This is what I deal with on a daily basis.

"My citroen won't start" (lucasboechat) 02/19/2018 at 14:24 • Filed to: None

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Almost one hour to drive 12 miles.

diplodicus > My citroen won't start 02/19/2018 at 14:53

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Why not walk or bike then?

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > My citroen won't start 02/19/2018 at 15:01

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That Twingo though...

bob and john > My citroen won't start 02/19/2018 at 15:06

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Yea this sounds like you need a bike.

My citroen won't start > bob and john 02/19/2018 at 15:13

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In a suit? On 90 degree weather?

My citroen won't start > diplodicus 02/19/2018 at 15:14

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Suit, tie, loafers.

90 Degree weather.

Comfort.

My citroen won't start > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com 02/19/2018 at 15:15

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Hon Hon Hon

Every Twingo in this country is beat to shit.

TheRealBicycleBuck > My citroen won't start 02/19/2018 at 15:15

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That’s no fun. I think I would seriously look into swapping four wheels for two.

TheRealBicycleBuck > My citroen won't start 02/19/2018 at 15:16

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I’m pretty sure he means a motorcycle. 

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > My citroen won't start 02/19/2018 at 15:22

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Pauvre Twingo.

fintail > TheRealBicycleBuck 02/19/2018 at 15:27

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In a suit? In 90 degree weather?

fintail > My citroen won't start 02/19/2018 at 15:27

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Welcome to Seattle?

Oh yeah, here you can go 14 or even 15 miles in an hour.

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > My citroen won't start 02/19/2018 at 15:29

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Same for me. Except I’m not in a nice tropical environment.

My citroen won't start > The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 02/19/2018 at 15:34

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Nice? Everything on the outside here is either covered by mosquitoes, smelly or melting

My citroen won't start > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 02/19/2018 at 15:35

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Every single one of those here is absolutely beat to shit, driven by people who are either too old to see or most likely don’t care.

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > My citroen won't start 02/19/2018 at 15:44

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Trade it for sloppy Chicago winter roads littered with potholes and actual litter? Don’t forget the red light/speed cameras and people who don’t know how to drive.

My citroen won't start > The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 02/19/2018 at 15:47

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We also get all of those but the snow.

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > My citroen won't start 02/19/2018 at 15:56

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Most of the first generation examples that I saw last time I was in Europe were beat to shit too. Although they are cool for a crapbox, nobody bought them with the intention of keeping them pristine.

My citroen won't start > fintail 02/19/2018 at 16:14

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But are the streets filled with potholes, maniac bike couriers and cars without headlights, tail lights on bald flat tires?

fintail > My citroen won't start 02/19/2018 at 16:16

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Depending on the neighborhood, a surprising amount of all three.

And this is “first world” America.

TheRealBicycleBuck > fintail 02/19/2018 at 16:18

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Um... yes. You aren’t going to be traveling fast, so the risks are minor. Fold your suit jacket and put it in a top box (storage box over the back seat). It will come out fine. Make sure you have a fan at work to help you cool down quickly.

I rode my bicycle to work in 90+ temps for many years. On Mondays I would pull a small trailer so I could take my dress clothes to the office. When I got to the office, I’d sit in front of a fan to cool down and dry off. Then I’d change clothes and start my day. I didn’t stink (I found my future wife during this period, so I couldn’t have had stunk too bad). It’s amazing what drying off quickly will do to prevent unpleasant odors.

I’d bet you wouldn’t get all that sweaty in the first place. You’ll be on a motorcycle or scooter, creating your own breeze to help keep you cool. You can work your way through traffic, so you won’t be out there for an hour. Really, it’s a great solution.

E xcept for days when it rains.

not for canada - australian in disguise > My citroen won't start 02/19/2018 at 16:36

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I never planned on it, but I now know that I’m never moving to Brazil.

At least not Sao Paulo. Can’t imagine RDJ is any better.

Bryan doesn't drive a 1M > fintail 02/19/2018 at 16:39

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After that last truck crash on the viaduct, I noted the moment my avg speed hit 1 mph. It was easy to calculate because it took me an hour to go 1 mile.

TheAnswerIsAlwaysCitroën > My citroen won't start 02/19/2018 at 16:53

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No possibility of going outside of rush hour, I guess? That’s one of the reasons I like flexitime!

Or is it always like that?

My citroen won't start > not for canada - australian in disguise 02/19/2018 at 17:02

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RDJ is this but with added chance of being brutally murdered and a nice beach.

arl > My citroen won't start 02/19/2018 at 17:53

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VW? Looks similar to my 17 GTI dash.....

My citroen won't start > arl 02/19/2018 at 17:58

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Yep, 2013 Asspat Wagon

arl > My citroen won't start 02/19/2018 at 18:06

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Nice! I almost bought a Passat sedan.

But I drove the GTI and fell in love with the manual transmission.

I really wish they had the Passat wagon here in the states.

fintail > TheRealBicycleBuck 02/19/2018 at 18:24

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I’m in the Seattle area. It rains what seems like 300 days a year, and anything over 80 is hot to non-transplants. Lane splitting isn’t legal here, and traffic is more often jammed than not. I think a motorcycle as a commuter rig here is more of something one enjoys for the machine, rather than receives real benefit.

I like sauntering into work at my own pace, not changing clothes, not needing a shower or a fan :) not to mention not playing Russian roulette with the local “drivers” if I am using pedal power.

fintail > Bryan doesn't drive a 1M 02/19/2018 at 18:29

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Gotta love Seattle traffic management.

I commute on Bellevue surface streets. I average around 15 mph, never more than 20, sometimes closer to 10.

TheRealBicycleBuck > fintail 02/20/2018 at 09:57

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But you aren’t My citroen won’t start and my reply was meant for him (yes, it was posted to your snarky reply). I didn’t say that a motorcycle was the solution to everyone’s commute! Seattle isn’t São Paulo, you know.

fintail > TheRealBicycleBuck 02/20/2018 at 10:08

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Yeah, replying to me threw me off :)

Vítor > not for canada - australian in disguise 02/20/2018 at 20:49

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The south and southeast (city of Rio de Janeiro aside) of Brazil is pretty nice, but anything north of Brasilia is, well, far from ideal. The big three in the south, Curitiba, Porto Alegre and especially pretty Florianópolis are popular with expats