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David K
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You have no idea about this or other things, but in order to insult, you just type away... When I met him in 2004, he was already in college.
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David K
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Hi Glenn, good luck on your new car... without trying Baja Angel's '08 Corolla gets 35 mpg doing 80 to Vegas! Around town driving the speed limit, to
and from work, Elizabeth gets about 26 mpg.
[Edited on 7-1-2012 by David K]
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rts551
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
You have no idea about this or other things, but in order to insult, you just type away... When I met him in 2004, he was already in college.
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sorry 2006 Wyotech Sacramento. Just unsure about your statement about the expert endo-ing do to transmission/tranfercase freezing up. Not an insult.
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DianaT
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bigboy and Ralph
Here is a Ford truck you would probably like.
It is belongs to my son --- an old 1966 4WD Farm Truck he bought in Montana. And as he says, he leaves it for about 6 months every year and it starts
right up when he returns.
And Mom loves cruising around Missoula with him---steering wheel as big as a tire, simple radio turned on with a knob, real windwings, a bumpy stiff
ride on the bench seat ---- all brings back lots of memories!
Now giving it some thought, maybe that truck would be good for Baja! And for you Ford fans, here is another one he has that would NOT be good for
off road in Baja
1964 Ford Galaxie 500 'Custom' - 427 R Code
Come to think about it, he has had a couple of old Broncos over the years and they were great-- ummm a thought.
His father was a Ford fan!
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rts551
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very nice. I like them. perfect truck for you guys. Better get Nomad approval first!
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rts551
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I can just see the Galaxy running the pole line road from BA to Abreojos.....yeeeehaaaaa
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by rts551
very nice. I like them. perfect truck for you guys. Better get Nomad approval first!
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by rts551
I can just see the Galaxy running the pole line road from BA to Abreojos.....yeeeehaaaaa |
Ah yes, here we come flying over the washboard--- and skating along the salt flats. For some reason scenes from Smokey and The Bandit and Thema and
Louise come to mind. 
[Edited on 7-1-2012 by DianaT]
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bigboy
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I love the two photos of the Fords! That is one clean truck.
My first Ford truck was a 1959 panel truck that I paid $40 for in 1966. I drove that truck all over northern Baja as well as a couple of trips to
mainland Mexico.
At that time, most of my friends had VW buses and on our many trips to Baja and the Mainland, the bus owners couldn't believe that my Ford truck got
better gas mileage then their fine German machinery. I can't tell you how many problems they had with their buses in Mexico, including total engine
and transmission rebuilds. Those experiences as well as my own problems with my VW Beetle soured me on foreign vehicles for life.
As of today, I own two Broncos, one lives at our Baja home, Ford Excursion V10 with 4X4, a International Scout II with 345 V8, 4X4 and lastly my
wife's Nissan Maxima. I must say her car is very reliable!
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Barry A.
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I bought used a 1969 Ford F-100 6-cyl (240 cubes engine) long bed in l971 in Utah. My son has it now, and it still runs perfectly with 150K miles on
it. But in all honesty, I spent a log of money on it over the many years, mostly on upgrades to the suspension and tranny. I still love that truck,
and drive it over in Owens Valley every chance I get.
Barry
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rts551
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All the toy lovers are going to hate you Glenn
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Barry A.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by whistler
Might buy a Honda Civic instead.Not that anybody cares. |
I "care", and Civics are good little cars, and now they even look good!!! 
Barry
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J.P.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Barry A.
| Quote: | Originally posted by whistler
Might buy a Honda Civic instead.Not that anybody cares. |
I "care", and Civics are good little cars, and now they even look good!!!
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A nitrogen bottle and a little tinkering those things will do thingh you only dream about a U.S. car doing
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rts551
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I am still waiting for you to come be a part of your team in the Nissan!
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tripledigitken
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| Quote: | Originally posted by J.P.
| Quote: | Originally posted by Barry A.
| Quote: | Originally posted by whistler
Might buy a Honda Civic instead.Not that anybody cares. |
I "care", and Civics are good little cars, and now they even look good!!!
