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Interesting, but odd, car choice.

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9/14/17 8:39am
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While visiting over Labor Day, my sister-in-law told me that she wanted to get rid of her Chevy Terrain and replace it with a used Porsche Cayenne. She has three kids and lives in Port Washington, NY (read: a very upper-crust suburb of NYC). I told her not to get a Cayenne, because instead she could get a much newer…

Can someone run a CarFax for me?

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8/08/17 8:44am
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Looking for someone with a CarFax subscription to run a report for me. VIN 1C4PJMDS0FW717969 (2015 Jeep Cherokee).

Crowdsourcing New (Used) Car Suggestions (UPDATE) 

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7/19/17 2:16pm
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So, I am in the market for a new (used) vehicle, and I want to crowdsource some suggestions.

Odd Co-Worker Eating Habits?

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11/28/16 1:54pm
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The annual gorge-fest that is Thanksgiving has me thinking about odd eating habits, particularly those of co-workers. I have a co-worker whose lunch every day consists of Oscar Meyer bologna wrapped around Kraft string cheese sticks. This guy is a 75 year old senior attorney who appears to be in excellent shape, so…

In the Parking Garage Yesterday

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5/13/16 9:13am
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My office is next door to a JW Marriott hotel. As a result, we get a lot of nice cars in our parking garage (particularly impressive given that I live in Grand Rapids, MI). Yesterday appeared to be a special day, as these are just a few of the cars spotted in the garage (sorry, no original photos, as I spotted all of…

Can someone run a Carfax for me?  

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5/12/16 7:44pm
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VIN: 1J4RR4GG9BC502833

DD, Track, Burn: 3-Wheeler Edition

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4/22/16 3:35pm
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I apologize if this question has already been posed, but DD, Track, or Burn?:

So disappointed in my co-worker

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4/21/16 4:49pm
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My coworker, who is a 28 year old, unmarried man with no children, told me yesterday that he was buying a 2014 Mustang. He came into work today and asked if I wanted to go see it. “Of course!!,” I said.

Completely unrelated to cars, but otherwise great news!

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2/09/16 12:58pm
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After almost three years of trying, the wife and I had our first positive pregnancy test on Friday. Blood test this morning confirmed it: I am going to be an OppoSit-Pop!!!!

In the Parking Lot Today

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10/23/15 11:15am
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I haven’t been able to snag a photo, but there is a Jaguar XFR-S in my building’s parking lot today. Same color and everything. Pretty sweet if you ask me.

Mustang II "King Cobra" spotted in the wild

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8/20/15 7:44am
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So, while driving home from work yesterday, I got a look at this beauty/beast/bastard (sorry for the potato pic):

Overly Generalized Question about CarMax Warranties

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5/20/15 3:24pm
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So I keep hearing about CarMax warranties on Oppo. Generally, people’s reviews seem to be pretty positive. Can anyone give me some first person experiences? I.e., What kind of vehicle, warranty price and term, repairs made, etc.

Random Homemade (Awesome) Machine

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4/21/15 4:48pm
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I was driving back from the gym yesterday and saw this monstrosity/Franken-machine next to me. I have no idea what it is and the tow vehicle pulled off onto a side street before I could ask the driver. It looks like a homemade cross between a jet-ski (impeller) and snow mobile (see front skids). Considering it’s made…

Help Me Diagnose a Problem

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4/08/15 2:05pm
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So, I have a 2009 Jetta with 70,000 miles on it. I drive pretty aggressively and live in Michigan, with its notoriously terrible roads. I have noticed in the past two weeks a small knocking in my passenger front wheel well when I turn to the right. It is only noticeable at low speeds (0-15 mph) and I don't hear…

Long Shot: Anyone named "Anthony" shipping an Acura to NC?

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3/27/15 1:05pm
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I have been getting phone calls from Auto Transport companies for the past twenty minutes following up on a lead from a guy named "Anthony" shipping his 2009 Acura MDX to Durham, NC. He mistakenly/stupidly listed my phone number as the contact. Now I am getting a phone call every 30 seconds. Long shot that he's on…

Need Cherokee Buying Advice

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3/03/15 12:44pm
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So, the wife and I are working on putting a bun in the oven. With the two of us, a baby (or two) two dogs, and West Michigan winters, I think I want to get rid of my Jetta. We've been talking about a used Grand Cherokee (2009-2013) because of their typically robust construction, 4x4 system, size and pricing on the…

Classic TVR Spotted in Grand Rapids, MI.

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8/14/13 10:40pm
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Spotted this beauty outside of Founders Brewing Co. in Grand Rapids, MI tonight. I have not seen it around before and could not locate the owner despite asking around a bit. Not sure of the exact model, but it is the first classic TVR I have seen in person. Can you help me identify? I want to say it is the "M".

First Oppo Post: Let's Make It An Asshat

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6/12/13 10:54pm
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This is my first post on Oppo. I give you my Asshat Parker of the Day!

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