I only ask because people seem to live and die by what Consumer Reports says...what did they say about the Passat? And what do we all think about the upcoming Toyota Venza? Other than the metallic brown color that seems to be the only color that they have photographed.

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Originally posted by Clamato:
I only ask because people seem to live and die by what Consumer Reports says...what did they say about the Passat? And what do we all think about the upcoming Toyota Venza? Other than the metallic brown color that seems to be the only color that they have photographed.

It was the #1 family sedan, but I was already sold on it before I knew that...

I think the back end of the Venza looks funny.

still looking I guess.

Passat v6 (score 89): top family sedan, altima (89), accord (88), camry (87) and Passat v4 (86) round out top 5. BUT under reliability, the Passat gets poor ratings. Don't know how they would pick it twice in the top 5 when it has the worst reliability ratings of the bunch.

Funny, lowest overall scores at CR for all cars:

Jeep Wrangler - 17
Hummer H3 - 27
Jeep Liberty - 27
Chevy Aveo - 30

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Other random thought: will spring EVER get here?

Yes Spring is on it's way. I know this because I have 2 Hyacinths coming up in front of my house. YEAH!!

When I was reading their magazine in Borders it said that the Passat new car reliability was "much lower than average"...yet they name it one of their top 5 sedans. This is why I stay the hell away from Consumer Reports.

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Originally posted by Amy:

Other random thought: will spring EVER get here?

Yes Spring is on it's way. I know this because I have 2 Hyacinths coming up in front of my house. YEAH!!

OH GOOD! No sign of crocus here yet. We have Cubs tix for about one month from now. I'd like it to be decent weather...fingers crossed. Thanks for inspiring me!

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We have Cubs tix for about one month from now. I'd like it to be decent weather...fingers crossed. Thanks for inspiring me!

If the weather is too bad, we would gladly take the tickets off your hands. We have been in all weather. Now that I don't have direct access to seasons tickets (one thing I will miss about my old employer), I have to fight for them like everyone else.

Spring is here. I got tired of trying to fold myself in half everytime I get our of our car while in the worlds smallest garage, so I brought all the patio furniture, grill, hoses and everything else that is spring outside to their rightful place. When the short fat bald guy cleans out the garage for the winter, spring is here.

I'm walking again.

That is all....

No, I guess it's not all....I hate SPAM...HATE IT!

The e-mail, not the "meat."

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Originally posted by GE Fan:
I'm walking again.

That is all....

It's a miracle. Call Huckabee.

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Originally posted by GE Fan:
I'm walking again.

That is all....

We need a defenseman for one of my hockey leagues on Sunday night, let's go youngster.

Nice day huh?

Just when you were about to put to rest any thoughts that it could ever happen in your lifetime...it does. Letters from both David E. Smith and Walt Zlotow in the same edition of the GE News. Thanks Jerry!!

I knew my day wasn't complete, no GE news for Yoss.

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I knew my day wasn't complete, no GE news for Yoss.

Since it is such a highly sought after rag, maybe someone stole your copy.

Don't worry, I usually get at least 3. You can have one of mine.

Clam's next car?

The Mini Wiener? Now that's just mean.

That is so cool. I see a hacksaw and some fiberglass in Parker's future.