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Thread ID: 115002	2010-12-28 08:25:00	jeep cherokee's	PinoyKiw (9675)	PC World Chat

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1165287	2010-12-29 00:22:00	It's like driving a worn out mark2 Cortina on cross plys. Phil B, that wasn't a nice thing to say about the Mk11 Cortina! Had one from 1970 till 1994 and it must have been exceptional ! because our family of 4 traveled round the South Island every year for our holidays'. Almost as good as a 4WD too as son and I did a lot of rabbit shooting on farmers' land, lol. Lurking.	Lurking (218)
1165288	2010-12-29 01:01:00	:thanks Thanks everyone for the good and bad feed back. Looks like we will turn down the offer of the Jeep. I have made a couple of calls, called in a favour or two, will probably pick up either a demo Rav, several available, all under 5000k or might see what it would cost to get a brand new one via work. :thanks	PinoyKiw (9675)
1165289	2010-12-29 01:08:00	But if you've got your heart set on it .. Point here is, that I am just a mere male, what would I know about cars:lol: my jobs in life is to pay for the petrol and servicing, and to keep my mouth shut in between. My good wife is the one that will be driving it and she is more concerned about looks and colour than practical things. Joys of being married :D	PinoyKiw (9675)
1165290	2010-12-29 03:19:00	Point here is, that I am just a mere male, what would I know about cars:lol: my jobs in life is to pay for the petrol and servicing, and to keep my mouth shut in between . My good wife is the one that will be driving it and she is more concerned about looks and colour than practical things . Joys of being married :D Then it's very clear now::: To mitigate the 'joy of being marriage' - buy her a 2011 Cadillac Escalade . Self parking option available in March, 2011 Anti-collision look ahead/rear radar w/ dashboard monitor LCD display screen ABS & ASC plus Anti-Roll computer-articulated suspension for high speed cornering On-Star DSL dedicated satellite link - 2 years free with new vehicle, voice operated . Remote Start and Warm-Up, w/ cell phone or On-Star dedicated link . 160G hdd On-Board computer w/ Voice Recognition Functions . DVD and Blu-Ray player w/ 9 interior screens w/ Voice Recognition Functions . iPod-Friendly secure-net 256 bit encrypted WIFI & Hot-Spot 8-Zone HVAC . 2WD or AWD available, no extra cost . All passenger seating is 6-way adjustable; the driver's seat is 8-way adjustable with this seat being Key-Chip adjusted . Digitally operated lumbar support and massage in both front seats . Heated full cow seats / Heated mirrors and steering wheel . Individual 'Walk-Up' key chip activated seating positions, pedal height adjustment, radio and audio player presets, HVAC and steering Tint-N-Telescopic controls for up to 6 different drivers . Windshield washer fluid is even heated, front or rear windows and headlights too . Fuel mileage (Fed/EPA & CAFE) is rated 28-30 MPG Freeway / 20-21 MPG City driving . Zero-to-60MPH = 5 . 2 seconds / 1 . 1G's @ peak acceleration . Turning = . 82G's . (Dry pavement) The 2011 Cadillac Escalade As a favorite of the hip-hop set and with high profile individuals everywhere since the full size luxury SUV first debuted in 1999, the Cadillac Escalade essentially is an up-level GMC Yukon . Now in its third generation, the Escalade still shares underpinnings with the Yukon and Chevrolet Tahoe, but it features unique exterior styling, higher computer functions and controls, a more luxurious interior and a more powerful engine compared with its platform mates that allows it to compete with prestigious rivals such as the Mercedes Benz GL-class and Infiniti QX56 . All Escalades are powered by a normally-aspirated 6 . 2-liter Vortec V8 with variable valve timing (VVT), good for 403 horsepower and 417 pound-feet of torque, and are equipped with a 6-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission with driver shift control . Bi-turbo boost is pending per Federal/US certification for @ 200 horsepower increase and an additional 295 pounds-feet of torque at the drive wheels . Fuel mileage will not degrade . Rear wheel drive is standard, while all wheel drive can be selected as a no extra-cost option . The Escalade comes standard with a full leather and Bird's Eye and flamed maple and birch wood trimmed interior, a Bose 5 . 