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Turboner
11/24/09

In reply to Top Ten Least-Ticketed Vehicles And Why
My 63 Chevy II Nova Wagon got me more tickets than any car ever will. The Talon Tsi seems to attract cops fairly well, but my wife's A6 Biturbo is practically invisible. I love passing cops on the freeway in that thing. They don't even look at it, it must be because it's white. Or, I look like a Republican in it.
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If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face
11/24/09

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I've got a silver 4Runner. About a week ago, I didn't see the cop leaning out of his cruiser with a radar gun until it was too late. I was doing 85+ in a 70 with no cars within 300 feet of me in either direction. When I saw him start to pull out, I thought he had me dead to rights.

The black Crossfire I blew past 10 seconds earlier got busted instead. The only way that truck could be more invisible is if it was literally transparent.
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Rockford Brodie and the Masters of the Hooniverse
11/24/09

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The Mazda6 comes in 6th with a 66%? Oh my god it's the mark of the overachieving beast!
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68Fastback
11/24/09

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Funny.

I picked up a '99 Miata a little over a year ago. Average 1,000 miles a month in it. Drive it like an absolute idiot, like it was designed to be driven- redline shifts out of every light, squealing tires through the corners.

I am astounded that I've never even been pulled over and given a warning, to say nothing of a ticket.

I think it has everything to do with the Miata's reputation as a "cute" car, rather than the sports car that it is.

Not that I'm complaining...
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TowMe
11/24/09

@68Fastback:
Perhaps the police are scared of frisking a homosexual?

Just sayin... stereotypes are pretty damn widespread.
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68Fastback
11/24/09

@TowMe: I live near the San Francisco Bay Area. Frisking homosexuals is considered a fringe benefit of being a cop out here.
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Xelmon
11/24/09

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Ya know, I think it also has a lot to do with driving style.

Here in Portland, Oregon, the most pulled over cars fall into the "Ricer" category.

However, I drive a Honda Civic. It's rather amazing that not only have I not gotten any tickets what-so-ever, it also hasn't been jacked into which the guys claim is a miracle.
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EBone
11/24/09

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So if you don't want a ticket, buy a pickup, or your grandpa's old car.
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tmp00
11/20/09

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I want it to sound like the flying saucers on "UFO"
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GreenN_Gold
11/20/09

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Ambient Metallica. Problem solved.
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skitter
11/20/09

@GreenN_Gold: Ambient Metallica would be a great name for a rock band.

Wait....
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Jrsy Devil's Advocate®
11/20/09

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I want mine to scream like Sam Kinison...
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Kaiser-Machead
11/20/09

@Jrsy Devil's Advocate®: lol best horn ever. I was thinking a chorus of Bobcat Goldthwait and Gilbert Gottfried.
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Jrsy Devil's Advocate®
11/20/09

@Kaiser-Machead: I think those horns would give #RoofCoffeCup some serious competition....
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Alfisted
11/20/09

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I'll take one in duck call, please.
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OMG! Ponies!
11/20/09

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My car already has this feature. As soon as I see a pedestrian, I push the button.

This lowers the driver's side window, whereupon I yell, "GET THE FUCK OUTTA THE STREET, JACKASS!" as I speed by.

Works every time.
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Kaiser-Machead
11/20/09

@OMG! Ponies!: And you can't get fined if there's a no honking sign.
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Ray Wert
11/21/09

@OMG! Ponies!: You get a heart-click for that one. Also, for still being the best Gawker Media commenter name. Ever. OMG! Awesome!
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brandegee
11/20/09

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We so need a 10 best automotive chyrons.
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CatherineNoodle
11/08/09

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But, you know what? This is how NEW car companies can be started. Why rely on the big 3 or 4 or whatever to crank out the same crap? Yes there is an issue with intellectual property, but it's a great way for young designers to get real world experience NOW.
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67firebird454
11/07/09

In reply to Local Motors Rally Fighter: The First-Ever Creative Commons Car
It could use 4wd and a lower price. Although that BMW engine is nice it's too expensive base cost, equally expensive repairs, expensive aftermarket, and what will be hard to find parts.

Other than that I like the ideas they have, especially the assisted build, where they can skip some government regulations and give people a connection with their car right off the bat without the long, arduous, and usually problematic process of kit car building.

I'm looking forward to what they make in the future. Most new cars have compromise and it'll be interesting to see what other segments they fill. #localmotors
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skulldriveshaft picasaweb and youtube
11/07/09

In reply to Local Motors Rally Fighter: The First-Ever Creative Commons Car
stop drinking the haterade people.

this is just the next extrapolation of a bunch of people getting together and making a sweet ride.

this is just more noticeable, and exposed to opinions.

at least someone is taking a risk and just putting it out there, which is way more than I can say for the appliances I see on the roads.

Come on, give builders a chance. #localmotors
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