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Don Q wrote:
> On 2011-01-17 23:08:56 -0500, XS11E > said: > >> Don Q wrote: >> >>> Quiet and comfortable. I agree completely. If this had been my >>> job, my decision, I would have gone for a 10-year old Lincoln >>> LS. >>> >>> Though someone (sorry, I forgot whose message that was) >>> indicated that their reliability may be an issue. >> >> Me. Compare reliability ratings with the Towncar. > > Sorry for the dumb question, what is a good source for this kind > of info? The typical car magazines never met a car they didn't > like... Consumer Reports, J. D. Power, Edmunds, etc. Just Google "Automobile Reliability Ratings" and you'll get a bunch of hits. -- XS11E, Killing all posts from Google Groups The Usenet Improvement Project: http://twovoyagers.com/improve-usenet.org/ |
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On Jan 12, 10:33*pm, "Chris D'Agnolo" > wrote:
> "Don Q" wrote in message > > eb.com... > > > On 2011-01-11 21:02:28 -0500, "Chris D'Agnolo" > > > said: > > >> Well Don, it is an interesting question but I think that to be of much > >> assistance you'd have to give us a ballpark value. What's your buddy want > >> to spend? *Also, what kind of driver is he? Is he an enthusiast or a get > >> me from point A to point B, kind of guy? > > >> A couple clues on this and I think you might get even better (more > >> focused) responses. > > >> Chris > >> 99BBB > > > Well, it's not a giant multinational. As I understand it, they like my bud > > so instead of putting him in a typical fleet purchase, they tried to make > > an offer to sweeten the deal. I am not privy to all the details. > > > What he would like (e.g. Miata) is not necessarily the ideal vehicle for > > the job. I would say in this instance comfort, economy, and anonimity (in > > that order) far outweigh any enthusiast considerations. > > > I don't know how high the company will go. This is a low end managerial > > position so my guess is below $30K, possibly a lot less. > > ------ > So, he'd like an enthusiast vehicle! Well you previously said he doesn't > need 4 seats or huge storage space so, I think he should buy a used PRHT > Miata. I don't think Miatas are on any list of most often stolen vehicles, > the hard top makes it as secure as a coupe. He can carry a reasonable amount > of 'stuff' in reasonably good comfort and he can have a freaking blast going > from one place to another every day! I think you can get a good low mileage > PRHT for what, $25k. In the Washington D.C. area you can get new PRHT's for under $25k. I have a friend who just bought a 1,700 mile certified used 2010 PRHT for $21.7k. He passed up a new one offered at $23.7K |
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"Tim M." > wrote in message news:cd5badd8-1b23-45c9-b294-> ------ > So, he'd like an enthusiast vehicle! Well you previously said he doesn't > need 4 seats or huge storage space so, I think he should buy a used PRHT > Miata. I don't think Miatas are on any list of most often stolen vehicles, > the hard top makes it as secure as a coupe. He can carry a reasonable > amount > of 'stuff' in reasonably good comfort and he can have a freaking blast > going > from one place to another every day! I think you can get a good low > mileage > PRHT for what, $25k. In the Washington D.C. area you can get new PRHT's for under $25k. I have a friend who just bought a 1,700 mile certified used 2010 PRHT for $21.7k. He passed up a new one offered at $23.7K Wow, that's pretty interesting! I'm liking that car more and more. Still out of my price range for a goof-around / weekend car. Damn! Chris 99BBB |
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"Chris D'Agnolo" > wrote:
> Still out of my price range for a goof-around / weekend car. My price range limits me to vehicles from Tonka or Matchbox Miniatures... <sigh> -- XS11E, Killing all posts from Google Groups The Usenet Improvement Project: http://twovoyagers.com/improve-usenet.org/ |
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XS11E wrote:
>"Chris D'Agnolo wrote: > >> Still out of my price range for a goof-around / weekend car. > > My price range limits me to vehicles from Tonka or Matchbox > Miniatures... <sigh> Heck, some days I can't even afford those! :-) Iva & Vixen 2004 Classic Red No more winkin' Miata |
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On Jan 18, 3:31*pm, Don Q wrote:
> On 2011-01-17 23:08:56 -0500, XS11E > said: > > > Don Q wrote: > > >> Quiet and comfortable. I agree completely. If this had been my > >> job, my decision, I would have gone for a 10-year old Lincoln LS. > > >> Though someone (sorry, I forgot whose message that was) indicated > >> that their reliability may be an issue. > > > Me. *Compare reliability ratings with the Towncar. > > Sorry for the dumb question, what is a good source for this kind of info? > The typical car magazines never met a car they didn't like... truedelta.com |
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"Frank Berger" > wrote in message ... > If I had such an opportunity I certainly wouldn't worry about theft. I'd > just make sure I had enough insurance! Hi Frank, are you still driving the Mazdaspeed Miata? Pat --- news://freenews.netfront.net/ - complaints: --- |
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pws wrote:
> "Frank Berger" > wrote in message > ... >> If I had such an opportunity I certainly wouldn't worry about theft. >> I'd just make sure I had enough insurance! > > Hi Frank, > > are you still driving the Mazdaspeed Miata? > > Pat > Yes I am. I've put 16" Enkei's on it. I reluctantly got all season tires, but I sure needed them this week! I've pretty much mastered the 6-speed. I still plan to put the 3.63 gears in at some point. I've got a mechanic who claims he can do it for a lot less than the $1000 I figured on. I still find the lack of room between the clutch and dead pedal exasperating, though. What could they have been thinking |
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"Frank Berger" > wrote in message I still > find the lack of room between the clutch and dead pedal exasperating, > though. What could they have been thinking > Ever seen the average size of a Japanese foot? ;-) cd |
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Chris D'Agnolo wrote:
> "Frank Berger" > wrote in message I still >> find the lack of room between the clutch and dead pedal exasperating, >> though. What could they have been thinking >> > > Ever seen the average size of a Japanese foot? ;-) > cd Not sure if this meant entirely in jest or not. I believe I read somewhere that the average Japanese height is nearly the equal of that of Americans nowadays, but I suppose they still may tend to have smaller feet. Or in this case the evidence would be for thinner feet. |
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