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i have a mod for tf2 lo it plays the old spice whistle whenever i use a resupply locker
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Okay I'm changing my profile a bit. I feel like I have some things that should have either been said more clearly or put out on the table in more layman's terms.
As for what I'm really searching for in a relationship, I am looking for a serious relationship in the end because I've been down that road before and I'm very tired of having to "teach" someone else how to be in a relationship. You'll find that I'm a very very caring person who's learned a thing or two about life via the difficult way, but I'm ready to move forward and find that right person for me. And by person I mean this: ONE woman, ONE man. Yes, I believe in a monogamous relationship.
These are my requirements/desires/wants:
1) Have a job please or be in school to earn a degree/certificate of some sort. I really need someone who plans on being financially stable and not living at home with your parents (unless circumstances are beyond your control, but you wish to move out soon). Because, I can't keep living hand to mouth all of my life and if you are doing the same, then together, we'll never get anywhere. So don't contact me if you are in this position in life and never plan on getting out of it.
2) Please live in Georgia or no further then the immediate surrounding states. Long distance has NOT worked for me and I won't do it again. So if you plan on being with me, honestly - be expecting to move to me at this time in my life. My work base is very solid and it's taken years to build it up to where it is today. I just can't break that down and start my career over again right now.
3) No short term. Dating a few different people and seeing who clicks the best is one thing, but truthfully, I want a long term in the end. Not a 2 month fling where all it does is frustrate me and leave me with yet another failed relationship because of childish issues not on my part. If you want short term, look elsewhere please, this store is not open to you.
4) Don't message me if you are under 26 or over 37 perhaps 38 tops. I find that men too young don't mesh with me and men too old are from almost a totally different generation then myself, so we don't work out. I also want an open minded person. If you aren't we just will not click. I say this because I am accepting of very many things and I'm pretty unique my own self. (i.e. Don't be a hater/prejudice against things that don't fit in your mind. Open yourself to at least acceptance. If it doesn't affect you directly, what the hell does it matter what anyone else does or feels/thinks really.)
5) Do not be a smoker. I thought I could deal with someone who was trying to quit but yeah, I've seen that just doesn't work out for me at all. And no drug usage either. (this includes recreational drugs or abusing prescription drugs)
6) I will not tolerate certain behavior. Absolutely NO lies! I can't stand it and if I find out you are lying to me about anything... I will say now, just don't bother with me. White lies are just that - white, but don't lie about major stuff. It's quite destructive in a relationship.
7) Also, I have stated that I don't want children. For this I will explain... I actually DO like kids, when they are well behaved. I do not plan on having any children in the near future (next year at least) if at all for myself due to personal reasons but that doesn't mean it's not up for discussion. I can't even give birth to them due to medical issues. So, for the time being, I am not wanting any children. Eventually I may adopt though. However, this all means that right now in my life, I don't really wish to take in a boyfriend who has children from a prior relationship. I find that this ends up in baby mama drama. We can at least talk about the subject openly, but it also means I'm not really up for swaying my thoughts easily is all right now.
8) Please, don't message me if you are more then fluffy and you know what I mean. I don't find larger men attractive to me so I won't reply. Sorry if that makes me a total bitch, but I feel that you should be at least somewhat attracted to the person you are with. Average guys are good. (I think we can determine that this means you are not lean but not overweight either.) I'm drawn to handsome men (or rough/scruffy guys at times), pretty men and physically fit guys or at least men who are trying to improve themselves actively. Although I will make all the decisions about what I think is "good enough" for me so please don't rule yourself out because you think that you are not what I'm looking for.
9) No vegetarians - I just don't think I can live with a man who can't eat meat too. I'm a bit of a foodie and appreciate all food forms except for maybe fast food. I think that doesn't quite count as truly edible items. (Well, not for my stomach anyway...)
10) I am NOT a dog person. I do not want someone in my life with a dog, even if it is an outside dog. Sorry if this bothers people... I own one cat right now. She is my baby girl and I adore her to pieces. I'm not asking you to like cats per-say, but obviously if you wish to make it work with me, you'll at least have to give my cat a chance.
