The Toyota places here treat me good and glad the Mercedes dealer treats you well.Since both of us would be frequent customers at the car places we use-makes sense they will do all they can to keep you as a customer.Wether it be oil changes and maintenance or new cars.The Toyota places near me still use paper and pens-maybe in time they will go the "digital" route.I have used the Toyota dealers in Greenville and Goldsboro NC.
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kirbyloverdan
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Rex , Us Realtors use digital technology
I even went to a new Dentist and they handed me an iPad to fill my information out , digital paperwork is the future .
The receptionist handed it to me and sat next to me and said I'm here to help you use this I said I carry one with me and use it daily I'm good thanks
That's how car dealerships should be treat us right and we will continue to do business with them it has worked for you and I .
Dan
I even went to a new Dentist and they handed me an iPad to fill my information out , digital paperwork is the future .
The receptionist handed it to me and sat next to me and said I'm here to help you use this I said I carry one with me and use it daily I'm good thanks
That's how car dealerships should be treat us right and we will continue to do business with them it has worked for you and I .
Dan
The last time I did paperwork with a realtor-was the actual thing and covered the table.Good is the Ipad-just may make things easier.I have an IPad-mostly for internet lookups.When I bought the new car last Monday-no IPads-the paper.Guess they will change in time.My dentist still uses paper-but has digital XRays.You see your XRayed tooth on the screen after the hygenist has taken the shot.Remember when it took like 15 min before the dentist or you could see the shot of your teeth.
treetopguy2028
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My two cents worth about cars
This doesn't sound like vacuums to me but every one chimed I some good stuff. I'm falling asleep but gotta say a few words. Currently drive a 2000 GMC Sierra 2500 HD as my work truck with a BrandFX topper. It only drives to tree service jobs so thats about 1,800-2,000 miles per year getting 10 mpg.
Our 2007 Subaru Forester is my second Subie and it is trouble free other than routine maintenance, 21 mpg. I wish I had kept my 1988 Subaru JUSTY that got 31-33 mpg.
In summer 2013 I found and bought a 2005 ToyotaTacoma TRD Access Cab on eBay in Long Island, NY. It is my sixth Toyota and an excellent truck for many needs...trouble free.
I have had three Saabs for 17 years and truly loved their cars. I had a Ford Ranger 4.0 that was excellent. Another ford was an early Taurus bought from Hertz Used Cars and loved that car.
I enjoyed reading all the posts and must say good night y'all!
This doesn't sound like vacuums to me but every one chimed I some good stuff. I'm falling asleep but gotta say a few words. Currently drive a 2000 GMC Sierra 2500 HD as my work truck with a BrandFX topper. It only drives to tree service jobs so thats about 1,800-2,000 miles per year getting 10 mpg.
Our 2007 Subaru Forester is my second Subie and it is trouble free other than routine maintenance, 21 mpg. I wish I had kept my 1988 Subaru JUSTY that got 31-33 mpg.
In summer 2013 I found and bought a 2005 ToyotaTacoma TRD Access Cab on eBay in Long Island, NY. It is my sixth Toyota and an excellent truck for many needs...trouble free.
I have had three Saabs for 17 years and truly loved their cars. I had a Ford Ranger 4.0 that was excellent. Another ford was an early Taurus bought from Hertz Used Cars and loved that car.
I enjoyed reading all the posts and must say good night y'all!
human
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Another GM guy here
I come from a GM family, literally. My dad was a district sales manager for Oldsmobile from 1959-1991. Except for a couple of VW bugs I owned in high school, I have only had GM cars, most of them Oldsmobiles. The two cars I own now are a 1995 Olds Aurora and a 2011 Chevy Impala LT, fully loaded. The Aurora is my weekend toy and the one I turn wrenches on the most. The Impala is my daily driver and is one of the most reliable vehicles I've ever had. Of course, it's still practically new with just under 20,000 miles on it.
