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when only the best will do
Posted by:
po boy
()
Date: May 15, 2011 12:48PM
i saw a $2500 espresso maker at william-sonoma. that got me thinking...
what in the hell does coffee from a 25-hundred-dollar coffee maker taste like?
did you ever pay way too much for something just because you had to have the best??
what was it?
what in the hell does coffee from a 25-hundred-dollar coffee maker taste like?
did you ever pay way too much for something just because you had to have the best??
what was it?
Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
graymoose1
()
Date: May 15, 2011 01:16PM
When the Jeep Commander came out I bought the first one sold from Fair Oaks Dodge.
Got rid of it 6 months later.
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W.W.S.D. what would Scooby Doo
Got rid of it 6 months later.
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W.W.S.D. what would Scooby Doo
Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
eesh
()
Date: May 15, 2011 02:30PM
po boy Wrote:
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> i saw a $2500 espresso maker at william-sonoma.
> that got me thinking...
>
> what in the hell does coffee from a
> 25-hundred-dollar coffee maker taste like?
>
>
> did you ever pay way too much for something just
> because you had to have the best??
>
> what was it?
Sur la Table is the same way. All the appliances there that you could find an equivalent at Wal Mart for $50 cost over $1000. There is no reason to buy these appliances other than to say you spent over $1000 on a coffee maker or toaster oven.
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> i saw a $2500 espresso maker at william-sonoma.
> that got me thinking...
>
> what in the hell does coffee from a
> 25-hundred-dollar coffee maker taste like?
>
>
> did you ever pay way too much for something just
> because you had to have the best??
>
> what was it?
Sur la Table is the same way. All the appliances there that you could find an equivalent at Wal Mart for $50 cost over $1000. There is no reason to buy these appliances other than to say you spent over $1000 on a coffee maker or toaster oven.
Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
eesh
()
Date: May 15, 2011 02:31PM
graymoose1 Wrote:
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> When the Jeep Commander came out I bought the
> first one sold from Fair Oaks Dodge.
> Got rid of it 6 months later.
Wise choice. Chrysler products usually fall apart after 60k miles.
Blessed are the murderous.
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> When the Jeep Commander came out I bought the
> first one sold from Fair Oaks Dodge.
> Got rid of it 6 months later.
Wise choice. Chrysler products usually fall apart after 60k miles.
Blessed are the murderous.
Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
Conie
()
Date: May 15, 2011 02:35PM
eesh Wrote:
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> graymoose1 Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > When the Jeep Commander came out I bought the
> > first one sold from Fair Oaks Dodge.
> > Got rid of it 6 months later.
>
>
>
>
>
> Wise choice. Chrysler products usually fall apart
> after 60k miles.
Not the ones made in Germany
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> graymoose1 Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > When the Jeep Commander came out I bought the
> > first one sold from Fair Oaks Dodge.
> > Got rid of it 6 months later.
>
>
>
>
>
> Wise choice. Chrysler products usually fall apart
> after 60k miles.
Not the ones made in Germany
Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
eesh
()
Date: May 15, 2011 02:38PM
Conie Wrote:
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> eesh Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > graymoose1 Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > When the Jeep Commander came out I bought the
> > > first one sold from Fair Oaks Dodge.
> > > Got rid of it 6 months later.
> > Wise choice. Chrysler products usually fall
> apart
> > after 60k miles.
>
>
> Not the ones made in Germany
Top Gear - Chrysler Crossfire
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> eesh Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > graymoose1 Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > When the Jeep Commander came out I bought the
> > > first one sold from Fair Oaks Dodge.
> > > Got rid of it 6 months later.
> > Wise choice. Chrysler products usually fall
> apart
> > after 60k miles.
