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What car TICKS YOU OFF on the interstate? ;)

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Old May 29, 2014 | 06:40 AM
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What car TICKS YOU OFF on the interstate? ;)

For me, it's the Ford Ranger. These trucks are always in a poor state of repair but somehow still running. They always feature two "work dudes" who are way more interested in maintaining their conversation than realizing they are going under the speed limit and impeding the flow of traffic. Nobody in the history of the world has ever driven a Ranger above 70mph.

There's also militant truckers. 95% of truck drivers are really nice, as it's their job to be on the road. They are used to traffic, construction, and other drama that life throws in their way. The other 5% are impatient road ragers that won't hesitate to use their 70,000 pound mass to intimidate traffic, block lanes before they end, and enforce their own version of the law on the interstate.

That's life in Tennessee in 2014. What is it like in your neck of the woods?
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Old May 29, 2014 | 09:50 AM
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I was in a Ranger that was going 90 once. It was terrifying. I also drove that same truck when I was picking up a motor for parts for my old VIII... I drove below 70 with the engine in the back.

I can't really pick a specific car, but anything Toyota and commuter-y is near the top of the list. ****ers like to cruise at the speed limit or just under, and if I'm in my DD GLI I'm probably getting nearly the same MPG at 10mph faster, until they make me slow down and wait for an opportunity to pass or mercilessly tailgate them until they get into their proper lane.
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Old May 29, 2014 | 10:22 AM
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Any self entitled luxury car that can't wait in traffic like the rest of us.
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Old May 29, 2014 | 10:34 AM
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For me its the lifted diesel trucks that can't seem to stay in their own lane due to their 44 inch tires.
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Old May 29, 2014 | 10:57 AM
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9th and 10th Gen Corollas. These cars are always cutting me off as well as my fellow traffic drivers, I hate them.
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Old May 29, 2014 | 01:04 PM
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Clapped out, early 90s BMW 3 series. These people think they OWN the road, but are truly clueless as to the bucket they are driving.
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Old May 29, 2014 | 01:08 PM
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Never get mad at the car, more the "driver".
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Old May 29, 2014 | 01:13 PM
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For me it's the Prius in the fast lane... going 50mph and oblivious to their surroundings
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Old May 30, 2014 | 03:34 PM
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Audis, they always tailgate!
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Old May 30, 2014 | 03:57 PM
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i dislike metal cars. apparently i have a huge magnet in mine. every time i try to pass a slower car, my magnet draws the other cars along side of me, up to my speed, right in my blind spot; not allowing me to get back into the other lane.
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Old Jun 3, 2014 | 09:15 AM
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Cars that look good with rims/body kits/bling...then you hear them go by and theyre squealing and clunking around...maintainance bro, maintainance.
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Old Jun 3, 2014 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by golgo13
Any self entitled luxury car that can't wait in traffic like the rest of us.
Pretty much this in my neck of the woods. Changing lanes, no signal, have to get in front of you in the fast lane type!!
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Old Jun 3, 2014 | 09:41 AM
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All of them. They are all in my way. :P
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Old Jun 3, 2014 | 09:50 AM
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The Toyota Prius takes the cake for me. Their drivers are clueless and because they drive a cloud on wheels they think they get special treatment.
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Old Jun 3, 2014 | 10:10 AM
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All of them. They are all in my way. :P
Haha, this is about right. Stupid MN drivers.
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