American Cars
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Abu Mami wrote:
I grew up in a Ford family and have always preferred Fords. Although since Ford wasn't too common in Israel when we moved here ('85), we ended up buying a Peugeot. Since then we've had a series of Peugeots or Citroens (same company). If I was in the States though, I'd probably buy a Ford.
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You guys don't have books in Jordan? :) I kid, I kid... It's online anyway... Can get it as a PDF if you don't want to deal with shipping... Not quite the same as having a physical copy, of course.
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Ian Shlasko wrote:
You guys don't have books in Jordan? Smile
They do, but the selection is no where near what I'd like it to be. More's the pity because I splurge on books.
Ian Shlasko wrote:
It's online anyway...
Really? Hmmm... just point me to it!
Ian Shlasko wrote:
Can get it as a PDF if you don't want to deal with shipping.
amazon, no matter what they say, ship to Jordan with an insane mark up. I don't buy from them anymore.
Ian Shlasko wrote:
Not quite the same as having a physical copy, of course.
Sadly, that's true. Oh my God, you've accomplished something I've always wanted, you have to tell me what its like!
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Ian Shlasko wrote:
You guys don't have books in Jordan? Smile
They do, but the selection is no where near what I'd like it to be. More's the pity because I splurge on books.
Ian Shlasko wrote:
It's online anyway...
Really? Hmmm... just point me to it!
Ian Shlasko wrote:
Can get it as a PDF if you don't want to deal with shipping.
amazon, no matter what they say, ship to Jordan with an insane mark up. I don't buy from them anymore.
Ian Shlasko wrote:
Not quite the same as having a physical copy, of course.
Sadly, that's true. Oh my God, you've accomplished something I've always wanted, you have to tell me what its like!
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The link in my sig has links to Amazon, B&N, and to my publisher. It really is an amazing feeling, holding the first printed copy in your hands... One of two truly happy memories I have now... I'm sure there were more good memories at one point, but if I've forgotten them, they couldn't have been that great. The nice thing is that nowadays, you don't have to sell your soul (Metaphorically speaking) to a huge corporation to get published anymore... Can go the print-on-demand route, invest a bit, and keep control. Oh, and if you have a major bookstore near you, can probably get them to special order it... There are online retailers in the UK, India, China, and Australia (That I know of) listing it, so I know it's accessible. Just need the ISBN on my site (978-1-60145-801-8). Now I just need to make as much money as I can from wall street, retire early, and start writing full-time... After a full day at the office, I can rarely manage more than 2-3 pages... Was writing 10-15 a day when I got laid off last year.
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This is my current car[^] Had to get a little one for Wifey, so I got this, 2 Litre Injection and sexy.
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My wife and I were strictly foreign car buyers, with her driving only Subaru and me with Nissan and Toyota. About 18 months ago we decided to give our American car manufacturers another chance. I purchased a Chevrolet Malibu. A couple months later she purchased a new Ford Fusion. I must say we have been pleasantly surprised. Both of cars drive really nicely and neither one has had a single issue. My wife, really likes the look of her Fusion with the spoiler. And she loves the moon roof (she got the moon and tune package). I bought the Malibu mostly because of the cool LED lights in the cabin that make interior look neat at night. Anyway, both cars have been great to own and we're both very satisfied despite our initial reservations about buy American cars. I have no idea why I'm sharing this on code project.
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Those are Canadian and Mexican cars. Toyota makes American cars, though.
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ToddHileHoffer wrote:
And she loves the moon roof (she got the moon and tune package).
When exactly did a "sun roof" become a "moon roof"? Honestly, what's the point of that kind of name change? "Sun roof" just rolls off the tongue so nicely...
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The only American car I was impressed with was a Pontiac Grand Prix. Big Engine, but not much top speed, but it did have all the toys. I couldn't afford to run it here in UK where petrol is about $8/gallon.
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Dalek Dave wrote:
impressed with was a Pontiac Grand Prix.
