power windows are stupid
You must not drive big cars. I have to phone a friend or pull over if I want a passenger side window rolled down in my Chrysler.
I refuse any vehicle with a screen in the dash.
Hate 'em.
power windows are stupid
I refuse any vehicle with a screen in the dash.
I struggle with the notion of auto-braking, lane assistance, blind spot mirrors, etc.. On the one hand, I can see where they could be beneficial. Other the other hand, however, I believe they give the driver a false sense of security, and the driver becomes reliant on these features, rather than focusing on practicing the skills they should develop when getting behind the wheel. Technology is something of a double-edged sword.
You mean like what happened to me? Ok, so the guy claimed he was driving tired and "closed his eyes for a moment" - and maybe he did. But between my utter hatred for all things smartphone and the fact that the damn things cause all sorts of carnage on the roads, I have my doubts about his story. In any event, my MBZ was sideswiped and I'm STILL waiting on parts...My cars, and several friends cars wind up sitting because we're scared some f'n moron on their phone will hit us.
I've driven all kinds of cars, big, small, tiny, huge. I still think power windows are stupid and a waste of money. That's one thing I utterly *LOVE* about my Jeep. I can go out and put the windows down like I do on every hot day, and no key needed, no nonsense. A very liberating feeling.You must not drive big cars. I have to phone a friend or pull over if I want a passenger side window rolled down in my Chrysler.
I have blind spot mirrors - one of the very first things I put on my Jeep. I've driven too many trucks over too many years not to have them. But you can keep the electronic bullshit - anything on a vehicle called "assist".I struggle with the notion of auto-braking, lane assistance, blind spot mirrors, etc.. On the one hand, I can see where they could be beneficial. Other the other hand, however, I believe they give the driver a false sense of security, and the driver becomes reliant on these features, rather than focusing on practicing the skills they should develop when getting behind the wheel. Technology is something of a double-edged sword.
I believe the "blind spot mirrors" we're referring to are the mirrors that have a light in them that illuminates whenever a vehicle is within a certain range (I assume there are sensors somewhere at the rear of the vehicle). The old stick-on convex spot mirrors are on my truck, as well.I have blind spot mirrors - one of the very first things I put on my Jeep. I've driven too many trucks over too many years not to have them. But you can keep the electronic bullshit - anything on a vehicle called "assist".
I thought that was called "Blind spot monitoring" or somesuch?I believe the "blind spot mirrors" we're referring to are the mirrors that have a light in them that illuminates whenever a vehicle is within a certain range (I assume there are sensors somewhere at the rear of the vehicle). The old stick-on convex spot mirrors are on my truck, as well.
Likely so. Not sure, but when talking about technology, I just assumed it was that system, and not a stick-on mirror.I thought that was called "Blind spot monitoring" or somesuch?
Never heard/saw this one before! VERY cool. Has nice lines.First time I ever saw one of these was in 1980 at a car show with two of my future ex-wives sneaky. The car was incredible, and I've loved them ever since. If you've never seen one before, research 'em. Check out those sliding doors!
1953 Kaiser Darrin
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I'd take it over an early Vette, but that's just me. The '54s came out in some gorgeous colors, while the '53s were more basic.Never heard/saw this one before! VERY cool. Has nice lines.
I would too, although the Vette looked damn fine starting in '57 (?) with the scoops in the doors. They lost the "sports car" vibe when they went to the "Stingray" styling IMHO - but with that said, the C3 is my fave Vette ever.I'd take it over an early Vette, but that's just me. The '54s came out in some gorgeous colors, while the '53s were more basic.
That traveler is awesome! Hatchback with a tailgate would be handy!And of course, there's the Traveler!
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I found one sitting in something of a "yard" in Hardman, Oregon (ghost town). First time I'd ever seen one. Frazer had one, as well, called the Vagabond, though I think that was in '51.That traveler is awesome! Hatchback with a tailgate would be handy!
The Cord is just pure sex...Because I couldn't remember the name, I had to go look this one up. When I was a little lad my best friends grandfather had one of these that he used to take us on a "Sunday Drive" in. I had no idea then that this car was so cool and innovative, i.e. supercharged and front wheel drive.
https://www.topspeed.com/cars/others/1937-cord-812-supercharged-phaeton-ar171767.html
1953 Kaiser Dragon. Check out the shape of the front and rear glass...