Fashion Board--Penske . . . forever!

[patentparanyc]

Who was it that asked for a drycleaner? Maybe it was someone IRL but here is a link listing better/best ones in the city

http://www.bankersball.com/

[robustpuppy]

Originally posted by bold_n_brazen
I'm pretty sure I've already killed off all my neurons.

Yeah, well, it's been a tough week around here.

[patentparanyc]

Originally posted by robustpuppy
Yeah, well, it's been a tough week around here.

Yeah and whose fault is that? I perhaps don't quit/brawl but you pile on for no reason.

[greatwhitenorthchick]

Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield

I don't do Rover products. They are pretty, but that's about all.

They are damn good for going on safari in though. I have never been so impressed with a vehicle in my life than I was with the Land Rover than got us through some incredibly treacherous terrain in Africa. Much more than pretty.

[Replaced_Texan]

Originally posted by patentparanyc
Yeah and whose fault is that? I perhaps don't quit/brawl but you pile on for no reason.

Um, perhaps, and this is just a suggestion, every single remark does not require comment.

[spookyfish]

Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
If it weren't for the Sedan thing, I'd recommend the Mini Cooper S. My sister just got one, and I'm thoroughly impressed. She was sold when she was test driving it at about 87mph comfortably in fifth gear on the freeway, and the salesman said "You know, there's another gear."

We (comfortably) fit three people and three dogs in it, and if you have a friend or family member who has an SUV for those every now and then trips to Home Depot or Ikea, it's pretty awesome.

My sister has a Mini Cooper S too. When she was in town a few weeks ago, I drove it. Great fun to drive.

But fitting three people and three dogs comfortably? Those had to be some smallish people and some smallish dogs. For me, it's easy enough to move the front seat to get comfortable, but it pretty much robs any room for anyone in the backseat who isn't from Lilliput.

And I'm not 6'11 like Hank, either. On the internets or otherwise.

(ETA re: ncs' comment. I am, however, as tall as Coltrane on the internets. I would say there is certainly enough headroom/legroom for someone my height, given my prior caveat. The biggest challenge w/r/t the Mini, at least for me, was having to climb up to exit a vehicle, instead of climb down. That's either because I am A) brittle, or 2) out of practice.)

[Replaced_Texan]

Originally posted by spookyfish
My sister has a Mini Cooper S too. When she was in town a few weeks ago, I drove it. Great fun to drive.

But fitting three people and three dogs comfortably? Those had to be some smallish people and some smallish dogs. For me, it's easy enough to move the front seat to get comfortable, but it pretty much robs any room for anyone in the backseat who isn't from Lilliput.

And I'm not 6'11 like Hank, either. On the internets or otherwise.

With the exception of the 22 pound Puppy (who was sitting on my lap) none of us are tiny. The Displaced Dog and my sister's lab shared one seat, and I sat in the other. It was a lot roomier than a lot of sedans that I've sat in. I will say though that rode in the back to go see Snakes on a Plane behind a very large friend who had recently broken his foot. He pushed the seat all the way back and my legs pretty much had to abandon that side of the car.

Hands down, though, the most surprisingly roomy vehicle I've ever been in was a friend from college's 1972 VW Rabbit (diesel). She was the only one in our group of friends with a car, and three of us used to pile in the back without a problem at all. That was an awesome car. It got something like 52 mpg, which was probably good because it was a pain in the ass to find feul for it.

[SlaveNoMore]

bold_n_brazen
Thurgreed thinks I'm pretty.

Trust fund?

Fuck, we ALL think you're pretty :waggle:

[Sidd Finch]

Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
325. The Benz CLK is made of balsa wood and plastic. Thoroughly unimpressed.

If you're talking the SL, I'd say you're too young. Can't own that car unless you have hair plugs.

I was talking about the SL. Can I get one if I just need hair plugs?

[Sidd Finch]

Originally posted by nononono
3 is fine with 2 Britax in the back, actually, at least for a second car. No running-around room, of course.

Only if the driver has really short legs. I can put one kid in the back, not two, unless I want my elbows and knees practically resting on the wheel.

[Sidd Finch]

Originally posted by greatwhitenorthchick
I realize you have no opinion and I guess I was not making myself clear. I don't care what you do. That kind of life is just not for me because I hold the opinions that I hold. And whether or not those opinions are valid for the rest of the world is really not my problem. Or anyone elses.

Today is not an "I'm going to attack Sidd's choices" day. (That's tomorrow.)