1 voice-command surround sound system with a 300 Watt Sub-woofer, and a road sensing suspension that features computer controlled real-time damping . The second row seating can be configured with either a bench or bucket seats . An Ultra Luxury Collection package is optional, featuring extras such as liquid heated and cooled seats, a heated steering wheel, and a DVD/GPS voice operated navigation system . Also included as basic additions are niceties such as power folding second row seats, a rearview backup camera, and enormous 22-inch 7-spoke chromed aluminum wheels sure to satisfy customers looking for extra bling . Automated tubular side rails operate via key chip recognition for drivers who need a side step . The Escalade’s safety features include dual front impact airbags as well as side curtain airbags for the first, second, and third rows . To prevent collisions, the Escalade is equipped with a StabiliTrak electronic stability control system with rollover mitigation and traction control that applies brake pressure or cuts engine speed to regain traction . Look-Fore & Aft Anti-Collision Radar is available approximately March, 2011 'Joy' will be rapidly forthcoming . Sell some sheep to make the first payment .	SurferJoe46 (51)
1165291	2010-12-29 04:39:00	:yuck: There isn't a suitable enough emoticon... I couldn't find the "Where's-the-bucket-so-I-can-throw-up?" or the "I-work-too-hard-for-my-money-to-throw-it-away-on-that-pile-of-overpriced-and-overspecced-garbage" emoticon... EDIT: Since it's prime market appears to be rappers, I assume there are suitable gun racks for their weapon of choice? And sufficient hidden compartments for their drugs?	johcar (6283)
1165292	2010-12-29 05:52:00	American cars are as bloated as their stomachs, great for going in a straight line useless at turning corners and ride like feather pillow (all floaty)	gary67 (56)
1165293	2010-12-29 06:54:00	:yuck: There isn't a suitable enough emoticon . . . I couldn't find the "Where's-the-bucket-so-I-can-throw-up?" or the "I-work-too-hard-for-my-money-to-throw-it-away-on-that-pile-of-overpriced-and-overspecced-garbage" emoticon . . . EDIT: Since it's prime market appears to be rappers, I assume there are suitable gun racks for their weapon of choice? And sufficient hidden compartments for their drugs? American cars are as bloated as their stomachs, great for going in a straight line useless at turning corners and ride like feather pillow (all floaty) It's a Yuppie-Mobile too . Just don't put the 22-inch tires and wheels on it - they are an option . We have blue hairs driving them here . Over 100 year old blue hairs! Since when is . 82Gs in a turn running flat? Huh? I think the last Euro-Box to do that was a 1946 Morgan - but it required railroad tracks to keep it on the road, and the wooden wheel spokes fell out . Some of youse guys are just blind .	SurferJoe46 (51)
1165294	2010-12-29 07:27:00	www.cbsnews.com As far as I know, the Escalade is not available in NZ, but we do have 1 or 2 CTS sedans. :)	feersumendjinn (64)
1165295	2010-12-29 07:38:00	The trick with the Morgan was/is quite common with all those Euro-trashmobiles (particularly the Lucas infested ones). Before you can get them tested on corners, you have to get them going. The cornering aptitude was neccessary for the frequent urgent turns required into repair establishments from roads liberally coated in dripped oil. It's a Yuppie-Mobile too. Just don't put the 22-inch tires and wheels on it - they are an option. We have blue hairs driving them here. Over 100 year old blue hairs! Since when is .82Gs in a turn running flat? Huh? I think the last Euro-Box to do that was a 1946 Morgan - but it required railroad tracks to keep it on the road, and the wooden wheel spokes fell out. Some of youse guys are just blind.	R2x1 (4628)
1165296	2010-12-29 09:38:00	:wub i loved my jeep . . . . . sigh . . . . . memories . . . . . I just sold my 1996 Jeep cherokee V6 model in october 2010, had it nearly 9 years, loved it, but if you have the pocket thats fine, if not move on, im not sure about the newer ones, but jeeps are tough, but the motors need to be serviced regularly by some who know what they are doing and some who you can trust . and the older ones do break down . or need repairs fairly often . In NZ i would never buy a Diesel vehicle as the cost to joe blogs and road kms / tax doesnt deem it worth while . i updated my jeep to a suzuki escudo ( vitara ) i love it, and it has done everything i have expected so far, and on par cost wise for fuel . the thing ya have to take into consideration, if its a lady driving it, petrol is the way to go, petrol would be worth it if you do high kms, and kept it running hot . i would possibly buy another one some day, but at the time i needed to get rid of a few vehicles and have just one . oh and if she needs to change tyres make sure she knows how or where the stuff is to change it . i like jeeps, i loved mine, but never had a diesel one, had a diesel double cab ute, went well, but the petrol ones are better for normal joe bloggs . for me i wont look at anything thats not petrol now . oh and ps, mine was an american model, not a jap import, was a solid brick . . . . good luck beetle :)	beetle (243)
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