11) I also would love for someone to take care of me sometimes. I don't mind pulling my weight at all in a relationship, but I want it to be at least mostly 50/50. So please, respect that of me. I want someone who is serious about this - I can't be with someone who isn't willing to do the same...
12) I'm a spiritualist. I do believe in an overall higher power, but that it branches off to what anyone needs it to be for them. I don't think any religion has the whole truth and shouldn't, seeing as how that would really mess them up in the head to know what a deity knows. This means that I am accepting of any religion that doesn't purposefully hurt other people - just don't try to convert me unless I want you to please.
***So, if you think I'd be the type of woman for you, who's had a few unfortunate rough times in life but is willing to move forward with you and love you with all of my heart, I am your woman.***
That's it for the new things for now... Other then the closing statement here:
I've been on OkCupid for at least 3 years now. In all that time I've met a few nice people and a few not... and a few I hoped would work out and those that I knew wouldn't. My friend said "You are too picky" to me the other day - Well to be honest, I am. I don't know if that's fully a good thing or not but I DO believe the someone just for me is out there somewhere and I'll know it when I meet him and we just "click". Having said that, I'm deleting most of my profile novel/contract here and really just calling it down time at the moment due to not having success here. I will occasionally check my email on this site. So if you want to contact me, just buckle down and do it. I'm no longer pursuing men to date seeing as how that's not amounted to anything as of yet. Sorry men if you wanted an assertive gal who'd message you first. I just don't have the time due to work and life taking top priority versus chasing down men on a dating website.
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puzzles, model kits, travel, outdoors, roller blading, swimming, ddr, movies, animation, anime, yaoi, yuri, hentai, fantasy, sci fi, dnd, books, music, art, sewing, costumes, cosplay, cats, crafts, singing, writing fictional stories, romantic moments, video games, and more. ^_^
~This section is optional reading, but important enough for me to post it here for extra info about myself~
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Friendships with me: I like to hang out with my small close circle of friends that consist of all guys and one gal (at this time - all my other female friends got jobs elsewhere and moved away and lost touch over time) - so no worries if you think I'll be one of the women who just "hangs out with the girls". :P And men, if you are looking for someone who can hold her own with your male friends, believe me, I have no problems with that. I have always been a bit of a "tom boy" but I love to dress up in beautiful elegant dresses from time to time. I am also looking for a person of smarts and sophistication, but not so serious that they can't just have a good time with myself and my friends being casual and chilling out. No jealousy. Seriously, it's one thing to be a little bit jealous and protective of me (which I will happily accept), but I'm telling you right now. I have male friends too who care about me, but I won't have anyone shunning them. (if you require an explanation about this, I will give one if necessary)
I was asked in an IM once that I missed if I BUY my cosplay costumes. Please .... don't offend the seamstress. :( I bust my butt making each one of my costumes by hand and sewing machine. I really take pride in them. So to answer your question: no, the pictures you see on my page of me in costume are not store bought. Even if I do buy some outfits from time to time, it's only because I didn't have the time or that particular talent to sew it then.
Japanese Animation (aka - anime): While there is entirely too many to list here, I will just say that I'm more of an old school anime fan then the newer stuff that has been hitting the market lately. But I'm always willing to give a new series a shot if I find it appealing at all to me.
Movies.... too many to list here! ^_^ I'm a bit of a movie buff, so I love a bunch of movies. But to list a few, "Avatar", "Lord of the Rings", "The Frighteners", "Cassanova", "1408", "Clue", "Death Becomes Her", "Sleepy Hollow", "Sweeny Todd", "Nightmare Before Christmas", "Labyrinth", "Silent Hill", "Dead Silence", "Vanity Fair", "The Red Violin", "Interview With A Vampire", "Elizabeth", "The Fifth Element", "Entrapment", "Ghostbusters", "Labyrinth", "Shawshank Redemption", "The Illusionist", "Pan's Labyrinth", "Legend", "Dark Crystal", "The Prophecy Trilogy", "Limitless", "Paul", "Sucker Punch", "Insidious", "Gnomeo and Juliet", "How to Train Your Dragon", and the original older James Bond 007 movies, and many many more (of which I may list some more later - the movie collection keeps growing quite literally almost weekly right now! $5.00 bins tend to hold some great deals).
