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Conference vmsnet::car$note:carbuffs

Title:Carbuffs
Moderator:DASXPS::NASEAM::READIO
Created:Tue Dec 13 1988
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:632
Total number of notes:88145

451.0. "CARBUFFS consumer reports" by POBOX::BOLKER (You actually CAN get there from here!) Mon Aug 21 1989 14:19

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451.189 Pontiac GTAPOBOX::BOLKERYou actually CAN get there from here!Mon Aug 21 1989 14:4450
451.2Manta GTE/eCRATE::HOBBSI think the cops saw me come in here!Mon Aug 21 1989 15:0140
451.3>1989 MUSTANG LX 5.0<KAOA04::PURDIEMon Aug 21 1989 19:0442
451.4HONDA CIVICNYEM1::LEVYMon Aug 21 1989 20:2129
451.5But, it has a 32 gallon tank! :-) :-) :-)ANT::HHARDMANTemporary Tax? Ain't no such thing!Mon Aug 21 1989 20:298
451.6TUNITA::GORDONright brain answers to left brain ?sMon Aug 21 1989 20:4342
451.757745::LANGLOISDT Data NetworksTue Aug 22 1989 15:2953
451.8ANT::ZARLENGAgo ahead ... make my millenium!Tue Aug 22 1989 18:2211
451.9VW JETTA DEISELDNEAST::RIPLEY_GORDOWed Aug 23 1989 18:4662
451.10Survey updatePOBOX::BOLKERYou actually CAN get there from here!Wed Aug 23 1989 21:0237
451.1185 chryco turbo..TEKVAX::KOPECshiny metal boxesThu Aug 24 1989 11:3557
451.12Honda Accord SEIPHAROS::BUREKSome shine and some keep you guessin'Thu Aug 24 1989 12:2841
451.131987 VW Fox GL sedanSTROKR::DEHAHNThu Aug 24 1989 13:2644
451.141987 Chevy G20 cargo vanSTROKR::DEHAHNThu Aug 24 1989 13:3446
451.15STROKR::DEHAHNThu Aug 24 1989 13:517
451.16VIA::GLANTZMike, DTN 381-1253Thu Aug 24 1989 13:545
451.17Mazda 626VIA::GLANTZMike, DTN 381-1253Thu Aug 24 1989 13:5428
451.18Dodge CaravanVIA::GLANTZMike, DTN 381-1253Thu Aug 24 1989 13:5534
451.19Would I buy it again? That depends on what you mean38697::JGUNNERSONJLGThu Aug 24 1989 14:2226
451.20A better survey. Please use this one.POBOX::BOLKERYou actually CAN get there from here!Thu Aug 24 1989 16:0149
451.21!LEDS::COHENSome limitations may apply...Thu Aug 24 1989 17:1261
451.22Question 4 - ExpectationsFSDB00::AINSLEYLess than 150 kts. is TOO slow!Fri Aug 25 1989 13:077
451.2389 Calias Quad 4AUNTB::FLACKTom from CarolinasFri Aug 25 1989 13:1714
451.24Corolla 89 DxJIBARO::PEREZ_JFri Aug 25 1989 14:1425
451.25ALLVAX::DIAMONDNo brag, Just fact.Fri Aug 25 1989 14:2818
451.26ALLVAX::DIAMONDNo brag, Just fact.Fri Aug 25 1989 14:3624
451.27BerettaALLVAX::BALICHWeekends :== Kickback and relax time!Fri Aug 25 1989 16:2224
451.28OLDTMR::BROWNFri Aug 25 1989 18:537
451.29When responding, please use this as a templatePOBOX::BOLKERYou actually CAN get there from here!Wed Aug 30 1989 17:2734
451.30ANT::SLABOUNTYReal men drive VWs.Wed Aug 30 1989 17:5264
451.31VW GTI (85)ATLV5::DIAL_BIcons and Windows and Mice... OH MY!Wed Aug 30 1989 18:0836
451.32CR rated it as a piece of junk, thoughABACUS::READIOA Smith &amp; Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksWed Aug 30 1989 20:5552
451.33520iRTOISB::TINIUSI dont drink water, fish swim in itWed Aug 30 1989 20:5936
