I am ULY, defender of Beige, Stance, Bro-truck, SLAB, Automatics, etc.

"EL_ULY" (uly) 11/12/2014 at 15:03 • Filed to: MLK GTR!!!

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So much hating of cars lately. I am here to defend them the best I can. I will not win every argument, but I have to fight for all car cultures and end the automotive hate on OPPO. Because as a smart automotive community, we know there is always an exception to childish automotive stereotypes. Come at me or join me. End car hate!!!!

Nibby > EL_ULY 11/12/2014 at 15:07

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We can all hate on the Murano CrossCabriolet.

505Turbeaux > EL_ULY 11/12/2014 at 15:08

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can I hate on the mustang based R129 in this article a little more?

http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/guy-selling-an…

Please???

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > EL_ULY 11/12/2014 at 15:08

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Well, I have a very low, automatic, 305-equipped, rust-riddled, Wire hub cap-equipped, beige pinstriped, red veloured, Brougham edition Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, so I feel that I'm off to a pretty good start.

Manuél Ferrari > EL_ULY 11/12/2014 at 15:08

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I like SMG

EL_ULY > Nibby 11/12/2014 at 15:09

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nooo!!!!! That thing is the Sharknado of cars and i''m so glad it existed. What a dang statements it makes. Positive or negative, it worked. Imagine if it was successful, Audi would of been all over that with the Q7 TDI cabriolet

Nibby > EL_ULY 11/12/2014 at 15:10

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Tripper > EL_ULY 11/12/2014 at 15:10

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No way, if everyone liked all the cars it would be boring.

EL_ULY > 505Turbeaux 11/12/2014 at 15:11

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BMW Z3 kits for Miatas exist you know lol. some person created that...thing... with their hands. Jalop point from me to him

Sally O'Broder > EL_ULY 11/12/2014 at 15:11

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Come on, I think we can all hate on most Honda transmissions, especially the pre-CVT automatics.

Meatcoma > Nibby 11/12/2014 at 15:12

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WHAT WHAT?

Check out this Murano Crosscabriolet at the RaceTrac.

EL_ULY > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 11/12/2014 at 15:12

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That's sound pretty dang mighty sir :] Any pictures?

505Turbeaux > EL_ULY 11/12/2014 at 15:12

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yes, but it is now unloved and up for sale to the highest (crackhead) bidder. I think it's inception was to troll on Mercedes owners.

EL_ULY > Manuél Ferrari 11/12/2014 at 15:13

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Some Astons here at work have a very similar transmission. They giddy up and go quite well :]

Nibby > Meatcoma 11/12/2014 at 15:15

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Meatcoma > Nibby 11/12/2014 at 15:16

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hehe.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > EL_ULY 11/12/2014 at 15:18

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I have always owned/driven auto's.

I certainly know how to drive a stick and do quite well.

I just have no reason to seek one out as my daily driver. If the Montego had been a stick I still would have bought it, but the auto wasn't a negative to me.

Manuél Ferrari > EL_ULY 11/12/2014 at 15:20

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I like that they are jerky and take getting used to. It gives them character =)

Goshen, formerly Darkcode > Tripper 11/12/2014 at 15:20

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What this man says. People need to have their dislikes. That doesn't mean we should be disrespectful towards those who do not share them, we're gentlemen I suppose.

EL_ULY > Sally O'Broder 11/12/2014 at 15:21

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Targeted towards Honda is the kind of thing i'm after on this post. I've worked on EG's, EK's, and CR-V's that have gone forever with their auto trans without an issue. at the same time, my sister's 2010 TL's trans recently needed a valve body. The hate on all Honda trans is just unnecessary

EL_ULY > 505Turbeaux 11/12/2014 at 15:23

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doubt it. This person had an idea but foresight. Still built a car with a vision. A failure but jalop to me

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > EL_ULY 11/12/2014 at 15:24

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With pleasure, sir!

EL_ULY > Tripper 11/12/2014 at 15:24

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You don't have to like everything duh, but outdated jokes and put downs are not necessary. One can hate hard on a Camry calling its owner really harsh things..... next day mom buys a Camry, tell that to her.

EL_ULY > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 11/12/2014 at 15:26

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Me too, and I really liked my 5spd M3. But not pissed that my wagon is auto. No love loss as well buddy :]

505Turbeaux > EL_ULY 11/12/2014 at 15:26

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EL_ULY > Manuél Ferrari 11/12/2014 at 15:27

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they confused me at first also lol. No hate, just adaptation. They drive really good. I want to say i've driven an e46 with SMG once but not 100%

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > EL_ULY 11/12/2014 at 15:28

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Oddly enough I drove a right hand drive stick shift better than I typically drive left hand haha

EL_ULY > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 11/12/2014 at 15:28

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oh yes!!!! All day sir. Awesome ride!