TV shows include House, The Tudors, Fringe, The Walking Dead, and my absolute fav... Dexter (not the cartoon, the showtime series).
Music - the same as movies. I love just about all music except country, most rap, screaming music, and gospel. Some bands/artists I like are Rhianna, Panic! At the Disco, Katy Perry, Adam Lambert, Basshunter, TATU, Nightwish, Within Temptaion, Melo-M, David Guetta, DJ Tiesto, Lady Gaga, Sarah Brightman, Cast In Bronze, and many more!
Food - Again, I like a bunch of different types of food. But I really enjoy sushi, Italian, Chinese, chocolate (especially Godiva), and ice cream (although I'm lactose intolerant and can't have that much of it). I dislike spicy foods. I can't tolerate them well at all. However, it's okay if you like spicy foods, I just won't eat them or kiss you right after you eat them. :P
Video games of choice: Some MMOs, American McGee's Alice, Alice: Madness Returns, Portal series, Still Life (dammit, why didn't they actually make a sequel to this???), the Silent Hill games, and most rpgs. (even if I do not actually play the game myself, I totally love watching others play through them and soaking in the game that way.)
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My entertainment (tv, music, movies, computer)
My art (drawing, writing, etc.)
My sewing (costumes, etc.)
I have recently been told that my profile reads like a contract and that I was coming across somewhat as a bitch for writing/speaking the way that I did in it.
I honestly didn't intend for it to come across this way. But, I have been burned so badly in the past by some of the things I listed (specifically lying) that I seriously would rather avoid the child's games upfront. So please forgive me for coming across in a somewhat negative manner, I promise you I'm a nice gal so long as you don't use me. And for the most part, I'm pretty clear about what I want in a guy so I hope someone somewhere out there meets my criteria... or at least most of it.
Okay, I have been with a couple of woman before in my past relationships. I have found that it's really not for me. I prefer being with a male. I still find women attractive and all, but it doesn't "do" it for me. (no offense ladies I swear!) I wish to find a guy who will accept me for me. And me includes still liking anime women and both gay and lesbian anime couples. So it's cartoons and all... I know.... but honestly - I can't find myself ever feeling differently on that subject.
I'm not asking for a guy to be bi himself (although it's a nice perk to me since we can share common interests), but I am asking that any straight man accepts my likes about this subject. If you can do that, bi guy or not - I'm sure we can make things work together.
Oh yes, I believe that everything can start with being friends, so if you aren't sure if you wish to be serious with anyone yet, that's alright. Everyone has to start somewhere, yes? Probably best that it starts there anyway. I don't 100% feel like jumping into a relationship without establishing a true connection first. But it does mean I want that full time relationship eventually. So I will do my best to work at a decent pace for the both of us. Promise.


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Sounds more like you're complaining about your class being nerfed than the actual system being flawed.
I've done both things, really. First I talked about my issues with the system itself, and since the point of still having fun was mentioned, I went into detail why I'm not having fun with the new skills.
And there's also the non-personal point there that since everyone was nerfed, party play is more balanced.
Highlighting both PvE and PvP isn't a good idea in MMOs either because not everyone necessarily enjoys being forced to do PvE in order to PvP. Plenty of people want to stick to just one side of the game.
A better solution would be to allow players to have two separate builds - one for PvP and one for PvE.
Agree with that. I myself always tend towards PvE. And Elsword is no exception to PvP being optional but PvE not, because you need it to get stuff.
Since they went through the trouble of making a binary skill choice system, allowing a PvP and PvE build would make sense.
This is completely opinionated and I would rather not discuss the entire history of Elsword case by case, so I'll just say I disagree and leave it at that.
