Author Topic: Interesting things seen on the way to work thread (Read 3055590 times)

rrocket · « **Reply #14220 on:** July 14, 2022, 10:19:46 pm »

Quote from: TheHire on July 14, 2022, 10:17:12 pm

They were literally exactly the same as the R/T. I had an Intrepid R/T that I loved (I was 17-21, give me a break ), and swapped a bunch of 300M Special stuff onto.

The 300M Special got 18" wheels, unique springs, a 5hp tune through the PCM, and firmer shifts in manual mode. Those were the only performance differences, and the weight difference wasn't all that much.

If you think the Special was a turd, so was the R/T.

I also recall...at night...the interior being positively pitch dark in the 300M. I think at the time (and maybe even now) it was the darkest car I'd ever been in.

Firm · « **Reply #14221 on:** July 15, 2022, 10:01:19 am »

I like the 300M, especially the Special, it hit all the right boxes for me....spacious, good power from the 3.5L, really well equipped for it's time, comfortable, nice ride. Hardly ever see them now days.

One of those platforms where it really matter how you spec'd it out. A basic Intrepid, awful, especially with the 2.7L. But a loaded up 300M, or even a Concorde...pretty nice.

TheHire · « **Reply #14222 on:** July 15, 2022, 11:53:33 am »

Quote from: Firm on July 15, 2022, 10:01:19 am

or even a Concorde...pretty nice.

Okay Bubba...

Fobroader · « **Reply #14223 on:** July 15, 2022, 12:28:00 pm »

There is a raised manhole around work that I've always said is going to catch someones oil pan, sure as shise, drove by it this morning, plastic bits all over the place and a big trail of oil. Thats gotta suck, I think the city should pay for that.

EV Dan · « **Reply #14224 on:** July 15, 2022, 12:45:38 pm »

Quote from: Fobroader on July 15, 2022, 12:28:00 pm

There is a raised manhole around work that I've always said is going to catch someones oil pan, sure as shise, drove by it this morning, plastic bits all over the place and a big trail of oil. Thats gotta suck, I think the city should pay for that.

These grow like shrooms around here when they grind out old asphalt and let the traffic through. Makes me wonder how many Tesla batteries they have claimed...

Fobroader · « **Reply #14225 on:** July 15, 2022, 12:48:03 pm »

Quote from: EV Dan on July 15, 2022, 12:45:38 pm

Quote from: Fobroader on July 15, 2022, 12:28:00 pm
There is a raised manhole around work that I've always said is going to catch someones oil pan, sure as shise, drove by it this morning, plastic bits all over the place and a big trail of oil. Thats gotta suck, I think the city should pay for that.

These grow like shrooms around here when they grind out old asphalt and let the traffic through. Makes me wonder how many Tesla batteries they have claimed...

Ooofff, never mind, that sounds more expensive!!

Bubba · « **Reply #14226 on:** July 15, 2022, 02:20:41 pm »

Quote from: TheHire on July 15, 2022, 11:53:33 am

Quote from: Firm on July 15, 2022, 10:01:19 am
or even a Concorde...pretty nice.

Okay Bubba...

quadzilla · « **Reply #14227 on:** July 15, 2022, 04:55:21 pm »

Chevy Chevette and a Protege5 both in amazing condition. Thought I was transported back in time.

rrocket · « **Reply #14228 on:** July 15, 2022, 05:04:49 pm »

Quote from: quadzilla on July 15, 2022, 04:55:21 pm

Chevy Chevette and a Protege5 both in amazing condition. Thought I was transported back in time.

IQ still remembers driving to Florida in a Chevette...with 4 people..and no AC!

Blueprint · « **Reply #14229 on:** July 27, 2022, 08:57:03 am »

"New" stay behind car seen at the major multi-brand press fleet hdqr: 1979-87 Mercury Grand Marquis. Belongs to a Guide de l'auto guy.

Slow_lane · « **Reply #14230 on:** August 08, 2022, 12:35:25 pm »

Technically not on my way to work...because I don't. But I saw an Lexus LC500 at crappy tire the other day. A rare sight. Certainly unique and a way to stand out from the crowd. Looked nice in blue with beige top.

valuator · « **Reply #14231 on:** August 08, 2022, 01:45:59 pm »

A few interesting things the past few days:

A neat camper van parked at Wal-Mart. It was a RHD Citroen Relay with UK license plates. Usually these foreign campers are the megabuck overland rigs.

A 2-door Fiat 500 in traffic. Ended up beside it at a stop light. Then noticed crammed in the back seat was a VERY elderly gentleman. Hopefully no injuries occurred getting in there and back out!

EV Dan · « **Reply #14232 on:** August 08, 2022, 10:38:16 pm »

From Manitoba with "Toronto" plates in Brampton today

Sounded great!

Firm · « **Reply #14233 on:** August 08, 2022, 10:45:08 pm »

Nothing in Brampton surprises me anymore

EV Dan · « **Reply #14234 on:** August 08, 2022, 10:51:11 pm »

Quote from: Firm on August 08, 2022, 10:45:08 pm

Nothing in Brampton surprises me anymore

Yeah, my BSometer was somewhat suspicious

CSH · « **Reply #14235 on:** August 09, 2022, 02:32:19 pm »

Living in Brampton with a Manitoba address to save on insurance

Blueprint · « **Reply #14236 on:** August 11, 2022, 08:17:19 am »

Saw my first Mazda MX-30 with a private plate - the one or two I saw prior had fleet plates. So someone actually bought one. I would not mind the low range ... if it was proportionally cheaper.

Red with silver roof as with this one - not a good combo IMHO.

Bubba · « **Reply #14237 on:** August 11, 2022, 11:07:31 pm »

A 1973 or 1974 Ford Maverick.

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Blueprint · « **Reply #14238 on:** August 12, 2022, 08:14:25 am »

^^ Nice one! It survived all the "Day 2" shenanigans these cars suffered. My aunt had a coupe of similar vintage, brown on brown, upscale Ghia trim but straight six automatic without power steering or power brakes.

quadzilla · « **Reply #14239 on:** August 12, 2022, 02:26:01 pm »

MB EQS 580

Riding behind it I could clearly see that giant screen in the middle. Wow is that huge!