Manuél Ferrari > EL_ULY 11/12/2014 at 15:29

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The first time I drove an E46 with SMG I hated it. I didn't know how to adjust the settings. It must have been set for the slowest shift times. I have NO idea why BMW made the slowest one so slow - it's unusable. The top 3 fastest ones are the only ones you'd ever actually use.

EL_ULY > 505Turbeaux 11/12/2014 at 15:30

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I LOVE THE PLAYER HATER BALL!!!!!!! Hating through time was epic. no reason why they cut it.... well, besides the gunshot scene lol :]

You better put down that cane before I stick these gators up your ass and show your insides some style

EL_ULY > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 11/12/2014 at 15:31

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oh man i don't think i can drive a RHD stick

PS9 > EL_ULY 11/12/2014 at 15:33

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I know one car subculture you won't fight for...

EL_ULY > Manuél Ferrari 11/12/2014 at 15:33

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oh dang, I must have not driven one then because I don't remember there being settings. Crazy stuff, but no reason to hate on it like so many do

Tripper > EL_ULY 11/12/2014 at 15:34

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I wouldn't put someone down just to put them down, but I do hate real hard on a lot of cars, and I will continue to. I just do my best to keep it to myself or at the very least not offend anyone, but sometimes it happens and I don't give a care! :)

Just to clarify, if my Mother told me she was even considering a Camry (which she wouldn't) I would most certainly say harsh things about the car to her.

RazoE > EL_ULY 11/12/2014 at 15:38

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I am Mr. Manual, but I bought an automatic xB for my wife. She knows how to drive stick (bought her own Supra to learn), but we both agree: it's no LeMans car, so an auto will do.

Your boy, BJR > EL_ULY 11/12/2014 at 15:38

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mmmm. Quite.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > EL_ULY 11/12/2014 at 15:38

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I like Lada's and Mitsuoka's so you won't see me hating on anything.

I am one of those guys who literally supports all things automotive. The thing is you don't have to love something to respect it. To me if someone is passionate about cars even if it's not how I would do mine I'm still A OK with it.

Sally O'Broder > EL_ULY 11/12/2014 at 15:40

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The transmission is "reliable" in that it can certainly take the abuse of bad maintenance nightmares for a long time up until it finally fails, but it's also horrible in that it requires specific, non-standard care as well as just being awful for fuel economy up until Honda finally learned how to make a transmission, which by now is superseded by the CVT transmission anyway. The engine is actually pretty good. The chassis, suspension, etc are all not bad.

No matter what I do to my vehicle - even replacing the ECU - the transmission will always hold its efficiency back. Also, getting my hands on Honda fluid is expensive and sucks something terrible. I'm sure it'll run a lot better with the Honda fluid, but still...I shouldn't have to get the one specific thing in order for my car to work just normally.

This steals from what is by all means a perfectly fantastic and fun little car. After working on the engine I've begun to respect Honda a whole lot more, which is actually only more frustrating because it makes me wonder why they did all they did.

This isn't general bashing, this is a very specific problem, sort of like the problems I have with the ECU. Out of all of the manufacturer's for this range of years, Honda had to be the one that couldn't be tweaked in any capacity. Boo! That the transmission is durable is great and all, but why not engineer something that's made so that it doesn't demand dealer-only service and why just ignore mileage like that?

Honda's automatics are great now. I get that they had to learn how to make a really good one, but argh.

Then again, I'm not fond of most late '90s cars to begin with. All of the most known manufacturers had some kind of ridiculous flaw thanks to the overconfidence they had in the economy, leading up to what eventually happened to the entire market. Except, maybe, GM with Saturn and Mitsubishi.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > EL_ULY 11/12/2014 at 15:41

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RHD honestly feels more natural than LHD. I truly feel like RHD is how cars were always meant to be but somewhere down the line we got confused and switched it to LHD.

EL_ULY > PS9 11/12/2014 at 15:42

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I love this car. What an absolute bonkers machine lol. What the hell lol. Though, the designer had a vision and i'm almost positive attention was the goal. Success! lol :] Another Sharknado of the carworld :]

505Turbeaux > EL_ULY 11/12/2014 at 15:42

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Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > EL_ULY 11/12/2014 at 15:42

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Careful EL_ULY, you know what happens if you fight too hard...

