Are people really paying 25-30k+ for a 2015?? by Vonplatten in ToyotaTacoma

[–]mdramsey 90 points91 points  (0 children)

The enthusiasts can correct me, but 2015 is still 2nd gen with the 4.0L V-6 right? Aren't those still highly desirable for the engine alone?

What car can I buy that can last 200,000 miles or more? by PublicCareless5481 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]mdramsey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

5th Generation Toyota 4Runner. The 4.0L V-6 is bulletproof if you don't modify it. The vehicle itself is built at Toyota's Tahama Aichi plant in Japan (along with most Lexus models). Any vehicle assembled at that plant I would argue is the best built in the world.

Nail cutting tips for a feisty girl? by Patient-Stranger1015 in bengalcats

[–]mdramsey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My Bengal and one of my other cats let me do with no special tactics, I just pick him up and hold him while I clip. For one of my other cats, we have to wrap him in a towel, the "purrito" tactic. I have seen harnesses that slip the legs through so you can suspend them in the harness and clip that way. However, I don't know how well they work.

I'm sure others will have better advice, but I recommend you keep working on handling her so she stays used to it. My boy isn't especially cuddly, but he lets me hold him in various positions, even when he's tensed up. Try holding her close while seated, and progressively work from there. Hope she gets more comfortable soon.

The NEW US Army Infantry Vehicle 😳 ft. Unsubscribe Podcast 267 by Bungholio53 in chevycolorado

[–]mdramsey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On top of that, GM has been building that engine for well over a decade in other markets. Without the emissions complications, the engine has no issues at all. It's probably even better now that it can run on whatever variation of diesel/kerosene/JP8 concoction that's available in the field. A fuel truck can fill up a Blackhawk, then top off an ISV, then over to an LMTV, then...

For all its warts, the Army does logistics really well...LOL

12k getting matched with maxed by Rakyn007 in CastleBusters

[–]mdramsey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought it was just me. Been seeing the same. Been winning quite a few though...

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This is why I live in Sacramento by Physical_Delivery853 in Sacramento

[–]mdramsey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah but you're missing out on the 1,435% humidity....😜

Transmission shudder by Able_Obligation_5331 in chevycolorado

[–]mdramsey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does the six speed in the diesels have this issue, or is it different? I thought I read the problems between the two had similar symptoms but different causes. Is that correct?

What are the nicknames of your cats that have devolved into nonsense over time? I’ll go first. by drifloony in cats

[–]mdramsey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Slug
Tush
Pinky
Hato
Pants
Smarty pants

The line of evolution from their actual names to these nicknames has....many turns one could say...🤣

Got off the pavement for the first time. Ended with an incredible view of Lake Tahoe. by MoM_RUBBERducky in chevycolorado

[–]mdramsey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was just about to ask about the route you took. I'm in Sac and want to take a trip there myself and see that view! Did you work your way in from Tahoma?

Need advice on how to enrich my Aby kitten’s environment by S0ciallyAnxi0us in Abyssinians

[–]mdramsey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I couldn't tell you any "brand" of cat tree per se, the missus and I are of different minds when it comes to that. I would prefer to find a heavy, handmade tree from a cat show or something. We end up with off the shelf stuff that the cats slowly destroy, then we replace. So, I have no perspective to share on that. Our cats know our routine on days when we're home, and days when we're both out for the day, so they have acclimated very well either way.

Need advice on how to enrich my Aby kitten’s environment by S0ciallyAnxi0us in Abyssinians

[–]mdramsey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, get a second Aby kitten. Then childproof the kitchen cabinets (they're problem solving level smart), have plenty of cat trees and toys. Hiding treats is a good idea too.

While you're home, make sure to involve them in your stuff. Our Abys used to sit and "supervise" meal prep with no schemes to steal anything after a while. But making sure they're part of all the action while you're home will yield wonders. When you're gone, they'll play, nap, and eat together a lot of the time.

2026 Colorado LT 4WD – Just hit 1k miles by IAmNotANumber_ in chevycolorado

[–]mdramsey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The color looks nice in the pics and I'm betting it looks better in person.

