Copyright © 2013 Knight Sac Media. All rights reserved.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/subject.aspx?subjectid=20243Do you like cars? Anybody ever tell you that you talked about cars a lot? Like to work on cars? Have a question about a car? I love cars. I talk about cars all the time. I talk about the ones I've owned, the ones I've seen, and the ones I'd like to own. I'm told I'm a "car nut". I think that ...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/images/Logo380x132.pnghttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/subject.aspx?subjectid=2024338013210kidlJeff Gordan takes an unsuspecting (?) used car salesman for a test drive. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5mHPo2yDG8&feature=sharehttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=287780123/14/2013 12:41:33 PMmirajeLegislation introduced in Congress to suspend sale of E15 gasoline26 comments The ethanol gasoline blend known as E10 has already caused concern and hesitation, especially among owners of vehicles not designed to run the fuel, and despite the mounting questions over its use, the Environmental Protection Agenc...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=287613043/5/2013 2:49:54 PMTimFFerrari 308 vs. Porsche 928 Zuffenhausen and Maranello set off in entirely new directions with these two designs. A pair of enthusiasts discover that it's not what they can do, but how they go about doing it, that separates these two cars. hemmings.com http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=287550943/1/2013 7:40:50 PMkidlBMW makes 4-year old’s dream come true by designing a 19-engined race car autos.yahoo.com http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=287171842/10/2013 12:56:03 PMKen AdamsI'll suggest that. I doubt it ever occurred to her. We live in a town home complex with detached garages. Several years ago, we had a garage fire in a unit a block away. Two or three cars were lost in that. Good suggestion.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=286965761/30/2013 4:34:43 PMSI Ron (Hall Monitor)What she should do is hire an automotive appraiser to appraise the vehicle. Call some insurance companies and ask them for a referral to an independent appraisal firm. Anyone with a car with that low mileage and condition should have it appraised every 2-3 years for insurance. If the garage burned down, she would ge...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=286963581/30/2013 3:17:15 PMKen AdamsThanks, that give me lots to start with. I am of the opinion she may be best off to take it to our local Toyota or Nissan dealer and see if they would take it on consignment. That would keep her safely away from dealing with a buyer (which she fears) and will probably get her as much as she's going to realistically g...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=286963441/30/2013 3:12:17 PMmirajeNADA value has high retail for $15,500. The turbo model is about a grand more.. nadaguides.com  nadaguides.com http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=286963261/30/2013 3:07:24 PMSI Ron (Hall Monitor)The Old Cars Price Guide, in my opinion is the best publication, only available by subscription in print form. It gives you a value range of 1-6, I believe, with descriptions on what the numbers mean, we use to subscribe to it when I as an appraiser. Its pretty accurate and the insurance companies have no problem wi...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=286963151/30/2013 3:02:17 PMSidney Reillyhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=286962531/30/2013 2:44:21 PMSI Ron (Hall Monitor)Anyone here with an Old Cars Price Guide could give you a price. I would say the car would be classed as a 2 or 3. Problem with that model, they were really bad for rust. It would never be classed as a 1, as that is for show cars. A 2 or 3, site unseen. Out for a couple hours, I hope someone can give you a price.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=286959251/30/2013 12:59:18 PMKen AdamsMy first time here. I have a neighbor in her mid 80's wanting to sell a cream puff 1983 Datsun 280Z. It's a one owner with... get this... less than 8,000 actual miles. I've only seen it parked in the garage, but she tells me the interior is like new without a blemish. It's never been anywhere near high humidity as ...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=286958941/30/2013 12:46:59 PMCashWhorei think the rear will be much nicer looking in person just from its stance being so much lower than the camaro's and caddy'shttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=286666921/16/2013 1:45:02 AMPaul KernIt has a butt like a Camaro or a Caddy and that's not a compliment. Otherwise, nice car.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=286634361/14/2013 2:06:52 PMJohn KoligmanAnyone have any comments on the new C7??? Front end, side views look very nice to me, along with the interior. I'm having some trouble with that 'Camaro like' back end though. Looking forward to seeing the car ' in the flesh' during the auto show season.... Johnhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=286633261/14/2013 1:24:12 PMkidlhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=286596771/12/2013 10:18:11 AMSI Ron (Hall Monitor)http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2861189112/18/2012 9:33:28 AMGreg from EdmontonYour car has the Nokian WR for all-season use? I was surprised to learn that an all-season tire can be "that good" for winter use: marathonauto.com  The tire seems to be a high-performance winter tire that can be used year round, rather than an all-season tire that also gets called in for winter duty.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2861176412/18/2012 8:29:59 AMSI Ron (Hall Monitor)I have Nokian tires on my Subaru, and would never run anything else after using them. Awesome in the winter and they handle nice in the summer.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2861151112/18/2012 12:50:30 AMGreg from EdmontonUpdate on the service, I am reminded I still need to replace the serpentine accessory belt! I did some internet research and found that the best value was to get a Kirkland battery from Costco as they are made by the leading battery manufacturer (Johnson Controls?). Of course the Costco pricing and warranty doesn't h...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2861141112/17/2012 11:46:42 PMGreg from EdmontonTire decisions. BTW, I decided on the Hankook Optimo H727 tires for my wife's 2005 Equinox in the fall of 2011. Overall impressions, they are a decent long-life summer tire. Can be noisy on some roads. Harsh when pushed in aggressive driving around town. Not terrible tires for winter, but I would like to get a sep...