[JackinMelbourne]

(05-15-2018 07:42 PM)MOVSM Wrote:  

(05-15-2018 05:33 PM)YoungBlade Wrote:  

Can any Russlanders speak to the quality of the UAZ?

Only the most brainwashed Homo Soveticus would desire that piece of junk. Not even Batka would want it.


Of all soviet crap, only Ural motorcycles are worth getting, only because it is a copied BMW design which was never updated. You get brand-new retro style, at discount (-ish) prices.

You get all retro style and 50% reliability

As for Land Rover Defenders, they are used by the Department of Defence in OZ and there are nothing but complaints. It might also explain why Poms whinge do much...

[The Stronger Sex]

(05-15-2018 12:04 AM)HankMoody Wrote:  

I've been trying to pickup a decent Wrangler, but they're fucking expensive. And I don't want to drive a stick. Been keeping my eye out, but anything decent seems to be over $15k.

So, in other words, you can't drive.

[The Stronger Sex]

(05-15-2018 08:24 AM)JekyllAndHyde Wrote:  

The Mercedes CLS is a nice looking car but these 4-door coupe things have this annoying tunnel in the middle which could make it more difficult to bang in the backseat.

Guess why? Because someone who can afford a Mercedes CLS doesn't need to fuck on the back seat of the car like some 16-year-old loser.

[Saweeep]

(05-16-2018 05:07 AM)The Stronger Sex Wrote:  

(05-15-2018 08:24 AM)JekyllAndHyde Wrote:  

The Mercedes CLS is a nice looking car but these 4-door coupe things have this annoying tunnel in the middle which could make it more difficult to bang in the backseat.

Guess why? Because someone who can afford a Mercedes CLS doesn't need to fuck on the back seat of the car like some 16-year-old loser.

Need and want are two different things.

[IveBeenFramed]

(05-15-2018 08:11 PM)ShotgunUppercuts Wrote:  

Those w126s are timeless. I swear im gonna own one before i leave this earth

(05-16-2018 06:26 AM)Saweeep Wrote:  

(05-16-2018 05:07 AM)The Stronger Sex Wrote:  

(05-15-2018 08:24 AM)JekyllAndHyde Wrote:  

The Mercedes CLS is a nice looking car but these 4-door coupe things have this annoying tunnel in the middle which could make it more difficult to bang in the backseat.

Guess why? Because someone who can afford a Mercedes CLS doesn't need to fuck on the back seat of the car like some 16-year-old loser.

Need and want are two different things.

Just bang her in the front passenger seat.

[Saweeep]

(05-16-2018 07:45 AM)IveBeenFramed Wrote:  

(05-15-2018 08:11 PM)ShotgunUppercuts Wrote:  

Those w126s are timeless. I swear im gonna own one before i leave this earth

(05-16-2018 06:26 AM)Saweeep Wrote:  

(05-16-2018 05:07 AM)The Stronger Sex Wrote:  

(05-15-2018 08:24 AM)JekyllAndHyde Wrote:  

The Mercedes CLS is a nice looking car but these 4-door coupe things have this annoying tunnel in the middle which could make it more difficult to bang in the backseat.

Guess why? Because someone who can afford a Mercedes CLS doesn't need to fuck on the back seat of the car like some 16-year-old loser.

Need and want are two different things.

Just bang her in the front passenger seat.

Whatever floats your boat.

[HankMoody]

(05-16-2018 05:05 AM)The Stronger Sex Wrote:  

(05-15-2018 12:04 AM)HankMoody Wrote:  

I've been trying to pickup a decent Wrangler, but they're fucking expensive. And I don't want to drive a stick. Been keeping my eye out, but anything decent seems to be over $15k.

So, in other words, you can't drive.

I simply do not enjoy driving stick. It's more stuff that I have to think about.

[Rocha]

(05-16-2018 08:48 AM)HankMoody Wrote:  

(05-16-2018 05:05 AM)The Stronger Sex Wrote:  

(05-15-2018 12:04 AM)HankMoody Wrote:  

I've been trying to pickup a decent Wrangler, but they're fucking expensive. And I don't want to drive a stick. Been keeping my eye out, but anything decent seems to be over $15k.

