Out of step...

Same for me. Since I took possession of V6stang, I can count on one hand the number of people who have driven it, and they're all either a parent or a (real) mechanic.

You should; they're verrrry nice.

Until 1999, I had never ridden in a Mustang newer than my '83. I wasn't too impressed with the back seat of a '95 GT. Until this fall, I had never driven a Mustang newer than my '83. I was

I tell you: they've come a long way from my early FOX.

Doitdoitdoitdoitdoitdoitdoitdoitdoitdoit! :)

I'm itching for a hardtop GT myself, preferably in Vista Blue (or the new "Windveil Sonic" Blue, as your young salesdroid would say), which should match V6stang's color nicely. :)

"dwight" wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@comcast.com:

Hmm, we may have different concepts of what a 'truck' is. One of my neighbors has an older Escape (looks just like the current one) which she let me take 'round the block, and it felt like a regular FWD car except you sat higher. Even though my Dakota is lowered and has a "sport suspension", it definitely rides like a "truck". That Escape I drove felt absolutely car-like compared to the Dak.

Very good. Looking forward to it.

Joe Calypso Green '93 5.0 LX AOD hatch with a few goodies Black '03 Dakota 5.9 R/T CC

"dwight" wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@comcast.com:

I'd take that bait in a second. ;)

Believe me, your not doing too bad. Until 2 months ago, I had *never* been in a new mustang. Worse than that, I hadn't even sat in a used one since 1989. Does that make me born again? I wouldn't have called myself a mustang atheist, but I just didn't think the car was practical for a daily driver and I thought the 1975 to pre-2005's were rather ugly. It's still not really practical as a daily driver, but it sure is fun.

"Practical for a daily driver"? I don't know what that means...

If you're looking at automobiles as a mode of transportation, the Mustang is as good as anything else. Hell, I used to argue that it was better, because I could get where I was going just a little bit quicker.

The problem is that a run to the local convenience store for milk usually takes about an hour, since I would always take "the long way home."

dwight

I guess if you can put up with: passenger complaints the back seat is almost non-existant; having to park in the back of the lot to make sure you have enough room to open the doors(or like getting in/out via the windows); and you don't ever want to put large objects into the trunk, you could say it's practical.

On that last point, the tail lights tend to restrict the size of the opening for the trunk somewhat. It's minor, but I do sometimes wish they had engineered it so the lights were attached to the trunk lid. Oh well - I do know it's not a station wagon or an explorer.

If it's just me, those things are mostly a non-issue. When I want to transport more than just myself, I'd rather use a different car.

I know what you mean. I'm never in a hurry to get somewhere when I'm driving that car.

...and driving with the seat pushed up, so your knees are crushing the steering wheel.

I always park in the nether reaches of lots. I don't want other cars near mine, and the walk does me good.

I have a hatchback. "The ultimate SUV." * I've had a large oak desk back there, a water heater, a 32" TV, and a host of other huge items. (Sunny days only, please.) I also have a convertible, so the sky's the limit.

• NoOp Patrick

I've always put up with the Mustang's "shortcomings" gladly. Because, once I drop off passengers or cargo and it's all mine, it makes everything else worthwhile.

I find myself apologizing to first-time passengers a lot. My suspension is very tight, and most folks aren't used to feeling everything in the road. I just took my wife out shopping again the other day, but dialed up the softest ride I could (Konis); she was appreciative. But I forgot to dial it back afterwards, and it felt like the front end of the car was floating. Setting it back to a firm ride reminded me of how different it must feel to people who are used to that nice, soft, cushy ride most new cars have...

TFrog just topped 190,000 miles and will be getting a new set of tires tomorrow. I'm really looking forward to breaking them in. 12 years, 190,000 miles, and I still love to drive that car.

