I spotted a NEW (insert make/model) today!

qbrozen

I've seen folks on the other board talking about $30k discounts on them

laurasdada

I spoke to an Acura HQ rep at the Greenwich Concours d' Elegance (there were I believe 3 NSX there). She said indeed a $30k discount is doable, I coyly asked about $50k, she said if I was serious, here's my card we can talk when I'm back in CA... Even at $50k discount, not in my league...

She also said the issue was that all of the '17s were ordered by the dealers loaded. And that the clientele, when spending that much $, didn't want to be told all or nothing, they wanted the configuration that they wanted. So, they sat at dealer lots (and I did read on nearly $50k discounts at at least one dealer). Acura Lady noted that all '18s and for the near future, would be by order only. The way the buyer wants it...

explorerx4

Saw a Buick Avenair(?) wagon, vaguely Volvo'ish looking.

Mr_Shiftright

Avenir. Comes in three flavors. Regal, LaCrosse and Enclave.

explorerx4

I thought it was a wagon, but could be wrong. There doesn't seem to be a 2018. Could have been a 2019.

Just remembered, I saw a Civic Type R(or what the sportiest version in called). Has to be the most overwrought design in decades.

fintail

Saw an RLX in traffic today, so they sold another one. Couldn't make out the plate to discern the exact age.

fushigi

Was behind an i3 for a while on the highway today. It .. isn't a good look.

tjc78

fintail said:

Saw an RLX in traffic today, so they sold another one. Couldn't make out the plate to discern the exact age.

My cousin’s wife has one.   When I used that joke they didn’t get it 

texases

Followed an RDX in, the new one. Back end was an improved CR-V, but that's not saying a lot. Wish I had seen the front end.

fintail

At work saw a 5er plug in hybrid, not a common car. On the road saw a yellow Ferrari retractable of some kind, and a Marie Antoinette Bentayga looking gaudier than expected in white with tinted wheels and black wheels.

tifighter

So here's a weird one. Yesterday I saw a white Nissan Frontier. But not one he have in the US, but the latest one they have overseas, the Navarra 300. Crew cab short bed. Couldn't see the plates. They don't sell this in Canada, but do list it on the Mexico site, so maybe someone is on a road trip.

fintail

Not the latest thing, but saw a Model 3 with a personalized plate "THREE". At least it wasn't a dorky pro-EV plate, but still cringe-worthy, and probably very appealing to the base.

Mr_Shiftright

Like it needs a label? Just stand in front of it, and you won't mistake it for anything else.

fintail

I think the Tesla mindset is different from car people.

Drove beside a white on white newer Rolls-Royce convertible today. Not exactly subtle, but this is a place you could get away with that and not worry about safety.

Mr_Shiftright

You'll be pleased to know that Asian real estate speculation is drying up now.

fintail

I don't know if I'd go that far - there has been a mild softening, but I suspect offshore money is still a huge factor in many areas. No matter, in many places the damage is done.

R-R driver was a typical looking old guy, rather sketchy newly arrived money.

fintail

Saw the opposite end of the spectrum today, a new unplated trunkback Mirage, for those who really just want a new car.

fushigi

re: Mirage. Surprisingly the hatchback lists for a full grand less than the trunkback. Of course dealer incentives may negate the difference. Versa lists for less though Mirage ought to get better economy & has a better warranty.

fintail

There's a case where I might pick the Nissan, especially in hatchback version. Small trunkback cars just look off, both the Versa and Mirage sedans look weird.

Shame we don't get the Micra.

berri

Mitsubishi - suddenly it is 1989

iluvmysephia1

The Nissan Micra is a cool choice, I agree, fintail.

fintail

Micra is kind of a neat little car in a way, really cheap in Canadaland, too.

But I'd rather have the new E63s wagon I saw today

jpp75

I saw a VW Areton today in a bright gold/yellow color. The color didn't do it any favors but overall it's a good looking vehicle.

fintail

Are you in Yourup or is the Arteon trickling in now? Haven't seen any here yet but I saw a number in Germany late last year.

jpp75

fintail said:

Are you in Yourup or is the Arteon trickling in now? Haven't seen any here yet but I saw a number in Germany late last year.

This was in Denver, so I think they must be tricking in over here.

ab348

I saw a new Jetta in the metallic orange they offer with either a factory sport package or dealer add-ons, parked on a podium in front of a local VW dealer. It had black alloys and some blackout trim, and while I am not usually a fan of either of those items, I have to admit this one looked pretty sharp.

fintail

Saw a new style CLS on the road today, maybe the first I have seen in the wild.

texases

Driving around Ireland I noticed two things: they're buying LOTS of CUVs (about 1/3 of the passenger vehicles), and they buy all countries' cars - lots of Toyotas, Hyundai/Kias, VWs, Renaults, Peugeots, Fords. Plus lots of work vans, no pickup trucks.

stickguy

pretty sure I saw a new 2019 Ram today in my neighborhood. I only got a quick glance of the front end but it looked like one.

ab348

texases said:

Driving around Ireland I noticed two things: they're buying LOTS of CUVs (about 1/3 of the passenger vehicles), and they buy all countries' cars - lots of Toyotas, Hyundai/Kias, VWs, Renaults, Peugeots, Fords. Plus lots of work vans, no pickup trucks.

I don't see American vehicles in that list of countries.

fintail

As contrary to what a certain someone believes, most of the world has no desire for a Taurus or Silverado.

ab348 said:

I don't see American vehicles in that list of countries.

berri

A lot of US vehicles are too large for many foreign country roads I believe.

stickguy

Ireland has really small roads. Chevy spark sized in many areas.

tifighter

Here in Switzerland, I've seen more RAM trucks then you would expect to see. I mean, I'd need a second hand to count them.

fintail

I've seen RAMs in Germany, too. They are used by actual farmers for utility purposes, weird.

kyfdx

They are owned by a Euro-based company.

Mr_Shiftright

Oh, you mean FRAMS?

explorerx4

Saw a new RAM the other day, front reminds me a bit of a Ridgeline.
It may depend on the model, though.

berri

Anyone know if the Ford Edge is built on the Ford Fusion chassis?

texases

It's related. Kind of like how the Highlander and RX350 are related to the Camry.

I'll take a look tonight, I have an MKX and an MKZ...

berri

The Edge, like the Fusion, get some good write-ups (and you basically have the upscale versions)

fintail

Saw a white Stinger, along with a Genesis G80 in livery duty.

kyfdx

The Stinger I saw was white, as well. It's a good color for that model.

texases

berri said:

The Edge, like the Fusion, get some good write-ups (and you basically have the upscale versions)

We're happy with them. Ours are the previous generation, based on the "CD3" platform:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_CD3_platform

Current ones are (surprise) on the CD4 platform:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_CD4_platform

I will say, looking underneath there wasn't a lot in common that I could see.

berri

Thanks

stickguy

I think the current model edge is really nice looking.

stickguy

out driving through a neighborhood today, a white RDX with temp tags. Looked nice. And down the blog, a white with black roof Volvo XC40. snazzy looking.

explorerx4

A new Acura NSX. I can see why they didn't sell.
The engine sounded very flat, not something you would want in a 'supercar'.

fushigi

A blue Stinger yesterday. Couldn't see any details but that makes only the second I've seen in the wild (the first was red).

fintail

Saw another Clarity on the road, and an X2 - surprised I haven't seen more of those here, given the local penchant for premium branded soft roaders.

Not new, but also saw an M6 GC, maybe my favorite modern BMW, and it was filled with mylar balloons, funny.