I intentionally didn't go into imbalance or the business method because it isn't the point and I'm not an expert on that, but I have always analysed the game design independently of those things in the same way I've analysed it now, and it always had plenty of good points.
But I might give them too much credit sometimes because I started by comparing it to Grand Chase.
I hope you're aware that 90% is also extreme. 30% may be a little too restrictive, but there is nothing inherently wrong with making choices.
And I don't see why they had to go from one extreme to another. There is nothing inherently wrong with having no choices either, it's all about how it works in the game. Since everything was designed with the old system in mind, this extreme transition is causing problems. They shouldn't have been so dramatic with it.
Balance issues can be argued during any point in the history of the game, not just this skill tree update.
Well, I summed up people's complaints since he asked why they were mad.
The lack of play testing is an important point. Since gameplay is the core of this game, throwing an update that changes everything without much testing is just asking for backlash and drama. Especially when they hyped it with "100 new skills!" while hiding that you'd only have 1/3 of your skills.
"Variety"? You're telling me your build before this update had "variety" when it involved maxing everything and just spamming Sword Fire/Sword Enchant? The binary choice forces variety because you can't get everything.
No, by variety I meant your layout (thx for the vocab), the skills you actually use in a mission.
Since you had everything, you could try out everything and find what works best for you. Because of that, I hardly ever saw someone using the same skills as me. There would be people with Wind Blade, Assault Slash, Splash Explosion. People with Phoenix Talon or Rising Slash instead of Sword Fire.
Now, thanks to the needlessly restricting binary choice system, some skills are gonna be shut out not because they're useless (like in the old system), but because their alternative is much more important.
Assault Slash has to compete with Sword Wave, which fills your WoTS bar almost instantly and is pretty much essential now. Sword Enchant might still get picked but there's a new Critical Sword skill that might compensate not having it, so it might be gone too.
So they added a new way for skills to be ignored from your whole build. Not because they're worthless or low priority, not even because having both skills would be OP (which is one of the reasons to implement this system, which certainly isn't applicable to 2/3 of your tree), but by their rather arbitrary decision to make that a choice.
It would've been fine and very justifiable, not to mention interesting, if the choice really was about a different version of the skill. But that would mean creating a ton of skills and they didn't do that, so there's just a couple.
You could get more than ninety percent skills before and more than thirty percent now.
You can get more than 30% now, but only if you don't put much points into them. And then whatever layout you pick will be weaker than it would be if you just didn't get yourself these backup choices.
If you do want to focus on what you find useful, you have 442 points. Initially skills cost 2 SP per level, making it 40 for max level, which means at most you'd get 11 skills, which is around 1/3.
If you go and get the whole 2/3 that's technically available, you'll be able to try different layouts, but all of them will be much weaker than normal.
If planning is to be a thing, you can't dismiss that people will want to play optimally and therefore plan ahead, and that means being focused and closer to the 1/3.
(for easier math, Rune Slayer has 33 skills, 22 of which are in the choices, so yay fractions)
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I have a feeling that I am going to ask a "stupid" question, yet I must ask ...
I have 2 virtual machines.
I would like to copy an instance of an object from one to another,
Is it possible to copy the bits that represents this object in the VM's heap, send it to the other VM, like that the other VM just need to allocate the bits in it's memory and add a reference in it's stack to this memory slot...?
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Taseko is the worst long term hold of any stock in my portfolio. I've held it so long that I've almost forgotten why I bought it int the first place.
Prosperity and Harmony now seem to be nothing but fools gold, and Aley is so far in the future that one must wonder if that mine will ever materialize.
It's time to cut my losses and reinvest what's left of my original investment into a company that actually has a growth plan that can be executed and a track record for getting it done.
Sentiment: Strong Sell
I am thinking I can hold this stock and maybe break even? That's all. Been a long wait too. Wonda what happened to stock repurchase plan??????
Sentiment: Hold
They have done so poorly this past year that hopefully enough investors vote no across the board that maybe the Board of Directors can finally realize the shareholders are the owners of the company and want new leadership. If any of you are listening that means Russ needs to go ASAP.
