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Kaisen bashing: do you know me?
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I like Pelican. In fact, it is the only automotive forum that isn't clogged with pimple faced teenager wannabes posturing about their dad's rides or their pimped out ricer. I usually find Pelicans to be polite and informed. If Tabs and Mulholland are the worst instigators among us, then I feel safe here. I really do like it here. That said, there is always a marque elitism that pervades a marque forum (Porsche here, BMW to some extent). That's why we are here. But there are often misconceptions about other marques that are interesting to discuss. Perhaps discussion will dissolve some myths. We are ALL automotive enthusiasts. At least that's the way I feel. If you knew me, perhaps you'd see my perspectives from a different, er, perspective. Here's a brief overview of Kaisen: I'm a thirty-something, divorced white male living happily in the Midwest. Father of two adorable boys. Formed my love of all things automotive at a VERY young age, and it never escaped me. I've spent my adult life in the automotive industry, mostly in management. I've worked with Ford, VW, Mitsubishi, Audi, Honda, Chevrolet, Dodge, Chrysler, Plymouth, Jeep, Isuzu, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Cadillac, Hummer, Buick, and Saturn. I've been around almost every 'normal' car sold in the U.S. Here are cars I've personally owned (in no particular order): 1972 BMW 2002tii (converted to Webers) 1981 Fiat Spider 2000 5spd 1986 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe 5spd 1984 Pontiac Trans Am 15th Anniversary (one auto, later a 5spd) 1989 Pontiac Trans Am 20th Anniversary Turbo (Indy Pace Car) 1977 Chev Caprice Classic 350 4bbl (rod bearing at 204K miles) 1974 Olds Vista Cruiser Wagon 455 4bbl (still going at 220K when sold) 1981 Pontiac Bonneville DIESEL (two actually, built four motors myself) 1984 Olds Custom Cruiser Wagon DIESEL (built motor and trans, 30mpg, tow rig) 1988 GMC Suburban 4x4 (built two motors, and one trans - sold at 155K) 1977 Mercedes Benz 240D Diesel (rusty 5 spd, sold at 340K) 1967 Mercedes Benz 250S (rusty) 1969 Mercedes Benz 280SE 1977 Mercedes Benz 450SEL 1976 Mercedes Benz 6.9 (Euro - complete resto, owned 10 years) 1977 Mercedes Benz 450SEL Euro 1979 Mercedes Benz 450SEL 1977 Mercedes Benz 450SL 1982 Mercedes Benz 300SD TurboDiesel (sold at 157K) 1991 Mercedes Benz 560SEL 1983 BMW 533i 5spd 1986 BMW 535is 5spd 1988 BMW 735i (sold at 180+K) 1992 BMW 750iL (money pit) 1992 BMW 325iC Convert auto 1999 BMW 750iL 2001 BMW 330CiC Convert 5spd 1986 Audi 5000CS FWD Auto 1987 Audi 500CS Turbo Quattro 5spd 1990 Audi 200 Turbo Quattro 5spd 1991 Audi 200 20V Turbo Quattro 5spd 1993 Audi S4 Turbo Quattro 5spd 1995 Audi S6 Turbo Quattro 5spd 2001 Audi A6 2.7T Biturbo Quattro 6spd 1991 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4 1994 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4x4 1996 Ford Explorer Limited V8 4x4 1998 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4x4 1999 GMC Suburban 4x4 Geneva Conversion (sold at 127K - no probs) 1992 Mazda Protege DX Auto 1995 Mazda Millenia L 1990 Toyota Celica Auto 1988 Saab 900S 16V 3dr 5spd 1987 Saab 9000CS Turbo Auto 1983 Jaguar XJ Series III 1974 Jaguar XKE V12 Convert auto (13K miles) 1984 Plymouth Horizon Auto 1987 Chrysler Conquest TSi 5spd 1995 Ford Taurus LX sedan 3.0 1997 Ford Taurus LX sedan 24V 1998 Ford Taurus LX sedan 24V 1999 Ford Escort LX sedan Sport 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4x4 V6 auto 2002 Mazda Tribute ES 4x4 V6 auto 2003 Jeep Liberty Freedom Edition 4x4 auto 1998 Chev Camaro SS Convert auto 2001 Chev Camaro Z28 Coupe 6spd 2000 Chev Camaro SS Convert 6psd (sold 1 yr ago with 3800 miles) 2001 Chev Corvette Convert 6spd 2005 Chev Corvette Convert 6spd 1988 Porsche 928S4 5spd 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe G50 I'm sure there have been more, but... Company cars have been everything from Ford Escorts (my first) to Escalades, Hummers, Impalas, Corvettes, Town & Country minivans, Ford F150's, Mazda Miatas and 6's, Buick Park Aves, Saturn VUEs, VW Jettas and Passats, Mercedes CLK's, etc, etc. Sooooooo..... I've learned that there are all kinds of good cars and bad cars. I drive about 50,000 miles every year, and my (ex) wife drove 30,000. We wore cars out. Lots of experience. I've raced cars on different types of tracks, mostly