@db4690 Yes, George Bush had difficulty pronouncing nuclear.
I worked on a pipeline construction project for two summers in college. They were mostly from Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas. I learned that iron was pronounced “aahn”.
W . . .
I’ll go a little off topic now
Did you guys see the news segment about the portraits of world leaders that W has painted over the last 2 years?
Yes, I actually liked his portraits, I guess some bias was warranted, like the Bush family looking much better than Putin 
When you’re in the deepest pit of Hell, there is only one direction to go. Or burn. I’ll bring the marshmallows.
I hope they can get their act together. They sell well on some developing nations, but profit margins there are thin and they’ll need to get through some tough years before those markets start paying off. And there’s nothing to keep those buyers from switching to other brands when they have more money.
Suzuki has that problem. In Japan they sell a high percentage of the government-mandated tiny, low-powered kei cars, but have never managed to sell many larger vehicles. Those same small cars are common throughout Asia, but it’s hard to make money on them. At least in India and other Asian markets Suzuki sells more of their nicer cars than they do in Japan.
There was nothing wrong with the SX4 or the Kizashi. Probably just a little too expensive for a company associated with motorcycles and the Samurai.
@Dag(Re page 13)Had to make the other half feel good,no doubt-Kevin
Well it would be nice if we had spell check on this forum(have some trouble with my i’s before e’s and dipthongs to name a few and of course silent letters),however as long as could understand the other Guy,I figured my grammer and dialect was as bad as His-Kevin
UPDATE: Finally settled on buying a new Camry with the 4 cylinder engine with 6 speed transmission. Kept it basic with just the power seat as an upgrade from the basic trim. Even so, as with all new cars these days, even the economy compacts, it has just about everything but running water and maid service.
Have to admit that my first choice would have been a new 6 cylinder Impala. Sweet ride with a smooth suspension and transmission, powerful engine, roomy interior with comfy seats, and a huge trunk. But my common sense won out with the financial long view and went with the far more affordable to buy and maintain Camry which, nonetheless, I think will be a quite nice car to drive for many years.
So, I am now the bouncing owner of a proud new car with shiny white paint and nice gray interior.
Fond farewell has been bid to the 2007 Impala and it’s not so fond ongoing host of major mechanical problems. Hello has been greeted to the new 2014.5 Camry and hoped for reliability.
Now “all” I have to do is read the entire owner’s manual and become familiar with all the details of the new car’s instrumentation and controls as well as the maintenance schedule.
Thank you all for your helpful and informative responses to my questions. You all have been quite kind, patient, and helpful as well as good humored. I do appreciate your time and replies.
Marnet
…still reading (in this case the new car’s owner’s manual ! ), still learning…
That is a smart and balanced choice. Camry’s provide good basic transportation with reliability. Also maintain their value, in case you need to get rid of it.
Thank you Galant.
That is my thinking. It got down to making the distinction between desire and need. I desired the Impala. I need reliable transportation and money left in the bank. I could have saved more money by stepping down to a compact car and, in fact, I did test drive several that have good safety ratings such as the Civic. But given that getting around the metro area requires frequent jaunts on the interstate jockeying around big rigs and huge dump trucks from the quarries, I decided the need and desire for safety dictated at least a mid-sized car. The Camry came down to being the best choice for me for a compromise between reliable machine and reasonable comfort.
@Marnet
Congratulations on the new car!
I think you’ll be quite happy
Even though you really liked the new Impala, it would have been bigger than the Camry. I believe it is considered full-size
And I’m glad to hear you’ll be reading the owner’s manual. So many problems could be avoided if all car drivers read it, understood it, and maintained the car, as per the owner’s manual.
@db4690: Thank you.
It seems a reasonably nimble handling car. It reminds me of how my beloved 1987 Olds Ciera handled. It is about the same size and wheelbase ratio as that was. Now if it only came with a split bench seat and shift lever on the steering column…sigh…well, can’t have everything. grin
As to reading the owner’s manual, well, having spent thousands of dollars on a complicated machine it just makes sense to read the user instructions. Especially since figuring out new complexities isn’t easily intuitive for me, I have to go at it the detailed, plodding way. That’s why my method of car shopping drove all the salesmen nuts.
@Marnet
"it seems a reasonably nimble handling car."
Well put. Everything is relative. Welcome to the world of boring but dependable.
@dagosa: I can live with a boring car so long as it is reliable, functional, and reasonably comfortable. Now my idea of non-boring, if I had the loot to own one, would be a top of the line 8 cylinder built to move! as well as be super comfortable and with nimble handling. But then if I could afford that I could afford the speeding tickets to go with it. LOL
http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=ipad&p=lexus+600h+picture&pcarrier=&pmcc=&pmnc=
So, you would have one of these. Lexus 600h for $110k ?
@Marnet
Congrats on the new car.
If money were no object, I’d probably be cruising about in a Bentley Drophead Coupe.
@Same
I’m going to recommend @Marnet 's next purchase be the Lexus over the Bentley, primarily for parts and service. 
Jiffy Lube might have an inkling on where the filter is on the Lexus. Although, now that Bentley is owned by VW, it might be in the rear under that air cooled flat four.
Thanks for the laugh, Dag!
I like Lexus. But oh, that Bentley is gorgeous! {
Hey guys, why choose between the Bentley and the Lexus? Might as well have both and a few more uber cars for the rest of the days of the week. I mean, since we are tossing around imaginary loot in such blase manner. Just looked up both and wow, if wishes were horses beggers would ride.
Good point.
Might’s well throw in a Ferrari California! For those days when I’m feelin’ spunky!
Marnet, back here in the real world you made a great choice. A tip of the hat to you.
http://www.imaginelifestyles.com/luxuryliving/2011/03/inside-bentley-wood-shop
Inside the Bentley “wood” shop. (vs Camry plastic) ;()
Just to make the decision a little tougher !