So, in other words, you can't drive.

I simply do not enjoy driving stick. It's more stuff that I have to think about.

   

[DJ-Matt]

Hank,

I bought my 2005 Wrangler back in 2012 for $10k with 70,000 miles on it. Good news is it looks like it's still worth that much at least. Although I have the base model SE with the 2.4L engine and no A/C. Upgraded to the bumpin' factory stereo (see above) and added factory cruise control, a simple mod that costs about $100 well worth it.

[Leonard D Neubache]

(05-16-2018 08:48 AM)HankMoody Wrote:  

(05-16-2018 05:05 AM)The Stronger Sex Wrote:  

(05-15-2018 12:04 AM)HankMoody Wrote:  

I've been trying to pickup a decent Wrangler, but they're fucking expensive. And I don't want to drive a stick. Been keeping my eye out, but anything decent seems to be over $15k.

So, in other words, you can't drive.

I simply do not enjoy driving stick. It's more stuff that I have to think about.

I have manual and automatics cars and I think that guys who obsess over driving stick need to chill the fuck out. At least when I'm in an automatic it's much easier to drink my coffee, text people and do my taxes.

[Rocha]

(05-16-2018 09:58 AM)Leonard D Neubache Wrote:  

(05-16-2018 08:48 AM)HankMoody Wrote:  

(05-16-2018 05:05 AM)The Stronger Sex Wrote:  

(05-15-2018 12:04 AM)HankMoody Wrote:  

I've been trying to pickup a decent Wrangler, but they're fucking expensive. And I don't want to drive a stick. Been keeping my eye out, but anything decent seems to be over $15k.

So, in other words, you can't drive.

I simply do not enjoy driving stick. It's more stuff that I have to think about.

I have manual and automatics cars and I think that guys who obsess over driving stick need to chill the fuck out. At least when I'm in an automatic it's much easier to drink my coffee, text people and do my taxes.

I drive one handed, no problem at all, is just a question of antecipation.

Right hand in the inner left tigh of the lady by my side, gears and wheel controlled by the left hand, that sometimes can be also holding a cigarrette or a beer.

I must admit it might take some skill.

[sterling_archer]

^You forgot the cell phone which you hold with your right deltoid.

[Jetset]

I love road sushi, but I've never quite mastered balancing the little bowl of soy sauce on the steering wheel so that I can reach it with my chopsticks to stir the wasabi. Refilling the little sake cup is another issue entirely, but at least the cigarette lighter works to keep it warm.

[Rocha]

(05-16-2018 12:43 PM)sterling_archer Wrote:  

^You forgot the cell phone which you hold with your right deltoid.

Exactly!! Almost forgetting about that!

I hold it between the deltoid and the left side of my face, in the meanwhile I usually lean a bit to the right, because ladies normally like to caress my silky blonde hair.

[RatInTheWoods]

Guys that assert that only "real men" enjoy playing with a knobby appendage between the wheels when they drive worry me....

[Simeon_Strangelight]

I grew up only using stick. The first time I sat in my tiptronic-equipped Audi A6 I forgot about the stick. Most of the time I hate it. The modern automatics are superior to most drivers using stick. It's just more bothersome frankly and adds little. When you enter a race-track and every second counts, then it may be of some importance, but aside from that I don't see much sense, though some use it to save on petrol.

[HankMoody]

(05-16-2018 11:41 AM)Rocha Wrote:  

(05-16-2018 09:58 AM)Leonard D Neubache Wrote:  

(05-16-2018 08:48 AM)HankMoody Wrote:  

(05-16-2018 05:05 AM)The Stronger Sex Wrote:  

(05-15-2018 12:04 AM)HankMoody Wrote:  

I've been trying to pickup a decent Wrangler, but they're fucking expensive. And I don't want to drive a stick. Been keeping my eye out, but anything decent seems to be over $15k.

So, in other words, you can't drive.

I simply do not enjoy driving stick. It's more stuff that I have to think about.

I have manual and automatics cars and I think that guys who obsess over driving stick need to chill the fuck out. At least when I'm in an automatic it's much easier to drink my coffee, text people and do my taxes.