for fun or business, never for a championship. My opinions on cars are formed from lots of different information, just like you. Magazines, internet articles and forums, owners, dealers, engineers, and lots of personal experience. I frequent other forums too. If someone is bashing Porsche, I set it straight. If someone is bashing Ferrari, I do the same. Same with ANY marque. They all have there good and bad. Most often, any good and bad is well documented. We love what we love and I understand. I'd be happy to back up things I say on this (or any) forum. There are times when I'm wrong. I think it's funny when I do produce facts and people chastise me for cut-and-pasting or googling. I thought quoting sources was the point of backing up opinion. Anyway, enough about me. At least now you know a bit more. Thanks for taking the time to read this rant. E |
Kaisen sux. :)
BTW - I know a guy who owns an 02 Boxster and the other day the engine grenaded for NO REASON.. I'm trying to get him to let me take pics of the carnage. And for proof of the problems with watercooled all you need to do is go to rennlist.com - the RMS club! rjp |
Wow. A manager. Any chance you can get me a job in the auto industry? I'm sick of Hollywood!:D
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Whoever said that arguing on the internet is like yelling in space was quite wise.
I wasn't trying to make it personal, as I'm sure you're a nice guy. I was commenting on your recent anti-foreign car stand on several threads. My comments were more a reflection of your opinions stated, and as we all know, opinions are like *********s.....:) Be it the '74-'77 911s with thermal reactors or M60 Nikasil BMW engines, often times cars that have problems get a stigma attached to them, even though they are otherwise quality cars. It's a pet peeve of mine, so the 996 stuff kind of set me off. I know that some 996 owners have experienced failures, but I don't think it's a good reason to avoid ALL 996s, just cause for caution. Nothing personal, sorry if I struck you the wrong way. |
Do I win the pool? :)
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when you first get here, if no one answers or you get a percieved rude response it feels personal.
At about 700 posts you stop caring. You're exhibiting rookie symptoms now - I say that since we've all been there...... later, rjp |
How about some pics of your past rides? Preferably these:
1972 BMW 2002tii (converted to Webers) 1977 Mercedes Benz 240D Diesel (rusty 5 spd, sold at 340K) 1967 Mercedes Benz 250S (rusty) 1969 Mercedes Benz 280SE 1977 Mercedes Benz 450SEL 1976 Mercedes Benz 6.9 (Euro - complete resto, owned 10 years) 1977 Mercedes Benz 450SEL Euro 1979 Mercedes Benz 450SEL 1977 Mercedes Benz 450SL 1982 Mercedes Benz 300SD TurboDiesel (sold at 157K) 1991 Mercedes Benz 560SEL 1983 BMW 533i 5spd 1986 BMW 535is 5spd 1988 BMW 735i (sold at 180+K) 1992 BMW 750iL (money pit) 1992 BMW 325iC Convert auto 1999 BMW 750iL 1986 Audi 5000CS FWD Auto 1987 Audi 500CS Turbo Quattro 5spd 1990 Audi 200 Turbo Quattro 5spd 1991 Audi 200 20V Turbo Quattro 5spd 1993 Audi S4 Turbo Quattro 5spd 1995 Audi S6 Turbo Quattro 5spd 1974 Jaguar XKE V12 Convert auto (13K miles) 1998 Chev Camaro SS Convert auto 2001 Chev Camaro Z28 Coupe 6spd 2000 Chev Camaro SS Convert 6psd (sold 1 yr ago with 3800 miles) 2001 Chev Corvette Convert 6spd 2005 Chev Corvette Convert 6spd 1988 Porsche 928S4 5spd 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe G50 |
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truly pathetic poster .
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Kaisen or the retarded kid? |
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that's funny -a lot of people say the same about you. You know I'm right. rjp |
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I feel a winning thread coming on...
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Fark me thats a *****load of cars.
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I love each and every one of you in your own special way.
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You guys are rude and ignorant, and your mommy dresses you funny.
If brains were gasoline, you guys couldn't come up with enough to power a pissant's motorcycle half way around the inside of a Cheerio. |
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Put down the bottle, Jim, it's only 2PM.
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