EL_ULY > Tripper 11/12/2014 at 15:44

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And that's good also, hate away, but know that some people do like those cars people hate on. It is possible to really like a Corolla.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > EL_ULY 11/12/2014 at 15:45

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was surprisingly natural for me.

I have a habit of driving with my right hand because automatics. So the left arm was on the window or the arm rest all the time not doing anything.

Was really natural to just use my left hand to shift and keep my right hand where i'm used to it being.

I got to drive a RHD Ford Figo at a ride and drive event at one of Ford's test tracks, we drove 10 cars, from Explorer to Figo, and not all Fords, competitors too. So I drove LHD stick, and then 5 minutes later was doing RHD, did better in the RHD.

REALLY cool days

EL_ULY > RazoE 11/12/2014 at 15:45

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exactly buddy. I like me the IS300 in manual, but in auto, I wouldn't mind or bash people if they don't.

EL_ULY > Your boy, BJR 11/12/2014 at 15:45

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Green and gold.... 1,000,000,000% BALLER!!!!

Manuél Ferrari > EL_ULY 11/12/2014 at 15:47

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The settings are right in front of our faces but so hard to see for some reason!

It looks like a volume setting:

RazoE > EL_ULY 11/12/2014 at 15:47

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but we'll establish the IS300 IS better with a manual. Less weight, no VSC (trac off really means trac OFF), and it's smooth as butter..

EL_ULY > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 11/12/2014 at 15:47

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exactly sir. Even if you dislike something, that's fine as well, but some people might really like that car and it really does get old quick. Drive Free or Die

EL_ULY > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 11/12/2014 at 15:48

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I'd have to try this out. Maybe this Sunday at the Ferrari festival :]

thebigbossyboss > EL_ULY 11/12/2014 at 15:50

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Uly I actually like the cross cabriolet too. I don't think it's a "good" car, but it's quite hilarious in it's own way. I just can't believe Nissan would even make it in the first place.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > EL_ULY 11/12/2014 at 15:52

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Thanks!

Tripper > EL_ULY 11/12/2014 at 15:52

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I would agree that it's possible for someone to love a corolla, as long as that person does not also love driving.

PS9 > EL_ULY 11/12/2014 at 15:53

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So..I guess...one could say...

THAT YOU'RE AN ENTHUSIAST OF ALL CARS RIGHT??!? ADMIT IT!!! NON-ENTHUSIASTS CAN'T LOVE CARS AND YOU LOVE THEM ALL!!!!! WE GOT YOU NOW BUDDY NO SQUIRMING OUT OF THIS ONE!!

EL_ULY > Sally O'Broder 11/12/2014 at 16:05

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It is all batch as well buddy. We just put a transmission on a 300k+ Volvo S90 a couple days ago. The owner never really did much to it. My e34 that went 416k also had that same Aisin auto 4spd. BUT, I've seen many that have failed as well. It is almost simplified to a "luck of the draw" stage.

Those dealer specific ATF's (that I sell everyday for4 high end brands) contain the same minimum amounts of wear additives and cleaning detergents among its hydraulic ability as store brand sythetic ATF. It will work in all he cars in my shop. Not all people want to spend $25.68 on Aston Martin ATF which is the same and equally expensive as my $23.83 Volvo ATF (per liter jugs).

Some people like to put brand fluid though. Gives them that "a clean car is faster" feel and do not buy anything else.As for those tweaks, it happens all the time with all brands. That is why there are so many VIN breaks especially on modules and ECU's. They make improvements and adjustments, it's normal. Most dealer only service is key to ensuring an expensive part and adhering to manufactures warranty. That is why we don't sell transmissions to other shops and over the counter anymore because they mess up on instillation and want to claim warranty. Especially with world standard ATV that has to be filled and drained at specific temperatures only accessed though the TCM (read only by dealer scan tools) and for good reason. Not saying Juan's auto shop isn't good, but a trans on a E63 is a tad bit more than R&R.

Toyota's manufacturing mindset is Kaizen (constant improvement). In a perfect world there wouldn't be errors. Even in the times where Porsche and Lexus were supposedly #1 and #2 in quality, there were many issues.

For example, 2011 XC60. Is it a good car? Sure. the 3.2 I-6 has less fidgety maintenance than Volvo's older motors and less common interior bit issues....

..... but, FUCK last week we had 5 come in with failed compressors. Also last year, we had one come in that had moister stains on the headliner. Turns out Volvo forgot to put the sunroof drain tubes on the sunroof tray and it leaked into the car.

Now a quick experiment.....how do you determine that info? I did not mention that those compressor replacement cars were fairly high mileage. Also on the sunroof story, i did not say that in fact it was such an isolated issue that has never happened ever again.