Which choices are you planning to attack tomorrow? I'd like to get geared up. Gird my loins, so to speak.

[Spanky]

Originally posted by patentparanyc
Exactly, so apparantly, a whole bunch of visiting and non visiting attorneys at my firm feel the same way and a few bankers on the street. Since I am way under 40, and not so ogreish, and I dress well, it is possible I am not delusional and some men do check me out. It never meant "HI, I meet the strict standard of Thurgreed's hotness tester-upper." I mean please. We all know he's like a modelizer or some unreachable standard. And if I was pleased a little weight came off so I got a little overzealous about the results. So sue me. I am so sorry some men do like curves, and nice hair and a [even he said I ain't ugly] and decent legs and well dressed. It's better than those ugly-assed tourists out there in T. Square.

I know I am going to regret this but...............

Looking at your posts is like watching a police car chase on "The Worlds Most Amazing Videos". You just know the outcome is going to be bad but you just can't look away. You have also made the FB board infinitely more interesting, just like a gruesome car accident can make you look at a side of the road on your commute you have never noticed before.

I realize you asked for this, and told TM to give you an honest assessment, but I am a strong believer that when a female asks you if she is fat or unattractive you never tell them the truth. No exceptions. It is similar to the situation if you are hiding Jews in your attic, and the Nazis ask you if you are hiding Jews, you always, always lie.

But having said that, I am going back to the politics board; I just can't watch you humiliate yourself anymore. It is too painful. You really need to reread Bold and Brazen's post concerning this issue like six or seven times. It is spot on. And then get some therapy. Seriously. I am not kidding. The fact that you need acceptance and affirmations from completely anonymous posters on the internet is just not a good sign. I am almost sure you won't listen to me and will lash out at me for this post, but I had to give it a shot.

[notcasesensitive]

Originally posted by spookyfish
My sister has a Mini Cooper S too. When she was in town a few weeks ago, I drove it. Great fun to drive.

But fitting three people and three dogs comfortably? Those had to be some smallish people and some smallish dogs. For me, it's easy enough to move the front seat to get comfortable, but it pretty much robs any room for anyone in the backseat who isn't from Lilliput.

And I'm not 6'11 like Hank, either. On the internets or otherwise.

(ETA re: ncs' comment. I am, however, as tall as Coltrane on the internets. I would say there is certainly enough headroom/legroom for someone my height, given my prior caveat. The biggest challenge w/r/t the Mini, at least for me, was having to climb up to exit a vehicle, instead of climb down. That's either because I am A) brittle, or 2) out of practice.)

It didn't seem to work very well for someone I live with, who is 6'4" on the internet, when we looked at one at the car show. Although in LA we could have kept the sunroof open pretty much all the time, so that is a mitigating factor. He had a height issue with the top of the car, not a legroom issue.

[nononono]

Originally posted by Sidd Finch
Only if the driver has really short legs. I can put one kid in the back, not two, unless I want my elbows and knees practically resting on the wheel.

How tall are you? I'm 5'3", so I admit I have it easy. But my ex- was 5'9" or 5'10" (he was always shading it, who knows) and he drove the thing seemingly comfortably. But fair enough - 6' or more would be snug.

[spookyfish]

Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
With the exception of The 22 pound Puppy (who was sitting on my lap) none of us are tiny. The Displaced Dog and my sister's lab shared one seat, and I sat in the other. It was a lot roomier than a lot of sedans that I've sat in. I will say though that rode in the back to go see Snakes on a Plane behind a very large friend who had recently broken his foot. He pushed the seat all the way back and my legs pretty much had to abandon that side of the car.

Hands down, though, the most surprisingly roomy vehicle I've ever been in was a friend from college's 1972 VW Rabbit (diesel). She was the only one in our group of friends with a car, and three of us used to pile in the back without a problem at all. That was an awesome car. It got something like 52 mpg, which was probably good because it was a pain in the ass to find feul for it.

I must have unnaturally long legs for my height, because an my adult-sized daughter had to sit behind my sister, who is 5'7. That was manageable.

Agree w/r/t the diesel Rabbit. I had one of these and mostly liked it.

Best features: Roomy and great mileage.

Worst features:

Not a good cold-weather car, unless you have a place to plug it in.

Vulnerable to leaking head gaskets. I personally had to replace two of these, which even then, was expensive (even to do it yourself) and a collossal pain-in-the-ass.