I drive one handed, no problem at all, is just a question of antecipation.

Right hand in the inner left tigh of the lady by my side, gears and wheel controlled by the left hand, that sometimes can be also holding a cigarrette or a beer.

I must admit it might take some skill.

That's way too much work for me, personally. If you enjoy driving stick, God bless ya.

Personally, when I have to drive, I put my location in my GPS, it talks to me the whole time, and when I have to make turns my Apple Watch vibrates right before.

This allows me to talk on the phone, text, drink coffee, put my hand on my girl's leg, listen to my country music, and drive like a total asshole without getting into accidents.

That's also the reason I prefer to Uber whenever economical. No paying attention and not having to deal with parking. Pick me up at my office, let me talk on the phone the whole time, and drop me off in front of the courthouse. Easy peasy.

Basically, I'm looking to simplify my life, not make it more complicated. I've found stick driving just adds complication.

But if you enjoy it, more power to you. Personally, I do not. I just want to get to where I need to go while still doing stuff when driving.

[Rocha]

(05-16-2018 06:04 PM)HankMoody Wrote:  

(05-16-2018 11:41 AM)Rocha Wrote:  

(05-16-2018 09:58 AM)Leonard D Neubache Wrote:  

(05-16-2018 08:48 AM)HankMoody Wrote:  

(05-16-2018 05:05 AM)The Stronger Sex Wrote:  

So, in other words, you can't drive.

I simply do not enjoy driving stick. It's more stuff that I have to think about.

I have manual and automatics cars and I think that guys who obsess over driving stick need to chill the fuck out. At least when I'm in an automatic it's much easier to drink my coffee, text people and do my taxes.

I drive one handed, no problem at all, is just a question of antecipation.

Right hand in the inner left tigh of the lady by my side, gears and wheel controlled by the left hand, that sometimes can be also holding a cigarrette or a beer.

I must admit it might take some skill.

That's way too much work for me, personally. If you enjoy driving stick, God bless ya.

Personally, when I have to drive, I put my location in my GPS, it talks to me the whole time, and when I have to make turns my Apple Watch vibrates right before.

This allows me to talk on the phone, text, drink coffee, put my hand on my girl's leg, listen to my country music, and drive like a total asshole without getting into accidents.

That's also the reason I prefer to Uber whenever economical. No paying attention and not having to deal with parking. Pick me up at my office, let me talk on the phone the whole time, and drop me off in front of the courthouse. Easy peasy.

Basically, I'm looking to simplify my life, not make it more complicated. I've found stick driving just adds complication.

But if you enjoy it, more power to you. Personally, I do not. I just want to get to where I need to go while still doing stuff when driving.

There are fully automated cars nowadays. It would make your life even more easy.

But:

Quote:

This allows me to talk on the phone, text, drink coffee, put my hand on my girl's leg, listen to my country music, and drive like a total asshole without getting into accidents

Talk on the phone? Fair, I do that also, I just make sure to talk really on the phone and not running the risk of some slut calling me while the bluetooth speakers are on while another girl is by my side, and I have to make some half assed excuse about why I am not answering the phone

Text? I do it ocasionally...but I believe it is the most dangerous behaviour while driving, wether automatic or stick gears. It takes a lot of your attention from the road.

Drink coffee?? Seriously?? Must be some startbucks shit...I drink my espressso in a sip.

Put hand on girl leg? Yeah, thats my copyright

Listen country music? Dont know what this has to do with sticks. I put my russian music playing and does not bother me while I change gears.

Drive like an asshole? Never had an accident that was my fault. I try not be an asshole, bot in life and on the road.

In other words, just admit you lack the skills.

[HankMoody]

(05-16-2018 06:35 PM)Rocha Wrote:  

(05-16-2018 06:04 PM)HankMoody Wrote:  

(05-16-2018 11:41 AM)Rocha Wrote:  

(05-16-2018 09:58 AM)Leonard D Neubache Wrote:  

(05-16-2018 08:48 AM)HankMoody Wrote:  

I simply do not enjoy driving stick. It's more stuff that I have to think about.

I have manual and automatics cars and I think that guys who obsess over driving stick need to chill the fuck out. At least when I'm in an automatic it's much easier to drink my coffee, text people and do my taxes.

