Sentences with phrase «on such a big car»

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Nothing I did for the rest of the trip was nearly as difficult — not hooking up or draining the waste tanks, not fixing a bad connection on the water hose, not even pulling into a crowded gas station (the thing about having a really big car towing a really big, shiny trailer is that people tend to see you, and maybe take pity, and certainly get out of your way)-- and nothing left me with such a giddy glow in the aftermath, even after I learned I'd pulled in a little bit catawampus, and our trailer listed slightly to the left.

You've got ta love how they make such a big deal of putting screen around the car up to prevent other teams from coming and checking out the car, even though everything they're doing is in full view of the people on the balcony above.

Last year the Yates Center News frequently printed stories about its teams on Page One with thick black headlines that were two or three times bigger than other front - page headlines such as GOVERNOR TO BE IN COUNTY or SHERIFF»S CAR GOES OUT OF CONTROL or HORSE KILLED ON HIGHWAon Page One with thick black headlines that were two or three times bigger than other front - page headlines such as GOVERNOR TO BE IN COUNTY or SHERIFF»S CAR GOES OUT OF CONTROL or HORSE KILLED ON HIGHWAON HIGHWAY.

«People rely heavily on the «normal» way to compute an average and if they simply had ready access to software that calculates the average of ratios, they could make more informed decisions about many big - ticket purchases, such as cars,» said Michael Tsiros, professor of marketing at the University of Miami School of Business Administration.

For his part, though he doesn't exactly top the gritty, straightahead car chase that anchors the otherwise routine Bullitt, director Peter Yates revs up a few action set - pieces, such as a tense moment early on when scooter - riding Berke and Sanders are driven off the road by a big truck, a lengthy shark attack, and an explosive finale.

Way too much time is spent on big, loud action set pieces, such as an extended car - chase through Manhattan which would be fine if I wasn't watching a comedy.

The publisher has some big franchises that we would love to see on the Switch, such as Tekken, Dark Souls, and Project CARS.

Burnout Paradise Remastered will include the base game and eight add - on packs — including the open - world expansion Big Surf Island — as well as the Legendary Cars pack, which brought vehicles based on those from movies such as Back to the Future and Ghostbusters.

«I included several full - on acceleration runs during my trip to Ohio,» wrote West Coast editor Jason Cammisa, who claimed he was trying to prove to his passengers that a six - cylinder is sufficient in such a big car.

Although a project car such as Farah's probably won't fetch big dollars on the auction market, he doesn't much care what others think about its worth or how much he's spent on it.

Normally on big cars, once at the edge on slippery surfaces, it's very easy for them to become steerless toboggans, simply sliding in a single direction until something halts their progress, such as a ditch, or worse, a tree.

If it's lasted this far and been serviced regularly it shouldn't be too problematic, but on such a cheap car an expensive Mercedes component may be enough to render big issues uneconomical to repair.

On the road, the Flying Spur is quiet and relaxing when you want it to be, yet it handles surprisingly well for such a big car.

The Detroit show would be a big enough venue to reveal such a car, but GM just pulled the wraps off of the Corvette ZR1, so we wouldn't be surprised if we had to wait a little longer on the mid-engined car.

BLIND - SPOT MONITORING With the proliferation of smaller cars on the road, drivers of big vehicles such as the Yukon can only benefit from extra safety features.

One of the biggest trends on the economical car scene over recent years has been advances in technology such as cylinder deactivation (as used by VW Group cars), and new compression developments from the likes of Mazda and Infiniti helping petrol cars close the economy gap on diesel.

By utilizing used car websites, such as BestRide.com, you can find great deals on the most popular used cars for under $ 10 big - ones.

The Miami Auto Show is among the largest nationally, and the biggest stars are the cars with everything from such exotics as a Pagani, priced at $ 1 million, Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and Aston Martins to small, fuel - sipping economy cars on display.

Since marketing is a pretty big part of almost every business» success, a lot of carmakers rely on intangible details such as brand or model image to sell their products, especially when talking about niche cars.

Running on a smartphone, that app integration adds a big bundle of connected features to the car, such as online local search, Internet - based radio, and social media.

While you can certainly have an entertaining back - road thrash in a Cooper S, it'll never smear the biggest smile on your face during such an exercise — a fact exacerbated by the car's strangely muted soundtrack, only a few discreet pops and bangs coming from the exhaust in Sport mode to remind you that you're in something that'll go beyond 230km / h if you can let it.

Such a focus on comfort has come at the expense of a precise drive, though, with the steering response being perhaps our biggest issue with the car — a Hyundai Santa Fe, for instance, is easier to place on the road precisely.

Outside and inside, the Mazdaspeed3 looks similar to lesser Mazda3 versions, but the test car had a long list of features such as big P215 / 45R -18 tires and wheels, xenon headlights, a Bose sound system, stability control, a stiffer suspension, traction control and some exterior add - ons, such as the rear spoiler.

