Epinions Recent Reviews for brucec32

My best electronics purchase yet

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:12:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author brucec32 - I don't know a lot about electronics but my brother is an audio/videophile and when my choice came down to this and another brand he said go Panasonic in a plasma. I'm glad I did. For about $1,100 delivered to my door from amazon.com I...

Interesting concept, but pricey

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 18:30:22 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author brucec32 - This is my review of a 2007 X3 we got as a loaner while our car was in the shop. At first glance I'd have to say that the X5 looks a lot better. The proportions strike me as being better and it looks more aggressive than the X3, which looks like...

I finally got one

Sat, 25 Nov 2006 21:31:14 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author brucec32 - After about 2 years of keeping an eye out for a future replacement for my Dodge Ram regular cab pickup, I purchased an '07 Prerunner double cab. I wanted more cab space for dogs and gear. So far so good. I got the offroad package for the improved...

Discount Tire Direct: Satisfied. Excellent prices. Professional outfit.

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 03:33:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author brucec32 - I have used Discount Tire Direct twice. Both times have been amazingly easy and pleasant compared to other online retailers and other brick and mortar tire shops. First, you get to choose your tires and/or wheels from a selection provided to you...

Tire Rack Online Store: Done with them. 4 out of 5 transactions were problematic

Wed, 5 Jul 2006 21:26:48 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author brucec32 - I have bought 4 sets of tires and one set of wheels there. After continual minor problems and one major one, I have to give up on them. Tirerack has an excellent rating/review system for the tires. But importantly, none for themselves. They...

Nice looks, nice vision, poor durability

Mon, 5 Jun 2006 01:31:47 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author brucec32 - I have owned two pairs of these. The first pair was a unique blue/clear color that almost looked black. The lenses were gray. They were not cheap, about $90. The extra cost goes into the lightweight construction, they are feather light, and the...

Night and Day difference vs Cingular

Wed, 24 May 2006 13:22:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author brucec32 - We got a Verizon family plan, two phones, for use in Atlanta and Jacksonville, after tiring of the degraded performance we got with Cingular wireless in the same two cities. Even after changing phones with Cingular, the reception was so bad it reminded...

Progress keeps marching along. The signal doesn't.

Sun, 2 Apr 2006 01:38:28 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author brucec32 - I recall the days where I carried a bag around with my mobile phone in it. That was about 16 years ago. My how time flies. Today we have tiny phones, cameras and video recorders in phones, music players in phones, all sorts of new toys...

The Good, the Bay, and the Ugly

Fri, 30 Dec 2005 14:26:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author brucec32 - I have always liked Toyotas for their quality reputation, good ergonomics, and value beyond fancy features and gimmicks. I have owned 4 Toyotas in the past, an '85 Celica, then an '85 Supra, a '91 4runner, and an '00 Tundra. I also was issued an '88...

2006 Honda Ridgeline: A little let down right as the styling was growing on me

Wed, 21 Dec 2005 17:37:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author brucec32 - This review is based on a test-drive only of the 2006 Honda Ridgeline RTL. I am in need of a pickup that can both tow a trailer around town and then hit the expressway for long trips frequently w/o winding up in a ditch or on its back if things don't...

2006 BMW 3-Series: They keep pulling me back in

Wed, 14 Sep 2005 23:41:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author brucec32 - My wife and I recently purchased a new 2006 E90 BMW 325i. Black, black interior, with automatic transmission and power seats w/ memory as the only options. This is our third BMW. We had previously owned two 540's we bought used, with love/hate...

JC Penney: Incompetent. Never again.

Tue, 25 Jan 2005 23:22:29 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author brucec32 - Our latest two experiences with this company will be our last. Case 1: Ordered a chest of drawers, which we picked up at their nearby location to save an additional shipping charge to deliver to our home. After driving 20 minutes each way to pick...

