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Yeah, the Forester with manual is only on the base 2.5 but, it’s still fun to row the gears over the cvt. The XT turbo does have some get up and go. I’ve had a couple of Foresters and they put up with a lot. Even the CVT has programmed shifts to “pretend” to behave like a traditional auto...

Miss the days when differences in politics could be debated without resorting to name calling or labeling. Policies should be debated on their merits instead of dramatic predictions of failed outcomes. Government can run deficits to build infrastructure. It makes sense. However, they...

It dawned on me recently that I’ve become the person I frowned upon during my 20s. I would see grey haired old dudes driving their cool cars and motorcycles slowly or kept in their garage to polish them more than operating them. I took the Spitfire down the Niagara Parkway yesterday and had...

It really doesn’t affect your premium all that much. The key is, the value to replace it. Even if you say it’s worth $10k and it’s a total write off and they can find a road worthy replacement for $2k, that is all they will pay out anyways.

I have family in Windsor retired from Chrysler and they typically get the latest toys from Stellantis. For all the dog breakfast models they have owned and cherished over the years, not one of them would chance having an eco diesel. I don’t mind Dodge trucks but, I’d stick with their Hemi...

Kids are grown so it’s just the wife and I. Down to one bike but, the missus doesn’t ride with me nor does she want to ride herself. A few close calls and a couple of good friends perishing affected confidence. I don’t ride as much as I’d like but, still get to noodle around. It’s just...

M1 expires in 90 days. Just make sure it is valid for the entire time you ride. You must follow the restrictions of the license everywhere you travel in the continental USA. Your insurance will cover you within the coverages you’ve purchased. I would check the state laws you plan to travel...

I managed a call center and can say there are very good reasons to have call center agents at the office. Especially as they learn their role or cross training and having a supervisor or Team Leader close by to coach during a call or take over a call escalation when needed. Remotely, the agent...

I equate the move from clutch to auto shifting to comparing vinyl records to Spotify/Apple. There are various stages in between like reel to real, 8 track, cassette, CD etc. But, vinyl still lives and appreciated by many demos from young to vintage.

All makes have their good years and bad years. Here is a video that has some sound advice on which to avoid and others to consider in the used market.

Depends on my own needs. If it’s occasional driving for towing a trailer for example, I’m good with an old work horse that has the usual high mileage wear items up to snuff. Old Cummins diesel pick up with 500k on the clock with a newer transmission and no rust for a cheap price? I’ll take a...

I ride for fun and enjoyment. If it’s uncomfortable, I look for another mode of transportation. I’ve ridden when it’s stupid hot and colder than heck for various reasons but, I don’t look forward to it. lol.

Ah to be young and full of myself and have all the answers to the world’s problems! And to see the evolution of language to make a statement and clap back against opposing points of view. Protests, cancel culture, woke, red pilled, shame! outrage, cultural appropriation, reparations, racism...

Getting seaweed stuck in my spokes wasn’t the plan today but, it was a nice ride along Lake Erie.

Masters of the Air on Apple. Wow!

Pop died from booze when I was 8 yo. Mom worked in a factory and raised 3 kids. Me and my 6 years younger twin sisters. Got a paper route and really earned my pay during those late 70s winters, towing the papers in a sled behind me. Learned how to start the lawn mower and cut grass...

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That is a bit north of the big city but, Trail Appliances knows their stuff if still considering new.

I think as long as the product has appeal and brings the smiles, the benefits of having less operating noise and an interesting power train should be enough. I like making rooster tails with dirt bikes and sliding around greasy tracks for smiles. I hated the idea of 4 strokes but, learned...

Seen one out in the wild on the QEW at Jordan. Nice looking machine.