Like most Acuras, gizmos such as advanced audio and navigation features are a big part of the appeal, but the car also delivers two distinct driving experiences depending on which model is purchased.

Beyond video games, automakers have livestreamed unveilings, debuted cars on morning TV shows and launched vehicles at trade expos such as the big CES tech show in Las Vegas, which happens just days before the Detroit show each January.

But: Toyota continues to work with Ford on Smart Device Link, an alternative phone to car connection that could do such things as sidestep CarPlay and put Google Maps or, better yet, Waze on the big screen.

The car also had many unique body features such as rhombus - pattern cover on the air inlets and outlets, continuous aluminum lip spoiler, glass roof with two large transparent sections, glazed engine compartment behind the seats, NACA duct in the middle of the roof for cooling of the bigger V12 engine, optional carbon fibre lining of the engine compartment, LED headlights with color temperature of 6,000 kelvin, 365 mm (14.37 in) three - spoke flat bottom diecast magnesium core sport steering wheel upholstered in Valcona leather, aluminum application on the center console, 24 - piston (total) brake calipers (red six - piston monobloc aluminum front calipers, fixed rear calipers) and ventilated carbon fibre reinforced silicon carbide ceramic brake discs.

Somewhat refreshed Mercedes - Benz earned its luxury reputation on big cars such as the E-Class.

Also, if you are planning on making a big purchase such as a car or a home, you should order a copy of your reports at least six months before to make sure you have time to dispute any inaccuracies.

The TFSA is ideal for generating savings on big purchases such as a down payment on a home, the purchase of a car, vacations, or a complement / alternative to the RSP.

They accept title - free cars and even large vehicles such as RVs and big rigs as collateral for loans from $ 2,500 - $ 50,000, depending on vehicle value, ability to repay, and state law.

Choosing to make a habit of living on a lower percentage of your income, say, 70, 80 or 90 percent, and choosing to save and / or invest the other 10, 20 or 30 percent ensures that you'll be able to avoid carrying credit card debt, and that you'll always have enough in savings to fund bigger expenses such as houses and cars.

Trustees are also always on the lookout for big ticket items such as homes and cars.

Also, you may deduct the sales tax on big - ticket items such as a new car.

You are looking to make big purchases on items such as cars, furniture and holidays.

While it's true that many needs can be met by simply walking to the corner store or a nearby market, bigger tasks — such as getting material to hang shelves, getting everything on that large grocery list or completing your family's back - to - school shopping — often requires a car, time and patience.

If your credit history rests on this card or if you have a big loan in the offing — such as buying a car or refinancing your home — and don't want to ding your score, it's a good idea to call customer service for your card.

«My biggest tip for maximizing rewards is to put large purchases on the card, such as a down payment on a car, furniture and other long - term purchases,» said Conrad Magalis, marketing manager for First Western Bank & Trust.

When you see how incredible the cars look and how you can literally make out the individual grains of sand on the Jebel Hafeet pass you realise why the company has made such a big deal about the internals of the newly announced console.

While the series has other competitors such as Project CARS, Need for Speed, and more, Turn 10 appears to have made a big name for themselves in the gaming community, which they can hopefully keep as they move on to the next title.

For example, they do not consider alternative methods such as reducing the amount of cars circulating within the European Union or increasing the appeal of the public transportation system by upgrading the already existing facilities, creating safer and improved bike - lanes in big cities, or electrifying the transport system to slowly reduce its dependency on fossil fuels.

Those who have the means can cut down on their carbon footprint big - time by investing in cutting - edge energy savers such as photovoltaic panels, geothermal heating and hybrid cars.

At the time, many Quebec City law firms largely focused on smaller liability cases such as car accidents, but de Billy saw bigger opportunities, according to Beaudoin.

Even older model cars should consider have some level of collision coverage, particularly driving in big cities such as Dallas, and if you have a loan on your vehicle collision coverage is going to be required in the state of Texas.

Other factors — such as how the car was used, where it was driven, and its repair history — can have a big impact on how much you should be willing to pay for a used car.

Another way to lower your rates is to think twice before you install that modification on your car with the expressed intention of giving it more power, such as replacing the manufacturer's wheels with something big and sporty or swapping that boring old engine for an engine that came out of a faster car.

The types of properties which are seeing the greatest challenge to sustaining their value on a national scale are older, traditional big - box stores and regional malls, large walk - in bank buildings and all manner of commercial properties in certain areas of the country which have sustained industry downturns, in sectors such as cars and oil and gas.

It is an over-simplified analogy but, consumers do a lot of research before they make a big purchase such as a car or a TV, and there is a lot of information on the internet to help them narrow down their choices.

Consumers indicated they are still wary of spending on big ticket items such as a car, home or major appliance.