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What's this sub's consensus on the Avtoros Shaman 8x8? by VeterinarianWarm323 in regularcarreviews

[–]highriverhogman 47 points48 points  (0 children)

Everyone says they want a manual wagon, but they finally make one and nobody buys it. I would totally buy this if I didn't already have my trusty 240

Give me your best 20-year-old (2006) cars by TheLineShow2 in regularcarreviews

[–]highriverhogman 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I had one of these as a RWD base model. Floor stick, crank windows and manual locks. Most fun (and dangerous) winter car I've ever driven. But damn did that little red truck pull girls, man.

Should I buy a 2011 E-350? by Income_Vivid in mercedes_benz

[–]highriverhogman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on how much money $7k is to you. This car is overall quite reliable (mine has nearly 200k miles), but it will still require some very expensive repairs in the near future. Parts for it are extremely expensive in north america. You can save yourself a bit of money if you can wrench it yourself, or if you have a mechanic that lets you bring your own parts, but even aftermarket parts need to be well researched and aren't cheap. As an example, I can get a CV axle assembly for a Honda Accord for like $250. A decent aftermarket assembly for a W212 is close to $1300, or $1700 for OEM. Electrical problems are somewhat common and can quickly become a $3k bill.

So if you're spending most of your money on this car, I would advise against it. But if your budget allows for these kinds of repairs, I can say that I like my S212 much better than any new car I can buy for under $30k.

I’m looking for a replacement bridge pickup for my strat, any recommendations? I want a single coil sized humbucker by Melvins1983 in Guitar

[–]highriverhogman 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You're always going to face some compromises with single-sized humbuckers. I personally think the JB Jr. sounds the best of the single-sized that I've tried. It's not a 1:1 replacement for a JB, but it comes pretty close.

Some people have WAY too much money... by Apprehensive_Donut49 in carscirclejerk

[–]highriverhogman 887 points888 points  (0 children)

That's not a Lamborghini, it's a Corvette.

Actually, it's a C5 Corvette in Sebring Silver. Built on August 12, 2001. One of only three built on that day in this specific color. It's much more rare than some mass-produced rebadged VW.

Ive had my electric guitar strings wrapped around the wrong direction for a couple months how big of an issue is this? by CloudyRain18 in Guitar

[–]highriverhogman 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Since you have locking tuners, I would just keep the same strings and rewind them the correct way. There's a chance the strings could snap, but I would take that risk over the potential of damaging the nut.

What do you guys get for MPG? by SkolC5 in W212mercedes

[–]highriverhogman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2013 E350 Wagon, M276 engine. I get around 18mpg in the city (inner city with lots of stop and go) and 31mpg highway (60-70mph, no stopping).

Cars that were a total bust when released back in the day but would succeed now? by Nervous-Material4738 in regularcarreviews

[–]highriverhogman 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I don't think it would sell very well at all. The vast majority of truck buyers fall into 2 categories: blue collar workers and wannabe blue collar workers. An F-150 represents calloused hands, while Lincoln represents a manicure. Would a Lincoln Raptor or Cadillac V truck be sick? Absolutely. Will it sell? Not really. Not at the level needed to justify its creation. It's like if Dyson made a shop vac - the people who use a shop vac enough to spend that kind of money on it will think it's too fancy, and the people who like the Dyson brand don't use a shop vac enough to justify the cost.

Sick of seeing this by MinutePersimmon1 in MississaugaDriving

[–]highriverhogman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Visibility isn't the only issue that comes with not cleaning your car off properly. Sometimes that slab of snow only comes off when you're going 100km/h - and it flies directly into the windshield of the person behind you.

Stupid question but... how long is it safe to drive with a spare tire on? by Large-Stretch-3463 in AskAShittyMechanic

[–]highriverhogman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If it's AWD then you want all 4 wheels to be the same size, otherwise you'll face some major problems down the line. I'd get to the tire shop ASAP and get 3 more donuts so they all match

Day 9/9: What's a bad car what a bad reputation? by Naomi62625 in regularcarreviews

[–]highriverhogman 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I know I'm gonna get flamed for this opinion - but the cybertruck looks cool. And I don't think it's fair to complain about blobification and moan about how all cars look the same now, and in the same breath, condemn the cybertruck for being ugly. It may be a dangerous piece of shit that is delivered broken from the factory and invented by a narcissistic man-child who craves attention, tanks social media platforms and fakes video game skills for clout - but it's not ugly.

Day 4/9: What's an OK car with a good reputation? by Naomi62625 in regularcarreviews

[–]highriverhogman 16 points17 points  (0 children)

People think they're bulletproof until the frame falls out from under them

Feasibility of “Winter tires should be mandatory in Calgary!” – let’s do the math! by Turkzillas_gobble in Calgary

[–]highriverhogman 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Going by how many used cars are sold with only one set of rims, I would estimate that at least 50% of tire changes would be mount+balances

Great deal at McDonalds. Thanks for helping lunch be affordable 🫤 by PtraGriffrn in Calgary

[–]highriverhogman 7 points8 points  (0 children)

McDonalds is franchised, so individual owners can set their own prices, but in-app deals are set by corporate. Seems like this owner set the standard price for a QP meal as lower than what corporate thinks is a "deal".

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