>
>
> Not the ones made in Germany
Top Gear - Chrysler Crossfire
Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
WashingTone-Locian
()
Date: May 15, 2011 02:42PM
I paid a few hundred bucks for a Cuisinart coffee maker once. The thing was all metal and got hotter than shit, so I was always burning myself trying to pour coffee. To top it off, it crapped out after about a year. Now I buy only cheap-ass coffee makers from Target or Wal-Mart, which last just as long, if not longer.
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Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
Conie
()
Date: May 15, 2011 02:45PM
eesh Wrote:
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> Conie Wrote:
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> > eesh Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > graymoose1 Wrote:
> > >
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> >
> > > -----
> > > > When the Jeep Commander came out I bought
> the
> > > > first one sold from Fair Oaks Dodge.
> > > > Got rid of it 6 months later.
>
> > > Wise choice. Chrysler products usually fall
> > apart
> > > after 60k miles.
> >
> >
> > Not the ones made in Germany
>
>
>
>
> Top Gear - Chrysler Crossfire
LMAO...Rubbish ,i say. The convertible doesn't look like a dog crapping.
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> Conie Wrote:
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> > eesh Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > graymoose1 Wrote:
> > >
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> >
> > > -----
> > > > When the Jeep Commander came out I bought
> the
> > > > first one sold from Fair Oaks Dodge.
> > > > Got rid of it 6 months later.
>
> > > Wise choice. Chrysler products usually fall
> > apart
> > > after 60k miles.
> >
> >
> > Not the ones made in Germany
>
>
>
>
> Top Gear - Chrysler Crossfire
LMAO...Rubbish ,i say. The convertible doesn't look like a dog crapping.
Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
ITRADE
()
Date: May 15, 2011 03:05PM
There are different grades of coffee makers. But just as critical as the coffee maker is the person that's making the coffee. If you can't make espresso right or use subpar product, you might as well drink from somebody's sphincter.
Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
Conie
()
Date: May 15, 2011 03:10PM
ITRADE Wrote:
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> There are different grades of coffee makers. But
> just as critical as the coffee maker is the person
> that's making the coffee. If you can't make
> espresso right or use subpar product, you might as
> well drink from somebody's sphincter.
IMO, coffee made in a $2,500 maker, no matter what,
should be one fucking orgasmic cup o' joe.
eesh is now searching for an image of a woman drinking a cup of coffee
with her eyes rolled back in her head.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/15/2011 03:21PM by Conie.
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> There are different grades of coffee makers. But
> just as critical as the coffee maker is the person
> that's making the coffee. If you can't make
> espresso right or use subpar product, you might as
> well drink from somebody's sphincter.
IMO, coffee made in a $2,500 maker, no matter what,
should be one fucking orgasmic cup o' joe.
eesh is now searching for an image of a woman drinking a cup of coffee
with her eyes rolled back in her head.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/15/2011 03:21PM by Conie.
Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
Warhawk
()
Date: May 15, 2011 03:46PM
Why would you spend $2,500 on something that makes a liquid that you're going to piss out in 30 minutes? What a joke. It's the same with watches. Whether your watch costs $35 or $3,000, guess what....it's still fucking 2:15.
And I firmly agree with eesh's statement about Chrysler products. Pieces of shit.
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That's not a ladybug, that's a cannapiller.
And I firmly agree with eesh's statement about Chrysler products. Pieces of shit.
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That's not a ladybug, that's a cannapiller.
Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
6X
()
Date: May 15, 2011 03:56PM
Warhawk Wrote:
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> Why would you spend $2,500 on something that makes
> a liquid that you're going to piss out in 30
> minutes? What a joke. It's the same with
> watches. Whether your watch costs $35 or $3,000,
> guess what....it's still fucking 2:15.
>
> And I firmly agree with eesh's statement about
> Chrysler products. Pieces of shit.
I have one Chrysler in my fleet of cars. It has 135,000 miles and still kicking.
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> Why would you spend $2,500 on something that makes
> a liquid that you're going to piss out in 30
> minutes? What a joke. It's the same with
> watches. Whether your watch costs $35 or $3,000,
> guess what....it's still fucking 2:15.
