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

gsemike · January 16

Hidden behind a garbage can but I like it

texases · January 16

I'm surprised it's no bigger than the 4Runner.

gsemike · January 17

@texases said:
I'm surprised it's no bigger than the 4Runner.

Definitely smaller than previous gens which is interesting. 4 cyl only

explorerx4 · January 17

All the Toyota/Lexus trucks and SUV's are a variation of the same chassis.
It's a scalable design based on the Tacoma.

texases · January 17

explorerx4 said:
All the Toyota/Lexus trucks and SUV's are a variation of the same chassis.
It's a scalable design based on the Tacoma.

True, but in this case no scaling occurred, dimensions are the same. While I'm not in that market, I'd like the Land Cruiser to be a step up in size from the 4Runner.

texases · January 26

One of these next door today, AMG GT63

stickguy · January 26

I am sure it is fast and expensive, but man, that is not IMO at all attractive.

ab348 · January 26

Yesterday in traffic I was behind a new M-B GLE-63 AMG, painted black of course, which goes for around $200,000 worthless Canadian dollars. The thing looked like some sort of giant bug, not at all attractive. I gather it has something like 600hp.

fintail · January 26

I assume @ab348 saw a GLE coupe, which has the same styling theme as the GT above, and I agree it is not pretty.

gsemike · January 28

MB is into those jelly bean shapes

fintail · January 28

I've seen the EQ models called "bathtub", and now I call them that too.

stickguy · January 28

it does give a Caprice vibe.

tjc78 · January 29

@fintail said:
I've seen the EQ models called "bathtub", and now I call them that too.

In some way they remind of the 96 Taurus

JustinS · January 29

Our neighbors just bought a new 2025 Murano. Looks great in person! Dark blue Platinum trim.

fintail · January 29

tjc78 said:

@fintail said:

I've seen the EQ models called "bathtub", and now I call them that too.

In some way they remind of the 96 Taurus

In a way I don't mind that, as I don't mind the ovoid Taurus (maybe for 90s retro). While not the most beautiful car ever, it doesn't offend me.

fintail · February 1

A fun one - I regularly look through the local newspaper archive to coincide with year featured in a radio show I listen to every week. Yesterday the theme was 1981, and in the local paper for February 1st of that year, the local Caddy dealer had an ad related to an upcoming new product - I wonder how this worked out:

thebean · February 1

Looks like they should have at least been able to correctly spell the name of this great new Caddy.🙄

fintail · February 2

Oops, i posted this to the wrong thread.

Oh well, I guess it was an all new car at the time

stickguy · February 16

out driving around a new BMW 7 series. Not a good looking design overall IMO. Looks look a Rolls that got squared off a little. And this one had the 2 tone gray paint scheme. I looked that up. It is a $12,000 option. Ouch.

fintail · February 16

The new 7er reminds me of brutalist architecture. I know Sixt has some in the fleet, and there's also the i7. Not sure how many are selling.

stickguy · February 16

I did not get a real close look so not sure which model it was. But hard to miss the 2-tone!

fintail · February 17

MB also has two-toning on higher/Maybach models, seems to be an attempt to start a trend for the highest trim cars. I actually don't mind it, even though it is a little silly perhaps.

explorerx4 · February 27

I'll have to try to find it, but my wife says someone in the neighborhood has a Suburban where the took the first 3 letters off the front of the name, reversed them and added them on the back end.

explorerx4 · March 6

Saw this while out shopping with my wife. Now I need some Pepto Bismol.

thebean · March 6

Bentley?

laurasdada · March 6

explorerx4 said:
Saw this while out shopping with my wife. Now I need some Pepto Bismol.

MLM works for some people, looks like a Mary Kay-mobile?

sda · March 6

It maybe a Bentley, but its says VW Group all over it.

kyfdx · March 6

Bentayga

gsemike · March 10

First Charger EV I've seen yet. These aren't selling fast at all here

texases · March 10

Wonder if they live there? Charge Charger at work?

explorerx4 · March 10

Tow truck should have no problem finding it.

gsemike · March 10

texases said:
Wonder if they live there? Charge Charger at work?

I thought it was interesting that the first one I see is at an apt. We do however a number of public charging options close.

But since no front plate, I wonder if it was a Dealer plate on the back. We are a front plate state. Will have to see if it's there consistently

texases · March 11

Speaking of EVs, saw the new Honda Prologue. I guess it was a marriage of convenience with GM, but all of them (Chevy/Caddy/Honda/Acura) get 'worse than average' reliability rating from Consumer Reports, and low ratings overall. Maybe Honda should have picked a better partner...

stickguy · March 11

I saw the Acura version out driving around last weekend.

explorerx4 · March 11

I've seen a few Bronco Raptors. Those are expensive.

Michaell · March 11

explorerx4 said:
I've seen a few Bronco Raptors. Those are expensive.

I drove past one on I-25 this morning. Big and wide.

explorerx4 · March 11

@michaell,
I agree and I can't say I'm a fan of how they look.

stickguy · March 11

I do have a strange fascination with the Ranger Raptor. Will have to check one out next time I am at the dealer.

explorerx4 · March 11

@stickguy,
I have the same drivetrain in my Explorer. It's fast but much more subtle than the Ran Rap.

fintail · March 11

Saw my first ID Buzz on the road today, monotone white.

stickguy · March 11

how boring. if you are getting something that is all image based like that, do it right and get the flashy color combol

gsemike · March 12

fintail said:
Saw my first ID Buzz on the road today, monotone white.

The dealer near me is getting some but I haven't seen one on the road yet.
Of all the options, why would someone get plain white? I wonder if it has a wrap coming up

texases · March 12

Yep, pretty boring. Maybe they're more of an EV fan than a VW Van fan?

fintail · March 12

A wrap may make sense. Not sure if flashier colors carry higher prices.

The EV person thing might be it too, people who want that "Apple" feel that Tesla does so well.

sda · March 13

CR Talking Cars wasn't that impressed with the ID Buzz. Other than the cheerful looks, limited range and ergonomic issues dampened their enthusiasm.

laurasdada · March 13

texases said:
Speaking of EVs, saw the new Honda Prologue. I guess it was a marriage of convenience with GM, but all of them (Chevy/Caddy/Honda/Acura) get 'worse than average' reliability rating from Consumer Reports, and low ratings overall. Maybe Honda should have picked a better partner...

What are you insinuating? That GM has a long history of general mediocrity? That it is a bean-counter run entity with no real passion to build quality products? Even though likely it could, but counts upon you can fool some of the people some of the time marketing strategies?
In theory, of course.

gsemike · March 14

sda said:
CR Talking Cars wasn't that impressed with the ID Buzz. Other than the cheerful looks, limited range and ergonomic issues dampened their enthusiasm.

And it looks a notch smaller to me than other vans which will hurt it

sda · March 14

I saw a VinFast this afternoon, medium metallic green. Looked nice but I understand half developed.

fintail · March 14

That caught my eye when I saw the buzz - it looked a bit smaller than I expected.

Michaell · March 26

Spotted a Charger Daytona (EV) in the wild yesterday. Looks pretty good - a bit smoother shapes than the current Charger/Challenger duo.

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

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