H-D owns TGB not the minority shareholders, that is one reason for the poor performance.
The only reason I am stil holding is New Prosperity.
You really think NP will fly? Good luck with that.........
And what stock would that be? I am almost $4 per share under water on 1500 shares and can't disagree with your current assessment. It's worth so little now that I find selling to be a folly.
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I'm working on a website for my dad's accounting business. He got a couple of his friends interested in me building one for their businesses/personal use as well. And possibly a couple of his friend's friends. So it's possible I could start a very small business here just to make some money on the side. The thing is, I don't really know the best way to go about setting them all up with their own .coms.
I use geocities for my .com, and I was gonna snag my dad's credit card info to buy him his own .com through geocities as well. Now, I live out in Phoenix, AZ and everyone who wants a site lives in St. Louis, so I don't think they'll feel comfortable for me to handle their credit card infos to start all their geocities accounts. And I don't want all these geocities accounts on my credit card, because what if they are late on payment to me for me to pay the bill every month.
Second, how much should I charge to make a website? I don't expect to stick around and monitor it for them everyday. More like, create it, adjust it to their liking and leave (create it at a flat rate?). I would be more than happy to change some things/fix some things they find if they wanted in the future of course for a small price (flat rate?).
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Curious about the newer model? Check out the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer
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KBB Expert Rating: 5.6
The 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer lineup of compact cars isn't the freshest in the industry, but it's certainly one of the most diverse. With a sporty sedan, versatile hatchback and race-worthy Evolution rally car – not to mention turbochargers, all-wheel-drive capability and innovative transmissions – there's a Lancer flavor to suit a variety of tastes. Competitors such as the Honda Civic, Ford Focus, Hyundai Elantra and Chevrolet Cruze boast better fuel economy and larger dealer networks, but few compact cars can match the sporty nature and something-for-everyone personality offered by the Lancer.
If you're looking for a sporty, sharp-handling compact car that stands out from the crowd and comes with a comprehensive warranty, the Mitsubishi Lancer deserves a look. If you want your morning commute to feel like a World Rally Championship special stage, the Evo is your ride.
You won't find a bevy of creature comforts like ventilated front seats or watchful safety features such as blind-spot monitoring in the aging Lancer lineup. For the latest in tech, safety and comfort features, look to models like the Kia Forte, Mazda3, or Chevrolet Cruze – all of which offer better fuel efficiency, too.
Mitsubishi has dropped the base DE Lancer sedan from the menu, with the slightly costlier but better-equipped ES now the entry model. New audio and navigation systems arrive across the board, along with minor interior changes on select trims.
With power output that ranges from 148 horsepower to a turbocharged 291, engine choice has a profound impact on the Lancer driving experience. That said, the whole lineup favors responsiveness,...
... balance and driver involvement. All-wheel-drive models, including the well-priced Lancer SE, are especially adept at clinging to pavement when thrown into corners. Even front-wheel-drive models such as the mid-range GT model we tested are impressively composed and grippy. The slightly smoother and quieter ES is well-suited to around-town driving duties, though it still talked to us about the road surface and what the tires were doing. The pinnacle performer is the Evo, which has screaming acceleration and black hole-like adhesion. The Evo feels rally-ready, but be warned: Its utterly stiff ride will jar your back and your brain. A happier medium is the all-wheel-drive Lancer Ralliart, which offers turbocharged thrills and a more compliant ride.
Mitsubishi's premium sound system of choice is loud, proud and clean in sound. This available audio system packs nine speakers and 710 watts of rocking pleasure.
In Mitsubishi's parlance, it's a TC-SST, that alphabet soup standing for Twin-Clutch Sportronic Shift Transmission. To us it's just an excellent automatic (with manual-shift mode) that rifles through gears faster than we ever could.
