What form of public transportation is best with gas price so so high ?
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six speed shifting?
How many cars on our market do you see with a six speed shift? One car out of a million im guessing (and that car was an added option to get lower takeoff power for a sports car).
I just got back from Germany a couple of weeks ago and rented a nice open astra with a 1.9liter diesel with a six speed. Didnt try to figure out the exact milage, but by the amount of freeway driving I did and the little amount the gas gauge moved id have to guess I was getting pretty awsome milage.
Why aren't the automakers here offering a car like that...a small diesel engine with awsome fuel economy.
How many cars on our market do you see with a six speed shift? One car out of a million im guessing (and that car was an added option to get lower takeoff power for a sports car).
I just got back from Germany a couple of weeks ago and rented a nice open astra with a 1.9liter diesel with a six speed. Didnt try to figure out the exact milage, but by the amount of freeway driving I did and the little amount the gas gauge moved id have to guess I was getting pretty awsome milage.
Why aren't the automakers here offering a car like that...a small diesel engine with awsome fuel economy.
Don't use public transportation if you have a car. These cocksuckers are on strike for like the 3rd time in 5 years. These overpaid peices of shit constantly take the public hostage and I'm looking to buy a car within a year and writing the STM a big "Fuck you and shove it up your ass" letter once I get my car.
I have seen those SMART cars all over Montreal. Too bad they are not available in the States until next year, and in very limited numbers too.
You want a smart car? Buy a 1998 diesel Jetta for $3000, buy a Veggie oil conversion kit for $1000, and run the damn thing off used deep frying oil you begged for free from the local chinese joint.
Do not buy a NEW smart car.....there are one year old models for sale here in Canada for HALF what they cost new retail. If you're going to buy a Smart Car, save some dough and buy a slightly used one....they seem to depreciate very, very quickly (a result of a limited market, I presume)
Smart Cars are OK if you live alone. If you're married with kids.....sorry, no can do!
Do not buy a NEW smart car.....there are one year old models for sale here in Canada for HALF what they cost new retail. If you're going to buy a Smart Car, save some dough and buy a slightly used one....they seem to depreciate very, very quickly (a result of a limited market, I presume)
Smart Cars are OK if you live alone. If you're married with kids.....sorry, no can do!
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Big Daddy Cool said:
And you know what BDC? I heard on the news today that because they're giving essential services these cocksuckers are getting 75% of their pay! Since it's the final 25% that's most heavily taxed, these bastards are suffering very little financially.
It,s the 15th strike in the last 40 years in public transportation.These fuckin' communists are laughing at their real bosses,the public,and our stupid government is doing nothing.
Make those services private and see if it's as slow,costly and always on strike.
Make those services private and see if it's as slow,costly and always on strike.
Cosmo and joelcairo:
I got new for both of you. Dumont is pushe Charest to force them back to work and is pushing the idea of privatizing the entire system. With a minority government we could see Charet actually grow a pair of balls when he knows that his leadership is threatend. The best thing to do is write to your local Liberal MP and let them know that if the strike is not done with shortly, you'll vote ADQ. An MP understands the threat of losing their seat.
I got new for both of you. Dumont is pushe Charest to force them back to work and is pushing the idea of privatizing the entire system. With a minority government we could see Charet actually grow a pair of balls when he knows that his leadership is threatend. The best thing to do is write to your local Liberal MP and let them know that if the strike is not done with shortly, you'll vote ADQ. An MP understands the threat of losing their seat.
Fuck !! My original plan was to park my car at my hotel in Laval, and use my car as little as I can.
I just came back from Buenos Aires, where workers will strike with no notice.
Happened to me when I was in a hurry to get back to my place for a chica appointment !! Fucking Impossible to find a taxi !! Finally Mr Magoo picked me up..He spoke no English, and I spoke broken Spanish to him..got home and she arrived promptly.
Did they announce that a strike was coming, or does it co-incide with the upcoming F1 race ?
Smuler
I just came back from Buenos Aires, where workers will strike with no notice.
Happened to me when I was in a hurry to get back to my place for a chica appointment !! Fucking Impossible to find a taxi !! Finally Mr Magoo picked me up..He spoke no English, and I spoke broken Spanish to him..got home and she arrived promptly.
Did they announce that a strike was coming, or does it co-incide with the upcoming F1 race ?
Smuler
smuler:
First, that's a fucked up story. Glad you got through it. Second, they did give a deadline notice about a month ago so we did better on thay front. Third, this strike and your story has only serve to further prove that it's better to use a car.
First, that's a fucked up story. Glad you got through it. Second, they did give a deadline notice about a month ago so we did better on thay front. Third, this strike and your story has only serve to further prove that it's better to use a car.
