full coverage on cars. I just got my insurance reup a few days ago and the expensive part of the policy is the liability part. Adding in the rest only costs about 200 bucks every 6 months. Unless of course you drive a 500 dollar beater then full coverage is kind of silly. The reason why my dad does a lot of things escapes me, honestly. I'd have kept it on at least until it hit 100k.
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crutt posted:I'm betting my neighbors love me. That poo poo is PIMP, yo. That's a baller car waiting to happen.
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Just got this 2000 V70R (click for big):  I had it shipped in from NC, and I paid too much given the issues it has, but it's still a solid car and it should be pretty nice with some work. It needs many of the same things my V70XC did when I got it, so at least I know what I'm in for, but they changed a lot between 1998 and 2000 so it should be interesting to see how much of my knowledge carries over. I guess I could start a thread if anyone's interested...
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zundfolge posted:Just got this 2000 V70R (click for big): I've only got a '96 855T but I'd love to see a thread on this chassis wagon so I can learn more about them before tackling mine. LloydDobler just wrapped up his C70 project so we need another P1 platform thread anyway. Also, I'm so very, very jealous of your R.
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Count Freebasie posted:
Man, this rules. Another black Mustang   and the FJ  
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Geology posted:
Both those cars are rocking but drat its nice to see an FJ in some dirt. Nearly all of them around here are just billboard cars for real estate agents or giant mum taxi's. I guess this is because the hardcore offroaders around here just get themselves 70 series Land Cruisers instead. I'm told they are being discontinued there is still plenty of them around.
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It's nice to see one that's not a porta-potty. or murdered out.
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IOwnCalculus posted:This is actually a state-by-state thing. AZ is the same way where under/uninsured coverages specifically only cover people in the car. Damage to the car caused by another driver, who is not able to cover it (no insurance, or not enough liability coverage to pay for your damages) is defined as a comprehensive claim. I have never seen a vehicle collision covered under comprehensive. Comp is very specifically defined in auto contracts.
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veedubfreak posted:I'll never understand why people drop full coverage on cars. I just got my insurance reup a few days ago and the expensive part of the policy is the liability part. Adding in the rest only costs about 200 bucks every 6 months. Unless of course you drive a 500 dollar beater then full coverage is kind of silly.
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Ya, but replacing a totalled 500 dollar car is at least doable compared to having to eat 4-5k or more if some dipshit with no insurance hits you just to save a couple hundred a year. My mom was talking about dropping collision on her 07 Dodge Ram, I had to remind her that the bulk of insurance is the liability and not the extras. People just aren't rational sometimes.
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Sergiu64 posted:Mine: How do you like it? I am getting closer and closer to needing a new(er) car and every time I see a 3 I want one. Just wish the MS3s were AWD.
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veedubfreak posted:Ya, but replacing a totalled 500 dollar car is at least doable compared to having to eat 4-5k or more if some dipshit with no insurance hits you just to save a couple hundred a year. My mom was talking about dropping collision on her 07 Dodge Ram, I had to remind her that the bulk of insurance is the liability and not the extras. People just aren't rational sometimes. A couple hundred? Man, I wish that was true. I have a 15 year old Jeep that costs about $200/6mo for just liability. If I wanted to add comprehensive and collision with $1k deductibles (I bought it for like $2500, so not really worth it regardless) it would raise the insurance cost to about $700/6mo, or a $1k/yr increase, with Progressive. My going-on-ten-year-old Toyota has full coverage with $250 deductibles for like $320/6mo. My bike is like $80/yr for liability only, to add comp/coll it would be about $1700/yr. Maybe I just apparently don't "get" insurance.
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travisray2004 posted:How do you like it? I am getting closer and closer to needing a new(er) car and every time I see a 3 I want one. Just wish the MS3s were AWD. Join us in the land of MS6 owners...
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So I did a thing: Bought it for going on vacation with as it was a Westy camper (Minus the fridge, should have it in again soon). Runs great with it's whopping 60BHP. Took out the piece of plywood it came with as a floor first and put in hardwood bamboo instead   Taking it from Canada to Mexico 
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Oh god yes engage maximum Hippiewagon! I don't even like vans but I'd still rock a VW Bus like it was 1967. That bamboo floor looks neato in it as well.
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I'm willing to wager you get pulled over by a highway patrol officer in every state you pass through. That's a fresh ride, for real.
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Count Freebasie posted:I'm willing to wager you get pulled over by a highway patrol officer in every state you pass through. When you are asked why you were pulled over, ask if you were speeding. 
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Rhyno posted:Join us in the land of MS6 owners... Damnnit, Rhyno. Why do you have to make my decision more difficult? I haven't seen an MS6 around here in ages so I essentially forgot about them. Looks like a drat good deal. The search for nearby MS6s begins.
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Imperador do Brasil posted:5 years newer, warranty, fuel efficiency, boredom, cost of maintenance, put $ in the bank on the deal. All the above. I am not one to keep cars for over 2 years or so regardless so it was time to get something new. No more rx7s for you then? 
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travisray2004 posted:Damnnit, Rhyno. Why do you have to make my decision more difficult? I haven't seen an MS6 around here in ages so I essentially forgot about them. Looks like a drat good deal. The search for nearby MS6s begins. It's a great car with plenty of aftermarket potential if that is your thing.
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