Cars.... ..... ..... .... suck
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Gary Wheeler wrote:
In the last three years I've totalled two: [...] Both times the accidents were my fault.
You seriously need to think about buying a bike: Your damage and the damage you do to others is mucht reduced! :-D
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Douglas Adams, "Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency"I do have a bike, that I use to commute to work occasionally during the warm weather months :cool:. Seriously though, after the second accident (New Year's Eve this year), I've become a different driver. I turned left in front of an oncoming car at an intersection. I should have waited until the intersection was clear, since visibility is poor at this particular spot. I realized my aggressive driving habits were the cause of my second accident. Since then I've been a lot more cautious, without being timid about it. I leave more room ahead of me, and my threshold for 'enough room' to maneuver is much higher. Interestingly, I enjoy driving more now; it's a lot less stressful :doh:.
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I do have a bike, that I use to commute to work occasionally during the warm weather months :cool:. Seriously though, after the second accident (New Year's Eve this year), I've become a different driver. I turned left in front of an oncoming car at an intersection. I should have waited until the intersection was clear, since visibility is poor at this particular spot. I realized my aggressive driving habits were the cause of my second accident. Since then I've been a lot more cautious, without being timid about it. I leave more room ahead of me, and my threshold for 'enough room' to maneuver is much higher. Interestingly, I enjoy driving more now; it's a lot less stressful :doh:.
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delete this;I am trying to keep using my bike even during the winter. The trick seems to be to just not stop driving: After New Years holidays I find it hard to start driving again. I have 10 km per single trip to work, a distance I find quite comfortable. In addition, its quite a scenic tour, along a river troug a natural reserve into the outskirts of the city where the company is located. As to agressive driving: I stoped it when my first child was born. With a baby in the car, I became somewhat over protective. But now, my younger one is 3 crying from the background: "and half!", the kids start to urge me to drive faster. :-O
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Just wanted to rant about how annoying cars are. I just picked mine up from the mechanic, and there is over $600 just in labour... so parts on top of that... i was too scared to ask Whats your horror stories with cars?
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Thunderbox666 wrote:
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In the last three years I've totalled two: my Mazda Miata :(( and my truck :zzz:. Both times the accidents were my fault. My insurance company calls me "sugar daddy" :doh:.
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Just wanted to rant about how annoying cars are. I just picked mine up from the mechanic, and there is over $600 just in labour... so parts on top of that... i was too scared to ask Whats your horror stories with cars?
"There are three sides to every story. Yours, mine and the truth" ~ unknown
I've been pretty lucky with my cars. I own a 2004 Saturn and the only major problem was I had to have the catalytic converter replaced and that was under federal warranty so it didn't cost anything. When I first met my husband he wrecked a car because he didn't understand the concept of the oil change.
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Wanna give some driving lessons? :sigh: :doh:
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I am trying to keep using my bike even during the winter. The trick seems to be to just not stop driving: After New Years holidays I find it hard to start driving again. I have 10 km per single trip to work, a distance I find quite comfortable. In addition, its quite a scenic tour, along a river troug a natural reserve into the outskirts of the city where the company is located. As to agressive driving: I stoped it when my first child was born. With a baby in the car, I became somewhat over protective. But now, my younger one is 3 crying from the background: "and half!", the kids start to urge me to drive faster. :-O
Let's think the unthinkable, let's do the undoable, let's prepare to grapple with the ineffable itself, and see if we may not eff it after all.
Douglas Adams, "Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency"jhwurmbach wrote:
a scenic tour, along a river troug a natural reserve
Sounds nice. My ride to work is comparable. The distance ranges between 10 and 12 miles (16-19 km) depending upon the route. I can choose anything from flat (bike paths) to moderately hilly (back roads) to very hilly (different back roads). Winter riding would be difficult for me, and not just because of the cold. Local road crews prioritize on primary routes, so the back roads don't tend to be clear of snow, which makes riding difficult. The bike path isn't plowed at all, so that's out. I could ride more than I do, but it usually doesn't happen unless we get one of those exceptionally warm days and the road/path is clear.
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Nishant Sivakumar wrote:
Won't get you too many dates though
LOL... i think it would take more for me to get a date then a new BMW I had to take out a loan to buy my current car (Subaru Impreza GX).. and it has been good until now. I've almost paid it off, and the car is still valued at over $15k so I may be able to trade it in on a new WRX :-D (with a loan of course)
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Thunderbox666 wrote:
LOL... i think it would take more for me to get a date then a new BMW
I'd prefer the BMW over a date though. :)
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jhwurmbach wrote:
a scenic tour, along a river troug a natural reserve
Sounds nice. My ride to work is comparable. The distance ranges between 10 and 12 miles (16-19 km) depending upon the route. I can choose anything from flat (bike paths) to moderately hilly (back roads) to very hilly (different back roads). Winter riding would be difficult for me, and not just because of the cold. Local road crews prioritize on primary routes, so the back roads don't tend to be clear of snow, which makes riding difficult. The bike path isn't plowed at all, so that's out. I could ride more than I do, but it usually doesn't happen unless we get one of those exceptionally warm days and the road/path is clear.
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delete this;Gary Wheeler wrote:
Winter riding would be difficult for me, and not just because of the cold. Local road crews prioritize on primary routes, so the back roads don't tend to be clear of snow, which makes riding difficult
Here in northern Germany, the gulf-stream makes the climate quite "Atlantic" - mild and humid. The last time we had more snow than just a finger high was ... - well, my elderly neighbor might recall that winter. I can't. :)
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Nishant Sivakumar wrote:
Probably signed the credit card slip without looking at the actual amount or perhaps by mentally blurring it out. Oh you know, the same way women shop
LOL! yeah that describes my Wife.:)
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So, like... how much do you pay your driver?
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Just wanted to rant about how annoying cars are. I just picked mine up from the mechanic, and there is over $600 just in labour... so parts on top of that... i was too scared to ask Whats your horror stories with cars?
"There are three sides to every story. Yours, mine and the truth" ~ unknown
Bought a new car in Sept 2006, so i've been luckly. But I know what you mean, sometimes, the labour is insane just for a $2 part! I suggest you search on car forums to see if what you need to fix is simple enough that you can do it yourself. With a little time you might save yourself some cash and have a feeling of pride that you did it yourself..... Until it breaksdown when you drive it!
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Thunderbox666 wrote:
LOL... i think it would take more for me to get a date then a new BMW
I'd prefer the BMW over a date though. :)
Nobody can give you wiser advice than yourself. - Cicero .·´¯`·->ßRÅhmmÃ<-·´¯`·.
:laugh: OK you got me there
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