Those turned off non-essentials would be the engine fan and trans shifting as it locks the auto in overdrive. Nice to see this finally come to the F-150 - not sure how 'first pickup' fits, tho, sorry. Maybe it means first 1/2 ton?

Women's gymnastic BMW mini-stuffing team competition.

Murano CC FTW!

I know that the Countryman isn't bad to drive. I know that it's small for its class, shorter even than a VW Golf. But that can't stop my brain from hurting every time I see the MINI badge on this bulky crossover. The two-door Paceman drives bad and, as far as I can tell, has no reason to exist.

Again, not what I said, so still a miss.

"There ya go.":)

:) All true. Not easy. I still preferred working w/Chinese manufs. over others in that part of the world tho.

That guy [ stevecash83 ] made several of those....sylvester is hilarious. Check out 'no pets allowed' and 'what kitty doesn't like'.

Maybe...it might depend on how much tolerance you have for the word 'compact', tho, I think.

Admitting the problem is a good start. Instead of misreading/interpreting what I said, why not just ask? I'm pretty sure we're on the same side, but you seem to all knotted up over something. Not sure I can help w/your personal issue(s), but I'll be happy to explain what I said and what you may have missed.

Take it out on someone else. What I said went straight over your pointed little head and not what you claim at all, but if you want to lash out regardless, be my guest. I can take it :)

You think you have a corner on sarcasm? You just need more practice on the receiving end and then you'll be fine.

I call BS - there were no love bites (aggressive or polite) in that video, so...

Right, because the Roman Colosseum was such a good example of human rights that this kind of thing hasn't been the norm at 'sporting' events since ever...

Next up - Sochi.

Have you lurked on a nash forum, lately? :)

He hadn't had a chance to properly replenish resources yet since he just came from torching another deserving bimmer two blocks over that was found parked in the middle of a boulevard... Some people's work is never done.

Ah, yes, 1989 was a pretty good year for Japan all around, I think... In addition to some flat out fine wheels, let's count the ways, shall we?

If suspicions were wishes...

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