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Boat: a hole in the water into which one throws money.
Chief's boat: a really big hole in the water........
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I know this is a Dodge thread, but I have to jump in here on the gas mileage vs. power issue.
A couple weeks ago I drove up to Seattle to pick up a 5000# 5th wheel travel trailer for my sister. I pulled it home with my Tundra. You might remember the Tundra, it's one that is not a real truck, 7/8s size, underpowered, etc.
I was driving against a time schedule and not operating with economy in mind. Still, it averaged nearly 20 mpg on the way up and 10 to 11 mpg coming back with the trailer in tow.
The thing that really impressed me was climbing Donner Pass on I-80 which tops out at nearly 8000 feet.
Things got a little clogged up near the top and I was forced into high speed, low drag, California grab ass, pedal-to-the-metal traffic in the left lane.
I dropped it into 2nd and topped the pass at 70 mph with some revs and gas pedal left over.
This strikes me as a good balance between performance and economy. Just my two cents.
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About twenty years ago I had an acquaintance who took great umbrage at my Datsun in the driveway.
Even though I also had a Ford van, he spouted all the nonsense about how he and his Pinto were patriotic and I was not. So I finally embarrassed him by showing him documentation that parts of his Pinto were made in Brazil.
So he bought a new full size Chevy (a Caprice I think)and stopped by the house to show it off and repair his reputation as a true patriot.
It was a lot easier this time. All I had to do was show him the label on the door frame that said "Made in Canada".
That was the last conversation we had about my patriotism.
I don't think there is a truly American car any more than there is a truly American tractor.
I saw a pair of Danner boots the other day that said "Made in China" on the inside. Nothing is sacred anymore.
And you are right. My Tundra was made in America, but I doubt it was made with UAW labor.
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Doc, Neither did I intend to imply anything. Just meant to say that I've had these issues arise before.
Won't buy a Colt 1911 for the same reason. But I will gladly pay Kimber or Glock for their efforts. They come out of the box already "fixed".
Two Toyota's, one Yanmar and one Kubota. Even the nicest firearm I own is made in Japan. Says Winchester all over it, but it is straight from over there.
I completely understand the geographical differences. When in Rome......
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Every blessed one of 'em.
Marlin did buy some Mauser actions in the late 50's or early 60's to build a not too successful line of bolt action hunting rifles.
As far as I know that was their only venture offshore.
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Sorry to hear that. Keep us posted.
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