>
> And I firmly agree with eesh's statement about
> Chrysler products. Pieces of shit.
I have one Chrysler in my fleet of cars. It has 135,000 miles and still kicking.
Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
timeless
()
Date: May 15, 2011 04:28PM
> ...It's the same with watches...
I have a Rolex Datejust:
It's a watch I would =never= buy (and rarely wear). However, I gave $5000 to a niece for "survival money" while she was in-country and, while visiting her folks afew months later, her father handed me two watches and asked "Which would you like?"
Voila!
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I have a Rolex Datejust:
It's a watch I would =never= buy (and rarely wear). However, I gave $5000 to a niece for "survival money" while she was in-country and, while visiting her folks afew months later, her father handed me two watches and asked "Which would you like?"
Voila!
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Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
4WD
()
Date: May 15, 2011 04:39PM
6X Wrote:
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> Warhawk Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Why would you spend $2,500 on something that
> makes
> > a liquid that you're going to piss out in 30
> > minutes? What a joke. It's the same with
> > watches. Whether your watch costs $35 or
> $3,000,
> > guess what....it's still fucking 2:15.
> >
> > And I firmly agree with eesh's statement about
> > Chrysler products. Pieces of shit.
>
>
> I have one Chrysler in my fleet of cars. It has
> 135,000 miles and still kicking.
I have a 98 Jeep Cherokee Sport with 175K and still running like new.
Best vehicle I've ever owned.:)
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> Warhawk Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Why would you spend $2,500 on something that
> makes
> > a liquid that you're going to piss out in 30
> > minutes? What a joke. It's the same with
> > watches. Whether your watch costs $35 or
> $3,000,
> > guess what....it's still fucking 2:15.
> >
> > And I firmly agree with eesh's statement about
> > Chrysler products. Pieces of shit.
>
>
> I have one Chrysler in my fleet of cars. It has
> 135,000 miles and still kicking.
I have a 98 Jeep Cherokee Sport with 175K and still running like new.
Best vehicle I've ever owned.:)
Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
Pinhead the Cenobite
()
Date: May 15, 2011 04:54PM
I got my dad's Datejust. It is a status symbol. Simple as that.
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"...your suffering will be legendary even in Hell!"
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"...your suffering will be legendary even in Hell!"
Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
6X
()
Date: May 15, 2011 05:03PM
Pinhead the Cenobite Wrote:
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> I got my dad's Datejust. It is a status symbol.
> Simple as that
I wasn't that impressed with that.
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> I got my dad's Datejust. It is a status symbol.
> Simple as that
I wasn't that impressed with that.
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Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
Mr. Misery
()
Date: May 15, 2011 05:05PM
I have a Casio calculator watch
Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
Conie
()
Date: May 15, 2011 05:26PM
I've never worn a watch.
Is that weird?
Is that weird?
Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
Mr. Misery
()
Date: May 15, 2011 05:28PM
how do you know what time it is then
Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
Conie
()
Date: May 15, 2011 05:30PM
Mr. Misery Wrote:
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> how do you know what time it is then
Does anybody really care...about time?
P.S. I'm psychic, remember?
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/15/2011 05:31PM by Conie.
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> how do you know what time it is then
Does anybody really care...about time?
P.S. I'm psychic, remember?
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/15/2011 05:31PM by Conie.
Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
graymoose1
()
Date: May 15, 2011 05:38PM
Conie Wrote:
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> I've never worn a watch.
>
> Is that weird?
I haven't worn a watch in at least 20 yrs.
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W.W.S.D. what would Scooby Doo
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> I've never worn a watch.
>
> Is that weird?
I haven't worn a watch in at least 20 yrs.
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W.W.S.D. what would Scooby Doo
Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
Pinhead the Cenobite
()
Date: May 15, 2011 05:40PM
Mr. Misery Wrote:
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> how do you know what time it is then
cell phone?
