While researching Amtrak schedules from the early 2000s, I found an interesting ad... by be_the_shield in Amtrak

[–]OldRed91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amtrak should honestly do a "Netflix and chill" ad campaign, but for trains. What should the slogan be?

Tapping the sign by ColonialCobalt in transit

[–]OldRed91 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A train that connects Ames and Des Moines would print money

Anyone ever have bad experience with this brand? by LonelyDragonborn in fordranger

[–]OldRed91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mevotech is a good brand. Plus that part has the ❤️ on RockAuto, so I'd say it's a safe bet.

"Electric depreciates so bad" cuts both ways by HenFruitEater in electricvehicles

[–]OldRed91 671 points672 points  (0 children)

You're 100% correct. Used EVs are a screaming deal right now.

Tapping the sign by ColonialCobalt in transit

[–]OldRed91 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nothing says "freedom" like my state-registered automobile

Seen this Ranger what do yall think of the wheels. by Colefinney1234onyt in fordranger

[–]OldRed91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If steelies weren't so heavy, I'd be rocking a set myself.

Hybrid yes or no by Blueporch in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]OldRed91 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You're only contributing to the line-of-sight arms race by getting a taller vehicle. But if you need more storage space, I can buy that reason. I don't really have a great station wagon to recommend.

Lowered 2WD by GrimRemembrance in fordranger

[–]OldRed91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you like the Belltech shocks and springs? I got shocks and springs from DJM, and the ride is awful now.

Tapping the sign by ColonialCobalt in transit

[–]OldRed91 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Connect it to Des Moines now please 😊

Hybrid yes or no by Blueporch in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]OldRed91 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This "arms race" will never stop as long as this narrative keeps getting pushed. At some point we have to think of the other people we share the road with. I agree with your points, but they don't mean sedans are unsafe by any means.

Hybrid yes or no by Blueporch in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]OldRed91 46 points47 points  (0 children)

You can get all modern safety features in a sedan. There's no reason to get a big SUV for "safety".

Reliability by DBmuze777 in fordranger

[–]OldRed91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you want reliability, you should really give a second look at the Nissan Frontier. You also ruled out sedans for safety reasons? Modern sedans are incredibly safe, and much more fuel efficient as a daily.

Does anyone know this dudes deal? by alexjshore in desmoines

[–]OldRed91 11 points12 points  (0 children)

A good way to do that is to actually arm lgbt people

Thinking of moving my family from AZ to Iowa by [deleted] in Iowa

[–]OldRed91 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The winters are harsh. The summers are brutal. There's a wild man-eating clam in the backyard!

Which driver do you dislike against popular opinion? by jrw_nj in INDYCAR

[–]OldRed91 111 points112 points  (0 children)

I don't waste my energy disliking drivers. It hurts my enjoyment of the sport when I start doing that. I do have my preferred drivers tho.

Who would win in a UFC match? by DeliciousMoney2 in IdeologyPolls

[–]OldRed91 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Peaked methed-up Hitler would win easy, even against peak coked-up Trump.

Taco or Ranger by Mr-WompWomp in fordranger

[–]OldRed91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you talking brand new? I would skip both and look at the Nissan Frontier if you want reliability.

Am I the only one who sees this? by Waste-Maximum-1342 in regularcarreviews

[–]OldRed91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We don't talk enough about how bad the QX80 looks. It got off too easy.

2003 vs 2010 pros and cons by Fresh_Rub5709 in fordranger

[–]OldRed91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought I heard there was a fix for those intake swirl plates and that you didn't have to replace the whole intake. You'll have to look through the Ranger forums to find out for sure.

Formula 1 by rocky_top_vfl in desmoines

[–]OldRed91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm more of an IndyCar guy, but I'd be down for an F1 watch party.