it'sthatcar 150 Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 Those F-150's look so nice, but it's a shame that they are so incredibly unsafe (IIHS frontal offset). I haven't seen one in years around here without rust. I'd have to get one from the next generation when they became much safer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thub 673 Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 Those F-150's look so nice, but it's a shame that they are so incredibly unsafe (IIHS frontal offset). I haven't seen one in years around here without rust. I'd have to get one from the next generation when they became much safer. I agree, I love the looks, but they are rather unsafe. Swap in the lightening headlights and fogs and they look even better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
it'sthatcar 150 Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 The next generation were so improved that I couldn't buy anything older than a 2004. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thub 673 Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 That generation had a lot of issues with power trains though, 5.4 with VCT is absolute junk. I would never buy one. Just search 5.4L cam phaser problems. Of course the spark plug problem got worse with the 24 valve 5.4L. In fact we have a 2005 F150 at work with a blown motor, needs new heads. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
it'sthatcar 150 Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 Yeah, I've heard about some of the problems. I don't really have a need for a pickup, but if I got one from the 2004-2008, I'd get the 4.6l. I wouldn't need any more power than that, but then again, I don't really need a pickup at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spridget 498 Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Just outside of Phoenix on I-10 I passed a new VW Passat wagon. It had a blue Arizona license plate and only the VW badge, no model or trim badges. The 2015 Passat Wagon is not sold in the US. Maybe from Mexico, although I'm not sure if it's sold there either, but doesn't explain the AZ plate. Maybe a test vehicle. Looked great, wish I could have snapped a pic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
M109Dreamer 0 Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Just outside of Phoenix on I-10 I passed a new VW Passat wagon. It had a blue Arizona license plate and only the VW badge, no model or trim badges. The 2015 Passat Wagon is not sold in the US. Maybe from Mexico, although I'm not sure if it's sold there either, but doesn't explain the AZ plate. Maybe a test vehicle. Looked great, wish I could have snapped a pic. The AZ blue plates are the "new" dealer plates they came out with this year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Angrod 280 Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Spotted this on my way out of the Ford dealer this last Monday: And just for Brian, dat license plate frame: 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brian_05_SEL 1417 Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Well f**k me, I sold that Camry!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spridget 498 Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 $1 million hyper-car McLaren P1. Production run of only 375. 27 year old driver lost control on a "wet spot in the road." Notice sunshine a dry roadway. And now only 374. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Spridget 498 Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Why? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Angrod 280 Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 Why? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spridget 498 Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 Saw this parked in front of Chicken Express (regional fried chicken joint) this morning on way home from work. Turned the motorcycle around and snapped a pic. Quite rare Fairmont Durango. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stocker 126 Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 It's too bad they didn't make more of those. More alluring than the G-body El Camino/Caballero for some reason... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spridget 498 Posted July 18, 2015 Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 Driving home in the XC90 and saw this pair. PeptoBismol pink stretch Callenger. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
REDTRUCKCHASER 340 Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 I can't find "Bulls in the Wild" topic, so will post this here. Saw this green wagon at my favorite old peoples diner. It could use a lot of TLC ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vulcanator 85 Posted August 2, 2015 Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 I spotted this yesterday 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brian_05_SEL 1417 Posted August 2, 2015 Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 Pretty rare, a Mercury in Canada eh? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SHO-WGN 74 Posted August 2, 2015 Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 (edited) Nope. Mercury Marauders were sold in Canada as well as full size Mercury models until around 2010 or 2011. These cars all have a 2F VIN, manufactured in Canada. What upset me about the photo was the fact that Marauder was parked across two handicapped parking stalls.Now if it was legitimate, it becomes only a mild annoyance. I have lost count how many times I have seen an expensive car parked across two stalls, to prevent anyone else from even coming close. I drive a very unique, custom Focus (SVT-WGN) and it has nicks, door chips and insect chips. It is just a car. But if that Marauder did not display a handicapped sticker on his license plates, then he is not just a lousy parker, he is an ???-oriface. Edited August 2, 2015 by SHO-WGN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Angrod 280 Posted August 2, 2015 Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 Nope. Mercury Marauders were sold in Canada as well as full size Mercury models until around 2010 or 2011. These cars all have a 2F VIN, manufactured in Canada. What upset me about the photo was the fact that Marauder was parked across two handicapped parking stalls. Now if it was legitimate, it becomes only a mild annoyance. I have lost count how many times I have seen an expensive car parked across two stalls, to prevent anyone else from even coming close. I drive a very unique, custom Focus (SVT-WGN) and it has nicks, door chips and insect chips. It is just a car. But if that Marauder did not display a handicapped sticker on his license plates, then he is not just a lousy parker, he is an ???-oriface. I don't know about his license plate(s) but there is a handicapped tag hanging from the rear view mirror. Nice Marauder btw. I don't see nearly enough of them being driven. They seem to be more rare than a gen 2 Sable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SHO-WGN 74 Posted August 2, 2015 Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 I did not see that tag, so he moves up the social scale as just a lousy porker (pun intended.) Usually us old guys are more tolerant, but people that park (pork) over two stalls rub me the wrong way. And you know how I feel about able-bodied people parking in handicapped stalls. I know seniors (hey, I is one) who can barely walk, and yet do not park in those stalls. But thank you for pointing that out (and no wise cracks about old people and their eyesight.) Oh yeah, my other mistake, Mercury Panthers have a 2M VIN, Ford CVPI are the 1F VIN. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brian_05_SEL 1417 Posted August 2, 2015 Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 I don't know about his license plate(s) but there is a handicapped tag hanging from the rear view mirror. Nice Marauder btw. I don't see nearly enough of them being driven. They seem to be more rare than a gen 2 Sable. Funny because there are a large number of Marauders around here. Most in the available colors other than black. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vulcanator 85 Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 He wasn't across 2 stalls, just very close to the line. They're pretty big stalls. I don't see too many Mercurys in my small town but in Calgary where that was taken there's quite a few. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spridget 498 Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 The Austin Police Dept had a midnight blue Marauder they used for DWI and street racing stings. "POLICE" was ghosted onto the paint on the doors. Nearly invisible by day and only visible by reflection at night. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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