Are they shitty cars no. Some are high mileage with not issues and some with. Not going to ever say ALL of any car or part is bad.

ACESandEIGHTS > EL_ULY 11/12/2014 at 16:06

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ly2v8-Brian > EL_ULY 11/12/2014 at 16:12

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EL_ULY > PS9 11/12/2014 at 16:17

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oh yes I can sir. *clears throat and gets a sexy spanish accent*

When one feels a car, senses it, feels a hint of passion while driving, considers it alive, and sees every component as small cues of heritage and pride or art...then one is a car enthusiast.

LOL fuck that, All cars are just bolts, nuts, parts, and fluids. Cool items for sure though :]

EL_ULY > Tripper 11/12/2014 at 16:19

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i like it, the new one looks very nice. I can't afford one but if in the market, I would highly consider it. It wouldn't be a OPPOnaut thing if Ibuy one, post it on OPPO, and you come and bash the car I worked very hard for to get.

EL_ULY > thebigbossyboss 11/12/2014 at 16:19

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lol exactly :]

EL_ULY > RazoE 11/12/2014 at 16:19

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Simon Limon!

EL_ULY > Manuél Ferrari 11/12/2014 at 16:20

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lol dang :] So odd

EL_ULY > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 11/12/2014 at 16:20

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oh man that sounds rad! Where was this?

EL_ULY > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 11/12/2014 at 16:21

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LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Soo EPIC!!!

EL_ULY > 505Turbeaux 11/12/2014 at 16:21

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lol!!!!

EL_ULY > ACESandEIGHTS 11/12/2014 at 16:22

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He looks like a broke ass... sexual chocolate

EL_ULY > ly2v8-Brian 11/12/2014 at 16:23

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Si !!!!

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > EL_ULY 11/12/2014 at 16:24

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It was through work (I do automotive advertising) and at the time I was handling International work for Ford/Lincoln (and, as I have a sad, my beloved Mercury). So they wanted to give us a chance to experience the weird ass car we were trying to sell lol

ACESandEIGHTS > EL_ULY 11/12/2014 at 16:24

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Best line ever. Dude had absolutely no idea what he was saying either.

ly2v8-Brian > EL_ULY 11/12/2014 at 16:36

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ok you win. Your prize is this motorcycle.

EL_ULY > ACESandEIGHTS 11/12/2014 at 16:37

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LOL i know right. The bloopers were as good as the skit

Tripper > EL_ULY 11/12/2014 at 16:38

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If you posted something like "Just picked up my new corolla" I would not jump in and call you a dummy for buying it, I would probably even go as far to say "Congrats on your new car!" Getting a new car is fun and exciting even if you're not a gear head. However, if you posted "What does everyone think about the new corolla I would say that it's the worst car that I have ever had the displeasure of driving (because it is).

I agree that personal attacks are mean and unnecessary, but attacks on specific cars? That is totally fair game. If you get upset about what someone else thinks about your car, then you're insecure in your own drivers seat!

Often times it's the dumbest people that are the most offensive, so that should make it even easier to brush them off.

EL_ULY > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 11/12/2014 at 16:39

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dang dude that is too cool. I was always scheduled to go to England for Aston training but now that i'm in parts, it wont happen :'(

EL_ULY > ly2v8-Brian 11/12/2014 at 16:47

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DAYUM, that person loves their bike... not as much as accessories though lol. Good for that person

RallyWrench > Nibby 11/12/2014 at 16:49

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I actually saw one last week. Turns out they exist in the physical world, not just in advertising.

RallyWrench > Manuél Ferrari 11/12/2014 at 16:52

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That's the key. They're awful unless you're in Sport, with the shift setting at 3+.

RallyWrench > EL_ULY 11/12/2014 at 16:53

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My mom went from a Volvo 960 to a Prius. It was a hard day.

EL_ULY > Tripper 11/12/2014 at 16:57

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Seems hella cruel still. I rented a 2013 Kia Rio sedan once and it was 100% opposite of what i'm used to and my lower back was just not having it. If someone made a post using your example or the Corolla and opinions, I wouldn't state my personal experience or preach to the world about it. I feels it is verging on automotive propaganda and that is what bothers me the most. I want no part of it. Still, it isn't something I want to preach to get eliminated because we all have our opinion. It's the direct and pure hate man, there is not need for it. Phrases like "the most", "all" , "beige", and "boring" are all 100% personal opinions no matter how popular they are. I fully back Drive Free or Die but also to never censor anything.