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"...your suffering will be legendary even in Hell!"
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> how do you know what time it is then
cell phone?
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"...your suffering will be legendary even in Hell!"
Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
Conie
()
Date: May 15, 2011 05:42PM
graymoose1 Wrote:
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> Conie Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > I've never worn a watch.
> >
> > Is that weird?
>
>
> I haven't worn a watch in at least 20 yrs.
I think this came up in a past thread.
Why, when most of us carry a cell phone all the time, do we
need a watch? Unless, of course, you want to show off yet another
of your expensive toys. People who wear expensive watches are probably
BMW owners.
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> Conie Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > I've never worn a watch.
> >
> > Is that weird?
>
>
> I haven't worn a watch in at least 20 yrs.
I think this came up in a past thread.
Why, when most of us carry a cell phone all the time, do we
need a watch? Unless, of course, you want to show off yet another
of your expensive toys. People who wear expensive watches are probably
BMW owners.
Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
Mr. Misery
()
Date: May 15, 2011 05:48PM
Pinhead the Cenobite Wrote:
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> Mr. Misery Wrote:
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> > how do you know what time it is then
>
>
> cell phone?
cell phones are for making phone calls you big dummy
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> Mr. Misery Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
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> > how do you know what time it is then
>
>
> cell phone?
cell phones are for making phone calls you big dummy
Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
Conie
()
Date: May 15, 2011 06:03PM
Mr. Misery Wrote:
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> Pinhead the Cenobite Wrote:
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> > Mr. Misery Wrote:
> >
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>
> > -----
> > > how do you know what time it is then
> >
> >
> > cell phone?
>
>
> cell phones are for making phone calls you big
> dummy
What are you having for dinner Mizarooney?
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> Pinhead the Cenobite Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
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> > Mr. Misery Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > how do you know what time it is then
> >
> >
> > cell phone?
>
>
> cell phones are for making phone calls you big
> dummy
What are you having for dinner Mizarooney?
Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
Mr. Misery
()
Date: May 15, 2011 06:10PM
It's looking like a Popeye's night
Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
Ut videam
()
Date: May 15, 2011 06:11PM
The Popeye's in the Greenbriar Town Center on Rt. 50 in Chantilly has the new Coke Freestyle machine. 100+ flavors available.
Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
Pinhead the Cenobite
()
Date: May 15, 2011 06:14PM
I like the Elevation Burger in Falls Church. They also have Coke Freestyle. Fucking paradise for soda lovers/fatties.
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"...your suffering will be legendary even in Hell!"
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"...your suffering will be legendary even in Hell!"
Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
only in a
()
Date: May 15, 2011 06:28PM
eesh Wrote:
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> graymoose1 Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > When the Jeep Commander came out I bought the
> > first one sold from Fair Oaks Dodge.
> > Got rid of it 6 months later.
>
>
>
>
>
> Wise choice. Chrysler products usually fall apart
> after 60k miles.
Chrysler, yes, Jeep not so much. My Cherokees each have 200k +
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> graymoose1 Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > When the Jeep Commander came out I bought the
> > first one sold from Fair Oaks Dodge.
> > Got rid of it 6 months later.
>
>
>
>
>
> Wise choice. Chrysler products usually fall apart
> after 60k miles.
Chrysler, yes, Jeep not so much. My Cherokees each have 200k +
Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
girl car
()
Date: May 15, 2011 07:16PM
97 honda del sol 315K miles
i got it used with 32000 miles on it in 2000
so what if i look gay driving it
i got it used with 32000 miles on it in 2000
so what if i look gay driving it
Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
tomahawk
()
Date: May 15, 2011 07:27PM
Pinhead the Cenobite Wrote:
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> Mr. Misery Wrote:
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> > how do you know what time it is then
>
>
> cell phone?
You mean a fancy pocketwatch, which is what a cellphone is when you use it to replace your wristwatch. Wrist watches put poket watches out of favor long ago. Even with a cellphone I almost always wear a real watch.
