Boy, I didn't realize this post would cause so much commotion!!!!
That's good!!!!
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "snyler" <marc@animalfirm.com>
To: "Gordon Glasgow" <gsglasgow@home.com>; "Datsun Roadster List"
<datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2001 8:52 AM
Subject: RE: Oil Testing Results
> Gordon Glasgow wrote
>
> >Not meaning to diss anyone, and I'm sure the information was provided
with
> >good
> >intentions, but I've never considered Consumer Reports to be an
authoritative
> >source on things automotive. This is the same bunch that rated the Fiat
X-1/9
> >handling "unacceptable" and got in deep yogurt over the faked Suzuki
Samurai
> >"rollover" test.
> >
> >I'll stick with the conventional wisdom on this one.
> >
> >Gordon Glasgow
> >Renton, WA
> Not o mention their "objective" ratings on intrinsically subjective
> products like coffee and loudspeakers. They consistently slammed VW for
> wiring the cars so the radio could be used without the key in the
> ignition (wears down battery) what they consistently *failed* to mention
> was that you couldn't run the headlights without the key in. What's more
> likely to kill a boattery, a stock radio or headlights?
>
> After subscribing a few years, their pattern of bias becomes apparent.
> Miata scolded for lack of luggage space, but not MR2?
>
> -Marc
>
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