Mutineer
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The biggest problems with cars like that was they were so underpowered to people used to driving big V-8's
The V8's of the early smog era were terrible as well. Gasping, anemic shadows of their former glory.
The biggest problems with cars like that was they were so underpowered to people used to driving big V-8's
Nissan Leafs, Chevy Bolts plus the Hyundais and Kias are all in the $30'sNor do I, but is it affordable?
Some nut jobs in high school crammed a 350 Cleveland in to a Pinto by removing the firewall.For it's intended use, the Pinto was not a bad vehicle.
Like many vehicles of the era, they were ruined by wonky, problematic emissions equipment.
The little 4-bangers were made in Germany. They are very good engines. The carbs were also terrible. Remove the emissions equipment replace and tune the carb with anything that will bolt on.
Sometime in '84, I helped my neighbor cram a 289 4v into a Pinto. He was far more knowledgeable than I was. I mostly held things, and handed him tools and beer. He had to fabricate engine perches. I also remember having to remove the engine-driven fan, and cramming in an electric one.
Upon completion, it was a giggle inducing eye opening ride!
I find it hard to stay on focus with her. I find myself looking crossseyed staring at that damn dot between her eyes. Looks like she is being targeted with a laser scope.
$30,000 is affordable? OK if you say so.Nissan Leafs, Chevy Bolts plus the Hyundais and Kias are all in the $30's
Some nut jobs in high school crammed a 350 Cleveland in to a Pinto by removing the firewall.
Yes, giggle inducing is an apt term.
They all suck too, many recalls, the bolts were burning houses down because of batteries.$30,000 is affordable? OK if you say so.
Including burning coal to charge it. And the thousands of lbs of dirt needing to be excavated to get the precious metals for one suitcase sized battery. At a thousand gallons of diesel fuel an hour for the machine that does the digging….lol.Why? Lack of range, time to recharge and cost. All of those problems have been all along. With no real solutions in sight.
350 Cleveland? Sounds rare...Nissan Leafs, Chevy Bolts plus the Hyundais and Kias are all in the $30's
Some nut jobs in high school crammed a 350 Cleveland in to a Pinto by removing the firewall.
Yes, giggle inducing is an apt term.
I rarely have had A car payment in my life. Generally pay cash. Most people don’t have $30,000 so they’re making payments. Anything more than a 36 month loan is foolish in my opinion and that’s over $1000 a month. But to each their own.They all suck too, many recalls, the bolts were burning houses down because of batteries.
You’re right. My bad. 351.350 Cleveland? Sounds rare...
I think it was a 351 wasn’t it lol, My buddy had the Windsor350 Cleveland? Sounds rare...
It’s not affordable. But the average new car in America is near $47,000$30,000 is affordable? OK if you say so.
That's what I was getting at. Not that it matters with a junk Ford. Lol.I think it was a 351 wasn’t it lol, My buddy had the Windsor
So basically we’ve raised a bunch of people who have absolutely no idea how to be frugal and live within their means?It’s not affordable. But the average new car in America is near $47,000
New Car Price Keeps Climbing, with Average Now at Almost $47,100
Reduced supply, increased demand: It all adds up to higher prices for the new-car-buying public.www.caranddriver.com
They did break a lot but manThat's what I was getting at. Not that it matters with a junk Ford. Lol.
Maybe. It’s also boomers buying big trucks that will never haul anything in the bed or families buying big SUVs for the two times a year they need to carry more than 5 people.So basically we’ve raised a bunch of people who have absolutely no idea how to be frugal and live within their means?
See what these hippie Democrats don't understand isIndeed. It seems no thought is given as to how much pollution is created just to produce a new vehicle! Regardless of it's method of power.
One of my often used vehicles is over 50 years old. Although it is mechanically excellent, It is ugly and NOT used for pleasure or fun.
I think if the pollution that my old truck produces was to be measured and compared to the pollution required to build a new truck to adequately replace it, I'd be declared a steward of the environment and hippie of the year!