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This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-paxman356 Recent reviews written by member paxman356 en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_462577372804?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author paxman356 - I am a lifetime PC user.  I was told recently I would be getting a Mac as a part of my job.  Knowing a little about Macs from when I was in college, I wasn't afraid, but I was curious as to how well I would adapt.First, let me get the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~462577372804 Mon, 2 Mar 2009 12:37:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_462577372804?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_454433345156?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author paxman356 - Let me preface this review by saying I didn't buy these shoes for myself, although I did pick them out.  They are the most expensive shoes I have ever owned, and I think they are worth every penny my in-laws paid for them.I usually don't... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~454433345156 Tue, 9 Dec 2008 22:38:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_454433345156?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_449831472772?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author paxman356 - I bought my Prizm LSi 1.8 liter 5 speed three years ago for my wife as a daily driver.  We needed a four door that was reliable and economical.  Also, it needed to be cheap.  I bought this one at $2300 out the door, and haven't been... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~449831472772 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:51:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_449831472772?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_438950792836?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author paxman356 - I bought this car because I needed something that got better gas mileage. I was shooting for 30mpg, and I got it with this. At first look, a 14 year old car with 146k on the odo gave me a little pause, but since I was also not looking to spend much... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~438950792836 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:47:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_438950792836?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_426194144900?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author paxman356 - My first indoctrination into playing games on a console was when a friend who wasn't a very good gaming racer invited me to play his new game on his pretty new Playstation. I helped him put all the good cars in his garage (and let him brag about it as... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~426194144900 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:19:31 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_426194144900?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_404277464708?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author paxman356 - My wife and I were visiting Philly for a few days, and I found this hotel with a hot deal on a travel site. I wanted something comfortable with clean sheets and towels, and I was not disappointed with my stay. My only complaint is finding this place... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~404277464708 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:43:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_404277464708?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_247424519812?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author paxman356 - When I bought these for free at the local Fry's (they had a $10 mail-in rebate) I bought them for looks and size only. My wife listens to music on the computer occasionally, and she could have a tin can and some string and be happy with the sound, so... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~247424519812 Thu, 10 Aug 2006 11:16:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_247424519812?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_246279933572?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author paxman356 - I had business 400 miles away in Huntsville, so I books myself a midsize and got the Pontiac G6. I didn’t know what to think, since my trend has been toward Dodge offerings. But the Pontiac won me over. It is smooth and quiet on the highway, while... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~246279933572 Fri, 4 Aug 2006 13:44:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_246279933572?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_235156246148?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author paxman356 - 2006 Saturn Ion I recently had to take a long trip (800 miles total), and since it is cheaper for my company to rent than pay me mileage to drive my car, I went to the local rental place and was surprised to find myself with a Saturn Ion. I have... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~235156246148 Wed, 7 Jun 2006 14:45:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_235156246148?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_231820529284?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author paxman356 - I have previously owned two other players, a 20GB Samsung/Napster player that I liked, and a 512MB no-name MP3/memory stick that I did not. I was looking for something a little better put together, and I came across this on eBay for a good price. It... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~231820529284 Thu, 18 May 2006 13:07:55 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_231820529284?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_231801261700?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author paxman356 - I have used the Tracfone online service to purchase cards. Every time I have, it has been a good experience. When you purchase the phone at Wal*Mart, if you activate it online with your e-mail, you even get 20 extra units of service. The process is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~231801261700 Thu, 18 May 2006 10:36:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_231801261700?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_231616188036?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author paxman356 - I was getting out of Indianapolis late, and expected to arrive in Houston sometime around Midnight. After landing, getting my luggage and securing my rental car, I headed for my hotel. Surprisingly, I found the entrance, not on Gulf Freeway, but off... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~231616188036 Wed, 17 May 2006 10:36:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_231616188036?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_231291981444?