I bought a new car (the "I wanna be like Gugs" thread)...

[Tranquillian]

85 octane? We don't get anything below 95 octane here.

 

[einride]

85 octane? We don't get anything below 95 octane here.

not the same thing

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octane_rating#Measurement_methods

but their 85 is equivalent to 90 or 91 by our measurements i think so yeah, americans do run their cars on shit gasoline, just not quite as shit as one might think

 

[NAD]

I've never seen 85 in California. 87, 89, and 91 out here.

I think a lot of other states get 93 and 94. Lucky jerks.

My old WRX manual said "always use 93, don't use 91" and then also "LOL @ California" in small print.

Fun Death Valley story: there is one gas station in Death Valley and it only has 87 gas. Of course I didn't know that until we got all the way out there and were almost out of gas. So I said fuckit and drove back to the city. Got gas. Drove back through Death Valley. On the other side of the park was a second gas station with 91. Dammit.

That was not the Death Valley trip where I almost died. Now THAT was entertainment.

 

[dorian gray]

Every single one of Adrians stories reminds me of GTA: 4. I even picture his antics in that stylized animation.

 

[NAD]

I wish I understood that joke. It's either flattering or horrifyingly tragic. Either way that spells Hilarity.

 

[ChaosLee]

I wish I understood that joke. It's either flattering or horrifyingly tragic. Either way that spells Hilarity.

Just imagine all the things you've done, only you speak with a Serbian accent

 

[NAD]

Just imagine all the things you've done, only you speak with a Serbian accent

hahaha

Okay I watched this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGzSOpEDJQM

Jebus christ I do sorta walk like that guy. But wow, that's pretty violent.

Last and only GTA game I played was the first one. It was fucking stupid but funny. I did play a lot of Driver a few years later though.

 

[dorian gray]

Ugh! I totally ruined that. I meant "San Andreas".

 

[NAD]

I suppose that would make more sense, given that I ride the rails of the San Andreas Faultline daily!

It's okay. I got a hearty LOL or two from this. So did the wife. Solid joke, would laugh again!

 

[dorian gray]

; )

 

[MFJ]

saab is up for sale... need to sell this thing by the end of the month. if you guys know anyone who is looking for a good used car in the Northeast, have them hit me up. he's a craigslist ad with all of the info...

http://newhaven.craigslist.org/cto/3635346467.html

 

[NAD]

Good luck mang. Probably won't last long, finding good used cars is tough these days, they disappear instantly! Searched for an $6,000ish used car for 2 months before just saying "fuckit" and doling out more blood-debt to Mazda.

Speaking of wanton acts of destruction, yesterday morning I tried powershifting for the first time. Apparently the Mazdaspeed engineers say "yeah go for it, it won't break" so nearing 30k miles I figured fuckit, haven't killed this thing yet, let's see how tough it is.

That was a fucking RUSH. I won't be doing it again, but that was definitely fun. Nothing quite like pegging a rev-limiter whilst trying to quickly find 3rd gear. I usually shift around 5,500rpm so hearing the engine at 7,000 was unsettling, and by unsettling I mean awesome.

 

[NAD]

Update: after speed shifting that day my car still hasn't died. That's impressive I suppose, it really felt like I was bending the space/time continuum there.

Also I've had it for about 3 years now so that means I'm bored and looking for a new vehicle. I should really just lease cars, I don't hold onto them for long.

I'm taking suggestions and by suggestions I mean encouraging vehicular discussion because cars are almost as enjoyable as boners placed in-between boobs.

 

[dorian gray]

Update: after speed shifting that day my car still hasn't died. That's impressive I suppose, it really felt like I was bending the space/time continuum there.

Also I've had it for about 3 years now so that means I'm bored and looking for a new vehicle. I should really just lease cars, I don't hold onto them for long.

I'm taking suggestions and by suggestions I mean encouraging vehicular discussion because cars are almost as enjoyable as boners placed in-between boobs.

Minivan

 

[NAD]

Minivan

Thought about it. You know how easy it is to move gear into a minivan?!



Holy fuck! Probably can't find one with a manual though. Fuck that.

 

[NAD]

All of a sudden I'm highly considering a Toyota FJ Cruiser, for some reason.

It has been 10 years since I've owned a 4WD and I miss the open dirt road.

Also for the first time, ever, I'm thinking about getting an auto transmission.

Don't get me wrong, I'd still prefer a stick, but I'm not shunning a slushbox.

 

[dorian gray]

Do it

 

[Vittra]

manual is a dead technology

dead and forgotten

much like your dreams, it seems

 

[Vittra]

You could get a motorcycle though. MANUAL 4 LYFE!

Join us. Die with us.

Sorry I meant dine. Probably.

 

[NAD]

Man I'd love a bike. If/when I leave SoCal I'm getting one. Happiest man I ever saw was a helmetless Harleybiker in Montana. Easy. Deaf. Free.