ETC(SS)'s Recent Activity

  1. ETC(SS) liked hill's post in the thread Just need to vent....

    This one came from one of the several 3rd party Amazon resellers, "Vashen Auto" buying their stuff from china. This is why I often just...

    Jun 12, 2026 at 8:47 PM
  2. ETC(SS) replied to the thread Looking for guidance.

    There's a @NutzAboutBolts video on the Youtubes for that - and many other G3 maintenance tips. Nutz About Bolts Prius Maintenance...

    Jun 12, 2026 at 8:43 PM
  3. ETC(SS) replied to the thread Tesla stock.

    Good! Works for me...... It beats having the smell of their backsides on our lips. Probably cheaper in the long run too. I do not see...

    Jun 12, 2026 at 1:29 PM
  4. ETC(SS) attached a file to the thread Americans eye banned Chinese EVs.

    That's the trade-off. GMs are perceived to be less reliable but there is a better service network. I gleefully lavish scorn on my local...

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  5. ETC(SS) attached a file to the thread Funny signs.

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  9. ETC(SS) attached a file to the thread What’s the Point of the Prius Any More? We Asked Toyota’s Deputy Chief Engineer.

    What’s the Point of the Prius Any More? This is why. [ATTACH] It's currently ranked 10/10 and #2 in compact cars, but only because a...

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  10. ETC(SS) replied to the thread Americans eye banned Chinese EVs.

    They have their faults. My last several vehicles have been GMCs, including my current '23 Sierra and '20 Terrain which are in daily...

    Jun 12, 2026 at 8:38 AM
  11. ETC(SS) replied to the thread Tesla stock.

    I suppose it's possible to invest money in the stock market that you do not have with a margin account - but that would be......gambling...

    Jun 12, 2026 at 7:35 AM
  12. ETC(SS) replied to the thread Americans eye banned Chinese EVs.

    I pretended no such thing. HOWEVER... If we 'pretend' that the CCP does not engage in activities like wholesale industrial espionage and...

    Jun 11, 2026 at 2:51 PM
  13. ETC(SS) replied to the thread Advice on Best Way to Cool Florida Garage - Prius 4-2016.

    You're overthinking the battery......but to break with tradition and actually answer the question: Attic fan. A small one will fit into...

    Jun 11, 2026 at 10:40 AM
  14. ETC(SS) replied to the thread please read my future from these tea leaves (er, sparks plugs)... is it that time?.

    You're using a rectal thermometer to diagnose a sore throat..... Let's talk about why you pulled the plugs. Any other symptoms? You...

    Jun 11, 2026 at 10:29 AM
  15. ETC(SS) replied to the thread Americans eye banned Chinese EVs.

    meh. This week people are butt-sore about import restrictions on ChiComm cars. Next week the same "news" companies will be shocked that...

    Jun 11, 2026 at 10:25 AM