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2861139812/17/2012 11:33:39 PMLahcim Leinadhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=284150019/17/2012 6:24:14 PMJ.F. SebastianHaha, by "flipped" I thought you meant it literally. Like he's in the habit of getting into wrecks and rolling over his shiny vans. Or...maybe that is what you meant.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=284149849/17/2012 6:09:11 PMLahcim LeinadWhat is it about Mexicans and their very old vans? I am completely perplexed. The dude from Mexico across the street has now flipped at least three vans. Every single morning he goes out and polishes the latest, yet unflipped van, into sparkles. Then, a couple of weeks later, that van is gone and another one is get...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=284149079/17/2012 5:33:57 PMLahcim Leinadhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=284123159/16/2012 12:29:30 PMLahcim Leinad"If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses." - Henry Ford We asked for it, we got it: [youtube video]http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283977829/10/2012 3:09:20 PMLahcim Leinadhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283975959/10/2012 1:59:43 PMJohn KoligmanTexas to Open Highway With 85 MPH Speed Limit Published: Friday, 7 Sep 2012 | 10:22 AM ET Texas will soon open a stretch of highway with the highest speed limit in the country, giving eager drivers a chance to rip through a trip between two of the state's largest metropolitan areas. [graphic]The ...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283919379/7/2012 12:04:02 PMOldAIMGuyhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283892249/6/2012 2:27:33 PMLahcim LeinadIt's Nice That : Every James Bond in one car chase in Sky's magnificent new 007 channel trailerhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283849709/5/2012 9:06:02 AMLahcim Leinadhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283805429/3/2012 9:45:36 AMLahcim Leinadhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283778049/1/2012 1:35:58 PMLahcim LeinadRemember How Shills From Warren Buffett's Chinese Car Company Stole Their Own Facebook Contest? Well, check this out: Warren Buffet's Partly Owned BYD Co. Reports 94% Decline in Profit | ValueWalkhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283642818/27/2012 12:04:12 PMLahcim LeinadIncredible flying hover bike lets you fly over desert like a Jedi - latimes.com Flight Log: Tandem Duct Aerial Vehiclehttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283622078/26/2012 11:31:29 AMarnohttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283607668/25/2012 1:25:47 PMGreg from EdmontonYa I'm thinking the driver wasn't paying attention and the van hit a concrete barrier. The photo isn't great, but the bodywork looks more like road rash than teeth marks. Assuming the flattened tire is on the same corner of the vehicle as the damaged bodywork.... The tire does NOT look like a freshly installed tempo...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283588828/24/2012 3:52:30 PMJ.F. SebastianThe dead giveaway is the scraped tire. Nothing an animal could do would cause that. It was caused by hitting another car or perhaps a jersey barrier. Either the police released the wrong photo or the story is completely false. I'm betting on the latter.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283586788/24/2012 2:48:45 PMLahcim Leinadsomethings fishy here. Yup. How the hell does one supposedly get into a mangled car like that and drive around with it (and presumably the kitten in the bumper), without noticing the damage in the first place? Smells like absolute BS to me!http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283582688/24/2012 12:23:38 PMSI Ron (Hall Monitor)I don't believe it. I have seen probably 100,000 damaged autos in my career as an appraiser, I have seen horses eat paint off cars, heard of porcupines eating brake lines, etc, but this does not look like animals ripping a car apart. Pitbulls get a bad rap. Just the media sensationalizing something without all the f...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283582528/24/2012 12:18:59 PMLahcim Leinadhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283582208/24/2012 12:07:43 PMLahcim LeinadGoogle mangled this translation but I'll give you the bullet points. 1. The perpetrators placed ramps under the jewelry store window. 2. They backed up their white VW Passat through said window. 3. Lightning fast, they stole about $100k's worth. 4. The cops had them on camera the whole time. 5. The cops, coming toward...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283316468/13/2012 10:22:51 AMLahcim LeinadChinese granny ties sex doll to tree to stop motorist from speeding | CarNewsChina.com - China Auto Newshttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283122138/3/2012 10:36:21 AMLahcim LeinadArtist David Cerny London Double-Decker Bus doing Push Ups for Olympics [youtube video] A Czech artist has re-modelled a traditional London double-decker bus into a mechanical sculpture of an athlete doing push-ups to celebrate the Olympic Games opening in the British capital on Friday. David Cerny, whose past work...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=282914477/25/2012 2:00:32 PMLahcim LeinadPrince Albert of Monaco Auctioning Car Collection :: Auto News :: Auto World Newshttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=282880267/24/2012 9:32:01 AMLahcim Leinadhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=282684527/15/2012 3:21:46 PMLahcim LeinadCzech this out: [youtube video] Nothing about cars or bikes here but how about these guys, on a train! [youtube video]http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=282683967/15/2012 3:01:25 PMJ.F. Sebastianhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=282683797/15/2012 2:52:44 PMLahcim LeinadWell, if they nail him, he might have a 5 year shelf life in prison. Bet they can ride him there faster than he did the bike on the road. :-)http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=282681397/15/2012 12:59:08 PMSI Ron (Hall Monitor)These guys have a short shelf life. Canadian Motorcyclist Identified as 186mph - 300 km/h rider, you have to hear this CBC news report: [youtube video]http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=282681357/15/2012 12:58:07 PMLahcim LeinadVIDEO: Canadian Biker Randy George Scott films himself going 186-mph in traffic on highway - NY Daily Newshttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=282681197/15/2012 12:49:28 PM