Why would Ford build anything the buyer wants?

[tseekins]

Originally Posted by NumberDummy Would you use the N word on FTE? I think not. To the Japanese, the term "jap" is as offensive to them as the N word is to African-Americans. I'm glad someone finally straightened that out because was beginning to get a little miffed about the abbreviations. This is a heated yet friendly site, no need to make it hateful. Tim

[pmasley]

Originally Posted by NumberDummy

Would you use the N word on FTE?

I think not.

To the Japanese, the term "jap" is as offensive to them as the N word is to African-Americans.

African-Americans. What is that? Those people do not exist. Either you are an American or you are not. You cannot be both unless you have dual citizen ship. Then it still would not apply. You would need the country there like African-Egytian.

The above comment is from an American and Proud to Be!

[NumberDummy]

Originally Posted by pmasley

African-Americans. What is that? Those people do not exist. Either you are an American or you are not. You cannot be both unless you have dual citizen ship. Then it still would not apply. You would need the country there like African-Egytian.

The above comment is from an American and Proud to Be!

According to US law, dual citizenship applies till one reaches 21 years of age, then the person has the right to claim the US or whatever country they were born in for their citizenship.

Since you don't wish to use the term African-American inre to the N word, what term would you care to use?

Previous to the term African-American, the accepted term was Black, before that it was Negro, before that there were several derogatory terms I'm not going to type here.

[thorseshoeing]

Originally Posted by NumberDummy

And what happens when you get tired of fixing the usual British vehicle problems with their Lucas Electronics that fail before you start the engine.

The cork engine/trans gaskets that leak like sieves.

First it was the Honda Prius and now Toyota uses cork gaskets.

I'm thinking some of those books you use may have a few mistakes in 'em.




Tim







[hint, the current Lotus uses a Toyota drivetrain]

[pmasley]

Originally Posted by NumberDummy

Since you don't wish to use the term African-American inre to the N word, what term would you care to use?

I said AMERICAN, nothing else is correct!

[NumberDummy]

Originally Posted by thorseshoeing

First it was the Honda Prius and now Toyota uses cork gaskets.

I'm thinking some of those books you use may have a few mistakes in 'em. Tim

I have no clue what Honda and Toyota use for gaskets, I have no parts catalogs for them (don't want any either) and I've never made an reference to them, regardless.

Outside of the Brits, only Studebaker, as far as I know, used cork for valve cover and oil pan gaskets from day one thru 1966.

Those Studie cork gaskets leaked like sieves as they did on every British pile I've owned (two 1950's Jags, an '52 MG-TD, two 1960's Rollers and a '62 Bentley, which I still own and is leaking oil as I type!).

I also have a 1963 Studebaker R2 Super Hawk, but the gaskets have been replaced by the neoprene type.

[thorseshoeing]

Originally Posted by NumberDummy

I have no clue what Honda and Toyota use for gaskets, I have no parts catalogs for them (don't want any either) and I've never made an reference to them, regardless.

Outside of the Brits, only Studebaker, as far as I know, used cork for valve cover and oil pan gaskets from day one thru 1966.

Those Studie cork gaskets leaked like sieves as they did on every British pile I've owned (two 1950's Jags, an '52 MG-TD, two 1960's Rollers and a '62 Bentley, which I still own and is leaking oil as I type!).

I also have a 1963 Studebaker R2 Super Hawk, but the gaskets have been replaced by the neoprene type.

I'm referring to post #74 where you stated Honda is cutting back production on the Prius.

I guess you could have said they cut production to 0 since Honda doesn't make the Prius.


As far as not making reference to Toyota/gaskets; you most certainly did considering the current Lotus uses a Toyota drivetrain.

Maybe some research before you post???



Tim

[pmasley]

Well "Hello" Tim. Where you been hiding?

[NumberDummy]

Originally Posted by thorseshoeing

I'm referring to post #74 where you stated Honda is cutting back production on the Prius. I guess you could have said they cut production to 0 since Honda doesn't make the Prius. As far as not making reference to Toyota/gaskets; you most certainly did considering the current Lotus uses a Toyota drivetrain. Maybe some research before you post?

OK..you got me on the Prius, but...

I could care less what Lotus uses for a drivetrain, and considering how many 1,000's of Ford part numbers I've typed here, I've done more research than anyone on FTE.

