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Posted: 3/1/2015 12:24:31 PM EDT
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Watch out!  . MillerSHO is going to blow a gasket, and accuse you of all kinds of unrelated stuff.Quote HistoryQuoted:
Watch out! . MillerSHO is going to blow a gasket, and accuse you of all kinds of unrelated stuff.I was done, but since you stoked the fire: Do what you like to your POS. Just dont cry when someone thinks your a slob or you dont get high blue book when its time to sell with your hologramed out clear coat. Besides, you REALLY think a persons neglect can be so specific? Your interior is perfect, under thr hood is perfect but you havent washed it in 10 years. RIGHT. |
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Posted: 3/1/2015 12:35:35 PM EDT
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Watch out! . MillerSHO is going to blow a gasket, and accuse you of all kinds of unrelated stuff.Quote HistoryQuoted:
Watch out! . MillerSHO is going to blow a gasket, and accuse you of all kinds of unrelated stuff.The undercarriage of my truck gets washed after every trip to the river, the body not so much. Like you,my vehicle was purchased for the purpose of getting me where I want to go. |
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Posted: 3/1/2015 12:49:54 PM EDT
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DK - sorry if this has been mentioned, but what about a Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland? We have one as a third car and it's been good, more reliable than my BMWs
 Fantastic looking interiors and nice exterior design. We got the Baseball stitch leather.
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Posted: 3/1/2015 12:51:22 PM EDT
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I was done, but since you stoked the fire: Do what you like to your POS. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Watch out! . MillerSHO is going to blow a gasket, and accuse you of all kinds of unrelated stuff.I was done, but since you stoked the fire: Do what you like to your POS. Oh no!
And now my perfectly maintained car is a "POS" because I don't wash it? Get a grip. 
If you have the attitude that I can "do what you like" - then WHY did you feel the need to shit in this thread and start insulting me for not washing my car as often as you think I should? Just dont cry when someone thinks your a slob or you dont get high blue book when its time to sell with your hologramed out clear coat. I don't give two craps if some stranger in traffic thinks I'm a slob. That kind of thing is just not important to me. Perhaps it is to you, and you are welcome to care about stuff like that, I do not, When I sell a 10 year old car, I don't really give a crap whether I get "high blue book" when I finally get rid of it. Again, that might be important to YOU, but it's not to me. You seem to have trouble comprehending that other people might think different from you. I'm genuinely not sure why this bothers you so much. 
Besides, you REALLY think a persons neglect can be so specific? Your interior is perfect, under thr hood is perfect but you havent washed it in 10 years. RIGHT. Again, the fact that you seem UNABLE TO COMPREHEND it doesn't really change it. 
As I said above, it's actually quite puzzling to me how you are unable to understand that someone might be very different from you, and you instead insist on jumping to all kind of conclusions and inferences - instead of just accepting that someone might be quite different (and to your way of thinking, weird) in how they think about something. I am very anal-retentive about some things, and I am known on this site for being anal-retentive about trivial crap. The INTERIOR of my car is one of those things, and I try to keep it very neat. But when I don't care about something - then I really don't care. I am also known for dressing like a slob at work. Even when I deal with corporate executives at work, I tend to wear cargo pants and a hoodie, because I simply don't care whether or not people think I am a slob. I have the same approach to the EXTERIOR of my car - I just don't care. Basically, my anal-retentiveness is either completely on, or completely off. 
