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Dan @oldvolvos.bsky.social · 2h

Nothing an LS swap can’t fix.

Dan @oldvolvos.bsky.social · 7h

I think the problem is "E-Bike" basically means class III e-bikes and no normal person knows the difference anyway.

The bike rack outside my middle school is filled with ONLY class III e-bikes.

I think it would be easier to rebrand class I and II bikes at this point.

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Antifa CEO (official) @ultrafast.bsky.social · 23h

yes yes yes

photo of an IONIQ 5 with rotiforms at a light

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Dan @oldvolvos.bsky.social · 23h

I was going to say I doubt anyone under 40 cares, but then I remembered my 10 year old daughter loves FM radio.

I get a stripper model, but some of these changes just feel like they are punishing the buyer for cheapening out.

Dan @oldvolvos.bsky.social · 23h

Logically this makes sense, but an honest bare bones car feels different than a company removing a feature to punish you.

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Dan @oldvolvos.bsky.social · 23h

My east coast mind can not comprehend the ability to get Spam Musubi and a Cheesy Gordita Crunch at a gas station.

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Dan @oldvolvos.bsky.social · 1d

I’ve been a mediocre middle aged white guy for a while and have enjoyed the privileges thereof. But becoming a woodshop teacher has opened a whole new world of privilege.

Everyone loves it, blue collar people white collar people.

It’s too much congeniality for one introvert.

Dan @oldvolvos.bsky.social · 1d

After 12 days of not being able to drive my car, my plates finally arrived, now I never have to deal with Volvo Westport again……..

Wait I almost forgot they owe me $400

Buying a car out of state is so fun….

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Dan @oldvolvos.bsky.social · 1d

Is it a plus or a minus if you get stuck behind an Amish buggy.

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Dan @oldvolvos.bsky.social · 2d

A trans friend of mine was filmed without her knowledge using these when car shopping. The video was blasted all over social media and quickly made it back to her place of work.

Fuck these things.

Gizmodo @gizmodo.com · 2d

Buckle Up, the Smart Glasses Backlash Is Coming https://gizmodo.com/buckle-up-the-smart-glasses-backlash-is-coming-2000668213

Buckle Up, the Smart Glasses Backlash Is Coming

Is this #glassholes 2.0?

gizmodo.com

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Matt @tiredgenerally.bsky.social · 2d

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Dan @oldvolvos.bsky.social · 2d

I’m about a week away from forgoing all charging incentives and professional electricians and installing the charger myself.

Buying an EV is starting to feel like a mistake, not a huge mistake but a mistake.

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Dan @oldvolvos.bsky.social · 2d

So either AI flames out and there is a huge crash or AI suddenly replaces all the jobs and there is a huge economic meltdown. Do I have that correct? Who is going to win this bet?

Justin Hendrix @justinhendrix.bsky.social · 2d

"The hundreds of billions of dollars companies are investing in AI now account for an astonishing 40 per cent share of US GDP growth this year... In a way, then, America has become one big bet on AI."

America is now one big bet on AI

It’s seen as the magic fix for every threat to the US economy

www.ft.com

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Jenny & Exhausted Elephants @j-jordan-poet.bsky.social · 2d

The other thing I forgot: my cousin did everything himself. Fabrication, wiring, paint, etc. He's a diesel mechanic by day.

My dad, this cousin, and his next-youngest brother (my cousins were Very Cool to me when I was little) are a big part of why I'm a car enthusiast today.

Jenny & Exhausted Elephants @j-jordan-poet.bsky.social · 3d

My cousin stopped by with his recently completed build. When a mostly intact 4-door & a rotted out coupe meet and love each other very much...

Up close of the front right corner of my cousin's '67 (I think) Chevy SS. The chrome is very shiny, and the tires are meaty and fresh. It's painted a dark reddish-bronze. Autumn sunlight shines on trees in the background.

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Dan @oldvolvos.bsky.social · 3d

That’s a bit better.

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Dan @oldvolvos.bsky.social · 3d

Been flipping through looking for Volvo or Saab ads. The cheap Swedes could not even spring for color for this uninspired ad.

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Dan @oldvolvos.bsky.social · 3d

Booo

Dan @oldvolvos.bsky.social · 3d

I could eat a lot of Edamame if the government would provide it for free.

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Dan @oldvolvos.bsky.social · 3d

Funnily enough I just found the old window sticker today, assembled in Hofu Japan.

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Dan @oldvolvos.bsky.social · 3d

We picked up a box of Sports Illustrated from 81 and 82 and the print ads are a goldmine.

Just look how they advertised this VCR’s shuttle search feature.

Not exactly subtle!

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Dan @oldvolvos.bsky.social · 3d

I get the feeling that California is different, but other than the new “Applegreen” chargers on the Turnpike Tesla is the only fast chargers around in NJ.

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Dan @oldvolvos.bsky.social · 3d

I thought my Japanese built Mazda6 was well made, but the my Chinese made Polestar2 feels next level.

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Dan @oldvolvos.bsky.social · 3d

Getting rid of old paperwork. Throwback to car shopping in 2018. All that and 0% interest.
This is why people talk about car affordability their minds are still pinned to the not so distant past.

This car is less efficient and then a 2025 equivalent, but otherwise just as good.

A window sticker for a well equipped 2018 Mazda6 showing a final price of $30,500 including destination.

A sales slip showing the final price of $$27,450 plus a clean transaction without junk fees.

Dan @oldvolvos.bsky.social · 3d

Me posting more on weird.autos then I do here.

a stuffed monkey wearing a green shirt and overalls is standing in front of a body of water .

ALT: a stuffed monkey wearing a green shirt and overalls is standing in front of a body of water .

media.tenor.com

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Dan @oldvolvos.bsky.social · 3d

My daughter seeing a commercial for 10 wings for $10.

“That seems kinda expensive”

Me, deep sigh knowing what I’m about to do.

“When I was in college we would get wings for 10 cents each. 10 wings for $1”

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