With the new economic, gas-savy small cars nowadays, the Smart isn't that much of a smart choice. Too expensive and not versatile enough. Unless what you need is only urban travel without much highway use. And only if you make enough mileage to make the fuel consumption saving big enough to compensate for all inconvenients. If not, Toyota Yaris beats the Smart hands down.
Just a few:
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TOYOTA - YARIS MSRP $18,530.00, RS 3 doors, package B (includes AC)
Class: Subcompact
Year: 2007
Engine: 1.5L
Cylinders: 4
Fuel: Regular
Transmission, # of gears,
overdrive: Manual 5 gears with overdrive
Fuel Consumption
City: City 6.9 L/100 km (41 mi./gal.)
Hwy: Hwy 5.5 L/100 km (51 mi./gal.)
Seats 4 (5)
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HONDA - CIVIC HYBRID MSRP $26,250 with AC (not available without)
Class: Compact
Year: 2007
Engine: 1.3L
Cylinders: 4
Fuel: Regular
Fuel Consumption
City: City 4.7 L/100 km (60 mi./gal.)
Hwy: Hwy 4.3 L/100 km (66 mi./gal.)
Seats 4 (5)
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Smart ForTwo Coupé, MSRP $17590 with AC
Specifications from Smart Canada's site:
Engine type 3-cylinder inline cdi turbo diesel with rear mounted charge-air cooling
Displacement 799 cc
Net power 40 hp @ 4,200 rpm
CO2 emissions 90 g/km
Maximum speed 135 km/h
Fuel economy City estimate: 4.6 l/100 km
Highway estimate: 3.7 l/100 km (manual)
3.8 l/100 km (automatic)
Combined estimate: 4.2 l/100 km
Seats 2
Just a few:
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TOYOTA - YARIS MSRP $18,530.00, RS 3 doors, package B (includes AC)
Class: Subcompact
Year: 2007
Engine: 1.5L
Cylinders: 4
Fuel: Regular
Transmission, # of gears,
overdrive: Manual 5 gears with overdrive
Fuel Consumption
City: City 6.9 L/100 km (41 mi./gal.)
Hwy: Hwy 5.5 L/100 km (51 mi./gal.)
Seats 4 (5)
--------------------------------------------------
HONDA - CIVIC HYBRID MSRP $26,250 with AC (not available without)
Class: Compact
Year: 2007
Engine: 1.3L
Cylinders: 4
Fuel: Regular
Fuel Consumption
City: City 4.7 L/100 km (60 mi./gal.)
Hwy: Hwy 4.3 L/100 km (66 mi./gal.)
Seats 4 (5)
--------------------------------------------------
Smart ForTwo Coupé, MSRP $17590 with AC
Specifications from Smart Canada's site:
Engine type 3-cylinder inline cdi turbo diesel with rear mounted charge-air cooling
Displacement 799 cc
Net power 40 hp @ 4,200 rpm
CO2 emissions 90 g/km
Maximum speed 135 km/h
Fuel economy City estimate: 4.6 l/100 km
Highway estimate: 3.7 l/100 km (manual)
3.8 l/100 km (automatic)
Combined estimate: 4.2 l/100 km
Seats 2
Thanks BDC..
Mr Magoo 's glasses were so thick, he had no light in the taxi to read his map. I had to use my blackberry screen as an inside light !! I had to figure out how to get home . I heard the subway stated working a couple hours later. They waited till rush hour to pull this stunt !!
I am sure parking will now become a nightmare this coming weekend in Montreal.
Since I am not a regular visitor, can someone briefly " clue me in " on the abbreviated schedule ? It seems to me to only be running at certain hours, but after that you are on your own, until service starts again a couple hours later ??
Best Regards
Mr Magoo 's glasses were so thick, he had no light in the taxi to read his map. I had to use my blackberry screen as an inside light !! I had to figure out how to get home . I heard the subway stated working a couple hours later. They waited till rush hour to pull this stunt !!
I am sure parking will now become a nightmare this coming weekend in Montreal.
Since I am not a regular visitor, can someone briefly " clue me in " on the abbreviated schedule ? It seems to me to only be running at certain hours, but after that you are on your own, until service starts again a couple hours later ??
Best Regards
According to consumers report, the Smart car has the same gas milage as a Toyota Corolla and cost much more. So it's better to go for a Corolla.
As I said above, the figures I quoted for the Smart are from the Smart Canada site. Could't find the Smart on Transport Canada's site.
Smart being on par with the Corolla is quite surprising! If it's indeed the case, then the Yaris is a no-brainer for somebody who want something small yet convenient.
Smart being on par with the Corolla is quite surprising! If it's indeed the case, then the Yaris is a no-brainer for somebody who want something small yet convenient.
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