For the record - numerous arfcommers have actually been in my Honda Pilot - several of them for almost 40 hours (back and forth to Cola Warrior). The interior is in perfect condition, and very well taken care of. The exterior is never washed. |
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Posted: 3/1/2015 12:54:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I was done, but since you stoked the fire: Do what you like to your POS. Just dont cry when someone thinks your a slob or you dont get high blue book when its time to sell with your hologramed out clear coat. Besides, you REALLY think a persons neglect can be so specific? Your interior is perfect, under thr hood is perfect but you havent washed it in 10 years. RIGHT. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Watch out! . MillerSHO is going to blow a gasket, and accuse you of all kinds of unrelated stuff.I was done, but since you stoked the fire: Do what you like to your POS. Just dont cry when someone thinks your a slob or you dont get high blue book when its time to sell with your hologramed out clear coat. Besides, you REALLY think a persons neglect can be so specific? Your interior is perfect, under thr hood is perfect but you havent washed it in 10 years. RIGHT. i never understood you getting so emotional - you use to be pretty mentality stable and cool.  |
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Posted: 3/1/2015 1:00:22 PM EDT
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You're strange, you bring it back up again and then you spend a bunch of time writing a novel about my response to your response. In the time youve argued with just me on your thread your minivan could have been washed.
Thats fine you dont care about what other think, theres other reasons to take more care of your vehicles apperance. For example at times cops look at the condition of vehicles when they make a quick decision to pull someone over for going 10 over or not stopping 100% at a stop sign etc. If you have a POS you are more likely to be targeted. |
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Posted: 3/1/2015 1:01:42 PM EDT
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i never understood you getting so emotional - you use to be pretty mentality stable and cool.
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Watch out! . MillerSHO is going to blow a gasket, and accuse you of all kinds of unrelated stuff.I was done, but since you stoked the fire: Do what you like to your POS. Just dont cry when someone thinks your a slob or you dont get high blue book when its time to sell with your hologramed out clear coat. Besides, you REALLY think a persons neglect can be so specific? Your interior is perfect, under thr hood is perfect but you havent washed it in 10 years. RIGHT. i never understood you getting so emotional - you use to be pretty mentality stable and cool.
Lol wut? Very stable my friend, sorry if Im not on the manly bandwagon of beating on my cars/trucks. |
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Posted: 3/1/2015 1:24:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Lol wut? Very stable my friend, sorry if Im not on the manly bandwagon of beating on my cars/trucks. You're anything but stable. You've completely flipped your shit over somebody not washing his car. FWIW, I wash my current Jeep all the time, and I do it by hand so the drive-through machines don't fuck it up. I guess the difference is that I see it as a preference, and not some kind of fundamental character trait or cause for moral superiority. If you're basing your self-worth on car wash frequency, you've got problems. |
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Posted: 3/1/2015 1:38:31 PM EDT
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Sorry guys, even the laziest people wash their cars once a year, never washing it in 8 is absolutely crazy talk.
You will never convince me otherwise, even under the gise of claiming Im trying to morally one up him through a man made object. Nice try though. Sorry, you dudes are the weird ones not me. |
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Posted: 3/1/2015 1:38:52 PM EDT
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Audi Q5 quatro.
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Posted: 3/1/2015 1:39:50 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/1/2015 1:50:56 PM EDT
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You're strange, you bring it back up again and then you spend a bunch of time writing a novel about my response to your response. Quote HistoryQuoted:
You're strange, you bring it back up again and then you spend a bunch of time writing a novel about my response to your response. I'm very anal-retentive .
In the time youve argued with just me on your thread your minivan could have been washed.
Thats fine you dont care about what other think, theres other reasons to take more care of your vehicles apperance. For example at times cops look at the condition of vehicles when they make a quick decision to pull someone over for going 10 over or not stopping 100% at a stop sign etc. If you have a POS you are more likely to be targeted. I can appreciate that argument, and it's not a bad point. But, keep in mind, we're just talking about a car that hasn't been washed and waxed - NOT some beat up rust bucket with primer spots and mis-matched panels or anything like that. And, I totally acknowledge that when I dress like a bum at work, some people may not take me seriously - but I'm aware of that, and have made a conscious decision that I'm okay with it. Ironically, my wife just got pulled over last week in her freshly washed fancy Porsche. I think she got "targeted" precisely because it was such a nice car. . ... So I think it can definitely work both ways.
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Posted: 3/1/2015 1:53:08 PM EDT
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Do you really use the third row or all the space? A modest step down in size can get you a good step up in agility...