451.34'76 DusterABACUS::READIOA Smith &amp; Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksWed Aug 30 1989 20:5950
451.35FESTER::SPIVAKThu Aug 31 1989 01:5155
451.36Suzuki SamuraiCNTROL::HENRIKSONIsSamDonaldsonSpock'sBrotherHeNeverTalksAbout?Thu Aug 31 1989 02:4541
451.37Great engine ...... Quad 4BOSHOG::TAMImpeach the Duke, NOW !!!Thu Aug 31 1989 14:5987
451.38my truck is like a carWINERY::BOUCHARKEFri Sep 01 1989 18:2735
451.39'87 Toyota CamrySAFETY::SEGALLen Segal, MLO6-1/U30, 223-7687Sat Sep 02 1989 16:5061
451.40'89 Acura IntegraSAFETY::SEGALLen Segal, MLO6-1/U30, 223-7687Sat Sep 02 1989 16:5069
451.41My hondaSKIVT::INGRAMWelcome to Vermont, now leaveWed Sep 06 1989 20:5120
451.42Please use this template when respondingPOBOX::BOLKERYou actually CAN get there from here!Thu Sep 07 1989 15:4047
451.43my voteRICKS::STROPPAROI'd Rather Be SkiingThu Sep 07 1989 16:1561
451.44If that's the case, my old 69 Impala was a -50!POBOX::BOLKERYou actually CAN get there from here!Thu Sep 07 1989 17:5211
451.45OK, here's mine...DACT11::COLEMANI'm the NRAThu Sep 07 1989 18:4770
451.4687 Pontiac Bonneville SE ADTSHR::ASCHNEIDERAndy Schneider - DTN 381-2475Thu Sep 07 1989 19:3770
451.4788 Chevy Astro VanADTSHR::ASCHNEIDERAndy Schneider - DTN 381-2475Thu Sep 07 1989 19:4148
451.481984 Buick CenturyHYDRA::CARLSONDave CarlsonThu Sep 07 1989 20:2782
451.491988 Dodge B250 Window vanHYDRA::CARLSONDave CarlsonThu Sep 07 1989 20:2965
451.50Buick Century, 1986CALCCO::CONDOWed Sep 13 1989 17:33110
451.51'86 VW GolfIAMOK::KOSKIThis indecision's bugging meWed Sep 13 1989 18:2169
451.521987 Dodge Daytona Shelby-ZPFLOYD::ROTHBERGIt is a most elusive fish...Sun Sep 17 1989 16:22116
451.5384 ColtKAOFS::G_COSTANZOMon Sep 18 1989 13:2569
451.54numbers which lieVIA::GLANTZMike, DTN 381-1253Mon Sep 18 1989 16:4729
451.55Opinions aren't FACTSVAX4::READIOA Smith &amp; Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksMon Sep 18 1989 19:0621
451.56Constructive criticismLEDS::COHENSome limitations may apply...Mon Sep 18 1989 23:457
451.57Time to evaluate the data (and the survey)POBOX::BOLKERYou actually CAN get there from here!Tue Sep 19 1989 03:2715
451.58Ford EscortASHBY::BEFUMOKnowledge perishes . . . understanding enduresTue Sep 26 1989 12:0163
451.59It's hard when you keep falling asleep!POBOX::BOLKERYou actually CAN get there from here!Wed Sep 27 1989 02:569
451.601985 Nissan Sentra33328::BMCWILLIAMSImprovise if you have to ...Wed Nov 08 1989 01:2756
451.61Saab 900, Mazda MiataMINAR::BISHOPThu Jan 11 1990 16:3988
451.62Would you say it's time for results? Yikes!POBOX::BOLKERYou actually CAN get there from here!Thu Jan 11 1990 18:447
451.63Finally do thisSMVDV1::JGUNNERSONJLGFri Jan 12 1990 18:48115
451.64probably too many details, but...WORDS::KEN_RAUHALAGuns n' RosesFri Jan 12 1990 20:45112
451.65Bad timingPOBOX::BOLKERYou actually CAN get there from here!Thu Feb 22 1990 02:518
451.66Easy come, easy go...least it's not a divorceWFOV12::KOEHLERThru slush,sleet &amp; snow..we'll goThu Feb 22 1990 10:328