The 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer's sharp and modern exterior styling does not extend into its cabin. Here, the Lancer is showing its age, and bland, cheap plastic doesn't help. The lack of a telescoping steering wheel on all models makes it harder to find a perfect fit. Evo editions have well-bolstered, low-sitting Recaro seats up front, but without height adjustment, shorter drivers will struggle to see over the dash. A leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob make GT and Ralliart trims more appealing. The most versatile Lancer of the bunch is the Sportback, which delivers 52.7 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded.
The Lancer stands out from other compact sedans with its angular, sporty design, and aggressive snout and forward stance. A rear spoiler and 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels add to the athletic character of GT and Ralliart models. Lancer Evolution models take the aggressiveness to another level with flared and vented fenders, two big exhaust outlets, and a massive rear spoiler on GSR trims. The Evo is slightly lower and shorter, but with an extended wheelbase and width for better handling. Perhaps the most stylish Lancer is also the most functional: the Sportback wagon with its sloping rear hatch.
Even the least-expensive Lancer offers decent features for its price of just under $18,000. Included are keyless entry and auto-off headlights. The SE costs a few thousand more but includes an automatic transmission, a stronger engine, all-wheel drive, 6.1-inch touch-screen audio, and heated front seats. Ralliart models feature an excellent turbocharged engine and a more sophisticated version of Mitsubishi's all-wheel-drive system, while Evo models are performance-minded with 291 horsepower, Brembo brakes and customizable all-wheel-drive. Lancers come with a 5-year/60,000-mile transferable warranty and 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, except for Ralliart and Evo editions, which trim those to 3-year/36,000 miles and 5-year/60,000 miles.
Many of the extras available for the Lancer are wrapped into packages that vary by trim. Base models can be spruced up with a hands-free communication system, 6-speaker audio system, and rear disc brakes in favor of the older drum type. Higher trims can be outfitted with a power sunroof, Rockford-Fosgate premium sound with a 10-inch trunk-mounted subwoofer, navigation, HID (high-intensity discharge) headlights, and leather seating.
A bevy of 4-cylinder engines and transmission choices are available across the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer lineup. ES models are the least potent, with a 2.0-liter engine that makes 148 horsepower, still adequate for most duties. SE and GT models are endowed with a larger engine and 168 horsepower. Ralliart models boast a turbocharged engine that makes 237 horsepower, enough to make this car very quick, while shrieking-fast Evos are tuned to churn out 291 horsepower. The twin-clutch automatic transmission of those latter two models feels superb, but the continuously-variable automatic transmission available in other models is surprisingly refined. If you opt for the performance-oriented Ralliart or Evo models, be ready to pay extra at the pump for premium gasoline to satisfy their thirsty turbo engines.
2.0-liter inline-4
148 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm
145 lb-ft of torque @ 4,200 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 25/34 mpg (manual), 26/34 mpg (automatic), 24/32 mpg (Sportback)
2.4-liter inline-4
168 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm
167 lb-ft of torque @ 4,100 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 22/31 mpg (manual), 23/30 mpg (automatic), 22/29 mpg (Sportback and SE sedan)
2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4
237 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm
253 lb-ft of torque @ 2,500-4,750 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 18/25 mpg (automatic)
2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4
291 horsepower @ 6,500 rpm
300 lb-ft of torque @ 4,000 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 17/23 mpg (manual), 17/22 mpg (automatic)
To compare current market prices, check out KBB.com's car classifieds to view the new and used Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles for sale near you.
Based on 332 Ratings for the 2008 - 2016 models.Review this car
By theravine on Friday, July 22, 2016
I owned and sold this caroverall rating 9 of 10rating details
Pros: "reliable"
Cons: "unexciting interior"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8
"This was a very reliable car during the 2 years we owned it. IT had plenty of power and the 4 wheel drive never let us down. Fun to drive. The interior was very basic. nothing special. A lot of plastic. There are many other vehicles out there with more attractive interiors at this price point. But Mitsubishi vehicles are great value super reliable. We bought another Mitsubishi. Love em."