Subaru has a much better AWD system than Honda, and the Forester is surprisingly maneuverable. The turbocharged XT model does 0-60 in 6.1 seconds, too... |
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Posted: 3/1/2015 1:53:13 PM EDT
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Sorry guys, even the laziest people wash their cars once a year, never washing it in 8 is absolutely crazy talk. You will never convince me otherwise, even under the gise of claiming Im trying to morally one up him through a man made object. Nice try though. Sorry, you dudes are the weird ones not me. Embrace the diversity!
When I have occasionally posted pictures of the interior of my house, people have busted my balls for how neat and clean it is. |
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Posted: 3/1/2015 1:54:58 PM EDT
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Do you really use the third row or all the space? A modest step down in size can get you a good step up in agility... Subaru has a much better AWD system than Honda, and the Forester is surprisingly maneuverable. The turbocharged XT model does 0-60 in 6.1 seconds, too... I rarely use the 3rd row - but I do use the space all the time. I like being able to put a 9 foot Christmas tree INSIDE the car, when the back seats are folded down and without having to move the front seats forward. 
Also, at Cola Warrior I sleep in the back - on a twin mattress that fits perfectly, also without having to move the front seats forward. 
That said, I am not knocking the Forrester. That's a great car, and I almost bought one years ago. |
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Posted: 3/1/2015 1:56:30 PM EDT
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Dark grey is also known as gunmetal. You already knew your choice DK.
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Posted: 3/1/2015 1:57:26 PM EDT
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Sorry guys, even the laziest people wash their cars once a year, never washing it in 8 is absolutely crazy talk. You will never convince me otherwise, even under the gise of claiming Im trying to morally one up him through a man made object. Nice try though. Sorry, you dudes are the weird ones not me. I almost want to start a new thread with poll, to find out if I really am that weird - or if lots of other people also never wash their car. |
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Posted: 3/1/2015 2:00:45 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/1/2015 2:01:48 PM EDT
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I rarely use the 3rd row - but I do use the space all the time. I like being able to put a 9 foot Christmas tree INSIDE the car, when the back seats are folded down and without having to move the front seats forward.
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Do you really use the third row or all the space? A modest step down in size can get you a good step up in agility... Subaru has a much better AWD system than Honda, and the Forester is surprisingly maneuverable. The turbocharged XT model does 0-60 in 6.1 seconds, too... I rarely use the 3rd row - but I do use the space all the time. I like being able to put a 9 foot Christmas tree INSIDE the car, when the back seats are folded down and without having to move the front seats forward.
Also, at Cola Warrior I sleep in the back - on a twin mattress that fits perfectly, also without having to move the front seats forward.
That said, I am not knocking the Forrester. That's a great car, and I almost bought one years ago. How much parking space do you have? For your DD, get something you find yourself wanting. I'm not too sure what your tastes are. Maybe it's a hot hatch or a BMW 3 series, or if you're a real glutton for punishment, an Audi of some flavor. Then get you one of these: 
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Posted: 3/1/2015 2:02:10 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/1/2015 2:02:12 PM EDT
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I almost want to start a new thread with poll, to find out if I really am that weird - or if lots of other people also never wash their car. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Sorry guys, even the laziest people wash their cars once a year, never washing it in 8 is absolutely crazy talk. You will never convince me otherwise, even under the gise of claiming Im trying to morally one up him through a man made object. Nice try though. Sorry, you dudes are the weird ones not me. I almost want to start a new thread with poll, to find out if I really am that weird - or if lots of other people also never wash their car. Do it, I bet on this website you'll get a bunch of dudes that dont care to wash their trucks. 
What does your wife say about your ride being so dirty is what I really want to know.
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Posted: 3/1/2015 2:07:16 PM EDT
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Sorry guys, even the laziest people wash their cars once a year, never washing it in 8 is absolutely crazy talk. You will never convince me otherwise, even under the gise of claiming Im trying to morally one up him through a man made object. Nice try though. Sorry, you dudes are the weird ones not me. I maintain my vehicles well. Cleaning them is another story. The only times I absolutely get them washed is when I've been driving in salt or when I'm going on a date. Otherwise, it's a losing battle, and it's almost pointless. My DD is dark blue. It looks great for the first few minutes after I wash it, but that's long gone after 24 hours. Most of the time, you can't tell if it's been 5 days or 5 months since it's been washed. |
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Posted: 3/1/2015 2:52:47 PM EDT
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Do it, I bet on this website you'll get a bunch of dudes that dont care to wash their trucks.
