Final verdict 3.5 Ecoboost vs GM 6.2
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Thanks, lol. It cracks me up that in those days I used to seriously wonder why I had so many tickets.
It's just pointless, unless you don't care about tickets and being pulled over. Don't get me wrong I am 100% pro-police but getting pulled over is stressful and very very annoying and will ruin your afternoon/day etc.
Same, never a problem. I do 4 under just to be extra careful. I'm passed a lot. So if there's police, those people will be the ones that get pulled over. Happens all the time including that other night, haha.
Same, never a problem. I do 4 under just to be extra careful. I'm passed a lot. So if there's police, those people will be the ones that get pulled over. Happens all the time including that other night, haha.
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Don't get me wrong I am 100% pro-police but getting pulled over is stressful and very very annoying and will ruin your afternoon/day etc.
Chris Rock made an excellent video on how to deal with police-stops and avoid confrontations, but I won't post it here because it is somewhat political and contains four-letter words. If you want to watch it, PM me, and I'll send it to you.
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Although there are a few exceptions, in most cases, experience (including my own) shows that, in most cases, if you treat the cop with respect, he or she will also do the same with you....and sometimes just let you off with a warning or a "Have a Nice Day". Those cases that make the news and end up with the suspect being roughed-up, tazed, or, in some cases, even shot by police are usually with suspects that try to flee, mouth off to them and curse, try to pull a weapon, or think they know more abut the law than the cops.
I've seen it, but thanks :-).
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This is how a proper truck or SUV is supposed to sound:
Nice cold start:
https://youtube.com/shorts/uFwh6wW9m...CDRfLa7BycW7Xx
Nice cold start:
https://youtube.com/shorts/uFwh6wW9m...CDRfLa7BycW7Xx
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Chris Rock’s “instructional” video about getting stopped by the police. LOL
Im always kind and respectful, but I’m not afraid of the police nor will I ever be. If they want to kick my a, I’m going to own theirs lol
Im always kind and respectful, but I’m not afraid of the police nor will I ever be. If they want to kick my a, I’m going to own theirs lol
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If you ARE kind and respectful, you won't have to worry about getting it kicked in the first place. That's the whole gist of Chris's (excellent) video.
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Unfortunately, many cops are on power trips and that’s not necessarily true, especially for people from certain races. Even I have encountered cops in my life that were total and complete a-holes. Most are great people, but unfortunately many of the bad ones are traffic cops.
We are way off topic though
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Anyhow, back on topic, I haven't weighed in yet on the choice between a 3.5L Ecoboost and a N/A 6.2. I'd probably choose the 3.5L, despite the added complexity and reputation of some Ecoboost engines for unreliability. The 6.2 is just overkill for most of the type of driving I do.
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Actually, it's common sense. Most of those scenes in the video actually happen.
I don't get stopped very often because of my generally good driving habits, but if and when it happens, I have found most cops to be very reasonable. Only one was what I'd call a jerk....in the City of Fairfax. Even then, he didn't hit me with a ticket.....just rude in his questioning (claimed I cut him off at an intersection)...and wanted to know where I was going.
Agreed.....see my last post, above.
Unfortunately, many cops are on power trips and that’s not necessarily true, especially for people from certain races. Even I have encountered cops in my life that were total and complete a-holes. Most are great people, but unfortunately many of the bad ones are traffic cops.
We are way off topic though
Agreed.....see my last post, above.
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Anyhow, back on topic, I haven't weighed in yet on the choice between a 3.5L Ecoboost and a N/A 6.2. I'd probably choose the 3.5L, despite the added complexity and reputation of some Ecoboost engines for unreliability. The 6.2 is just overkill for most of the type of driving I do.
I'd get the 6.2L if it was a vehicle I was keeping long term.
I'd do the Ecoboost if I was buying new or low mileage used and trade it before 100k miles.
With Ecoboost, I'd tow for occasional recreational use but NOT for work use towing heavy loads on a daily basis.
Ps- I'll go ahead and start a new thread on the speeding stuff.
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