I currently own a Grand Prix GT and I love it. Its a 2005 with only 35,000 miles on it and all the toys :-D . I traded off a Toyota with 170,000 miles and thought I wouldn't find another car that I would like as much as the that one, but the Grand Prix has changed that.
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ToddHileHoffer wrote:
And she loves the moon roof (she got the moon and tune package).
When exactly did a "sun roof" become a "moon roof"? Honestly, what's the point of that kind of name change? "Sun roof" just rolls off the tongue so nicely...
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It's called a moon roof, because that's what you do out of that roof. You moon people. :cool:
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Those are Canadian and Mexican cars. Toyota makes American cars, though.
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The Malibu is made in Kansas City. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Malibu#Seventh_generation_2008-present The Fusion is made in Mexico so I guess that it is not a US car. However, it was designed in America, not Japan.
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The Malibu is made in Kansas City. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Malibu#Seventh_generation_2008-present The Fusion is made in Mexico so I guess that it is not a US car. However, it was designed in America, not Japan.
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I was just guessing.
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ToddHileHoffer wrote:
And she loves the moon roof (she got the moon and tune package).
When exactly did a "sun roof" become a "moon roof"? Honestly, what's the point of that kind of name change? "Sun roof" just rolls off the tongue so nicely...
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Sunroof - no glass. Moonroof - glass.
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Sunroof - no glass. Moonroof - glass.
No go... I had a sunroof on my '94 altima... It had glass.
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No go... I had a sunroof on my '94 altima... It had glass.
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Ian Shlasko wrote:
No go... I had a sunroof on my '94 altima... It had glass.
Ford said my Pinto was safe and stylish -- didn't make it true. I'll quote Wikipedia, the official source of things rooflike: "
Sunroofs, by historical definition are opaque and slide open to allow sunshine and fresh air into the passenger compartment". There is no need to look at the article further as it doesn't support my claim and only serves to confuse. :P -
Ian Shlasko wrote:
No go... I had a sunroof on my '94 altima... It had glass.
Ford said my Pinto was safe and stylish -- didn't make it true. I'll quote Wikipedia, the official source of things rooflike: "
Sunroofs, by historical definition are opaque and slide open to allow sunshine and fresh air into the passenger compartment". There is no need to look at the article further as it doesn't support my claim and only serves to confuse. :PAh, but my SUNROOF was clear with an opaque cover... So you could manually slide back the cover to let the sun in, and then optionally tilt or slide the sunroof with a button press.
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Ah, but my SUNROOF was clear with an opaque cover... So you could manually slide back the cover to let the sun in, and then optionally tilt or slide the sunroof with a button press.
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We found further clarification -- "sunroof" is the term originally used to describe a metal panel that would only allow light or air in when opened. A "moonroof," on the other hand, is a glass panel that can allow light in even when it is closed (provided, of course, you slide back that nifty fabric-covered panel to expose the glass). True sunroofs, those made just of metal, appear to have gone the way of 8-tracks in automobiles, and these days, most "sunroofs" are really "moonroofs" -- panels of tempered glass, usually tinted, that tilt up to allow a flow of air, or slide back into the roof entirely, giving the car occupants a brief but tantalizing glimpse of life in a convertible.
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Of all the American cars I drove, I always loved Fords best. I couldn't tell you why as a kid, maybe because of my mom's Taurus (before that she had a Chevy Caprice, the old box shaped ones) , maybe because of my dad's Mustang or maybe because of the sound of the name. To this day, I like Fords the most (of all American cars) and then its a particular car here or there, but now I'm aware of such measly details like MPG, spare parts availability (an important factor in the Middle East) and potential re-sale value.
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How a car feels when it drives is a very simple set angle settings on the suspension. When the front wheels of a car turn left or right, they also tilt a small amount into the turn. Changing that tiny angle along with the amount of power steering assist makes for the vast majority of how a car feels when you drive it. It makes Fords always feel like Fords when you drive them, Chevy's feel like Chevy's etc. The most distinctive to me personally is the BWM.
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