db4690: I think he wasn’t entirely wrong to call it a “Corolla” engine . . . that was the 7A-FE Your right, just saying it wasn’t Corolla specific like was implied. It was also used in these: AT221 Avensis 1997–2000 (Europe only) AT191 Caldina 1996–1997 (Japan only) AT211 Caldina 1997–2001 (Japan only) AT191 Carina 1994–1996 (Japan only) AT211 Carina 1996–2001 (Japan only) AT191 Carina E 1994–1997 (Europe only) AT200 Celica 1993–1999 (excluding Japan) AE92 Corolla/Conquest September 1993 – circa 1998 (South Africa) AE93 Corolla 1990–1992 (Australia only) AE102/103 Corolla 1992–1998 (exclud ..read more

bing: It would make sense if their market was seen as the general public who might be more concerned about the cost involved. I think it’s more likely that they were aiming at professionals–who typically made 3-4 times as much as the general public–but who were still cautious about possibly buying a product that cost more in the long run than they wanted to spend. The bottom line is that there were cars that sold for about 1/2 of the cost of that Olds model, and–of course–there were high-end brands that sold for many times more than the Oldsmobile, but most of those other brands didn’t rema ..read more

Mazda CX7 caught fire while driving Tester ..read more

Isn’t this the same OP that posted 4 days ago about another kit and NEVER replied to anyone?? Repair kits suggestions for car Maintenance/Repairs I’ve been thinking about investing in some repair kits for my car, you know, just to be prepared for those inevitable roadside emergencies. But here’s the thing – with so many options out there, how do I know which ones are worth the money? I’ve seen everything from basic tire repair kits to comprehensive tool sets, but I can’t shake off the feeling that some of them might be more gimmicky than useful. Are there any brands or specific kits you swear ..read more

bing: your target market was the high class professional with a lot of money As I recall the curved dash Olds was a relatively low cost car when introduced. 1903 Ford was approximately $150 more than the Olds ..read more

Sounds like the valve cover gasket(s) may be leaking . . . don’t let it get to the point where smoke is billowing out from under the hood and people call the fire department ..read more

PvtPublic: But anyways it wasn’t a “Corolla” engine, it was a Toyota engine used in multiple models. I think he wasn’t entirely wrong to call it a “Corolla” engine . . . that was the 7A-FE ..read more

jamesbrnesz: but whilst soldering under the boiler I heard a loud bang from the other side of the house A natural gas line explosion? This sounds like an ordinary Cark Talk topic, George should know what to do. Looks like spam to me ..read more

keith: When I was stationed in Japan in the 70’s, When I was stationed in Italy at NATO Headquarters in Naples in the late 1970’s, it was Italian Law that all vehicles have insurance. The military had an office to help us get the required insurance through a local Italian Insurance Company, but the limits were almost a joke, they were so low… If a military member or their family member was involved in an auto accident, the medical expenses were all coverered by the military. The insurance was suppose to cover the driver/passengers of the other vehicle if the military member was at fault. In ..read more

bing: I wonder why they would emphasize the cost per mile? To convince people that it was cheaper than feeding a horse, perhaps ..read more