I thought you were going to write about how you realized it was a bad idea to re-use a critical brake stud that had been stripped. Those threads are now much, much weaker than they used to be. Replace the stud.
I thought you were going to write about how you realized it was a bad idea to re-use a critical brake stud that had been stripped. Those threads are now much, much weaker than they used to be. Replace the stud.
My first thoughts before reading the actual kind of car was that it was a Mitsubishi 3000GT with some kind of Testarossa-like body kit. Turns out it’s a Toyota, I was completely wrong!
Most cars that I’ve used scanning equipment on that call for 87 octane have a good deal of detonation and timing reduced. Using 89 octane cures it and the end result is better gas milage and less wear and tear on engine internals. But you have to know that you have detonation on 87 otherwise it’s a waste. Most GM cars…
I’m curious, what’s the actual cost difference between producing “Regular” and “Premium”? Are they charging extra only because it HAS more octane, so it sounds... Super? Are they making it cost more so people are less likely to put high octane in a car that doesn’t need it? What’s the actual chemical difference that…
That’s insane. 5 years ago when I bought my car I ONLY dealt with dealerships through their ‘internet sales person’ until I had prices IN EMAILS to decide where I wanted to go. I was very simple in my negotiating - “I’m probably going to buy next week, and I’d like to know your price in advance so I don’t waste my…
Hmm, I guess I should have. I thought they were selling a bunch of models there besides Corvette. Whoops! Right from Jalopnik, if I bothered to do a little more digging:
An El Niño Camino, I like it!
I’m impressed with your version of Mary Barra. She’s getting stuff done that’s for sure!
I recall hearing this somewhere as well, but I’m sure GM wants to sell cars to anyone who will buy them!
It’s the political equivalent of “Hold my beer and watch this!” - I think it goes something like this:
They sold off Opel, which was their big European car brand. They do still sell cars in Europe, Chevy has a decent presence. https://www.chevroleteurope.com/
My father had vans. I had vans or large SUVs. They are extremely useful. Many, many years later we are about to turn in our wagon for a van - the need to carry 7 passengers and still be utilitarian and car-like has driven us to the van. Today’s van is mini compared to yesterday’s van, but probably more useful. This…
But this has been done already?
Gee, I was just hoping they would use that data to improve their cars in the future.
What about Infinity? Same as a Nissan with nicer seats and some wood trim? Badge engineering is alive and well in many, many “luxury” brands. A Porsche Cayenne is just a VW Toureg in disguise with a different engine?
I personally think that GMC is a waste, since a base GMC is just a Chevy truck with a different grill, and a Denali is just an Escalade without the badge.
What, exactly, makes it “Luxury”? Auto heated leather captains chairs instead of vinyl bench seats? A great sound system and DVD players in the headrests? Carpeted floors instead of rubber mats? A power sliding door or tailgate? Cars and trucks certainly don’t need these things.
If Ford undervalued the GT, it’s their loss... they should have charged more for it in the first place!
Overall I agree with you. I’m just saying that I’ve seen it happen. And it sounds like the pre-sale documentation was pretty clear on this, so it’s possible they could rule either way. If it was that clean and clear they wouldn’t be arguing about it in court!
I am not a lawyer, however I’ve been “near” many legal proceedings. There is a precedent that could swing this in Ford’s favor - I’ve seen it happen in corporate lawsuits before. A party could be forced to provide documentation from negotiations before the final papers were signed to prove “intent” of the final…