Lord Blackadder
Jan 13, 02:02 PM
VW has had some nasty problems, especially in the electronics dept. I believe they are getting better, though I haven't seen any recent news on it. Fiat seems to have been a blessing for Chrysler.
Two points:
1. I agree about the electrics, to an extent. Years ago, my old man bought an '88 Jetta, and it had two main problems - the electrical systems were horrible, and the body was not properly galvanized. It rusted before our eyes (hole in the floor after just 5 years) and most of the major electrical subsystems needed replacement within 5 years. However, it's worth noting that the Mexican-built VWs and the German-made VWs are quite different in quality. I may be wrong, but I believe that US-market GTIs are still made in Germany, and are the most reliable of the bunch. Several other VW-owning friends of mine have experienced a couple electrical gremlins here or there, but in terms of quality I'd still put VW's cars over the American Big Three for the most part. The interiors especially were superior.
2. Funny that you point out FIAT as a bringer of quality to Chryselr...Chrysler must be pretty bad if that's the case, as FIAT has a reputation for making sensationally unrealiable cars. I'll concede that they have improved dramatically in the last ten years, but you know what I mean. For me, the best thing about FIAT's new relationship with Chrysler will be the arrival of FIATs in the USA and access to FIAT's small car (particularly diesel - fingers crossed) technology.
Of course bland sells in the mid-size market. The Accord and Camry are the largest selling cars in the US.
I consider myself a bit of an automotive enthusaist, and I distinguish between autos that are intended to be appliances(Camry/Accord/Corolla/Minivans/basic Pickups etc etc) versus autos that are intended to be driven by enthusiasts.
The Jetta was always kind of borderline between the two categories, but the VR6 and turbo models were definitely budget enthusiast cars. The same could be said about the Passat as a luxury car. With the new versions, I think they are decidely more "appliance" and less "driver's car".
Think VW USA is missing the mark at what made VW a drivers car in the end.... this one looks cheap to me :(
VW's core customer base is yuppies and budget driving enthusiasts (with a smattering of tuners thrown in for good measure). Most of those people will probably not like the new version as much as the old. But, to be fair, VW's stated goal is to sell this new Passat to new people, to expand the customer base. So that necessarily involved some dumbing-down. We'll see if the gamble pays off.
Two points:
1. I agree about the electrics, to an extent. Years ago, my old man bought an '88 Jetta, and it had two main problems - the electrical systems were horrible, and the body was not properly galvanized. It rusted before our eyes (hole in the floor after just 5 years) and most of the major electrical subsystems needed replacement within 5 years. However, it's worth noting that the Mexican-built VWs and the German-made VWs are quite different in quality. I may be wrong, but I believe that US-market GTIs are still made in Germany, and are the most reliable of the bunch. Several other VW-owning friends of mine have experienced a couple electrical gremlins here or there, but in terms of quality I'd still put VW's cars over the American Big Three for the most part. The interiors especially were superior.
2. Funny that you point out FIAT as a bringer of quality to Chryselr...Chrysler must be pretty bad if that's the case, as FIAT has a reputation for making sensationally unrealiable cars. I'll concede that they have improved dramatically in the last ten years, but you know what I mean. For me, the best thing about FIAT's new relationship with Chrysler will be the arrival of FIATs in the USA and access to FIAT's small car (particularly diesel - fingers crossed) technology.
Of course bland sells in the mid-size market. The Accord and Camry are the largest selling cars in the US.
I consider myself a bit of an automotive enthusaist, and I distinguish between autos that are intended to be appliances(Camry/Accord/Corolla/Minivans/basic Pickups etc etc) versus autos that are intended to be driven by enthusiasts.
The Jetta was always kind of borderline between the two categories, but the VR6 and turbo models were definitely budget enthusiast cars. The same could be said about the Passat as a luxury car. With the new versions, I think they are decidely more "appliance" and less "driver's car".
