[quote=flu][quote=scaredyclassic]running shoes cause injuries. its just a perfect example of how all this economic activity actually makes us and the world worse. ugh. padded running shoes. the worst. plus the mfr claims they “wear out” in 6 mos or so. huge piles of garbage when made, when used and 180 days later.[/quote]
Well maybe. But then again , my point is the most vocal about manufacturing job losses aren’t really helping and putting their money where their mouth is. They could, but they don’t. Probably because they think it’s too much to spend $200 on a pair of american sneakers or $30k-40k for an American made car. Go figure.[/quote]flu, don’t you drive foreign cars?
I’ve driven Toyota products since the ’70’s. I’ve owned 10 of them in all. Only TWO were brand new when I bought them, one a “loaded” Corolla for $5K and the other one a “loaded” Hi-Lux 4WD pickup for $15K. You can “do the math” and figure out which years those vehicles were :=0 ALL of my other Toy/Lexus vehicles were purchased USED from private parties! I didn’t end up contributing to Japan’s profits because the depreciation on the vehicles I purchased were borne by their previous owners. I have a personal preference for Toyota products and I know where all the controls are in them. At this late date, I don’t want to spend hours/days/months to “relearn” a vehicle that I purchase. If I purchase a newer vehicle again, it will very likely be another Toyota product and will most certainly have AWD/4WD capabilities. And yes, spdrun, I’m open to buying another vehicle with a standard transmission :=] I’ve been watching youtube off and on in the past year and I like the paddle shifters a lot of AWD vehicles have, as well. An 8-speed transmission sounds awesome to have in the mountains!
I’m not happy that all the late model vehicles today have maps and other crap that I don’t need or want to pay for but that’s life. WTF? A “backup camera” and “lane-assist beep??” After driving all of my life without these things, please … someone here tell me why I need them now :=0
