Whooohoo! Big honk’n f150 truck for the proletariat, f150 gaining market share.
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You are Sooo PC wrong. I hope like hell you don't live in a large city and the poor things get dirty every now and then. Personally I'd prefer a Tesla, but then I'm a city dweller.
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH
Mycroft Holmes wrote:
I'd prefer a Tesla
Running a car on laptop batteries is just plain wrong. A 307 in a big honk'n pickup truck is rightoues, and fast enough.
MrPlankton
“If I had my choice I would kill every reporter in the world but I am sure we would be getting reports from hell before breakfast.” William Tecumseh Sherman -
There's a car called a Tesla ?
Christian Graus Driven to the arms of OSX by Vista.
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Since it launched its redesigned F-150 in October, Ford said its share of full-size pickup sales has increased 5 percentage points to 35.4% of the market.[^]
MrPlankton
“If I had my choice I would kill every reporter in the world but I am sure we would be getting reports from hell before breakfast.” William Tecumseh ShermanI remember learning how to drive a stick shift on an old F-150 my late father named "Bertha." The seat adjustment was gone, along with most of the springs in the driver's seat (my dad was a big man). Even at 5'9" when I had to shift, I had to move my butt to the edge of the seat and literally dip down to the point I could not see the road to shift. Then I'd pop up again. Quite funny to the rural neighbors.
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I remember learning how to drive a stick shift on an old F-150 my late father named "Bertha." The seat adjustment was gone, along with most of the springs in the driver's seat (my dad was a big man). Even at 5'9" when I had to shift, I had to move my butt to the edge of the seat and literally dip down to the point I could not see the road to shift. Then I'd pop up again. Quite funny to the rural neighbors.
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My father and I went to by my f150 21 years ago, (when I was young), although I knew how to drive a manual by that time, it was a new experience to drive with a 2 foot shifter with 5 forward gears. Great to see the old "Bertha"'s are still popular and helping Ford kick some PC little car ass.
MrPlankton
“If I had my choice I would kill every reporter in the world but I am sure we would be getting reports from hell before breakfast.” William Tecumseh Sherman -
My father and I went to by my f150 21 years ago, (when I was young), although I knew how to drive a manual by that time, it was a new experience to drive with a 2 foot shifter with 5 forward gears. Great to see the old "Bertha"'s are still popular and helping Ford kick some PC little car ass.
MrPlankton
“If I had my choice I would kill every reporter in the world but I am sure we would be getting reports from hell before breakfast.” William Tecumseh ShermanIt died a number of years ago and I know the newer F-150's are NOTHING like the tanks they used to make. I need to buy a pickup for hauling stuff; I scan for them in the classifieds every so often. I drive a little Saturn for my 30 mile a day round trip to work. Still American and gets great mileage so I can't complain. I still feel more comfortable in a pickup. When I first bought the Saturn I felt so weird being that close to the ground!
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There's a car called a Tesla ?
Christian Graus Driven to the arms of OSX by Vista.
Ok I'm astonished you haven't run across it, there should be a franchise opportunity in Oz for these things. This is the only car I would spend serious money on, normally I have limited interest in cars, get from A to B in reasonable comfort is all. Tesla[^]
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH
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Ok I'm astonished you haven't run across it, there should be a franchise opportunity in Oz for these things. This is the only car I would spend serious money on, normally I have limited interest in cars, get from A to B in reasonable comfort is all. Tesla[^]
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH
I'd almost buy one for the name....
Christian Graus Driven to the arms of OSX by Vista.
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Mycroft Holmes wrote:
I'd prefer a Tesla
Running a car on laptop batteries is just plain wrong. A 307 in a big honk'n pickup truck is rightoues, and fast enough.
MrPlankton
“If I had my choice I would kill every reporter in the world but I am sure we would be getting reports from hell before breakfast.” William Tecumseh Sherman -
Have a 88 f150 and a 96 Dodge b2500. Both working'n great. Ford did'nt take the bailout, great that American's are buying manly vechicles again. Go Ford Go. Death to the Prius! :)
MrPlankton
“If I had my choice I would kill every reporter in the world but I am sure we would be getting reports from hell before breakfast.” William Tecumseh Sherman -
MrPlankton wrote:
Running a car on laptop batteries is just plain wrong.
With any luck, we'll be saying the same thing about gas-powered vehicles in a not-too-distant future.
ShamWow
I'll agree with you when an electric car can go 100mph and 500miles on a single refuel and carry a ton of firewood.
MrPlankton
“If I had my choice I would kill every reporter in the world but I am sure we would be getting reports from hell before breakfast.” William Tecumseh Sherman -
Ok I'm astonished you haven't run across it, there should be a franchise opportunity in Oz for these things. This is the only car I would spend serious money on, normally I have limited interest in cars, get from A to B in reasonable comfort is all. Tesla[^]
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH
100k($US) for a car that runs on lithium laptop batteries, has limited range, can't carry firewood, bicycles, bricks, lumber, and can't accommadate a rack for 30 odd 6.
MrPlankton
“If I had my choice I would kill every reporter in the world but I am sure we would be getting reports from hell before breakfast.” William Tecumseh Sherman -
I'd almost buy one for the name....