Think VW USA is missing the mark at what made VW a drivers car in the end.... this one looks cheap to me :(
VW's core customer base is yuppies and budget driving enthusiasts (with a smattering of tuners thrown in for good measure). Most of those people will probably not like the new version as much as the old. But, to be fair, VW's stated goal is to sell this new Passat to new people, to expand the customer base. So that necessarily involved some dumbing-down. We'll see if the gamble pays off.
Kyffin
Mar 31, 02:30 PM
Damn! very fine gift sir! (I wanted my two front teeth but have yet some saving up to do & a health tourism trip abroad on that one)
Regards
Regards
Graeme43
Apr 10, 11:11 PM
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Apple 26.2
Apr 16, 10:20 PM
Thanks so much for making another thread buddy.
Gotta up the post count some how!
Gotta up the post count some how!
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jimsowden
Nov 16, 05:18 PM
Ok, I saw this here once. It was a .css file, that when added to safari through some preference it blocked all those page embeded ads. What was it? I know of Pith Helmet, but I don't feel like installing something, I just want that file!
barnetda
Jan 15, 08:57 AM
ANy link for the keynote speech please?
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JRoDDz
Apr 7, 11:06 PM
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25-30 years ago those were cool, even considered cutting edge, but compared with what is on the app store now, the Atari games suck. I'll pass. Not even worth 99 cents.
I agree.. they're good for about 5 minutes of entertainment.
25-30 years ago those were cool, even considered cutting edge, but compared with what is on the app store now, the Atari games suck. I'll pass. Not even worth 99 cents.
I agree.. they're good for about 5 minutes of entertainment.
jpolk
Aug 2, 06:53 AM
A pic of my current desktop.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q206/pogsklinc/Screenshot2010-08-01at94319PM.png
And a link to the original.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q206/pogsklinc/going_home2_desktop.jpg
Any larger versions out there? It is a lovely image but too small a resolution for my monitor.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q206/pogsklinc/Screenshot2010-08-01at94319PM.png
And a link to the original.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q206/pogsklinc/going_home2_desktop.jpg
Any larger versions out there? It is a lovely image but too small a resolution for my monitor.
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Divyesh
Jul 30, 06:31 AM
I want to do mobile develop ,where can i get the information about 3G? and how to transfer pic and vidio by iPhOne through 3G?
You can read here in more detail : http://www.three-g.net/3g_technology.html
You can read here in more detail : http://www.three-g.net/3g_technology.html
![i love you so much quotes. love you so much [by emily]](http://www.mcards.com.au/Website/MMContent/Cards/Valentine/Valentine/love-you-so-much.gif "love you so much [by emily]")
channelinspire
Apr 5, 10:06 AM
My Current...
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tigres
Apr 7, 08:25 AM
Should have never upped from 4.0. Safari and youtube are plagued with issues. Safari in fact rarely opens links on new page anymore.
Surprised on how buggy it is.
Surprised on how buggy it is.
someone28624
Feb 9, 10:34 AM
Nice. I wonder if the numbers the Google Voice app generates count as mobile numbers. This is really good for me, as some of my best friends are on Verizon.
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MaxBurn
May 3, 04:32 PM
My warranty is about to run out and I am considering applecare for the second year.
If the phone gets replaced under applecare is it used up or do you still get the rest of the time? I think it's the full two years no matter what handset right?
For about $70 it rather seems worth it with the potential bugs these phones can have.
If the phone gets replaced under applecare is it used up or do you still get the rest of the time? I think it's the full two years no matter what handset right?
For about $70 it rather seems worth it with the potential bugs these phones can have.
Samaritan
Jan 9, 05:59 PM
I've been reading a number of comments from a variety of sources since the iPhone runs OSX it is a pocket-size Mac. Applications, Widgets etc will all be written for this device which will all be OSX compatible.
Laptops and desktops, iLife etc. will all be announced in good time. However the iPhone is a revolutionary device. So much so that RIMM and Palm both fell today on the stock market. The iPhone, like the original iPod, have established a new standard.
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why i love you so much quotes.
I Love You So Much Quotes. i
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i love you so much quotes. i
i love you so much quotes.