I come from a GM family, literally. My dad was a district sales manager for Oldsmobile from 1959-1991. Except for a couple of VW bugs I owned in high school, I have only had GM cars, most of them Oldsmobiles. The two cars I own now are a 1995 Olds Aurora and a 2011 Chevy Impala LT, fully loaded. The Aurora is my weekend toy and the one I turn wrenches on the most. The Impala is my daily driver and is one of the most reliable vehicles I've ever had. Of course, it's still practically new with just under 20,000 miles on it.
suckolux
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I did some clean up/ detail work. I think it turned out well!
gsheen
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So I decided it was time for a Truck again. In Sa We dont get anything bigger than what you guys un the USA call compact pickups. We did get the F250 for a while but most people who need anything that size Get a proper truck like a Isuzu.Any how I bought the biggest one I could find. Nissan Navara 4Lv6 double cab. You guys call it the Nissan Frontier. These are hugely popular here in Sa, any double cab is. They outsell their suv counter parts by almost double. Most are diesle but I am not a diesle fan so I opted for the 4L v6. Its insainly powerful. I got it with the canopie aswell which makes it very versitile and I can pack lots of vacuums in the back
kirbyloverdan
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Very nice my brother
I am constantly thinking about getting a Ford F-150 King Ranch Just not sure if I'd like it since you know my FAVORITE is Mercedes Benz . I guess I could test drive one to see how Id like it .
Dan
I am constantly thinking about getting a Ford F-150 King Ranch Just not sure if I'd like it since you know my FAVORITE is Mercedes Benz . I guess I could test drive one to see how Id like it .
Dan
gsheen
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I was torn between the Ford Ranger Wildcat and this but in the end I have always loved the Nissan. I love USA trucks and the nissan looks the most American even though its Japanese by name i am sure it was designed in the USA. We dont get tge F150 here officioally
fantomfan
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I'm keeping my options open.
I'm going to have my own car very soon. It's most likely going to be either a newer (within last 10 years or so) midsize or large sedan. My VERY favorite is the Mercury Grand Marquis/Ford Crown Victoria, but we'll have to see....
I'm going to have my own car very soon. It's most likely going to be either a newer (within last 10 years or so) midsize or large sedan. My VERY favorite is the Mercury Grand Marquis/Ford Crown Victoria, but we'll have to see....
kirbytradition7
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I currently own a green 1998 Pontiac Bonneville (purchased in 2002). It still runs great and is beautiful. Green, my favourite colour, looks great on it.
If I ever purchase another car, I definitely want a station wagon. Here are several possibilities for a station wagon for me in the future:
1) A 1978 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country station wagon--in green (my family had one in my childhood)--my dream car.
2) A Volvo station wagon (eg, V-70 or XC-70)
3) A Dodge Magnum wagon. In Europe I saw the Chrysler 300C Touring estate--the Euro-Chrysler sister to the Dodge Magnum. If only it were available in the US at the time... Why wasn't the 300C Touring available in the US?
If I ever purchase another car, I definitely want a station wagon. Here are several possibilities for a station wagon for me in the future:
1) A 1978 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country station wagon--in green (my family had one in my childhood)--my dream car.
2) A Volvo station wagon (eg, V-70 or XC-70)
3) A Dodge Magnum wagon. In Europe I saw the Chrysler 300C Touring estate--the Euro-Chrysler sister to the Dodge Magnum. If only it were available in the US at the time... Why wasn't the 300C Touring available in the US?
firebirdman55
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Here's my 1999 Mercury Cougar...laser red, V6, 5 speed...189K miles. Had it for several years. Been a fun car!
portable
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<span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">I drove my Toyota Corolla for almost 12 years, and then sold it to a friend back in December. My "new" car is a Toyota Camry, a 2011. Toyota makes such nice products. I had a top of the line Camry in the 90's that I drove for 11 years, then my ex drove it for another 11 years, until it was stolen off the streets of Portland in a drug-related crime spree.</span>
<span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Here's the "new" one: </span>
<span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Here's the "new" one: </span>
vacuumdude
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I may be crazy but...
Its a 4300LP 03' INTERNATIONAL best vehicle ever, so yea im 16 and absolutely NUTS
Its a 4300LP 03' INTERNATIONAL best vehicle ever, so yea im 16 and absolutely NUTS
Would a TRUCK like that International 4300 count?this is not a personal transportation vehicle.It is meant for transporting heavy loads and objects rather then people.Neat truck,though.Probably would be interesting to drive it!If its under 25,000Lbs gross weight then the average person could legally operate it.If over 25,000 Lbs-the a CDL is required.
super-sweeper
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*Imperial March Theme*
Muhahahaha.........I've returned from hiatus! Been gone too long I think, used to have good times here, looking forward to having more
Ah........Cars.....lovely! not just Lovely, De-Lovely.....