451.67Back in the saddle again...POBOX::BOLKERYou actually CAN get there from here!Fri Feb 23 1990 18:536
451.68Only wishing...:-)WFOV11::KOEHLERIsn't it time for Spring?Mon Feb 26 1990 09:396
451.69Yeah!GUSSTO::LINDThe sum of it is, Red LightMon Feb 26 1990 12:336
451.70Cabin fever is rotted my brain...WFOV11::KOEHLERIsn't it time for Spring?Mon Feb 26 1990 15:528
451.71I'm back!!GUSSTO::LINDThe sum of it is, Red LightTue Feb 27 1990 18:353
451.72I guess I have a thing for marketeers!POBOX::BOLKERYou actually CAN get there from here!Fri Mar 02 1990 03:168
451.73MIC__COMET::BARRIANOchoke me in the shallow water...Fri Mar 02 1990 13:376
451.74JUPITR::GAUDETTEBe a part of the solution...Fri Mar 02 1990 15:251
451.75Just a wonderin'ROYALT::BARBERSkyking Tactical ServicesWed Mar 07 1990 19:588
451.76WFOV12::KOEHLERI've got the winter Blues, BaBe!!!Thu Mar 08 1990 11:584
451.77I'll bet!GUSSTO::LINDThe sum of it is, Red LightFri Mar 09 1990 03:146
451.78The time has come... (finally)POBOX::BOLKERYou actually CAN get there from here!Fri Mar 09 1990 14:5517
451.79CTHQ::PICKARDlaugh while U can monkey boyzWed Sep 09 1992 19:085
451.80AKOCOA::HOFFMANFri Sep 25 1992 15:3824
451.81Hondas impress me even less from personal experienceCADSYS::SHEPARDOverwhelmed by trivialitiesFri Sep 25 1992 19:3422
451.82CR StatisticsMSBOS::BORSOMTue Sep 29 1992 15:119
451.83STROKR::dehahnninety eight don't be lateTue Sep 29 1992 15:274
451.84CR hit it on the headCSC32::B_GRUBBSTue Sep 29 1992 16:188
451.85Ask a moron, get a moronic answerMVDS02::READIOA Smith &amp; Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksTue Sep 29 1992 17:0714
451.86incestuous relations ?JURAN::HAWKEWed Sep 30 1992 09:5214
451.87Woooooosch, choke,choke!WFOV11::KOEHLERPersonal_NameWed Sep 30 1992 12:276
451.88Except maybe a Carrera 4...BOVES::FENNELLLiving in the limelightWed Sep 30 1992 14:2711
451.89AKOCOA::HOFFMANFri Oct 02 1992 16:4036
451.90Put in PARK, lady, and it'll startMVDS02::READIOA Smith &amp; Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksFri Oct 02 1992 17:5154
451.91is this a rathole?NOVA::FISHERRdb/VMS DinosaurFri Oct 02 1992 18:227
451.92HDLITE::ZARLENGAMichael Zarlenga, Alpha P/PEGSun Oct 04 1992 17:099
451.93I bought something w/a hi rating....it never worked right!WFOV11::KOEHLERPersonal_NameMon Oct 05 1992 09:076
451.94My car wouldn't start ('cause someone stole the battery)MVDS02::READIOA Smith &amp; Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksMon Oct 05 1992 13:3847
451.95CR SAYS!!MLCSSE::MILLERMon Oct 05 1992 13:4515
451.96What's next? panty liners or sneaker tamers?BAGELS::SHAWParrothead - Mass ChapterMon Oct 05 1992 14:0011
451.97AKOCOA::HOFFMANMon Oct 05 1992 14:1731
451.98Just give me the bill, supper's waitingMVDS02::READIOA Smith &amp; Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksMon Oct 05 1992 14:3321
451.99Ya did the right thingLEDS::LEWICKELibertarian, US Congress 2nd NH districtMon Oct 05 1992 14:538