I drive one handed, no problem at all, is just a question of antecipation.

Right hand in the inner left tigh of the lady by my side, gears and wheel controlled by the left hand, that sometimes can be also holding a cigarrette or a beer.

I must admit it might take some skill.

That's way too much work for me, personally. If you enjoy driving stick, God bless ya.

Personally, when I have to drive, I put my location in my GPS, it talks to me the whole time, and when I have to make turns my Apple Watch vibrates right before.

This allows me to talk on the phone, text, drink coffee, put my hand on my girl's leg, listen to my country music, and drive like a total asshole without getting into accidents.

That's also the reason I prefer to Uber whenever economical. No paying attention and not having to deal with parking. Pick me up at my office, let me talk on the phone the whole time, and drop me off in front of the courthouse. Easy peasy.

Basically, I'm looking to simplify my life, not make it more complicated. I've found stick driving just adds complication.

But if you enjoy it, more power to you. Personally, I do not. I just want to get to where I need to go while still doing stuff when driving.

There are fully automated cars nowadays. It would make your life even more easy.

But:

Quote:

This allows me to talk on the phone, text, drink coffee, put my hand on my girl's leg, listen to my country music, and drive like a total asshole without getting into accidents

Talk on the phone? Fair, I do that also, I just make sure to talk really on the phone and not running the risk of some slut calling me while the bluetooth speakers are on while another girl is by my side, and I have to make some half assed excuse about why I am not answering the phone

Text? I do it ocasionally...but I believe it is the most dangerous behaviour while driving, wether automatic or stick gears. It takes a lot of your attention from the road.

Drink coffee?? Seriously?? Must some startbucks shit...I drink my espressso in a sip.

Put hand on girl leg? Yeah, thats my copyright

Listen country music? Dont know what this has to do with sticks. I put my russian music playing and does not bother me while I change gears.

Drive like an asshole? Ok. Your style.

I've just found it's a lot of unnecessary work, and I'm not really sure I understand the benefit. I don't like driving as is, and having to drive stick makes it even more annoying.

Commuting to my other office in the suburbs at 5:30am? Sucks. Driving through Center City Philly in heavy traffic? Sucks. Parking my truck in tight city spaces? Sucks. Going to the middle of nowhere in Pennsylvania on the turnpike? Sucks. Getting parking tickets? Sucks.

I hate it all.

Driving stick makes it even more annoying.

The only things I like about driving are being able to listen to music, drink coffee, and talk on the phone.

Exception: I like driving is when I'm off-roading. Then it's fun.

Also, I'm from Philly.

There is only one type of coffee here -- WaWa coffee. All the other stuff is yuppie frou frou crap.

[Rocha]

When a guy can't shut up about that "I live in Philly", you have to realize that he is swooping dudes named "Phil" and "Lee".

And eating tons of soy in morning brunches with WaWa coffee.

[presidentcarter]

I learned on a manual and all I've ever owned were manuals. Assuming you're not new to a manual, you can still eat your big mac and drive at the same time (one-handed steering & shifting, holding the wheel with your knee while you shift, skipping gears/starting in 2nd, etc. all become second nature).

I'll go as far as to say I almost wish all cars were manual for the following reason: it puts you in touch with the car and doesn't let you forget you're operating a machine. This is entirely separate from why most people think "car people" prefer sticks. Sure car guys like the added controllability and engagement and there's something to be said for all that, but at it's core it's much harder to forget your driving a 3,000+ lbs. machine when you're responsible for shifting.

Now it's obviously not practical for all cars to be manual, but people who want to dick around doing everything other than driving while driving are the reason all the responsible drivers pay more in insurance and have to deal with shitty "drivers" on the road (not to mention the thousands of deaths each year that occur from distracted drivers).

Modern car tech is nice and all, but anything that takes the focus off driving and puts it elsewhere is endangering the life of the driver and everyone around them.

Either make enough to hire a chauffeur, wait around for autonomous to become mainstream, take an Uber...or learn how to focus and operate a machine properly.

[PapayaTapper]

Sports cars with automatic transmissions are a crime against nature.

