ummagumma82 commented on Jaguar XJR Does The Impossible, Goes 100,000 Miles

"@Stick Shifts and Safety Belts: That's assuming the noise is actually coming from the supercharger. My best friend had a 2000 Regal GSE with a louder-than-expected blower."

ummagumma82 commented on Another Finned Mercedes-Benz Bites The Dust, Will Be Reborn As FAW Hongqi Parts

"@skitter: The Japanese figured out rustproofing around the early 90s; I think that's the biggest factor."

ummagumma82 commented on US Ford Fiesta Pricing To Start At $13,320!

"@FightingChance: My dad always insisted on sedans for safety reasons--in a frontal collision, luggage stays in the trunk instead of flying into the back of your head. Makes a lot of sense, although it's not as much of an issue now that cars have reinforced headrests for every seat."

ummagumma82 commented on What's Your Biggest Vehicular "Oh Crap!" Moment?

"@MenacingLlama: I had an '88 TC also."

ummagumma82 commented on TIMELINE: Toyota Reacts To Floor Mat Fiery Death Problem

"@blitzcat: I HIGHLY doubt the transmission would stay in gear if you shifted into Neutral."

ummagumma82 commented on 1978 Ford Fairmont Station Wagon Down On The New Hampshire Street

"It's hard to believe this is what spawned the Thunderbird/Cougar, Continental, Mark VII, and Mustang (until 2004!!)."

ummagumma82 commented on What Car Puts You To Sleep Quicker Than Tryptophan?

"@ptschett: I was taking an offramp in my best friend's '86 Riviera one time, when I made the mistake of assuming I could keep up with the potato chip delivery truck ahead."

ummagumma82 commented on Replace Windshield Wipers

"It's always seemed odd to me how tires can last 40,000+ miles, but wiper blades can't endure a wet piece of glass for more than a few months."

ummagumma82 commented on How To Uncute Teddy Bear Wheels

"I've seen those things in car magazine ads for years."

ummagumma82 commented on Nice. Nice. Nice. Nice. D'Oh! Nice.

"@Jagvar: My little sister just bought an E34 ('95 525i).."