On Sun, 13 Mar 2022 19:28:49 -0000 (UTC), Who me? <1@2.com> wrote:

>On 3/13/22 2:34 PM, True North wrote:
>>On Sunday, 13 March 2022 at 12:41:00 UTC-3, Keyser Söze wrote:
>>> On 3/12/22 11:23 AM, True North wrote:
>>> > On Saturday, 12 March 2022 at 11:02:45 UTC-4, 345...@gmail.com wrote:
>>> >> On Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 8:08:25 AM UTC-5, Who me? wrote:
>>> >>> On 3/12/22 12:15 AM, Alex wrote:
>>> >>>> True North wrote:
>>> >>>>> On Friday, 11 March 2022 at 22:25:00 UTC-4, 345...@gmail.com wrote:
>>> >>>>>> On Friday, March 11, 2022 at 7:22:44 PM UTC-5, True North wrote:
>>> >>>>>>> On Friday, 11 March 2022 at 19:33:09 UTC-4, Bill wrote:
>>> >>>>>>>> Bill <califbill9...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> >>>>>>>>> True North <prince...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> >>>>>>>>>> On Friday, 11 March 2022 at 16:50:49 UTC-4, John H wrote:
>>> >>>>>>>>>>> ...will this country get its act together and ban SUVs like so many
>>> >>>>>>>>>>> liberals want to do with guns?
>>> >>>>>>>>>>>
>>> >>>>>>>>>>> https://news.yahoo.com/one-dead-ten-injured-suv-201127878.html
>>> >>>>>>>>>>
>>> >>>>>>>>>> Your country should ban ownership of over blown pickups unless they are
>>> >>>>>>>>>> required to be used commercially.
>>> >>>>>>>>>>
>>> >>>>>>>>> What is an SUV? They seem to call anything that is like a station wagon
>>> >>>>>>>>> an SUV these days. When are they going to ban your RAV4? That is called
>>> >>>>>>>>> an SUV!
>>> >>>>>>>>>
>>> >>>>>>>> Oops. Forgot you Call the RAV4 a truck.
>>> >>>>>>> Double Duh!
>>> >>>>>>> I haven't had the RAV4 since I traded it in on a Highlander 9 years ago.
>>> >>>>>>> Do try to keep up.
>>> >>>>>> A Highlander is the very definition of an "overblown" SUV. At least the RAV4 got decent mileage and fit your gender identity, eh?
>>> >>>>>
>>> >>>>>
>>> >>>>> You do known it's a mid sized vehicle.
>>> >>>>> The v6 cylinder engine is a gem and needed at the time to tow my bow riders.
>>> >>>>> Even now it is required to pull my popup camper that probably weighs 2000 lbs wet.
>>> >>>>
>>> >>>> "You do known"? Write much, moron?
>>> >>>>
>>> >>>> Time to stop calling out other people's typos, eh? You missed a few
>>> >>>> commas and added an extra space in that lame post, too. Well done!
>>> >>> I wonder what "2000 lbs. wet" refers to in Donnie"s eyes? Propane tank?
>>> >>> Cassette toilet? !0 gallon fresh water tank, maybe? Waterlogged? Most
>>> >>> likely, 2 or 3 cases of beer and a gallon of Seagrams 7.
>>> >>> --
>>> >>> No more
>>> >> 9 years ago? Right in the middle of the problem years to avoid. Here's that "gem" of an engine...
>>> >>
>>> >> "Engine Bolts Becoming Stripped
>>> >> This can be a severe problem, especially if you don?t catch the issue early. Unfortunately, the most common first sign that your engine bolts are stripped is coolant leakage and overheated engines.
>>> >>
>>> >> The bolts can be replaced and the bolt holes re-drilled when needed, but only if overheating hasn?t already caused other damage to your engine. That means that a total engine replacement was the only solution for many people who encountered this issue.
>>> >>
>>> >> This problem is most common around 130k miles but can recur after the first time it?s happened.
>>> >>
>>> >> Engine Failure
>>> >> Engine failure, more generally, is also one of the more significant issues with Toyota Highlanders. Those failures are probably related to the engine bolts being stripped and causing overheating issues, but other problems can also lead to engine failure.
>>> >>
>>> >> That combination means that you?re a good bit more likely to need to replace your engine if you buy a Toyota Highlander from one of their problem years.
>>> >>
>>> >> Since engine failure is a problem only some car owners are willing to fix, it?s also worth considering if you have the resources to replace your engine or if you would likely need a new car if your engine failed.
>>> >>
>>> >> Engine failure is most common around 120k miles but can happen slightly before that in some cases. Some Highlanders will get past 120k miles without an issue but may have problems later on.
>>> >>
>>> >> Using Engine Oil Faster Than Average
>>> >> Some vehicles are known to use oil, and unfortunately, the Toyota Highlander is one of them. While this is a problem that can happen with almost any model of Highlander, it?s more familiar with the problem years.
>>> >>
>>> >> Interestingly, the worst model year for burning through engine oil is 2002, otherwise a solid car. So, if you?re alright with paying a little extra for oil, we wouldn?t worry about this problem too much in a 2002 Highlander. But if you?re considering a different model year with other known issues, it may be more of a problem."
>>> >>
>>> >> Maybe the canuck Highlanders are special. Eh.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Don't know where y'all get your false news but heard nothing of the sort up here.
>>> > Even if that was true it would take me another 12 years or more to reach that mileage at my current rate of about 45k after 9 years. Maybe they sell the lemons to southern hillbillys.
>>> It's a grin to look in here every few months to see if there are any new
>>> posters and if the right-wing asswipes have learned to behave in a civil
>>> fashion. No to both.
>>>
>>> I had a Highlander loaner for a few days while my Tacoma was in the
>>> shop, awaiting an electronic part. The Highlander was a sweet ride, a
>>> smooth V6 all-wheel drive with leather upholstery, the high-end sound
>>> system, heated seats, et cetera. I very much enjoyed driving it. Wife's
>>> 2017 Camry only has 50,000 miles so it has a long trouble-free life
>>> ahead of it, but if she wants something new, I'd certainly steer her
>>> towards the top model Highlander.
>>>
>>> Picked up a Glock 17, Gen 5 recently, got a KKM threaded barrel for it,
>>> stuck on a red dot. First striker-fired pistol I've actually enjoyed.
>>> Works well with my suppressor. Not the same high level of quality as my
>>> CZ pistol, but good enough.
>>>
>>> Got a diet and exercise regimen that helps me maintain my weight at a
>>> hair under 200 pounds, and my doc says I shouldn't go any lower. Works
>>> for me.
>>>
>>> See you fellas in a few months. Try to behave.
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> * Lock up Trump and his family of grifters. *
>>
>>
>>Talking about guns, I took my non-restricted firearms course a week ago with the intention of applying for my P.A.L.
>>This would allow it to buy or own shotguns or up to a semi-automatic hunting rifle.
>>Scored 100 percent in both the written and practical portions.
>>Now I need a passport type photo signed by a guarantor who has known me for at least a year and my wife's signature showing that she knows about me applying for the license plus two separate signatures from references who have known me for at least years.
>>Course fee, application fee and photo add up to about $150.00 CDN.
>>
>>Seems like every time a gun nut like ditzy Dan goes postal, our restrictions get tighter.
>>If you don't have a hunting license the only place you can legally take your firearm to shoot is at a proper range or on your property if big enough to be the required distance from houses.
>>I was planning to get a tactical type 12 ga pump action for target shooting but now I'm not sure if it's worthwhile.
>
>I wonder how many shooters here are laughing at you right now?

Me too!