DeLovely,DeLightful, DESOTO!
(If you don't get a kick out of that V8,see a doctor.you may have contracted PRIUS-ITIS! :O)
Muhahahaha.........I've returned from hiatus! Been gone too long I think, used to have good times here, looking forward to having more
Ah........Cars.....lovely! not just Lovely, De-Lovely.....
DeLovely,DeLightful, DESOTO!
(If you don't get a kick out of that V8,see a doctor.you may have contracted PRIUS-ITIS! :O)
cb123
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Looks like the SUPER is going to mow down some Dysons! Let's go get'em!
Very beautiful DeSoto-like the colors!Sounds nice----LETS GO FOR A ROADTRIP!!!!!And yes--those Dysons!Sadly since its a two door-the rear seat is good only for pets and bookbags.
Arrive in style
In your Zippy The Pinhead DeSoto tee shirt:
http://www.zazzle.com/zippys_1959_desoto_shirts-235357928743562913
In your Zippy The Pinhead DeSoto tee shirt:
http://www.zazzle.com/zippys_1959_desoto_shirts-235357928743562913
It's The Smart Way to Go Places!
In color, no less!!
In color, no less!!
super-sweeper
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Smart and beautiful way to go places!
kinda a good thing the brand failed, could you IMAGINE seeing a Prius with the DeSoto brand on it?
kinda a good thing the brand failed, could you IMAGINE seeing a Prius with the DeSoto brand on it?
If you drove a DeSoto
I promise you, you would be sick of all new cars!! It or any vintage Chrysler product, with them you turn the wheel with ,one finger and stop with the tip of your toe, not like todays cars that have weak power steering and brakes, Before gas got so high I drove 50s and 60s Chrysler products all the time, a friend asked me one day how I could drive a car with no "Feel of the road"!!LOL, I answered that I don't WANT to feel the road, full time power steering is a real experience, one finger will maintain control of the car no matter how rough the road, potholes etc, no problem, one finger on the wheel and it never jerks or fights back.
I promise you, you would be sick of all new cars!! It or any vintage Chrysler product, with them you turn the wheel with ,one finger and stop with the tip of your toe, not like todays cars that have weak power steering and brakes, Before gas got so high I drove 50s and 60s Chrysler products all the time, a friend asked me one day how I could drive a car with no "Feel of the road"!!LOL, I answered that I don't WANT to feel the road, full time power steering is a real experience, one finger will maintain control of the car no matter how rough the road, potholes etc, no problem, one finger on the wheel and it never jerks or fights back.
vac-o-matic
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Swivel seats....
I seem to remember swivel seats back in mid-70's Monte Carlos. I thought those were great...wonder why they went away?
I seem to remember swivel seats back in mid-70's Monte Carlos. I thought those were great...wonder why they went away?
rugsucker
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swivel seats
I saw the GM swivel seats only once.In a 73 Malibu that also had a factory custom look vinyl roof.Big Chryslers had till about 62.I have heard one story of a man who bought an Imperial every 1 to 2 years and liked the swivel seats as he was shall we say large.When he went to order another he found that was the first year they were not available but was able to somehow get them as a special order.
I saw the GM swivel seats only once.In a 73 Malibu that also had a factory custom look vinyl roof.Big Chryslers had till about 62.I have heard one story of a man who bought an Imperial every 1 to 2 years and liked the swivel seats as he was shall we say large.When he went to order another he found that was the first year they were not available but was able to somehow get them as a special order.
suckolux
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Since we did have them til the 70s? Maybe it was a seatbelt/ shoulder belt issue?Gosh could use them now.I keep the leather on my Park Avenue slick as snot so I can spin in the seat, getting very difficult to get in or out of the car. Mom has an almost new? 93 Honda Civic, are you sure you don't want to keep my car? NO thanks.
super-sweeper
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Kenkart,
I remember you talking about the power steering, can't wait to experience it for myself!
I remember you talking about the power steering, can't wait to experience it for myself!
Super-sweeper
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suckolux
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You did NOT want the Mopar power steering on the rural paper routes we had, car was all over the road.You know what just the weight of the finger can do with them.