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> Mr. Misery Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
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> > how do you know what time it is then
>
>
> cell phone?
You mean a fancy pocketwatch, which is what a cellphone is when you use it to replace your wristwatch. Wrist watches put poket watches out of favor long ago. Even with a cellphone I almost always wear a real watch.
Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
teri~
()
Date: May 15, 2011 07:29PM
Ut videam Wrote:
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> The Popeye's in the Greenbriar Town Center on Rt.
> 50 in Chantilly has the new Coke Freestyle
> machine. 100+ flavors available.
what's the coolest flavor they have?
edit: i changed kewlest to coolest.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/15/2011 07:29 by teri~
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> The Popeye's in the Greenbriar Town Center on Rt.
> 50 in Chantilly has the new Coke Freestyle
> machine. 100+ flavors available.
what's the coolest flavor they have?
edit: i changed kewlest to coolest.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/15/2011 07:29 by teri~
Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
eesh
()
Date: May 15, 2011 07:45PM
only in a Wrote:
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> eesh Wrote:
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> > Wise choice. Chrysler products usually fall
> apart
> > after 60k miles.
>
> Chrysler, yes, Jeep not so much. My Cherokees
> each have 200k +
4WD Wrote:
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> I have a 98 Jeep Cherokee Sport with 175K and
> still running like new.
> Best vehicle I've ever owned.:)
History lesson for the two of you, a Jeep Cherokee isn't really a Chrysler product. It was designed and engineered by American Motors before Chrysler took over that company. So while it carries a Chrysler name, a Jeep Cherokee is reliable and long lasting because it's wasn't designed by Chrysler.
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> eesh Wrote:
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> > Wise choice. Chrysler products usually fall
> apart
> > after 60k miles.
>
> Chrysler, yes, Jeep not so much. My Cherokees
> each have 200k +
4WD Wrote:
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> I have a 98 Jeep Cherokee Sport with 175K and
> still running like new.
> Best vehicle I've ever owned.:)
History lesson for the two of you, a Jeep Cherokee isn't really a Chrysler product. It was designed and engineered by American Motors before Chrysler took over that company. So while it carries a Chrysler name, a Jeep Cherokee is reliable and long lasting because it's wasn't designed by Chrysler.
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Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
tomahawk
()
Date: May 15, 2011 07:52PM
eesh Wrote:
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> a Jeep Cherokee
> isn't really a Chrysler product. It was designed
> and engineered by American Motors before Chrysler
> took over that company.
Oh, yeah, American Motors was a paragon of auto engineering. They made what was possibly the ugliest and shittiest car anyone has ever made since the Model T:
At least it didn't explode like the Ford Pinto.
Jeeps were actually dessigned and built by Willys back around WWII, which then sold out to AMC: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeep#The_Jeep_marque
So the design predates AMC, which is why is doesn't suck. The amazing thing is that it outlasted even the VW Beetle.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/15/2011 07:53PM by tomahawk.
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> a Jeep Cherokee
> isn't really a Chrysler product. It was designed
> and engineered by American Motors before Chrysler
> took over that company.
Oh, yeah, American Motors was a paragon of auto engineering. They made what was possibly the ugliest and shittiest car anyone has ever made since the Model T:
At least it didn't explode like the Ford Pinto.
Jeeps were actually dessigned and built by Willys back around WWII, which then sold out to AMC: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeep#The_Jeep_marque
So the design predates AMC, which is why is doesn't suck. The amazing thing is that it outlasted even the VW Beetle.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/15/2011 07:53PM by tomahawk.
Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
eesh
()
Date: May 15, 2011 07:59PM
Hawk of Tom,
First of all, the Jeep Cherokee doesn't have any design influences from the original jeep produced during WWII. If you were talking about the CJ, then yes, that is a descendant of the military vehicle.