Typical Sequel problems

Sun, 2 Jan 2005 14:49:20 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author brucec32 - Having enjoyed Meet the Parents I decided that, even after lukewarm reviews, this one was worth a shot. Unfortunately the writing on this one was just not very good. When it started out with lame references to the previous movie and threw in the...

Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando: Aren't hotels really about having a place to sleep?

Sun, 12 Dec 2004 17:10:51 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author brucec32 - My wife and I visited the Royal Pacific resort recently and while the resort is certainly beautiful in many ways, several problems left us determined never to return. There were also some things that fell into the category of minor, but that still...

Team America: World Police: Did they just say what I thought they said?

Sun, 10 Oct 2004 01:53:17 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author brucec32 - My wife and I caught a sneak preview of Team America:world Police. Wow, what a ride. For those few who don't know it, this movie is....a (very) adult puppet show. It is apparently based loosely on some old TV shows (The Thunderbirds?) where...

Has Echo lost a step?

Thu, 29 Jan 2004 03:20:22 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author brucec32 - I have used Echo trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, and edgers in my business for over 12 years now. I have generally been satisfied, but in the last couple of years I have been less so. This model is a mid price range (around $300) unit, that...

For those raised like veal

Tue, 11 Feb 2003 17:58:07 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author brucec32 - I'm not a huge Howard Stern fan, but one thing I read in his book that made me laugh was his comment about being "raised like veal", meaning his mother never let him go out and excercise and get fresh air or take any risk whatsoever. A totally...

Updated for 2003, Hemi arrives

Mon, 13 Jan 2003 01:46:19 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author brucec32 - This review is a heavily edited version of my 2002 Ram review, updated for 2003 changes. The highlight of these changes is the coming availability of the new 5.7L "hemi" engine for 1500 models. This engine makes 345 hp and puts out 375 lb. ft. of...

I liked it so much I bought the company

Thu, 28 Nov 2002 14:38:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author brucec32 - Ok, I just bought one car. But I am suddenly impressed with Saab, which I had never seriously considered before. I drive pickups and this will be mostly my wife's commute vehicle, but I still get my hands on it on weekends and for the occasional road...

Nice, but not for me

Sun, 15 Sep 2002 22:04:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author brucec32 - The 2002 Volkswagen Passat covers an incredible price range, from the low $20,000's to almost $40,000. This is amazing, since it's basically the same chasis throughout the model line, with differences mostly in engine power, trim items, and additional...

The Sum of All Moviegoers

Fri, 31 May 2002 23:38:18 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author brucec32 - WARNING CONTAINS SPOILERS:

I always am glad to see a Tom Clancy book made into a movie, because I know I like this genre of movie. Clancy books (and usually the movies) are full of accurate detail and usually manage to avoid the hystronics...

2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Reg Cab: Nice truck, but will it be reliable?

Wed, 17 Apr 2002 05:49:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author brucec32 - This is our 2nd Chevrolet Truck purchase in the last year or so. We previously had a 2001 Tahoe that we sold because my wife disliked its floaty ride and it was hard to park in the garage where she worked due to its height. After a stint in a nice...

CarsDirect.com: Convenient, but not all that different

Fri, 22 Feb 2002 18:09:41 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author brucec32 - My wife and I have recently been shopping for a new pickup and used carsdirect because of the hassle of trying to find the right vehicle on a lot with the right combination of colors and options. We also like the idea of not playing the silly price...

New, Improved, time will tell if it's better

Fri, 8 Feb 2002 16:05:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author brucec32 - Since I'm in the market for a regular cab truck, I've found that in recent years they just aren't very popular except as pure work vehicles, stripped down and ready for service. It's very hard to find one that's equipped for personal use on the lots...

EVERYTIME I THINK I'M OUT, THEY DRAG ME BACK IN!

Sun, 2 Dec 2001 15:01:27 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author brucec32 - Sigh. Well, I did it again.

After selling a '97 540i Auto after tiring of bi-monthly trips to the shop for niggling little problems, my wife and I searched and searched for a good new or used car that was fun, safe, good looking, and...