Sure, it's impractical in some cases, if impractical is a 302 cubic inch V8 and a 5-speed stuck in rush hour crawl, but the weekend romps more than make up for it. I've always said that I'd rather be in a Mustang, driving 10 feet at a time in bumper to bumper traffic, than just about any other car.

dwight

"dwight" wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@comcast.com:

dwight, as you and I both know, there's no need to justify our choice of vehicles to anyone. Eff 'em if they don't like the car - end of story. Of course, I'll assume all pontificating is simply bragging rights, and well deserved at that.

Joe Calypso Green '93 5.0 LX AOD hatch with a few goodies Black '03 Dakota 5.9 R/T CC

Can I get an Amen, brother? A-MEN! No blasphemy is intended!

But hybrids are still a joke! ;^)

Respectfully yours,

J, aka

Wound Up wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@your.disposal:

A-Men. Not to be confused with G-Men.

Indeed. The joke is on the suckers that buy them.

Respectfully? J, you're slipping. ;)

I'm not justifying, just preaching to the choir.

:()

Right!

Right! Their smugness is so amusing. The guy at work is so proud of his overpriced Civic getting 49.9 mpg over 8000+ miles. Bite me, you're still losing. He's so smug. I tell him my old Mustang is better for the enironment, and he goes, "well, now just how is that" ever so sarcastically. He chose to believe his own BS because he's making payments on it. I didn't go for the jugular because I do like the guy.

I have purposefully backed down a bit in general, for my health.

I respect people I believe to be genuine, thoughtful, and intelligent, even if they don't like me. Being real and not wearing a mask is brave. I cannot stand lying sacks, manipulators, disingenuous twerps and vacuous blowhards.

I know what you're thinking. I'm not vacuous, just

-- Wound Up TS #65

"Wound Up" wrote in news:1138222341.095415.178240 @g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:

bragging

Wow. Perhaps you shouldn't be reading this newsgroup... ;)

Compared to many, you're Einstein.

"dwight" wrote in news:GqmdnVTw-a6QW0reRVn- snipped-for-privacy@comcast.com:

True.

You're way over me at this point. My LX sees limited action nowadays. My son drives it to school and back (~ 15 miles round trip), and all of

"Wound Up" wrote in news:1138304231.147895.273390 @g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:

Indeed. Just look at our president.

Couldn't resist. ;)

Joe Calypso Green '93 5.0 LX AOD hatch with a few goodies Black '03 Dakota 5.9 R/T CC

Read this gem:

Bush explains Medicare Part D

This quote is verbatim

'Because the -- all which is on the table begins > to address the big cost drivers. For example, how > benefits are calculated, for example, is on the > table. Whether or not benefits rise based upon wage > increases or price increases. There's a series of > parts of the formula that are being considered. And > when you couple that, those different cost drivers, > affecting those -- changing those with personal > accounts, the idea is to get what has been promised > more likely to be -- or closer delivered to that has > been promised. Does that make any sense to you? > It's kind of muddled. Look, there's a series of > things that cause the -- like, for example, benefits > are calculated based upon the increase of wages, as > opposed to the increase of prices. Some have > suggested that we calculate -- the benefits will > rise based upon inflation, supposed to wage > increases. There is a reform that would help solve > the red if that were put into effect. In other > words, how fast benefits grow, how fast > the promised benefits grow, if those -- if that > growth is affected, it will help on the red.'

Wound Up wrote in news:43D98FE5.6050206 @your.disposal:

Incredible. It's uncanny how people actually still believe in this guy. As Bugs Bunny says, "What a maroon!"

One of my favorite phrases of all time!

And his recent jabber about Brokeback Mountain has been hysterical.

I wish I knew what he was thinking when he said, "I hope you..."

-- Wound Up

"Wound Up" wrote in news:1138671814.969703.144720 @g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:

news:1138304231.147895.273390

There was a spoof on that - can't remember where I saw it, but it was one of those cartoon cloud balloons above his head with something really funny in it. Wish I could remember, but most of the brain cells are long gone..