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author paxman356 - I recently needed to travel to Houston's Hobby airport. When looking for the best deal, I found Thrifty had PT Cruisers for less than most other cars (but not the SUVs, go figure). I had been wanting to drive one of these, so I decided to go for it... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~231291981444 Mon, 15 May 2006 17:56:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_231291981444?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_231290932868?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author paxman356 - I recently visited Houston, Texas, and needed to rent a car. I was surprised to see the PT Cruiser as one of the lowest priced rentals (at Thrifty) in the area. So, since I was curious about this car, I decided to check one out. Exterior: Okay,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~231290932868 Mon, 15 May 2006 17:33:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_231290932868?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_177382133380?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author paxman356 - I write this review a torn man. I love small cars. If it were my choice, I would rather drive a Civic, or a Corolla. But when I needed a new car, this one came as an opportunity that I could not pass up. That said, here is my review. I love this... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~177382133380 Mon, 21 Mar 2005 18:36:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_177382133380?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_177269476996?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author paxman356 - While on vacation in Colorado, I had the chance to drive a Hyundai Santa Fe. Everything, from look, to feel of this car is not what I expected from a Hyundai. It wound up being a very enjoyable drive. My first complaint comes from the engine bay... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~177269476996 Sun, 20 Mar 2005 19:12:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_177269476996?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_177184738948?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author paxman356 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix I had the opportunity to flog a GP for a couple days in a drive from Indianapolis to the middle of Missouri and back. My co-pilot, friend and co-worker was mostly along for the ride, although I did let him get a little wheel... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~177184738948 Sat, 19 Mar 2005 19:47:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_177184738948?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_172703321732?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author paxman356 - 2005 Chevy Aveo (ahh &#150 VAY &#150 oh) 5 door This review was written from 300 miles of experience in two days. Ah, the Aveo. GM needed a small car like this, so they bought Daewoo. They took this car for their own, and gave the other two... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~172703321732 Tue, 8 Feb 2005 13:13:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_172703321732?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_154671746692?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author paxman356 - I bought this player about a month ago, and while it has had its share of fun to solve problems (and to me, they were fun, like a puzzle) it has worked near flawlessly for me. It came with all the accessories, a pretty good find, since I got it used... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~154671746692 Tue, 7 Sep 2004 18:21:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_154671746692?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_139635625604?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author paxman356 - I recently hit a deer. This is usually bad, but at least for me it was good, because I could step out of my old car and into something a little better while mine is fixed. In the past I would go to my Toyota dealer and rent a Corolla or Matrix, but I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~139635625604 Mon, 10 May 2004 16:52:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_139635625604?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_127970872964?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author paxman356 - C'mon folks, it's $30. What more do you want? by paxman356, Jan 29 '04 I bought my Norcent DVD player new about 6 months ago. I worked at a Wal*Mart, and it had been priced down to $25 because all we had was a display model, then this baby came out... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~127970872964 Thu, 29 Jan 2004 20:33:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_127970872964?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_120783605380?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author paxman356 - I found myself in need of a rental. I thought, Oh, no! Another low powered, penalty box that will be worse than my 1989 Mazda. I scoured the yellow pages to see what else I could find locally, and to my surprise, the Richmond, Indiana Toyota dealer... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~120783605380 Thu, 4 Dec 2003 17:50:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_120783605380?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_118146961028?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author paxman356 - OK, you can't really find this one new in the stores anymore, but if you are in the market for a good quality VCR, Panasonic still makes a model very similar to this one (although in silver, now... why is everything silver now?) for around $70. I was... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~118146961028 Mon, 10 Nov 2003 05:04:09 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_118146961028?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_107771432580?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author paxman356 - OK, I just joined the ranks of 323 owners. I broke down and traded in my Pontiac 6000 (which constantly broke down after overheating) and got this car. Small, easy handling, fun to drive, and economical. These are things the 6000 couldn't say... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~107771432580 Thu, 31 Jul 2003 08:25:39 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_107771432580?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_103302401668?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author paxman356 - I bought this car 2 years ago after I totaled my 1992 Cavalier. This was definitely a step up from the Cavalier in comfort, ride and ergonomics, but lacked ABS (this IS the base SL model, you know.) I knew the history of the car, because my brother... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~103302401668 Tue, 17 Jun 2003 19:38:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_103302401668?linkin_id=8003929