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Post by soonerbillz on Dec 18, 2021 17:01:49 GMT
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Post by stitsel on Dec 18, 2021 22:22:08 GMT
Ah, that's cool!
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Post by Buck on Dec 19, 2021 3:45:13 GMT
soonerbillz, you're going into the 'wayback machine for these old links. Eric sold that Escape to a friend at Autoweek if memory serves for his son's first auto, and it ran many years thereafter.
I'm currently driving an Audi SQ5 with about 80k miles on it. I think about a newer auto, but this one still floats my boat when I get behind the wheel. Got a jet offtake and a great B&O stereo and good bluetooth for smartphones. Carries my suitcases and guitar cases, and amps if necessary.
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Post by The Ocean on Dec 19, 2021 3:51:44 GMT
soonerbillz, you're going into the 'wayback machine for these old links. Eric sold that Escape to a friend at Autoweek if memory serves for his son's first auto, and it ran many years thereafter. I'm currently driving an Audi SQ5 with about 80k miles on it. I think about a newer auto, but this one still floats my boat when I get behind the wheel. Got a jet offtake and a great B&O stereo and good bluetooth for smartphones. Carries my suitcases and guitar cases, and amps if necessary. We're renting an Audi Q7 right now since our Benz got creamed by a hit & run driver, and I have to say I am almost a convert to Audi after just a week driving this thing. The adaptive headlights are amazing! |
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Post by soonerbillz on Dec 19, 2021 4:34:27 GMT
That's cool Buck.
I'm still cruising and working my old 04 Ranger 4x4 with 198k around my property and my 2012 Ram for big rides.
I do a lot of work here..both are capable
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Post by pacnw on Dec 19, 2021 13:31:09 GMT
How do they come up with names for vehicles now? Isn't "Escape" what the driver tries to do when the vehicle is upside-down in a body of water?
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Post by mary on Dec 19, 2021 16:58:04 GMT
How do they come up with names for vehicles now? Isn't "Escape" what the driver tries to do when the vehicle is upside-down in a body of water? According to the article linked below, this is how the Edge, Escape, Expedition and Explorer were named: "Ford’s SUVs all purposefully share similar roots to their names that indicate their adventurous nature. Each name has to do with making a journey into new territory." Here's the link: Ford names |
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Post by stitsel on Dec 19, 2021 19:57:39 GMT
Explorer's were infamous for bad transmission problems, recalls etc., hence the nickname "Exploder" among all the mechanics I knew....
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Post by luxexterior on Dec 20, 2021 12:06:03 GMT
soonerbillz, you're going into the 'wayback machine for these old links. Eric sold that Escape to a friend at Autoweek if memory serves for his son's first auto, and it ran many years thereafter. I'm currently driving an Audi SQ5 with about 80k miles on it. I think about a newer auto, but this one still floats my boat when I get behind the wheel. Got a jet offtake and a great B&O stereo and good bluetooth for smartphones. Carries my suitcases and guitar cases, and amps if necessary. We're renting an Audi Q7 right now since our Benz got creamed by a hit & run driver, and I have to say I am almost a convert to Audi after just a week driving this thing. The adaptive headlights are amazing! Audi's eh? Being first & foremost a motorcyclist & living in the UK, bikers over here refer to Audi drivers using the shorthand CIA  . This generally because even more than other drivers they seem to be intent on killing or maiming us  .
If you don't get the abbreviation please don't ask for a translation as it is likely to cause offence (to Audi owners)  .
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Post by The Ocean on Dec 20, 2021 15:16:06 GMT
We're renting an Audi Q7 right now since our Benz got creamed by a hit & run driver, and I have to say I am almost a convert to Audi after just a week driving this thing. The adaptive headlights are amazing! Audi's eh? Being first & foremost a motorcyclist & living in the UK, bikers over here refer to Audi drivers using the shorthand CIA . This generally because even more than other drivers they seem to be intent on killing or maiming us .
If you don't get the abbreviation please don't ask for a translation as it is likely to cause offence (to Audi owners) .
Knowing you Brits, I think it is safe to say it might be "...something... in Audis"? |
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Post by marty on Dec 20, 2021 16:33:11 GMT
I only owned Chevy’s for 30 years, but the last 15 it’s been Toyota’s, Corolla, Camry, and RAV4’s. Other than tires, brakes or batteries, I’ve never had any problems with them.
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Post by luxexterior on Dec 20, 2021 17:03:08 GMT
Audi's eh? Being first & foremost a motorcyclist & living in the UK, bikers over here refer to Audi drivers using the shorthand CIA . This generally because even more than other drivers they seem to be intent on killing or maiming us .
If you don't get the abbreviation please don't ask for a translation as it is likely to cause offence (to Audi owners) .
Knowing you Brits, I think it is safe to say it might be "...something... in Audis"? Couldn't possible say . |
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Post by Buck on Dec 20, 2021 17:09:04 GMT
Do UK bikers have problems with drivers of performance cars, like Audi "S" models or BMW "M" series? I'd imagine the biggest sin of motorists regarding motorcycles is inattention.
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Post by edog40 on Dec 20, 2021 19:30:05 GMT
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee dark gray and murdered out. Great in the snow.
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Post by edog40 on Dec 20, 2021 19:31:04 GMT
Audi's eh? Being first & foremost a motorcyclist & living in the UK, bikers over here refer to Audi drivers using the shorthand CIA . This generally because even more than other drivers they seem to be intent on killing or maiming us .
If you don't get the abbreviation please don't ask for a translation as it is likely to cause offence (to Audi owners) .
Knowing you Brits, I think it is safe to say it might be "...something... in Audis"? C U next Tuesday? |
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