When Sal worked at the OLD General Motors; there was a time, or a place in time when he drove all types of 'trial-types of cars'; through this process, we purchased one of those delightful Serviles with the wonderful design of the Back section.
The present-day PT Cruiser recalls that specific design of the 'diesel Seville'
Ours was two-toned Silvered-Blue;
Had that distinctive back comprised of 2 slanted areas;
...one was the back window &;
...the second slant was the actual trunk area. It was so great.
Loved to drive that car;
Loved the way it handled;
Loved the effect it had on 'rude' drivers behind.
Because those first diesel cars did have that "Cloud" of black smoke upon fast accelerations;
when driving it felt it was polite to pull away from stops of any kind
in a steady, deliberate & slowly accelerating manner.
Many times, the drivers behind would get impatient;
They discovered their horns;
They USED their horns.
So---
If that same driver remained behind me for 3 lights and used his/her car horn;
Then--
at the very next light that turned Green,
I would pull away with the speed that they desired;
As they came out of the Noxious Cloud of Diesel Fumes, they had some very interesting reactions.
If it was possible, I would then change into the right hand lane letting them continue in the left one;
Most of those drivers, upon coming along side of me, would smile & indicate that they understood the "WHY" of my driving approach.
Some were so happy to get away that they would give me the "one-finger" wave.
All got the message.
How I hope that this new GM Diesel Chevy has that same 'capability';
Sal claims that GM & the other automakers have fixed that problem;
I, however, LOVED that particular Problem.
Just a laugh to share on a Wednesday Evening
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