EL_ULY > RallyWrench 11/12/2014 at 16:58

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Both great cars. A solid machine to a modern and efficient one. Cool mom in my book :]

Sally O'Broder > EL_ULY 11/12/2014 at 17:16

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On the fluid, every bit of feedback I've gotten is that the Hondas need the Honda fluid and do not ever run the same on any other fluid no matter what you do, at least for the ATFs. It's a specific blend made just for Honda by Mobil, and my suspicion is that the transmission is actually tightly engineered around the specific stuff. It's Honda fluid or problems, vs. having a fairly good experience with just Honda fluid. I've bought stuff that said "Even HONDA!" on it. It didn't work as advertised, and the fact that they have to advertise like that is really telling.

It's a nasty feeling, really. You're excluded from compatibility with things vs. nearly any other automaker. Can't hate on the torque as much as usual once I swapped the air intake out, though.

Tripper > EL_ULY 11/12/2014 at 17:17

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This is a place where people share their personal opinions about cars. If what I say feels like automotive propaganda to you, then take it as such. Dismiss my baseless opinions as I do with so many posts/replies, but don't tell me it's wrong to voice your opinion here.

Manuél Ferrari > RallyWrench 11/12/2014 at 17:21

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They are way slower than a slushbox in the slowest settings! Who at BMW thought that was a good idea?

RallyWrench > EL_ULY 11/12/2014 at 17:28

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She is that. And the car suits her needs just fine.

EL_ULY > Sally O'Broder 11/12/2014 at 17:29

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I used Toyota's Type 4 ATF on my family's vehicles all the time. It's all good. But there might be a thing with Honda, i'm not 100%. I know that i've used not brand fluids on many types of cars and have had no issues directly related to the fluid.

Biggest oddity is on some Volvo C30, S40, DBS and DB9. Lets say your rear brakes pads are gone. Ok, not biggy.... $X.xx at a local store or at dealership. Oh no (like Cobalt rear brakes) you have to use that special coin twist. No biggie, you get it and for some reason, it still won't twist. Welp, you have to come to us, we have to hook it to the scan tool, enter the rear ABS module, change it to service mode, charge you a trillion dollars for something easy you already started to do.

One of a million examples of course, but on rear brakes? Come on FoMoCo, porque esas mamadas?

As for the intake, none was more restricted than my clumsy A6. I promise you it was at least a 15HP gain no lie. Yes, cheapo Ebay intake :]

RallyWrench > Manuél Ferrari 11/12/2014 at 17:30

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The marketing department that runs the company.

EL_ULY > Tripper 11/12/2014 at 17:32

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never stop voicing your opinion. Just bringing awareness to some really cold blooded hate going on lately and I feel as the only non-enthusiast here, that I have to stand up for these cars and car culture. It isn't fair

EL_ULY > RallyWrench 11/12/2014 at 17:37

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i'd take either one.... mostly the 960 :] But saving fuel is what I need more right now lol

Manuél Ferrari > RallyWrench 11/12/2014 at 17:37

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Haha probably true

JGrabowMSt > 505Turbeaux 11/13/2014 at 00:16

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How do you propose we destroy that thing?

pip bip - choose Corrour > Nibby 11/13/2014 at 07:49

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give it a couple if years , then start buying them up when they start getting cheap , hang onto them for a decade or three/four and make $$$$$ .

surely someone by then will want to buy them again , i mean what's the worst that could possibly happen , they stay cheap

also , start buying Pontiac Azteks , won't be long and they will be the car to own!

505Turbeaux > JGrabowMSt 11/13/2014 at 08:39

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MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > EL_ULY 11/13/2014 at 09:40

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Damn, that sucks.

Though I will tell you one thing that you can look forward to. My last direct client when I was working as an Account Executive, started in the Service Lane of a Ford Dealer. He was a Marketing Manager for international Parts and Service campaigns.

You can go surprisingly far in these companies from the Parts department!

EL_ULY > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 11/13/2014 at 09:43

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oh dang! I think we'd never loose our jalop mindset even if we reach the higher up positions.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > EL_ULY 11/13/2014 at 09:47

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I doubt we will.

That guy I mentioned above still wrenches and has a real nice Fox body 5.0, loved my Montego too. He pissed me off as a client - but we could always talk cars/engines.

EL_ULY > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 11/13/2014 at 09:56

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i dig it

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > EL_ULY 11/13/2014 at 09:57

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It's proof that somewhere in the executive structure of Ford - there are still true car guys!

EL_ULY > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 11/13/2014 at 10:00

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I like to believe so. Look at Akio. People in suits are one thing, but car people are always key throughout the ranks

105 HP of fury > EL_ULY 11/13/2014 at 21:50

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True story. ;)