Barry |
A nitrogen bottle and a little tinkering those things will do thingh you only dream about a U.S. car doing |
I went down to the slalom races at Jack Murphy stadium a few months ago. (I know the name has changed) I got there for the finals of about 12 cars.
The list was something like this:
Z06, Mustang highly mod, BMW 5 series, Subaru WRX highly mod, Miata highly mod, Civic highly mod, and various others.
The fastest was the Subaru with the Civic a close second.
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Barry A.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by whistler
Might buy a Honda Civic instead.Not that anybody cares. |
Another alternative is the new 2013 Nissan Altima--------it supposedly out-excellerates the toyota's and Honda's comps, yet still gets a reported 38
miles per gallon highway with the 4-cyl engine, and it is NOT a hybrid. I just got an ad in my inbox--------the new styling for the Altima is pretty
cool , too.
Barry
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rts551
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| Quote: | Originally posted by whistler
I am going to check on the Ford Focus 5 door. Need room for a wheelchair.Just need something to take my mom around.Hardly drive anymore.Ralph,as soon
as I get a car I will tear down the Frontier.
Yeah,I checked out the Altima but like I said before I didn't like the quality on the Frontier. |
Your team is waiting to help!
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
For the comment on Mitsubishi and Isuzu not being as good as a Toyota... I was thinking when compared to an American brand, and in particular, J-E-E-P
(Just Empty Every Pocket).
I owned a Jeep, my dad owned two... in fact I do like them... when they are not broken. I would own one if money was no object and I had a backup car
for when the Jeep is not working... But then again, why not just get ONE vehicle that doesn't break down and is comfortable on the highway and off
road. No road or lack of road has stopped me in my Tacoma to get anywhere in Baja I have wanted to go. The same truck is my daily driver, business
truck here in Alta California. |
Currently the Honda Pilot is down. My Rubicon is our DD/Do-Everything vehicle. I'm looking for an economical Honda Repair Service shop in town
(besides the ubiquitous STEALership) to take the 2WD Pilot. All of this hype about Japanese vehicles being so reliable. Thus far, my J-E-E-P has had
less run-ins with the STEALership than my HONDA.
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J.P.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Ken Cooke
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
For the comment on Mitsubishi and Isuzu not being as good as a Toyota... I was thinking when compared to an American brand, and in particular, J-E-E-P
(Just Empty Every Pocket).
I owned a Jeep, my dad owned two... in fact I do like them... when they are not broken. I would own one if money was no object and I had a backup car
for when the Jeep is not working... But then again, why not just get ONE vehicle that doesn't break down and is comfortable on the highway and off
road. No road or lack of road has stopped me in my Tacoma to get anywhere in Baja I have wanted to go. The same truck is my daily driver, business
truck here in Alta California. |
Currently the Honda Pilot is down. My Rubicon is our DD/Do-Everything vehicle. I'm looking for an economical Honda Repair Service shop in town
(besides the ubiquitous STEALership) to take the 2WD Pilot. All of this hype about Japanese vehicles being so reliable. Thus far, my J-E-E-P has had
less run-ins with the STEALership than my HONDA. |
Ken the most affordable and best up there I have found is Henrys they have 2 shops they are the go to place if you need a Engine replacement or just
a general tune up.
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Ken Cooke
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Registered: 2-9-2004
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Mood: Pole Line Road postponed due to injury
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Be American, Buy American
This vehicle was given to me - Personally, I always buy American. Less hassles with parts, lower prices generally, and easier to work on are some of
the reasons.
The dealership I visited had some urgent recommendations:
Front brake pad replacement - $189.95
Rear brake pad replacement - 198.95
Brake fluid replacement - $129.95
Timing Belt/Drive Belt replacement - $595.00
Tensioner $132.00
Personally, I am going to garage the Honda and drive the Jeep until I come up with the $windfall$ to pay for these items.
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