[thorseshoeing]

Originally Posted by NumberDummy

OK..you got me on the Prius, but...

I could care less what Lotus uses for a drivetrain, and considering how many 1,000's of Ford part numbers I've typed here, I've done more research than anyone on FTE.

Could care less? Or could NOT care less?

Just thought that you commenting on how the "The cork engine/trans gaskets that leak like sieves." on the Lotus meant you knew something about the current ones since you added your vast knowledge to the subject.

I mean if anyone else makes a mistake, you do make sure to correct them; thought maybe you'd like the same courtesy.

Tim

[NumberDummy]

Originally Posted by thorseshoeing

Could care less? Or could NOT care less?

Just thought that you commenting on how the "The cork engine/trans gaskets that leak like sieves." on the Lotus meant you knew something about the current ones since you added your vast knowledge to the subject.

I mean if anyone else makes a mistake, you do make sure to correct them; thought maybe you'd like the same courtesy.

Tim

My apologies, I was unaware the Lotus used a Toyota powertrain, but that was not always the case.

If you've ever owned British cars, you come to expect the Lucas Electricals will be NFG, the powertrains to leak like sieves, and the power brakes boosters are another thing that usually needs repairing.

Then there's the body work. If you are interested in buying one a these piles, and it has RHD and is painted white...stay away.

Back in the 1980's, 1000's of British Rollers and Bentleys were imported here, many were rusted out. What the crooked dealers did in the UK to hide that fact was to use chicken wire and Plaster of Paris instead of bondo, then painted the cars white.

Take it for a drive...hit a coupla bumps in the road, the lower half of the front/rear fenders, the lower section of the doors, the front and rear valance panels, part of the decklid could and did fall off.

[thorseshoeing]

Originally Posted by NumberDummy

My apologies, I was unaware the Lotus used a Toyota powertrain, but that was not always the case.

If you've ever owned British cars, you come to expect the Lucas Electricals will be NFG, the powertrains to leak like sieves, and the power brakes boosters are another thing that usually needs repairing.

Then there's the body work. If you are interested in buying one a these piles, and it has RHD and is painted white...stay away.

Back in the 1980's, 1000's of British Rollers and Bentleys were imported here, many were rusted out. What the crooked dealers did in the UK to hide that fact was to use chicken wire and Plaster of Paris instead of bondo, then painted the cars white.

Take it for a drive...hit a coupla bumps in the road, the lower half of the front/rear fenders, the lower section of the doors, the front and rear valance panels, part of the decklid could and did fall off.

British cars sure did suck.


Tim

[fonefiddy]

Yeah, and they couldn't sell them unless they improved. Which they have.

I've been looking at Lotus Elise's. Can get a low mileage used one for around $20K.

Not bad for a 1700 lb car with a Toyota drivetrain.

[wendell borror]

Ha Ha, Ken, I don't need to lighten up, both of my last 2 post weren't serious. You answered to them like thet were serious, I guess I didn't put enough ha ha in there.

[Snowseeker]

I also totaly admit british cars along with german, italian, scandinavian, etc. cars suck. I have never worked on a worse car than the VW bug. That right there is the worst engineering I have ever seen out of any car.

I also have been a ford fan all my life and have owned many ford cars and trucks. I currently have a 96 F250 in my sig. a 00 lincoln LS in my avatar, 77 T-bird, 68 mustang coupe, and a 89 F250. They are all great but they have their problems.

I also own hondas though. A 02 odessey mini van, 88 CRX, and 91 CRX. I have owned many many other hondas as well and I must say they hold up and break down a LOT less than any ford, saab, chevy, dodge, or toyota that I or my wife have owned. And these are high mileage hondas too. Both crx's have over 225,000 miles and still going strong without hardly any problems ever! I say hardly because I am counting battery replacement and the occasional brake change but that is seriously it. The 02 odessey hasn't had a wrench touched to it yet besides for the oil pan drain plug and has 115,000 miles on the clock. My wifes last honda civic with 235,000 miles ran and drove perfectly. I didn't even change the oil on it, just added a quart about every 2 months lol. I had to replace the rear brakes once.

People always ask me if I like my hondas and why I keep buying hondas. The short answer is yes and the whole shpeel but than I also tell them to ask people they see with hondas and see if they can find someone to say they don't like their honda. My dad (diehard ford man) has yet to find one person to say they don't like their honda.