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AlDente , (edited ) to aboringdystopia in Saw a nazi today

That boogie-board enthusiast, who happened to be born in 1988, is going to be pretty pissed if they try changing their license plate.

AlDente , to memes in You ain't fooling anyone

Yeah, unfortunately I don’t know anything about the source individual. I just read this quote in a book recently (The 4-Hour Work Week). There seemed to be 1-2 great quotes in each chapter and I wrote a few of them down.

AlDente , to memes in You ain't fooling anyone

“Plans are for those who choose to limit their options.” -Bogdan Vaida

AlDente , to news in Average U.S. vehicle age hits record 12.6 years as high prices force people to keep them longer

Fair, but I think I highlighted my other abuses. Salt isn’t the only enemy, sometimes it’s myself.

AlDente , to news in Average U.S. vehicle age hits record 12.6 years as high prices force people to keep them longer

Neat, i’m glad we agree. Early 90’s is still very early in perspective to this audience. I’m driving a '92 and that’s 32 years old now. The cars from that decade last much longer than the 100k quoted above. Also, this is beyond 2.5X the average quoted in the OP article. Clearly, these are “old” cars. In sum, the 100k-till-rust-apart claim isn’t anchored in reality.

AlDente , to news in Average U.S. vehicle age hits record 12.6 years as high prices force people to keep them longer

I think you’re conflating American-made and American-branded. Most of the Honda, Toyota, Subaru, etc. vehicles are still made in the USA and are part of the majority market share you mention. These cars lasted 200k easily, and usually past the 300k mark.

AlDente , to news in Average U.S. vehicle age hits record 12.6 years as high prices force people to keep them longer

Hell yeah! I love the Geos. My exes dad had a Geo Metro and that was a trip to take on the highway. I heard the drivetrain was easily swappable with a Suzuki Samari for an all-wheel drive conversion too.

AlDente , to news in Average U.S. vehicle age hits record 12.6 years as high prices force people to keep them longer

Hard disagree. Rust is a consequence of the material, not of the vehicle’s vintage. Furthermore, older cars are not only simpler and easier to work on, but also, parts are cheaper. If any 1990s Honda isn’t making it to at least 200k miles, its an anomaly.

AlDente , (edited ) to news in Average U.S. vehicle age hits record 12.6 years as high prices force people to keep them longer

I live in a 7a USDA Plant Hardiness Zone, so it gets down to around 0°F and salt is definitely used in the winter. However, if I drove a different car, then it would be the one to get the additional wear and tear. Seems more cost effective to limit the exposure to one vehicle.

Also, I’m not one to baby my belongings. I mentioned the car is blue from the factory, but it’s currently rocking a used red front bumper cover and hood after a front-end collision. In another example of my vehicular abuse, I had to replace the power steering rack after a failed attempt at a creek crossing. Water got in the original one and it started getting crunchy. Parts aren’t too expensive though, so it was fixed with a $400 remanufactured unit off eBay.

E: This Miata got pulled out of the creek the next morning after we sobered up and went out to buy a tow strap. Again AMA.

AlDente , to news in Average U.S. vehicle age hits record 12.6 years as high prices force people to keep them longer

It’s a blue 1992 Mazda Miata with a hardtop. I’ve owned it for about 7 years. No mods besides basics like a bluetooth radio and a short fixed antenna (instead of the factory retracting whip antenna). Maintenance is easy and replacement parts are dirt cheap. Recently replaced the clutch master/slave cylinders for about $40 worth of parts. A set of four tires can easily be found under $400. It averages around 26.5 miles per gallon in combined city/highway driving and I got 32 on my last long distance highway trip.

AlDente , to news in Average U.S. vehicle age hits record 12.6 years as high prices force people to keep them longer

I’m daily driving a 32-year old car. I have no interest in something newer. AMA.

AlDente , to news in Over 80,000 Illinois people banned from owning guns still keep them, report shows

Then they should get their guns back upon release.

AlDente , (edited ) to nottheonion in Drew Barrymore Reveals She Accidentally Left Her "Sex List" at Danny DeVito's House

Sounds kinda hot to me. To spice things up, I’d want to hear all about it when we get back together.

E: Kink shamers, the lot of you! I’d rather be with an experienced lady over someone who’s only been with me.

AlDente , (edited ) to news in Emergency Slide Falls Off Plane, Winds Up At Home Of Lawyer Whose Firm Is Suing Boeing

“Am I doing this right?”

No. You are inversing every statement that follows your questions. Why would we outlaw boats if they are safer than cars as you claim? Did you instead mean to say cars are safer than boats or ask why we haven’t outlawed cars? Rinse and repeat for the other pairings.

E: You do realize you’re saying the exact opposite thing than the person you’re trying to mock, right?

AlDente , (edited ) to news in Gay furry hackers leak data of transphobic pastor & far-right news network

Fuck hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobes.

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