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Sorry guys, even the laziest people wash their cars once a year, never washing it in 8 is absolutely crazy talk. You will never convince me otherwise, even under the gise of claiming Im trying to morally one up him through a man made object. Nice try though. Sorry, you dudes are the weird ones not me. I almost want to start a new thread with poll, to find out if I really am that weird - or if lots of other people also never wash their car. Do it, I bet on this website you'll get a bunch of dudes that dont care to wash their trucks.
What does your wife say about your ride being so dirty is what I really want to know. She actually doesn't care at all, which is interesting. She always used to get her car washed regularly, but the inside was usually pretty messy - which would always drive me CRAZY. But now that she has a really nice car, she is keeping it nice inside. So I'm getting the both of both worlds. She doesn't care about the exterior of my car being dirty, and she now does care about keeping her car nice on the inside. I win!!
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Posted: 3/1/2015 2:53:52 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/1/2015 2:56:40 PM EDT
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Another reason I don't care too much about washing my Pilot is that it lives outside.
The garage space is reserved for the cars that actually get washed - the Porsche and the mustang. The second-class citizen Honda stays outside. Right not, it's covered in 1/2 inch of ice .... which I hope will take the salt off it, when it melts tomorrow.
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Posted: 3/1/2015 3:01:58 PM EDT
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I'd go with Grey Matallic personally but any shade of grey/silver is best IMO.
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Posted: 3/1/2015 4:18:19 PM EDT
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I was done, but since you stoked the fire: Do what you like to your POS. Just dont cry when someone thinks your a slob or you dont get high blue book when its time to sell with your hologramed out clear coat. Besides, you REALLY think a persons neglect can be so specific? Your interior is perfect, under thr hood is perfect but you havent washed it in 10 years. RIGHT. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Watch out! . MillerSHO is going to blow a gasket, and accuse you of all kinds of unrelated stuff.I was done, but since you stoked the fire: Do what you like to your POS. Just dont cry when someone thinks your a slob or you dont get high blue book when its time to sell with your hologramed out clear coat. Besides, you REALLY think a persons neglect can be so specific? Your interior is perfect, under thr hood is perfect but you havent washed it in 10 years. RIGHT. If you factor in the cost of washing and waxing a car for 10 years (including your time) vs not, you probably will come out ahead not washing the car. I have a company car that generally only gets washed when it rains. It is a lease that gets turned in at 75k miles or 5 years, whichever comes first. It is currently covered in salt. ETA 
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Posted: 3/1/2015 8:27:11 PM EDT
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You're strange, you bring it back up again and then you spend a bunch of time writing a novel about my response to your response. In the time youve argued with just me on your thread your minivan could have been washed.
Thats fine you dont care about what other think, theres other reasons to take more care of your vehicles apperance. For example at times cops look at the condition of vehicles when they make a quick decision to pull someone over for going 10 over or not stopping 100% at a stop sign etc. If you have a POS you are more likely to be targeted. O really? 
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Posted: 3/2/2015 7:44:03 AM EDT
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I am a regular lurker on this - i do enjoy detailing when the weather is nice. it's the arfcom of the car detailing world, spend too much money
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Posted: 3/2/2015 7:51:50 AM EDT
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I'll probably be buying a new car in a month or two (partly because my wife wants to give my old car to her sister as a lesbian wedding present ), and I'm having a hard time deciding.
Poll coming. Black is best color of those 3. |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 8:28:52 PM EDT
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A good friend of mine has a Highlander (2013 I think). I don't like it. I love the boxy look of the Pilot, so I have to get a new one before the ugly 2016 models hit the showrooms. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'll probably be buying a new car in a month or two (partly because my wife wants to give my old car to her sister as a lesbian wedding present ), and I'm having a hard time deciding.