Christian Graus Driven to the arms of OSX by Vista.
Christian Graus wrote:
buy one for the name
hmmm.... so much today is based on just that.
MrPlankton
“If I had my choice I would kill every reporter in the world but I am sure we would be getting reports from hell before breakfast.” William Tecumseh Sherman -
I'll agree with you when an electric car can go 100mph and 500miles on a single refuel and carry a ton of firewood.
MrPlankton
“If I had my choice I would kill every reporter in the world but I am sure we would be getting reports from hell before breakfast.” William Tecumseh ShermanMrPlankton wrote:
I'll agree with you when an electric car can go 100mph and 500miles on a single refuel and carry a ton of firewood.
100 mph... a legal speed limit? I can only dream. Until then, it's a moot point. 500 miles on a single refuel means that the range is 250 miles, correct? I believe the Tesla can do 220 miles so it's almost there. Unfortunately it takes a while for it to recharge and it can't carry a ton of anything. It's a start though.
ShamWow
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It died a number of years ago and I know the newer F-150's are NOTHING like the tanks they used to make. I need to buy a pickup for hauling stuff; I scan for them in the classifieds every so often. I drive a little Saturn for my 30 mile a day round trip to work. Still American and gets great mileage so I can't complain. I still feel more comfortable in a pickup. When I first bought the Saturn I felt so weird being that close to the ground!
Back in the blog beatch! http://CraptasticNation.blogspot.com/[^]
Seats 2, 3 in the middle in a pinch-just like a sports car, (except for the executive cab which seats 6), carries lots of pets, supplies, firewood, wood pellets, tools.
MrPlankton
“If I had my choice I would kill every reporter in the world but I am sure we would be getting reports from hell before breakfast.” William Tecumseh Sherman -
MrPlankton wrote:
I'll agree with you when an electric car can go 100mph and 500miles on a single refuel and carry a ton of firewood.
100 mph... a legal speed limit? I can only dream. Until then, it's a moot point. 500 miles on a single refuel means that the range is 250 miles, correct? I believe the Tesla can do 220 miles so it's almost there. Unfortunately it takes a while for it to recharge and it can't carry a ton of anything. It's a start though.
ShamWow
Al Beback wrote:
moot point.
If you are a city dweller perhaps. But you didn't speak to the issue of how much a tesla can haul?
MrPlankton
“If I had my choice I would kill every reporter in the world but I am sure we would be getting reports from hell before breakfast.” William Tecumseh Sherman -
Christian Graus wrote:
buy one for the name
hmmm.... so much today is based on just that.
MrPlankton
“If I had my choice I would kill every reporter in the world but I am sure we would be getting reports from hell before breakfast.” William Tecumseh Sherman*grin* but, it's TESLA.
Christian Graus Driven to the arms of OSX by Vista.
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100k($US) for a car that runs on lithium laptop batteries, has limited range, can't carry firewood, bicycles, bricks, lumber, and can't accommadate a rack for 30 odd 6.
MrPlankton
“If I had my choice I would kill every reporter in the world but I am sure we would be getting reports from hell before breakfast.” William Tecumseh ShermanSo someone decided you needed a univote for your green blasphemy. How often does a city dweller drive > 200k in one trip. Bycicles mabe, bricks NO, lumber duh and the 306 is illegal in Oz (if needed I bet I could rig a rack for it though). There are lots of $100k plus luxury cars around (just that I can't afford them).
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH
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Have a 88 f150 and a 96 Dodge b2500. Both working'n great. Ford did'nt take the bailout, great that American's are buying manly vechicles again. Go Ford Go. Death to the Prius! :)
MrPlankton
“If I had my choice I would kill every reporter in the world but I am sure we would be getting reports from hell before breakfast.” William Tecumseh Sherman -
Have a 88 f150 and a 96 Dodge b2500. Both working'n great. Ford did'nt take the bailout, great that American's are buying manly vechicles again. Go Ford Go. Death to the Prius! :)
MrPlankton
“If I had my choice I would kill every reporter in the world but I am sure we would be getting reports from hell before breakfast.” William Tecumseh ShermanMrPlankton wrote:
manly vechicles
Are you this kind of guys who thinks that the size of his car is related to the size of his dick?
The law, in its majestic equality, forbids rich and poor alike to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal their bread Fold with us! ¤ flickr
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MrPlankton wrote:
I'll agree with you when an electric car can go 100mph and 500miles on a single refuel and carry a ton of firewood.
100 mph... a legal speed limit? I can only dream. Until then, it's a moot point. 500 miles on a single refuel means that the range is 250 miles, correct? I believe the Tesla can do 220 miles so it's almost there. Unfortunately it takes a while for it to recharge and it can't carry a ton of anything. It's a start though.
ShamWow
Al Beback wrote:
500 miles on a single refuel means that the range is 250 miles
My 88 f150 has dual tanks. Capacity almost 40 gallons==>500miles.
MrPlankton
“If I had my choice I would kill every reporter in the world but I am sure we would be getting reports from hell before breakfast.” William Tecumseh Sherman