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12-14-2016, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by nailer
I said I compared them in 2011, you countered with they aren't comparable and then I pointed out once again that I had indeed compared them. In my mind they were among the potential replacements for the rental car insurance was temporarily funding.
I've test driven the current Miata soft top.
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Not to put too fine a point on it, but I said:
"The GTI isn't comparable to the Miata," to which you responded "Of course it is."
And it still isn't comparable, whether or not you chose to compare them. If you chose to compare a Rolls Royce to a Kia, that still doesn't make them comparable.
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12-14-2016, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by finnbow
Not to put too fine a point on it, but I said:
"The GTI isn't comparable to the Miata," to which you responded "Of course it is."
And it still isn't comparable, whether or not you chose to compare them. If you chose to compare a Rolls Royce to a Kia, that still doesn't make them comparable.
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I compared them and found the Miata lacking. I also in the end found the GTI lacking and selected a hard top convertible with 2 doors and 4 seats. All told I compared six cars, all comparable within the context of the comparison.
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12-14-2016, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by nailer
I compared them and found the Miata lacking. I also in the end found the GTI lacking and selected a hard top convertible with 2 doors and 4 seats. All told I compared six cars, all comparable within the context of the comparison.
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Cool. The newest Miata, though significantly improved, is indeed somewhat of a bare-bones vehicle (deliberately) lacking certain amenities. That's what makes it attractive to roadster fans. I'd buy one of the new MX-5 RF's if I could fit into it, but I don't come close. FWIW, I currently drive a Mazda6, a car offering a great driving experience, reliability, looks and fuel economy at a very affordable price.
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12-14-2016, 05:18 PM
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Drive a Ram Hemi, forget those little hard to get in toys!
I been getting 20mpg average and like the ride.
Do have a restored 70 Karmann Ghia with a bigger hammer under the hood owned since 1977, but now in my sixties it sits. To hard to get in/out of and no AC or heat! Does get 35MPG @ 70 though...
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12-14-2016, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by finnbow
No matter how hard you squint, the GTI isn't a roadster. BTW, the newly updated Miata is greatly improved and getting extraordinary reviews from every auto writer out there. Both it and the GTI are on pretty much every publication's Top 10. They're both very good cars, but they aren't comparable. The BMW Z3 is comparable, but no longer made and was considerably more expensive (and certainly not as reliable as the Miata, FWIW).
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GTI is an outdated terminology and therefore yesterday.
Miata and Z3 are chick cars FWIW. So is the retro bug.
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12-14-2016, 07:56 PM
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And what percentage of Americans need Obamacare, since a majority are already insured under their employer's group plan?
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I am not insured with my employer. Under Covered California, it would cost me around $800 a month (practically a mortgage payment) and receive nothing because there is a $6,000 deductible that I would have to pay out of pocket before it would kick in. I don't have health coverage because of this. I think these are the people they are talking about.
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12-14-2016, 08:09 PM
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I am not insured with my employer. Under Covered California, it would cost me around $800 a month (practically a mortgage payment) and receive nothing because there is a $6,000 deductible that I would have to pay out of pocket before it would kick in. I don't have health coverage because of this. I think these are the people they are talking about.
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I know a Millionaire who is "smart" and gets medicaid and another who works as a Painter and can't afford Insurance.
FKdup!
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12-15-2016, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by VanishingPoi
I am not insured with my employer. Under Covered California, it would cost me around $800 a month (practically a mortgage payment) and receive nothing because there is a $6,000 deductible that I would have to pay out of pocket before it would kick in. I don't have health coverage because of this. I think these are the people they are talking about.
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So you would be paying $800 X 12 = $9,600 a year in premiums, plus a $6,000 deductible for a grand total of $15,600 out of your own pocket before your insurance would cover the first penny?
Thanks Obummer!
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12-15-2016, 08:28 PM
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12-15-2016, 09:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by VanishingPoi
I am not insured with my employer. Under Covered California, it would cost me around $800 a month (practically a mortgage payment) and receive nothing because there is a $6,000 deductible that I would have to pay out of pocket before it would kick in. I don't have health coverage because of this. I think these are the people they are talking about.
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http://ktla.com/2016/10/25/obamacare...in-california/
You must not be telling us something.
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