Poll coming. Drop the Pilot infatuation and get a Highlander. Best vehicle in its class at the present time. A good friend of mine has a Highlander (2013 I think). I don't like it. I love the boxy look of the Pilot, so I have to get a new one before the ugly 2016 models hit the showrooms. It really is just the more manly look, isn't it? The new one should be more efficient while essentially maintaining the same capabilities. 
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Posted: 3/2/2015 8:31:51 PM EDT
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Cant help you ... have never owned a Honda and honestly don't know much about them.
Are they still made with interference type engines / timing belt issues ? Must be OK vehicles as I see a shit ton of them on the roads. |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 8:41:22 PM EDT
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Camaro Z-28 Hot red
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Posted: 3/2/2015 8:55:07 PM EDT
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Goose Metallic
Is the giving of used cars as wedding gifts now considered a time-honored lesbian wedding tradition? I gave no used car at the last one I attended. The marriage didn't last a month.
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Posted: 3/2/2015 9:09:54 PM EDT
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Since you love the Pilot's boxy look, might I suggest a 4Runner? Slightly worse mileage, but it's a much more capable vehicle.
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Posted: 3/2/2015 9:14:28 PM EDT
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Site Staff gifting cars? Woohoo!
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Posted: 3/2/2015 11:39:05 PM EDT
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It really is just the more manly look, isn't it? The new one should be more efficient while essentially maintaining the same capabilities. http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--bnQCDxAz--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/akarzdskb1q4zj5wwx71.jpg http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1717290_The_2016_Honda_Pilot.html&page=1 Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'll probably be buying a new car in a month or two (partly because my wife wants to give my old car to her sister as a lesbian wedding present ), and I'm having a hard time deciding.
Poll coming. Drop the Pilot infatuation and get a Highlander. Best vehicle in its class at the present time. A good friend of mine has a Highlander (2013 I think). I don't like it. I love the boxy look of the Pilot, so I have to get a new one before the ugly 2016 models hit the showrooms. It really is just the more manly look, isn't it? The new one should be more efficient while essentially maintaining the same capabilities. http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--bnQCDxAz--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/akarzdskb1q4zj5wwx71.jpg http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1717290_The_2016_Honda_Pilot.html&page=1 That just looks horrible. 
I don't even know WHY I hate it, but I hate it.
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Posted: 3/2/2015 11:42:03 PM EDT
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Grey and silver cars are for people with no taste who actively try to make the world a duller place. Black is somewhat better.
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Posted: 3/2/2015 11:44:27 PM EDT
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Since you love the Pilot's boxy look, might I suggest a 4Runner? Slightly worse mileage, but it's a much more capable vehicle. It's not a bad idea. I don't really care about the mileage, but I don't really NEED much capability beyond the 4WD of the Pilot. I realize the 4runner is better in that sense, and is more of truck (as opposed to the enlarged station wagon that the Pilot is), but the ONLY "capability" I need is to get up my driveway in the winter, and to not get stuck at Cola Warrior - and the Pilot's 4WD has been able to do both of those things superbly well. So I am not sure I want the harsher ride, and less interior comfort (and space, I think) of the 4runner - since the trade-off of off-road capability is not something I really need. Essentially, I just need a big tall station wagon with some limited 4wd capability - but that's otherwise spacious and comfortable, in addition to being reliable. 