451.100STROKR::dehahnninety eight don't be lateMon Oct 05 1992 15:3110
451.101Rats do not live by bread aloneNOTIME::SACKSGerald Sacks ZKO2-3/N30 DTN:381-2085Mon Oct 05 1992 15:343
451.102AKOCOA::HOFFMANMon Oct 05 1992 15:4935
451.103Some of their tests are wortwhileTROOA::DPURDIEMon Oct 05 1992 15:5124
451.104PATE::MACNEALruck `n' rollMon Oct 05 1992 15:585
451.105AKOCOA::HOFFMANMon Oct 05 1992 16:0817
451.106Gasoline to the fire.....EMDS::MICHAELMon Oct 05 1992 16:3416
451.107STROKR::dehahnninety eight don't be lateMon Oct 05 1992 16:4026
451.108Move this discussion to Car Bashing TopicHELIX::SONTAKKEMon Oct 05 1992 16:5210
451.109Everyone should read Consumer Reports.........SANTEE::AUGENSTEINMon Oct 05 1992 16:5687
451.110Their SURVEY is the problemMVDS02::READIOA Smith &amp; Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksMon Oct 05 1992 17:1122
451.79 - MVDS02::READIOA Smith &amp; Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksMon Oct 05 1992 17:290
451.111NopeSANTEE::AUGENSTEINMon Oct 05 1992 17:3220
451.112NOTIME::SACKSGerald Sacks ZKO2-3/N30 DTN:381-2085Mon Oct 05 1992 18:068
451.123Just another datapoint; take it FWIWZENDIA::FERGUSONRoll me awayMon Oct 05 1992 18:288
451.113COMET::WARNOCKMon Oct 05 1992 22:0122
451.114I'm doubtful ...HDLITE::ZARLENGAMichael Zarlenga, Alpha P/PEGMon Oct 05 1992 23:523
451.115Adding oil to the gasoline from earlier ...PEARS::HUBERTue Oct 06 1992 08:3353
451.116NOTIME::SACKSGerald Sacks ZKO2-3/N30 DTN:381-2085Tue Oct 06 1992 11:203
451.117Never did see the explanation for this one...SALEM::DODAPatriots: Red Sox in helmetsTue Oct 06 1992 12:1213
451.118QETOO::POWISTue Oct 06 1992 14:3415
451.119QETOO::POWISTue Oct 06 1992 14:351
451.120AKOCOA::HOFFMANTue Oct 06 1992 14:4329
451.121Who cares?ESKIMO::YACINOTue Oct 06 1992 14:448
451.122AKOCOA::HOFFMANTue Oct 06 1992 14:5216
451.124CR not unbiased. Data for the masses.EMDS::ROSINSKITue Oct 06 1992 15:0538
451.125SANTEE::AUGENSTEINTue Oct 06 1992 16:0132
451.126HDLITE::ZARLENGAMichael Zarlenga, Alpha P/PEGTue Oct 06 1992 22:2115
451.127RAMBLR::MORONEYIs the electric chair UL approved?Wed Oct 07 1992 00:0712
451.1280.02BAGELS::SHAWParrothead - Mass ChapterWed Oct 07 1992 13:4428
451.129Just read some of the questions in this conferenceMVDS02::READIOA Smith &amp; Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksWed Oct 07 1992 14:5743
451.130Wonders Never CeaseLEDS::COHENWhat do I drive? a Taylor-Made!Thu Oct 08 1992 15:547
451.131poor communicationMVDS02::READIOA Smith &amp; Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksThu Oct 08 1992 16:2124
451.132MR4DEC::RONFri Oct 09 1992 02:4040
451.133STROKR::dehahnninety eight don't be lateMon Oct 12 1992 10:1111
451.134Expert at what?MSBOS::BORSOMTue Oct 13 1992 16:3717
451.135AKOCOA::HOFFMANTue Oct 13 1992 17:0021
451.136STROKR::dehahnninety eight don't be lateTue Oct 13 1992 17:407
451.137$.02SSPENG::FYFETue Oct 13 1992 19:4318
451.138SCAACT::AINSLEYLess than 150 kts. is TOO slow!Wed Oct 14 1992 10:576
