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From: atec77 on 30 Jul 2010 07:32 On 30/07/2010 8:51 PM, D Walford wrote: > On 30/07/2010 8:07 PM, Noddy wrote: >> "D Walford"<dwalford(a)internode.on.net> wrote in message >> news:4c528938$0$11095$c3e8da3(a)news.astraweb.com... >> >>> If the ute was empty the Getz would win easily but if the Rodeo is >>> anything like the Hilux a load of at least 150kg settles down the ride >>> considerably making it quite comfortable. >> >> Yeah, it does, but it's still a choppy ride. >> >> Not that I'm ever likely to own one, but for what it's worth I find >> the Getz >> to be a *very* comfortable and smooth riding little car that handles >> exceptionally well. > > My youngest is looking to buy a new small car and the i30 is currently > at the top of his list. > > > Daryl Girl across the road has one great little driver -- X-No-Archive: Yes
From: Albm&ctd on 30 Jul 2010 07:50 In article <4c4f9e7b(a)news.x-privat.org>, abused(a)cia.gov says... > > "Noddy" <me(a)home.com> wrote in message > news:4c4ee162$0$12392$c30e37c6(a)exi-reader.telstra.net... > > > > <OzOne(a)Crackerbox-Palace.com> wrote in message > > news:vlmt46ddggk50u6f58c3mr3b0v89uful1b(a)4ax.com... > > > >> Nope...I'm telling you that anyone with half a brain would choose a > >> larger more comfortable and probably as economical a vehicle. > > > > Uh-huh. > > > > So, while you're still wearing your self appointed "Spokesperson for the > > educated" hat, perhaps you could take the time to explain in some detail > > exactly what it is about a large car specifically that automatically makes > > it "more comfortable" and "probably as economical" as a small one? > > > > Please. I beg you. I'm sure I'm not the only one around here who could do > > with a good pants-pissing :) > > > > -- > > Regards, > > Noddy. > > > > > > > > because you have to modify the bonnet of the smaller car to fit the 8 port > head and modified Webber inlet manifold. > > I really need to put a new sig down here :-) > > Weber IIRC Al -- I don't take sides. It's more fun to insult everyone. http://kwakakid.cjb.net/insult.html
From: Albm&ctd on 30 Jul 2010 07:59 In article <4c52a60e$0$12398$c30e37c6(a)exi-reader.telstra.net>, me(a)home.com says... > > "D Walford" <dwalford(a)internode.on.net> wrote in message > news:4c528938$0$11095$c3e8da3(a)news.astraweb.com... > > > If the ute was empty the Getz would win easily but if the Rodeo is > > anything like the Hilux a load of at least 150kg settles down the ride > > considerably making it quite comfortable. > > Yeah, it does, but it's still a choppy ride. > > Not that I'm ever likely to own one, but for what it's worth I find the Getz > to be a *very* comfortable and smooth riding little car that handles > exceptionally well. > Plus you can see over the steering wheel without a cushion.. and go beep beep. Al -- I don't take sides. It's more fun to insult everyone. http://kwakakid.cjb.net/insult.html
From: Albm&ctd on 30 Jul 2010 08:11 In article <4c52b5bf$0$11110$c3e8da3(a)news.astraweb.com>, notgonn(a)happen.com says... > Noddy wrote: > > <OzOne(a)Crackerbox-Palace.com> wrote in message > > news:vf5256hh5vfkef25sv7j7t6jtrlnh29imh(a)4ax.com... > > > >> Tell me again how a lagre car is not better than a small for distance > >> travel. Better pick an example where the car is ACTUALLY > >> "significantly" smaller eh! > >> > >> Better still, DON'T > >> > >> I can't argue with someone as totally ignorant of facts as you! > > > > I've already put examples of such cars in this very thread Ozliar, > > and if you actually bothered to read them you'd know that. > > > > I said previously that I found my old lady's Getz a more enjoyable > > long distance drive than my EF Fairmont was, and you don't get my > > more of a size difference than that. > > I've done long K's in a Getz and the same distance in a VR with 244,000km's > on the clock and the VR absolutely snotted the Getz in ride and comfort over > that distance - so I for one am not buying the bullshit that a Getz is more > comfortable then an EF Fairmont. > > I don't know why you're so wrapped in Getz's, they're a a great runabout but > beyond that they provide for a pretty miserable experience even on moderate > trips. > Shhh just quietly.. he can see over the steering wheel without a periscope. Al -- I don't take sides. It's more fun to insult everyone. http://kwakakid.cjb.net/insult.html
From: Albm&ctd on 30 Jul 2010 08:25
In article <4c4edf03$0$12392$c30e37c6(a)exi-reader.telstra.net>, me(a)home.com says... > > "hippo" <am9obmhAc2hvYWwubmV0LmF1(a)REGISTERED_USER_usenet.com.au> wrote in > message news:i2mkqv$ag1$1(a)news.eternal-september.org... > > > My own criteria are usually: Can I afford it? Does it do most of what I > > want it to? Do I enjoy driving it most of the time? No to any of those > > usually means it doesn't happen. I could have bought some much more > > reliable &/or cheaper to service vehicles over the years but I've enjoyed > > most of the ones I've had most of the time. > > And that is the ideal "need" right there. The desire and willingness to own > what you *want* rather than what someone *else* thinks you *need*. > > Be it a Lada or a Land Cruiser. > Nod said Lada. Al -- I don't take sides. It's more fun to insult everyone. http://kwakakid.cjb.net/insult.html |