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By deanna on Saturday, May 28, 2016
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 86,000overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Cons: "3"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I doubt I'll sell it but I would sell my car if I could get a truck in as good of a condition as my car is for the same price"
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By BIL on Saturday, April 30, 2016
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 1,650overall rating 7 of 10rating details
Pros: "Fun and easy to drive,great sterio and styling"
Cons: "TOO MANY BLIND SPOTS"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 7
"Own this Lancer three months.NOT FOR HILL CLIMBING but good acceleration on flatroads.mpg 24 city, handles well on country roads, like exterior look with spoiler and running lights. Sun pkge options w/ kickin sound, sun roof. OVERALL HAPPY SO FAR WITH IT."
8 people out of 15 found this review helpful
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By Red Velvet on Saturday, April 16, 2016
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 51,744overall rating 10 of 10rating details
Pros: "Really fun to drive"
Cons: "A little loud"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"The Lancer has a really fast response when picking up speed to be a 4 cylinder. It's the most amazing 4 cylinder I've ever driven. It runs smooth, it has a cute sound, it connects to my blue tooth within 3 minutes after I get into the car and start driving. It connects to my music as well not just to my phone calls."
7 people out of 11 found this review helpful
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By chiller717 on Thursday, March 31, 2016
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 14,500overall rating 10 of 10rating details
Pros: "quick, FUN, knife sharp handeling"
Cons: "mpg could be better"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"There is only one reason i did not give this car a 10 across the board...just a bit dated. That being said, the fun factor removes that from your brain quite rapidly. The heated Recaro seats are top notch. The auto up/down windows and auto open/close sunroof are a great touch. Now on to what you are here for...DRIVING IT. This is, (next to my integra type r), the most fun car I have driven on the street(I have driven plenty, my NSX is the most fun on the track). Anyway.....This car is not made anymore and that is a shame. If You can find one that has not been modded....GET IT. I think the GSR(5 speed) or the MR(auto with proper paddle shifter(fixed on steering column not on steering wheel) would make you a happy driver....a true petrol head car."
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By Wasper on Wednesday, October 28, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 22,000overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Pros: "Very reliable. Handles very well. Sporty Looking."
Cons: "Gas Mileage is a bit low. Road noise on highway."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"This is my second Mitsubishi Lancer based on this body design (introduced for the 2008 model year). My first Lancer was the 2008 Lancer GTS with the CVT transmission (the first year the GTS came with the 2.0L engine). I drove that car for 7 years in New England (hot summers, cold snowy winters) and it was not garaged (my classic car took up that space). When I traded it in, it had 189,990 trouble free miles on it. The car never went in for an unscheduled maintenance. Extremely reliable. At first I wasn't to sure I made the right decision going with the CVT variant, as I never owned a car equipped with that type of transmission. But, after a while I found I preferred the smoothness of accelerating without the bumping of gear shifts. Now when I'm in a regular automatic, it just feels weird. I was happy to see that the CVT was as reliable as the rest of the car. So, when I was shopping for a new car, I made sure to keep another Lancer on my list of possibilities. I decided, this time, to go with the AWC SE model over the Subaru Impreza that was in the running (another very nice car). While the Subaru had the better interior (options, materials...)and quieter cabin on the highway, I liked the no-nonsense and spartan layout of the Lancer, even after all these years. Everything that you need is there and logically laid out. Also, the Mitsubishi was less expensive than the Subaru and has a much better warranty (10y/100k). The 2.4L in the Lancer also put out more performance that you could feel when test driving between it and the Subaru (at a cost to gas mileage though). The Mitsubishi AWC is superior to that of the Subaru in my opinion, as it lets you switch between front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive and four-wheel lock drive. This way you can drive it in FWD in the hooter months and switch between AWD/4WD in the winter, depending on the situation. The system is controlled by a simple three-position rocker switch located in the center console that can be switched on the fly. I used it this past winter and it performed wonderfully.Very nice feature. There are some other updates to the Lancer since 2008, but it is basically the same car. Right now, I am enjoying the SE model more than the GTS model I originally had. Sure I lost the paddle shift capability (hardly ever used them after the novelty wore off), the sporty rear wing (all it did was block my rear view) and the bigger 18" rims (more expensive to replace tires). But the awesome AWC system more than makes up for it and then some. I would have no problems recommending this car to any of my friends and family."