451.139QETOO::POWISWed Oct 14 1992 14:348
451.140 I give up ...AKOCOA::HOFFMANWed Oct 14 1992 22:275
451.141AKOCOA::HOFFMANThu Oct 22 1992 15:26125
451.142WaahoooBOVES::FENNELLIs it true, the thangs they say about you?Thu Oct 22 1992 16:055
451.143A change in driving habits like "dark glasses at night"MVDS02::READIOA Smith &amp; Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksThu Oct 22 1992 16:1116
451.144AKOCOA::HOFFMANThu Oct 22 1992 18:3153
451.145familiar turfAKOCOA::CWALTERSThu Oct 22 1992 18:4542
451.146fords beat saab/volvo in uk CRAKOCOA::CWALTERSThu Oct 22 1992 18:5114
451.147Omni held up well! SOLVIT::THOMSRoss 285-3151Fri Oct 23 1992 09:5119
451.148Controlling and crashing are two different things.LEDS::LEWICKELibertarian, US Congress 2nd NH districtFri Oct 23 1992 11:2615
451.149I LOVED my 264GLE.BAGELS::SHAWParrothead - Mass ChapterFri Oct 23 1992 11:2739
451.150Saab is bigger that's about it...BOVES::FENNELLIs it true, the thangs they say about you?Fri Oct 23 1992 11:3811
451.151AKOCOA::HOFFMANSat Oct 24 1992 13:5775
451.152AKOCOA::HOFFMANSat Oct 24 1992 14:1738
451.153Out there with 'em all day, every dayUSHS01::HARDMANI do WindowsSat Oct 24 1992 17:0917
451.154I resemble that remark.LEDS::LEWICKELibertarian, US Congress 2nd NH districtMon Oct 26 1992 11:183
451.155MLTVAX::FISHERKill your televisionMon Oct 26 1992 16:3415
451.156So many at once! Wow!LEDS::COHENWhat do I drive? a Taylor-Made!Mon Oct 26 1992 17:5117
451.157Tough little car ...SSPENG::FYFEMon Oct 26 1992 17:5413
451.158...and they will be deleted as will this reply in a couple of daysMVDS02::READIOA Smith &amp; Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksMon Oct 26 1992 18:476
451.159Need Consumer ReportsLJOHUB::MATHEWSWed Apr 28 1993 23:329
451.160QUARK::LIONELFree advice is worth every centSat May 01 1993 22:484
451.161Ranger gets good ratingsBSS::BRUNOBurly Computer NerdMon Oct 30 1995 14:408
451.162any thoughts on PreviaTUXEDO::RIAZWed Nov 01 1995 19:3613
451.163oh boySTARCH::HAGERMANFlames to /dev/nullThu Nov 02 1995 12:326
451.164No comparisonEMMFG::THOMSThu Nov 02 1995 12:363
451.165SCAS01::SODERSTROMBring on the CompetitionThu Nov 02 1995 18:057
451.166...everyone's got oneNASEAM::READIOA Smith &amp; Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksThu Nov 02 1995 18:1615
451.167BUSY::SLABOUNTYBaroque: when you're out of MonetThu Nov 02 1995 18:175
451.168why I hate.....NASEAM::READIOA Smith &amp; Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksThu Nov 02 1995 18:402
451.169SCAS01::SODERSTROMBring on the CompetitionFri Nov 03 1995 13:289
451.170we were shopping this spring..TEKVAX::KOPECwe're gonna need another Timmy!Fri Nov 03 1995 15:4334
451.171SCAS01::SODERSTROMBring on the CompetitionFri Nov 03 1995 16:323
451.172Tell me what I shouldb buy then ask me if I like the decision 'I'madeNASEAM::READIOA Smith &amp; Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksFri Nov 03 1995 17:1320
451.173SCAS01::SODERSTROMBring on the CompetitionFri Nov 03 1995 17:427