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Posted: 3/2/2015 11:44:30 PM EDT
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Saab. Or Volvo. Saab don't exist any more. My second-favorite car (daily driver) EVER was a Volvo station wagon. Loved it. Volvo 240 series (in brown) is the best car ever made. |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 11:45:36 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/2/2015 11:53:00 PM EDT
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Saab. Or Volvo. Saab don't exist any more. My second-favorite car (daily driver) EVER was a Volvo station wagon. Loved it. Volvo 240 series (in brown) is the best car ever made. In any color!! I agree - an absolutely amazing and iconic car. |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 11:57:58 PM EDT
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Saab. Or Volvo. Saab don't exist any more. My second-favorite car (daily driver) EVER was a Volvo station wagon. Loved it. Volvo 240 series (in brown) is the best car ever made. In any color!! I agree - an absolutely amazing and iconic car. Please go find one in unusually good shape, buy it, and drive it every day. No, seriously, please go do that. You can breathe new life into a neat old car while simultaneously becoming a full-scale stereotype. |
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Posted: 3/3/2015 12:15:31 AM EDT
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 I don't want a truck, and I don't want a "hard" SUV.
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You need spellcheck, I've already seen Toyota, 4runner, and tacoma misspelled in your poll. I don't want a truck, and I don't want a "hard" SUV.
I want a big floppy comfortable giant station wagon that is tall and easy to get in and out of, and that has 4w for the snow on my steep driveway, and for the FEMA swamp in Liberty, Mississippi. Subaru Outback. |
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Posted: 3/3/2015 12:25:48 AM EDT
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It's not a bad idea. I don't really care about the mileage, but I don't really NEED much capability beyond the 4WD of the Pilot. I realize the 4runner is better in that sense, and is more of truck (as opposed to the enlarged station wagon that the Pilot is), but the ONLY "capability" I need is to get up my driveway in the winter, and to not get stuck at Cola Warrior - and the Pilot's 4WD has been able to do both of those things superbly well. So I am not sure I want the harsher ride, and less interior comfort (and space, I think) of the 4runner - since the trade-off of off-road capability is not something I really need. Essentially, I just need a big tall station wagon with some limited 4wd capability - but that's otherwise spacious and comfortable, in addition to being reliable. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Since you love the Pilot's boxy look, might I suggest a 4Runner? Slightly worse mileage, but it's a much more capable vehicle. It's not a bad idea. I don't really care about the mileage, but I don't really NEED much capability beyond the 4WD of the Pilot. I realize the 4runner is better in that sense, and is more of truck (as opposed to the enlarged station wagon that the Pilot is), but the ONLY "capability" I need is to get up my driveway in the winter, and to not get stuck at Cola Warrior - and the Pilot's 4WD has been able to do both of those things superbly well. So I am not sure I want the harsher ride, and less interior comfort (and space, I think) of the 4runner - since the trade-off of off-road capability is not something I really need. Essentially, I just need a big tall station wagon with some limited 4wd capability - but that's otherwise spacious and comfortable, in addition to being reliable. A minivan with snow tires would meet your requirements. Might I suggest talking with Toiyabe for a more interesting option? |
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Posted: 3/3/2015 12:28:22 AM EDT
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Saab. Or Volvo. Saab don't exist any more. My second-favorite car (daily driver) EVER was a Volvo station wagon. Loved it. Volvo 240 series (in brown) is the best car ever made. In any color!! I agree - an absolutely amazing and iconic car. Please go find one in unusually good shape, buy it, and drive it every day. No, seriously, please go do that. You can breathe new life into a neat old car while simultaneously becoming a full-scale stereotype. I believe the 740 had a turbo option.  or perhaps 
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Posted: 3/3/2015 12:39:39 AM EDT
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I vote black.
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Posted: 3/3/2015 1:23:23 AM EDT
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... Saab don't exist any more. My second-favorite car (daily driver) EVER was a Volvo station wagon. Loved it. Volvo 240 series (in brown) is the best car ever made. In any color!! I agree - an absolutely amazing and iconic car. Please go find one in unusually good shape, buy it, and drive it every day. No, seriously, please go do that. You can breathe new life into a neat old car while simultaneously becoming a full-scale stereotype. I believe the 740 had a turbo option. or perhaps I have owned an old 740 turbo. I loved it - but the maintenance bill was too high for a poor student.
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Posted: 3/3/2015 1:25:35 AM EDT
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Might I suggest talking with Toiyabe for a more interesting option? What does that guy know about cars?
I mean, what doesn't he know about cars.
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