The GTI did a strange thing to me yesterday. Well, actually a good thing. It has more gee-wiz electronic devices than even a computer nerd like me wants to know. I kind of sorta know… 🙂 The low tire pressure indicator came on first thing (5:40 AM) as I backed out of my drive. I jumped out (while in the street) for a quick check for a flat tire. I have an air compressor in...
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Car-toons
Why do car dealerships play the same game? They typically put enough sales persons on the floor to outnumber the customers two to one. I think they should keep them all in a hidden cage and only let them out one at a time. And then only when your credit score is high enough to indicate you are a buyer. Of course the sales person is never empowered (or maybe smart enough) to make the...
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As can be seen, I have been playing with video. My original intention was to use Flash as the video medium. The Blog software doesn’t handle Flash video properly at the moment. At least not directly. I am looking into some plug-in’s that may make Flash possible. The reason for Flash is everyone should already have the Flash viewer installed on their computer, no matter what brand. What I am using for now is Apple...
Continue reading...Volkswagen GTI MkV
40 Years after my first red VW I purchased another. Here is my new GTI MkV. It is a Rabbit (or Golf) on steroids. It is a performance hatchback with a 200 HP Turbo 2 Liter engine and amazing handling. It also has impressive gas mileage at 20/30 mpg.
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