451.174CR usn't worth the paper it's printed onNASEAM::READIOA Smith &amp; Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksFri Nov 03 1995 18:0835
451.175opinionsZEKE::STATAFri Nov 03 1995 18:1412
451.176SCAS01::SODERSTROMBring on the CompetitionFri Nov 03 1995 18:235
451.177First off, I'm a mechanic, second, I happen to work at DECNASEAM::READIOA Smith &amp; Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksFri Nov 03 1995 19:079
451.178SCAS01::SODERSTROMBring on the CompetitionFri Nov 03 1995 19:104
451.1796755::FENNELLA cowboy's life is not for meFri Nov 03 1995 19:1820
451.180BSS::BRUNOBurly Computer NerdFri Nov 03 1995 19:2115
451.181QUARRY::nethCraig NethFri Nov 03 1995 19:212
451.182LANDO::OLSONFri Nov 03 1995 19:5835
451.183BUSY::SLABOUNTYErotic NightmaresFri Nov 03 1995 20:023
451.184I look up CR ratings for laughs...30607::DELMONICOJim --&lt;Philippians 4:4-7&gt;--Mon Nov 06 1995 12:1331
451.185CR is useful if used correctlyHPCGRP::BURTONDIGITAL INTERNAL USE ONLYMon Nov 06 1995 12:3228
451.186like I said, "the blind leading the blind"NASEAM::READIOA Smith &amp; Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksMon Nov 06 1995 12:3539
451.187They all break, but what's it involve to fix 'em?NASEAM::READIOA Smith &amp; Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksMon Nov 06 1995 12:5428
451.188QUARK::LIONELFree advice is worth every centMon Nov 06 1995 13:259
451.189POMONA::BRUNOBurly Computer NerdMon Nov 06 1995 13:2527
451.190Wrong eraNASEAM::READIOA Smith &amp; Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksMon Nov 06 1995 14:127
451.191"How reliable is this car?" "read CR, they liked the vanity mirror"NASEAM::READIOA Smith &amp; Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksMon Nov 06 1995 14:4147
451.193No these are good cars, must have been me syndromeMAY15::CARLSONDaveTue Nov 07 1995 14:5313
451.194CU does have some meritSMURF::BURNSWed Nov 08 1995 13:369
451.195baaaaaaSALEM::DODACelts Motto:PlentyofGoodSeatsStillAvailableFri Nov 10 1995 12:0018
451.196BSS::BRUNOBurly Computer NerdFri Nov 10 1995 13:579
451.197BUSY::SLABOUNTYAntisocialFri Nov 10 1995 14:1411
451.199BaaaaaSALEM::DODACelts Motto:PlentyofGoodSeatsStillAvailableFri Nov 10 1995 14:5917
451.200two unrelated things going onNETCAD::HENDERSONWed Dec 13 1995 15:3020
451.201TEKVAX::KOPECwe're gonna need another Timmy!Wed Dec 13 1995 15:4233
451.202STARCH::HAGERMANFlames to /dev/nullWed Dec 13 1995 16:143
451.203I'm qualified to rate ANY product's usefullness. Yea, Right!NASEAM::READIOA Smith &amp; Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksWed Dec 13 1995 17:1210
451.204QUARK::LIONELFree advice is worth every centWed Dec 13 1995 17:173
451.205CSC32::J_KALINOWSKIForget NAM?....NEVER!Wed Dec 13 1995 17:485
451.206HPCGRP::BURTONDIGITAL INTERNAL USE ONLYWed Dec 13 1995 18:0717
451.207No other choice...BSS::BRUNOBurly Computer NerdThu Dec 14 1995 14:2411
451.208FWIW - Consumer Reports info ...OCTAVE::VIGNEAULTMinister of chilesMon Feb 19 1996 10:0337