Second, American Motors made some flunky looking cars, but were consistently better quality than the rest of American cars in that time period.
First of all, the Jeep Cherokee doesn't have any design influences from the original jeep produced during WWII. If you were talking about the CJ, then yes, that is a descendant of the military vehicle.
Second, American Motors made some flunky looking cars, but were consistently better quality than the rest of American cars in that time period.
Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
tomahawk
()
Date: May 15, 2011 08:01PM
My uncle used to like the Dodge "Power Wagon" pickup trucks back in the 70s. I've never cared for them myself.
But Jeeps have always been cool.
But Jeeps have always been cool.
Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
Mr. Misery
()
Date: May 15, 2011 08:02PM
eesh Wrote:
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> Hawk of Tom,
>
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haha, eesh are you on medication tonight?
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> Hawk of Tom,
>
>
haha, eesh are you on medication tonight?
Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
1938vs1941
()
Date: May 15, 2011 08:19PM
tomahawk Wrote:
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> eesh Wrote:
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> > a Jeep Cherokee
> > isn't really a Chrysler product. It was
> designed
> > and engineered by American Motors before
> Chrysler
> > took over that company.
>
> Oh, yeah, American Motors was a paragon of auto
> engineering. They made what was possibly the
> ugliest and shittiest car anyone has ever made
> since the Model T:
>
> http://www.decodesystems.com/gremlin-premier.jpg
>
> At least it didn't explode like the Ford Pinto.
>
> Jeeps were actually dessigned and built by Willys
> back around WWII, which then sold out to AMC:
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeep#The_Jeep_marque
>
> So the design predates AMC, which is why is
> doesn't suck. The amazing thing is that it
> outlasted even the VW Beetle.
The beetle predates the jeep by three years and they never stopped production of it worldwide.
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> eesh Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > a Jeep Cherokee
> > isn't really a Chrysler product. It was
> designed
> > and engineered by American Motors before
> Chrysler
> > took over that company.
>
> Oh, yeah, American Motors was a paragon of auto
> engineering. They made what was possibly the
> ugliest and shittiest car anyone has ever made
> since the Model T:
>
> http://www.decodesystems.com/gremlin-premier.jpg
>
> At least it didn't explode like the Ford Pinto.
>
> Jeeps were actually dessigned and built by Willys
> back around WWII, which then sold out to AMC:
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeep#The_Jeep_marque
>
> So the design predates AMC, which is why is
> doesn't suck. The amazing thing is that it
> outlasted even the VW Beetle.
The beetle predates the jeep by three years and they never stopped production of it worldwide.
Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
Olde Farte
()
Date: May 15, 2011 08:34PM
Ut videam Wrote:
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> ...the new Coke Freestyle machine. 100+ flavors available.
Oh my, THIS I have to try.
[never heard of it before now]
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> ...the new Coke Freestyle machine. 100+ flavors available.
Oh my, THIS I have to try.
[never heard of it before now]
Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
Conie
()
Date: May 15, 2011 08:47PM
Olde Farte Wrote:
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> Ut videam Wrote:
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> > ...the new Coke Freestyle machine. 100+ flavors
> available.
>
> Oh my, THIS I have to try.
>
>
Just curious Olde Farte...Just how old are you? And are you a Brit?
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> Ut videam Wrote:
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> > ...the new Coke Freestyle machine. 100+ flavors
> available.
>
> Oh my, THIS I have to try.
>
>
Just curious Olde Farte...Just how old are you? And are you a Brit?
Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
Pinhead the Cenobite
()
Date: May 15, 2011 08:56PM
One thing you have seen in a lot of Jeeps (and this may date back to the WWII era) is the use of hex bolts in a lot of the assembly.
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"...your suffering will be legendary even in Hell!"
Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
eesh
()
Date: May 16, 2011 12:35AM
tomahawk Wrote:
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> eesh Wrote:
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> > a Jeep Cherokee
> > isn't really a Chrysler product. It was
> designed
> > and engineered by American Motors before
> Chrysler
> > took over that company.
>
> Oh, yeah, American Motors was a paragon of auto
> engineering. They made what was possibly the
> ugliest and shittiest car anyone has ever made
> since the Model T:
Skip to 2:25. LOL cars have come a long way.
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> eesh Wrote:
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> > a Jeep Cherokee
> > isn't really a Chrysler product. It was
> designed
> > and engineered by American Motors before
> Chrysler
> > took over that company.
>
> Oh, yeah, American Motors was a paragon of auto
> engineering. They made what was possibly the
> ugliest and shittiest car anyone has ever made
> since the Model T:
Skip to 2:25. LOL cars have come a long way.
Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
tomahawk
()
Date: May 16, 2011 01:00AM
Like I said...horrible car.
All the American "economy" cars of the 70s were garbage, they were heavy and underpowered so they didn't really save much on gas, but they gave up style, safety, comfort, and performance for almost no good return.
Ford Pinto (explodes and burns you alive in a rear-end collision)
Ford Maverick
Chevy Chevette (my family had one, we called it the "Shove It")
Chevy Vega
I don't know what Chrysler had back then. But two of the biggest pieces of shit, and by far the ugliest, were the AMC Pacer and AMC Gremlin.
That's why Honda and the other Japanese companies got a good start in the US.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 05/16/2011 01:02AM by tomahawk.
All the American "economy" cars of the 70s were garbage, they were heavy and underpowered so they didn't really save much on gas, but they gave up style, safety, comfort, and performance for almost no good return.
Ford Pinto (explodes and burns you alive in a rear-end collision)
Ford Maverick
Chevy Chevette (my family had one, we called it the "Shove It")
Chevy Vega
I don't know what Chrysler had back then. But two of the biggest pieces of shit, and by far the ugliest, were the AMC Pacer and AMC Gremlin.
That's why Honda and the other Japanese companies got a good start in the US.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 05/16/2011 01:02AM by tomahawk.
Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
Hatemotor
()
Date: May 16, 2011 01:04AM
Lot's of mean lean, tire squealing, pathetic acceleration, terrible breaking, nosedive,,,axle hop,,,talk about unsafe at any speed
Fuckin hilarious
Fuckin hilarious
Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
6X
()
Date: May 16, 2011 07:20AM
tomahawk Wrote:
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> > Mr. Misery Wrote:
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> > > how do you know what time it is then
> >
> >
> > cell phone?
>
>
> You mean a fancy pocketwatch, which is what a
> cellphone is when you use it to replace your
> wristwatch. Wrist watches put poket watches out of
> favor long ago. Even with a cellphone I almost
> always wear a real watch.
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> >
> >
> > cell phone?
>
>
> You mean a fancy pocketwatch, which is what a
> cellphone is when you use it to replace your
> wristwatch. Wrist watches put poket watches out of
> favor long ago. Even with a cellphone I almost
> always wear a real watch.
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Re: when only the best will do
Posted by:
po boy
()
Date: June 12, 2011 04:48PM
Olde Farte Wrote:
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> Ut videam Wrote:
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> > ...the new Coke Freestyle machine. 100+ flavors
> available.
>
> Oh my, THIS I have to try.
>
>
I used a freestyle machine at 5 Guys last night. I just got a rootbeer so I could compare it to a taste I was familiar with already. It had more of a potent flavor than regular cans or bottles but in a good way. I'll have to try lemon coke next time.
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> Ut videam Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > ...the new Coke Freestyle machine. 100+ flavors
> available.
>
> Oh my, THIS I have to try.
>
>
I used a freestyle machine at 5 Guys last night. I just got a rootbeer so I could compare it to a taste I was familiar with already. It had more of a potent flavor than regular cans or bottles but in a good way. I'll have to try lemon coke next time.