Laptops and desktops, iLife etc. will all be announced in good time. However the iPhone is a revolutionary device. So much so that RIMM and Palm both fell today on the stock market. The iPhone, like the original iPod, have established a new standard.
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Rot'nApple
Mar 23, 01:09 PM
Ocular prosthesis/glass eye/artificial eye
They all have the same meaning.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocular_prosthesis
Thanks...
Sigh... Another post shot to Hell. I hate when the subtle implied meaning is missed for something far less obvious.
Saying that someone is "seeing through rose-colored glasses" means that they are an optimist, only seeing the good and neglecting to notice the bad. (The opposite type of person, a pessimist, is symbolised by the color grey). (http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose_(color))
Glass eye, eye glasses, lens, rose colored, rose colored glasses...
They all have the same meaning.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocular_prosthesis
Thanks...
Sigh... Another post shot to Hell. I hate when the subtle implied meaning is missed for something far less obvious.
Saying that someone is "seeing through rose-colored glasses" means that they are an optimist, only seeing the good and neglecting to notice the bad. (The opposite type of person, a pessimist, is symbolised by the color grey). (http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose_(color))
Glass eye, eye glasses, lens, rose colored, rose colored glasses...
ToxicDrew
May 4, 09:44 PM
I was wondering if one would be able to get a FaceTime HD camera and install it on a 2010 iMac? Could it possibly be as simple as just taking the iSight cam out and plugging the FaceTime HD in? I would really like the 720P capability of the new cam.
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I is Mac
Apr 4, 10:18 AM
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**** AT&T.
**** AT&T.
DoFoT9
Feb 4, 09:22 AM
I decided to have a complete set of Hayden
you lucky man! perfect :D
you lucky man! perfect :D
mattwolfmatt
May 2, 10:44 PM
What's in it for me? Seriously, the owner of Macrumors makes $100K plus off this site (so much that he quit his job AS A DOCTOR.) Why should I give blood just to glorify the name of his website & make him richer?
What's in it for me?
Weirdest comment ever. But, it did make me realize that perhaps arn's medical history has persuaded him to push for blood donation. Great!
What's in it for me?
Weirdest comment ever. But, it did make me realize that perhaps arn's medical history has persuaded him to push for blood donation. Great!
TheUndertow
Apr 25, 08:27 AM
I originally wanted the white model, but ended up getting the black model. Once it hits the shelves, I'll look at it in store to see how it looks in person, to see if I'll want a white iPhone 5....works out well!
Exactly...6 month ago I would have been all over it...now I don't want to get into a 2 year contract only to have the 5 launch in Sept...
I hate my HTC Hero, but I don't hate it THAT bad (and anyway, my wife uses it mostly).....(continues to convince himself to wait)....
Exactly...6 month ago I would have been all over it...now I don't want to get into a 2 year contract only to have the 5 launch in Sept...
I hate my HTC Hero, but I don't hate it THAT bad (and anyway, my wife uses it mostly).....(continues to convince himself to wait)....
benjayman2
Apr 6, 09:25 PM
@scotbay I thought I saw that bookmark thing before on the top left, but never knew where to get it. Care to share IYDM.
alejoid
Aug 1, 09:28 AM
August!
MattZani
Apr 7, 05:50 PM
Since I'm 17 next month, I'll be going for a black 5 door corsa sxi!
http://pictures2.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media?id=1596984759
http://pictures2.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media?id=1596984628
I love the new corsas so much!
You'll be getting one?!?
Firstly, thats ridiculous
Secondly, the Fiesta looks way better ;)
http://pictures2.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media?id=1596984759
http://pictures2.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media?id=1596984628
I love the new corsas so much!
You'll be getting one?!?
Firstly, thats ridiculous
Secondly, the Fiesta looks way better ;)
EddyP
Mar 26, 10:24 PM
I have no sympathy for who bought that.
Agreed.
And I think the seller deserves a swift kick in the nuts for being a douche.
Agreed.
And I think the seller deserves a swift kick in the nuts for being a douche.
I suggest that you go with the #1 Forex broker: AvaTrade.
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