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My sister recently got a new car and I thought it would be pretty cool to compare some of the vehicles we have owned in the past. I wanted to spark a sibling rivalry of sorts. Anyway, for this battle, we are going to compare her current car, a 2004 Mercedes SL600, to the car I used to deliver pizza’s in, a 1987 Chevy Sprint. Let the battle begin.

Performance

• SL600: 0-60 - 4.5 seconds, Engine - 500 hp V12, Transmission as tested - Automatic

• Sprint: 0-60 - Yes, Engine - 90 hp 3 cylinder, Transmission as tested - 5 Speed Manual

Advantage: SL600

Look and Feel

• The SL600 feels kind of like a roomy version of a Corvette when you sit in it. The sound system is nice, and the wood grain interior is plush. Oh yeah, the convertible top is suede on the inside. You could actually go to sleep driving this machine.

• The Chevy Sprint had bucket seats. It floated a little. I drove into a big puddle (flood zone) delivering pizzas one night. The car floated for a good 15 to 20 seconds and then settled down slowly into the 3 feet of water. I remember sitting in the car and seeing a beef jerky wrapper float out my window.

Advantage: 87 Sprint

Resale Value

• The 2004 Mercedes SL600 is currently valued in Kelly’s Blue book at $80,165

• The 1987 Chevy Sprint is currently valued in Kelly’s Blue book at $245. This is fifty dollars more than a push lawn mower that my mom is currently trying to sell.

Advantage: 87 Sprint ($240 is only like $300 less than what it sold for new)

Winner: 1987 Chevy Sprint

Honestly, this was a classic car. It got something like 50 miles to the gallon, it made my pizza customers feel sorry for me which resulted in inflated tips, and it impressed the ladies. Okay, it didn’t get quite 50 miles to the gallon, it was more like 40. It could also out maneuver a U-Haul truck - this is a story for another day.

I like pretty much everything Apple makes. I own an iBook, and MacBook, a Mini, and two iPods. With that said, I’m am pretty much bummed over the whole iPhone thingy. Why couldn’t they release a version sans the phone. If they’d do it, I’m in. I’ll buy it today, right this minute, and with no reservation even though it would be version numero uno. I want convergence. I want my wide screen iPod for my iTunes content, but I also want a PDA capable of seemless syncing with iCal, Mail, and my Address Book. Additionally, I want a 802.x device that I can whip out at any of the and check email, surf the web, or make a skype call. I don’t want the horse crap phone with its horse crap voice and data plans. Apple, please hook me up. The current iPhone is a piece of crapple.

Why hasn’t anyone used my brilliance and come out with this yet. Everyday as I make my way down to the office dumper, I find myself wishing I knew the mileage on the crapper I’m about to use.

Speaking of my brilliance, what about this idea. People, this is a golden opportunity. Look me up. We could make millions together.

Anyone know where the closest Cyberball arcade game is? This is my all time favorite video game ever. I submit that I cannot be beaten in this game. Don’t let me get a titanium running back or it’s going to be a laugher. Kent Lui, where are you? I miss taking you and your sorry New York Thunder squad behind the wood shed at the our local Joker’s arcade.

The Sony Reader sux. Sure, spending ~$300 on a device that can store a $2 paperback sounds like a good idea. Don’t get me wrong, I would love to have one of these, but at $300 smackers, its as laughable as Kent’s cyberball skills. Yes, I am using laughable a little to frequent tonight. Here is my suggestion. Partner with one of the major brick and mortar book stores and put a book distribution kiosk in each one. Have the kiosk set up to allow customers to purchase electronic copies of any book that the store carries and then load it into their Sony Reader. I know its not this simple as I am sure agreements with each of the book distribution houses will be required, but come on, let’s save some trees. Can I get some sort of tax deduction for saying “save some trees”?

Well, I just saw a commercial with a chick sporting some mom jeans and that makes me not want to blog anymore.

Word to the Third.