Car Talk

[geosync]

I read there's a new electrical car that nets you a scant 100 mile range. That car would last only a few minutes at these speeds.

 

[HecticArt]

I like how the guy in the Z that gets dusted, is genuinely amused by the Golf.

 

[JHDK]

that nets you a scant 100 mile range

How many miles you guys get from a full tank? I'm not exactly sure but when I top off before Disney trips I wind up with a quarter tank left once I get there. That's about 210 miles.

 

[HecticArt]

In cold weather I get about 350 miles to a tank, and in warm weather I can get about 425.

My big problem with electric car ranges, is the charge time. If you're on a road trip, you have to plan out recharges for when you'll be stopped someplace for a while that has a charging station.

 

[Jon]

Bought a newish car yesterday. 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, all wheel drive because the winters around here are a little harsher than living in the suburbs, CarPlay (no satellite radio interestingly enough!), and Bluetooth. Traded in the old Chevrolet Cruze and paid off the loan with the trade offer. Liking it so far. Since it didn't come with satellite I just cancelled it for now.

 

[scotchandcigar]

In cold weather I get about 350 miles to a tank, and in warm weather I can get about 425.

My big problem with electric car ranges, is the charge time. If you're on a road trip, you have to plan out recharges for when you'll be stopped someplace for a while that has a charging station.

I also get around 400 on a full tank. The Tesla charging stations at the rest stops are super fast.

 

[scotchandcigar]

Bought a newish car yesterday. 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, all wheel drive because the winters around here are a little harsher than living in the suburbs, CarPlay (no satellite radio interestingly enough!), and Bluetooth. Traded in the old Chevrolet Cruze and paid off the loan with the trade offer. Liking it so far. Since it didn't come with satellite I just cancelled it for now.

Nice!

 

[HecticArt]

The Tesla charging stations at the rest stops are super fast.

Cool. I keep thinking that in a few years, I may be ready to get one.
The price of them needs to come down a bit, the range improved, and availability of charging stations are the things I'm waiting for.

 

[JHDK]

Bought a newish car yesterday. 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, all wheel drive because the winters around here are a little harsher than living in the suburbs, CarPlay (no satellite radio interestingly enough!), and Bluetooth. Traded in the old Chevrolet Cruze and paid off the loan with the trade offer. Liking it so far. Since it didn't come with satellite I just cancelled it for now.

You're a Chevy guy. I had a Cavalier once. How many miles on it?

Mazel Tov!

 

[Jon]

It's got 40,000 miles on it. One previous owner.

 

[JHDK]

It's got 40,000 miles on it. One previous owner.

Sweet! You can have that thing for a decade w/proper care.

 

[scotchandcigar]

Bought a newish car yesterday. 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, all wheel drive because the winters around here are a little harsher than living in the suburbs, CarPlay (no satellite radio interestingly enough!), and Bluetooth. Traded in the old Chevrolet Cruze and paid off the loan with the trade offer. Liking it so far. Since it didn't come with satellite I just cancelled it for now.

BTW, what happened to being laid off?

 

[Jon]

BTW, what happened to being laid off?

There's a couple of possibilities with the same company. They had some new contracts open up. I have to get a secret clearance and a certification, but that should be a formality.

 

[JHDK]

I have to get a secret clearance and a certification

 

[Jon]

My job title will officially be “I could tell you but then I’d have to kill you.”

 

[scotchandcigar]

My job title will officially be “I could tell you but then I’d have to kill you.”

I've had a secret clearance for almost 40 years. You don't know how many times I've heard that.

 

[JHDK]

How hard is it for you guys to get your licenses to kill?

And everyone knows in order to sponsor a ride in Epcot one must have secret clearance.

 

[IdRatherBeSkiing]

I've had a secret clearance for almost 40 years. You don't know how many times I've heard that.

I guess now it's no longer a secret.

 

[scotchandcigar]

I guess now it's no longer a secret.

 

[HecticArt]

I've had a secret clearance for almost 40 years. You don't know how many times I've heard that.

How many?

How hard is it for you guys to get your licenses to kill?

It's surprisingly easy.