81-F150-Explorer Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 Sleepers! Peoples choice. Interesting! https://www.hagerty.com/media/hagerty-community/according-to-you-whats-the-best-sleeper-car-of-all-time/?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_content=MED_UN_NA_EML_UN_WeekendRoadTrip&hashed_email=ccf86e6a1a56870469ac5a0b60b946bc1d618e40b6aec0624c420448d394db8d No mention of the 70's Dodge Monaco or Plymouth Fury 440 with police package. Possibly not sleepers though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted April 15, 2023 Author Share Posted April 15, 2023 No mention of the 70's Dodge Monaco or Plymouth Fury 440 with police package. Possibly not sleepers though... Nor did they mention our son's new sleeper - Volvo XC90. In hybrid mode he says it'll surprise most people. And they didn't mention Janey's GLK - the twin turbos make that thing a blast to drive. And with AWD it never spins, just puts all that torque to the ground - quickly. In fact, they didn't mention Blue. The Max Tow feature got 3.55 gears instead of the standard tall gears, and it is surprisingly quick. But the fact of the matter is that lots of newer vehicles are quick compared to the older stuff. Back in the day my '69 Bee was thought to be fast, but even basic stuff would blow it away today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat in tn Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 Nor did they mention our son's new sleeper - Volvo XC90. In hybrid mode he says it'll surprise most people. And they didn't mention Janey's GLK - the twin turbos make that thing a blast to drive. And with AWD it never spins, just puts all that torque to the ground - quickly. In fact, they didn't mention Blue. The Max Tow feature got 3.55 gears instead of the standard tall gears, and it is surprisingly quick. But the fact of the matter is that lots of newer vehicles are quick compared to the older stuff. Back in the day my '69 Bee was thought to be fast, but even basic stuff would blow it away today. so many of today's average cars are plenty quick enough. we had a saab aero 93 that was a blast. we were late one night, and my wife asked if I thought we could make it. I said shut up and hold on. we made it. and when we got there, she said "(expletive) I didn't know my car could do that". she just like the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nothing Special Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 We are only getting to 79F today. Seems strange that you will be warmer and yet so far north of us. Well, Minnesota reality struck. After Wednesday, Thursday and Friday had highs near 90°, Saturday was 45° with a rain/snow mix. And this morning we woke up to this:nabble_smiley_sad: Oh well, the other part of Minnesota reality is that this won't last long either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted April 16, 2023 Author Share Posted April 16, 2023 We are only getting to 79F today. Seems strange that you will be warmer and yet so far north of us. Well, Minnesota reality struck. After Wednesday, Thursday and Friday had highs near 90°, Saturday was 45° with a rain/snow mix. And this morning we woke up to this:nabble_smiley_sad: Oh well, the other part of Minnesota reality is that this won't last long either. That's why they call it Minnesnowta? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nothing Special Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 That's why they call it Minnesnowta? Yah sure, dis is vhat ve have to live wid here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salans7 Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Yah sure, dis is vhat ve have to live wid here! My shop cat/house cat/best bud crossed the rainbow bridge this morning. I was halfway expecting it, but also holding onto hope that he would pull through. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case, and I am beyond heartbroken. This little guy was always by my side, and constantly hopped up into my trucks to hang out whenever I was working on them. We rescued him from the shelter in 2019, and the fact that we only had a few short years with him stings, but at the same time I am eternally grateful for the past few years. He will be greatly missed each time I am out working on my trucks, but I have laid him to rest directly behind where I park my trucks so that I can see his resting place each time I walk the path from my shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramttocs Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 My shop cat/house cat/best bud crossed the rainbow bridge this morning. I was halfway expecting it, but also holding onto hope that he would pull through. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case, and I am beyond heartbroken. This little guy was always by my side, and constantly hopped up into my trucks to hang out whenever I was working on them. We rescued him from the shelter in 2019, and the fact that we only had a few short years with him stings, but at the same time I am eternally grateful for the past few years. He will be greatly missed each time I am out working on my trucks, but I have laid him to rest directly behind where I park my trucks so that I can see his resting place each time I walk the path from my shop. Sorry to hear that. Nothing compares to a pet like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBrother-84 Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 My shop cat/house cat/best bud crossed the rainbow bridge this morning. I was halfway expecting it, but also holding onto hope that he would pull through. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case, and I am beyond heartbroken. This little guy was always by my side, and constantly hopped up into my trucks to hang out whenever I was working on them. We rescued him from the shelter in 2019, and the fact that we only had a few short years with him stings, but at the same time I am eternally grateful for the past few years. He will be greatly missed each time I am out working on my trucks, but I have laid him to rest directly behind where I park my trucks so that I can see his resting place each time I walk the path from my shop. This is truly sad Shaun. Sorry about it. We get so attached to these lovable companions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted May 4, 2023 Author Share Posted May 4, 2023 This is truly sad Shaun. Sorry about it. We get so attached to these lovable companions. Sorry, Shaun. That is very sad. I know how badly it hurts, and you are in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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