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The 2002-2005 Explorer has a very well-established record of expensive transmission failure at under 100k miles. The Explorer has an enclosed transmission which is typically replaced with a rebuilt transmission at a cost of almost $3,000.
Another common problem for the 2002-2003 Explorer is wheel bearing failure at around 90k miles, with a typical repair bill of $500 to $1000 depending on how many wheel bearings failed.
Adding insult to injury, the 2002-2005 Explorer also has a massive problem with the rear panel cracking. While it's a minor annoyance compared to transmission failure, ironically the crack usually goes right through the Ford logo.
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Listening to a Barenaked Ladies concert CD can sometimes be a little like Evening at the Improv, only with music. Before the band can even get to song number three, which is titled "Sound of Your Voice", the group spies a man in the audience who is either playing maracas or shaking two beer bottles for extra rhythm. This leads the act into an impromptu funky tune, probably titled something like "Old School Maracas". Although this disc is the soundtrack to a live DVD (normally a nervous time for most bands) Barenaked Ladies are unafraid of having a good time, cameras or no cameras. The disc opens with "One Week", the group's dialogue-packed hit song. But there are plenty other memorable moments, such as an organ-fueled robbery song, called "Bank Job", and a nostalgic look back at a former hometown with "The Old Apartment". This act may be smart asses enough to call a song "Be My Yoko Ono", but they also come off surprisingly sincere while performing it.
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Her natural lemonade will hit the aisles soon.
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OAKLAND, Calif. -- Don Nelson will be back on the Golden State bench next season.
Nelson reiterated before Tuesday night's final home game against the Jazz he would return next season to fulfill the final year of his contract for the Warriors, and general manager Larry Riley said that would be the case barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Last week in Minnesota, Nelson earned his 1,333rd victory to move him past Lenny Wilkens for the top spot on the NBA's wins list.
So, why come back at all for one more year? Nelson, who turns 70 on May 15, likes his young players and wants to keep helping them develop.
His first two summers back with the Warriors, Nelson returned to his offseason Hawaii home on Maui and pondered retirement before deciding to continue coaching.
"I really like the players in the other room. I think they play the game the right way," Nelson said. "There's a very strong bond in there, especially with our younger guys. ... There's a whole lot of positives going on in the other room. My motivation is to do a good job and develop the team and do what coaches do -- and I'm under contract to do that."
It's been another drama-filled season for the Warriors, starting with former swingman Stephen Jackson's demand for a trade, which he eventually got in a swap with Charlotte in November. In addition, there have been so many injuries Nelson often had only eight available players -- and Golden State used only six in a remarkable win at Dallas on Nov. 24. The team regularly relied on D-League call-ups, too.
Nelson wasn't even there for that win, quarantined at home with a lengthy bout of pneumonia. Riley is convinced Nelson is perfectly healthy again and ready to tackle another rigorous year.
"It would take something that would be uncharacteristic or an oddity," Riley said for Nelson not to return. "He's done a really good job embracing this bunch, particularly down the stretch."
The Warriors had won five of their past eight heading into Tuesday. They finish the season Wednesday night at Portland.
While owner Chris Cohan has formally put the franchise up for sale, Riley and Nelson are proceeding as if everything is the same for now as they prepare for the NBA draft and build next season's roster. Riley has already begun brainstorming some ideas of who might replace Nelson after next season.
Getting 7-foot center Andris Biedrins back healthy and with a more effective free throw technique will be a key step for this young team. The Warriors' run to the second round of the playoffs in 2007 is the organization's lone postseason trip since 1994 in Nelson's first stint as coach.
Neither Nelson nor Riley would rule out this team from making the playoffs next season, though they are realistic.
"We've got a lot to do before that," Riley said.
Said Nelson: "It's a tough mountain to climb. Is it possible? Yes. ... Certainly some of the incumbents are going to have to fail and fall for the young teams to get in."
The Associated Press contributed to this report.