[HankMoody]

(05-16-2018 07:04 PM)Rocha Wrote:  

When a guy can't shut up about that "I live in Philly", you have to realize that he is swooping dudes named "Phil" and "Lee".

And eating tons of soy in morning brunches with WaWa coffee.

Look, I'm not really trying to pick a fight here, but that is kind of all you do with all my posts. It's starting to become annoying because it derails the point of the thread. I want to hear about the cars you guys drive, and how it's affected your game. I want to hear about your Jeeps, your Rovers, your trucks, your Hondas, whatever. If driving stick floats your boat, more power to you. Doesn't do it for me.

The WaWa coffee comment was supposed to be funny, and local. The South Jersey and Philly fellas will chuckle at it. Keep in mind, you raised the issue about Starbucks coffee, and I made a joke about it. I drink coffee that costs me $2 for a 20oz cup because my usual workday starts at 6:00am.

I'm not sure why you do this, or where you're going with it all.

Sometimes I feel like you write comments just to make yourself look cool or tough.

While that's fine, I guess, it also derails the thread. Your comments might make you feel good about yourself, but they don't contribute much.

Anyway, I don't want to waste what is otherwise a good discussion on cars and game. But dude, if we were at a bar and having the same discussion, everyone would probably think you're that annoying "one upper."

"I had a great dinner at Steak House last night."
"Oh yeah? That place sucks. I had SUCH a better dinner last night. That place is so lame."
"...okay. Cool."

So let's just hash this all out. You're the coolest dude ever who probably benches 350lbs with one hand, never gets blown out, and only eats at the best restaurants in the world. You drive stick (in an expensive car) while drinking coffee (not Starbucks), while talking on your phone, doing your taxes, and making a million dollars a year. You bang dimes on the regular with ease. You've traveled to every single country and have over a 1000 notch count.

That's awesome. I'm glad you shared. God bless you. Me? I'm just a regular dude who sometimes out kicks the punt coverage.

With that established, now can we talk about stuff that's fun and interesting?

I want to hear about how cars affect fella's game.

[Rocha]

(05-16-2018 07:58 PM)HankMoody Wrote:  

(05-16-2018 07:04 PM)Rocha Wrote:  

When a guy can't shut up about that "I live in Philly", you have to realize that he is swooping dudes named "Phil" and "Lee".

And eating tons of soy in morning brunches with WaWa coffee.

Look, I'm not really trying to pick a fight here, but that is kind of all you do with all my posts. It's starting to become annoying because it derails the point of the thread. I want to hear about the cars you guys drive, and how it's affected your game. I want to hear about your Jeeps, your Rovers, your trucks, your Hondas, whatever. If driving stick floats your boat, more power to you. Doesn't do it for me.

The WaWa coffee comment was supposed to be funny, and local. The South Jersey and Philly fellas will chuckle at it. Keep in mind, you raised the issue about Starbucks coffee, and I made a joke about it. I drink coffee that costs me $2 for a 20oz cup because my usual workday starts at 6:00am.

I'm not sure why you do this, or where you're going with it all.

Sometimes I feel like you write comments just to make yourself look cool or tough.

While that's fine, I guess, it also derails the thread. Your comments might make you feel good about yourself, but they don't contribute much.

Anyway, I don't want to waste what is otherwise a good discussion on cars and game. But dude, if we were at a bar and having the same discussion, everyone would probably think you're that annoying "one upper."

"I had a great dinner at Steak House last night."
"Oh yeah? That place sucks. I had SUCH a better dinner last night. That place is so lame."
"...okay. Cool."

Alright, you're the coolest dude ever who probably benches 350lbs with one hand, never gets blown out, and only eats at the best restaurants in the world. You drive stick (in an expensive car) while drinking coffee (not Starbucks), while talking on your phone, doing your taxes, and making a million dollars a year. You bang dimes on the regular with ease.

That's awesome.

Now can we talk about stuff that's fun and interesting?

I forgot to say that I was writing that while a half brazilian half russian stripper with tattoos and silicone tits is lying in my bed.

[godzilla]

I drove a decent Audi when I was living in Fishtown area for about a year. Really had no effect game wise but driving became a lot more fun that's for sure