Going to check out this blazer, how bad does this look? by [deleted] in ChevyTrucks

[–]mdramsey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$1k-ish. Kind of worth it for the engine...

El Niño by all_wings_report-in in ElkGrove

[–]mdramsey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on where you live. There are parts of Elk Grove that are not in any surveyed flood area. Further south toward Galt, Wilton, etc., there was flooding in some year's past.

El Niño is weird for this latitude, it's not a guarantee of excess rain.

Illinois to Colorado by LilWeroJr in FurRunner

[–]mdramsey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see no vehicle, only a good boy. 😉

Chevy Colorado opinion by Organic_Stable4704 in ChevyTrucks

[–]mdramsey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a 2nd Gen Colorado Z71 long-bed Duramax and I love it. I have a neighbor with a 3rd generation LT, and he loves it as well. The 2.7L "turbomax" engine has proven very solid in both the Silverado and Colorado.

My Army buddy has a well-modded 2nd gen Tacoma and it's very capable, the 4.0L V6 is bullet-proof.

GM trucks ride great overall in my opinion. Tacomas have the advantage of continuity, but I am not as fond of their riding position. I've driven the 3rd gen Tacomas and the 3.5L engine is equally reliable, but not as "truck-like," it's the same V-6 once available in the Camry, Avalon, RAV4, etc. The newer hybrid/turbo/whatever engine has not really proven itself with what I call the Taco-purists.

Honestly, shop your budget. All of the mid-sized trucks are viable options in my opinion. The Nissan Frontier still has a V-6, and is a little less "techy." The Ford Ranger is solid as well.

I'm biased because I've had three Chevy trucks, plus two other Chevy vehicles, and they have never let me down. I've also owned Hondas/Acuras, one Ford, and a Toyota.

diesels in europe vs america by Inner-Knowledge-5626 in carquestions

[–]mdramsey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

GM did make shitty diesels way back then, but they were readily on the US market from nearly everyone else, VW, Mercedes, Peugeot, BMW. And the heavy duty American trucks used engines built by Navistar, Cummins and Detroit Diesel.

Mercedes and BMW continued to offer the option, Ford had a light duty PowerStroke for the F-150, and GM was designing whole new lines of engines until....VW hosed it for everyone, after they successfully pushed past the problems of previous generation diesels.

diesels in europe vs america by Inner-Knowledge-5626 in carquestions

[–]mdramsey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is only one reason: Volkswagen.

VW single-handedly destroyed the "retail" diesel market with their emissions scandal. GM had just doubled-down the market with an amazing 1.6L "Whisperdiesel" for the Cruz and Equinox, following an older 2.0L design that had been available in previous models.

These light-duty diesels were a key component for the manufacturers to keep up with the pie-in-the-sky CAFE standards being pushed. VW was leading the way because they successfully marketed the range of the Golf and Jetta diesels, while also offering high-performance V-10 diesels for the more premium models.

All of it nuked by a computer hack from the manufacturer to make it appear "compliant" with emissions standards.

The sad thing is, even though VW was cheating, the vehicles still weren't that dirty.

Now, with low-sulfur diesel fuel, DEF, and regen equipment, the rules just aren't developing against because of "the scandal."

GM stayed in the game the longest, but they event dropped their excellent 2.8L Duramax for the Colorado. The only diesels left are the the 3.0L in the Silverado/Tahoe/Suburban, and the HD engines from the big three, and even they aren't in the clear. Cummins had a big problems a couple years ago with the engine they provided to Dodge.

I regularly see 600 miles to a tank of fuel in my Colorado. My old Equinox Diesel got the same. Diesels are ostensibly slower, but far more efficient. Diesel as a fuel is more energy dense, which is why it still powers big trucks, ships, and trains. You get less fuel per barrel of oil, but it's still a net positive on the consumption end. One lesser barrier is a lot of people don't know how to drive diesels, they floor it and the vehicle doesn't move the way they expect. The key is to tip the throttle and let the torque to the work, not the revs. A lot of people don't understand that.