Mike the rabble rouser! Lot s of rabble to rouse in dis group.
Guy
datsunmike wrote:
> 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
> >
> > ==========================================================================
> > Marc Tyler
> > Designer,
> > Animal Firm
> > 830-324-6578
> > www.animalfirm.com
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