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

kyfdx

Michaell said:

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

There is no "current" duo.. 2023 is the last year for the gas models

fintail

Spent some time at the MB dealer today as the wagon needed annual service + seasonal tire change along with new tires and some other maintenance. They had a bigger assortment than in the past - notables were a G63 at 225K, a weirdly hard loaded GLE 450 with 30K in options - 99K, I think GLE and GLC coupe AMG, GLS AMG, CLA AMG, E450 All Terrain, CLE 450 (MB 4 series) and this for @roadburner - 2025 C63 fairly loaded, 104K, I know he's thrilled with that 4 cyl:

roadburner

fintail said:

Spent some time at the MB dealer today as the wagon needed annual service + seasonal tire change along with new tires and some other maintenance. They had a bigger assortment than in the past - notables were a G63 at 225K, a weirdly hard loaded GLE 450 with 30K in options - 99K, I think GLE and GLC coupe AMG, GLS AMG, CLA AMG, E450 All Terrain, CLE 450 (MB 4 series) and this for @roadburner - 2025 C63 fairly loaded, 104K, I know he's thrilled with that 4 cyl:

Yes, I'm a bit concerned about a 2 liter motor that cranks out over 400 hp, but the complaints I've heard about the C43 concern the transmission; one reviewer wrote that the car drives like the engine and transmission have not been formally introduced. The C63 with an I4 doesn't interest me.

fintail

Someone at work showed up in a new Lexus TX, apparently the grand Grand Highlander.

fintail

Not new but interesting - drove by the local Tesla center the other day, and they had what must have been at least a couple dozen Cybertrucks languishing in the back. I suspect this is all of them in the inland PNW - I haven't seen one on the road in well over a month, and this is not a major metro so only so many are going to be around. What a gongshow.

gsemike

In Atlanta for the weekend a have seen a number of these Kia electric full size SUVS. I'm not sure what they are even called. I never see them at home on long Island. Those are some ugly wheels

explorerx4

Those are Kia K9's. Woof, Woof.

Michaell

explorerx4 said:

Those are Kia K9's. Woof, Woof.

EV9.

explorerx4

My bad!

kyfdx

Saw my first Acura ZDX EV in the wild, today. Not bad looking

kyfdx

Also, the newest Honda CR-V appears a lot longer than, previously. I guess it could be fascia changes that give it that appearance?

thebean

Passed a Maybach today in my less-than-tony Dallas suburb this afternoon. Gray on top, blue on bottom. Not sure how old it was or the model. I just got a short look as it passed me. Never seen it in town before. I don’t think I could bring myself to drive a greater than $200K car.

texases

Just saw a commercial for a new Maybach MB, black on top, light silver (?) on bottom. I'm sure it's great, but its looks aren't as 'special' as I'd want for that price.

explorerx4

Didn't realize it was preowned but I saw this driving by the local MB dealer the other day.
https://www.cars.com/vehicle/7ab0ca37-7408-45d4-a98e-3061ca7768bb/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign_id=376786214&utm_trusted=TRUE&network=o&ag_id=1202866390870524&loc_physical_ms=&loc_interest_ms=&aff=acqgeosem8&KNC=acqgeosem8&msclkid=11ff49ca719c195ab9912e34a9794169&utm_campaign=AIA - US/en - NB - Make+Model+Tier:Mercedes-Benz+All+Tier 1&utm_term=75179362828152&utm_content=Auto Inventory Ads | Make:Mercedes-Benz+Model:OTHER

texases

I'm just not seeing a half=a-mill there.

stickguy

for a gussied up S class, nope.

now explain to my why this one, with the same 34 miles on it and a MY newer, is a cool quarter mill cheaper. https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/17fb02bb-4a4f-497a-b266-d731f6f57b0f/

explorerx4

@stickguy,
Cleveland is a wealthier area the Beverly Hills?

ab348

texases said:

Just saw a commercial for a new Maybach MB, black on top, light silver (?) on bottom. I'm sure it's great, but its looks aren't as 'special' as I'd want for that price.

I saw that same commercial last night and thought the same thing. I thought the paint job was ugly.

I was a bit surprised that they only showed the Maybach logo for a second at the start and all later references were to Mercedes-Benz.

fintail

Someone at work has turned up in the wagon-ish CUV variant of the Toyota Crown, forget the name.

Michaell

fintail said:

Someone at work has turned up in the wagon-ish CUV variant of the Toyota Crown, forget the name.

Signia

Michaell

Speaking of new cars, my neighbor across the street picked up a new ride. He had a 4Runner TRD Pro with over 175,000 miles on it (my guess), that he uses off road quite a bit (he tows a 4 wheel ATV behind it and goes camping with one of his daughters).

Yesterday, a new Sierra AT4X was in his driveway. I'll need to saunter over to see which engine he chose.

stickguy

one of my neighbors got something new recently also. He had a newer style Colorado, and recently that got replaced with an Outback. Nice medium blue. Wilderness model so has the orange highlights all over the exterior. I like it.

after having one (actually my second (I count the 2 Mavericks as 1) after a 1990 Nissan X Cab) it would be really hard to give up having a bed available. At least until I finish the endless clearing of brush and limbs. Took another load over to the drop off site this morning (2 of the big paper bags, my pop up pail (the size of a small drum) and a couple armfuls of sticks. Might take a while but every load helps! Need to go out tomorrow and get some bags of mulch too. Very nice not needing to put that inside a car. Especially wet bags of yard waste.

stickguy

new design Forester. pretty sure the first one I have seen.

explorerx4

Spotted this parked across the street. It's a Hyundai or Kia and looks strange.

stickguy

the car is not attractive, but I love the stone on that house!

explorerx4

@stickguy,
Just about every house in our sub has stone on the front. Here's mine.

kyfdx

Looks like the Kia EV9?

Michaell

kyfdx said:

Looks like the Kia EV9?

Yes, EV9. They are abundant here in CO.

As is almost every other type of EV or PHEV.

ab348

Ugly wheels on that Kia, seems to be a trend from many makes now unfortunately.

stickguy

I saw an Ioniq 5 on the highway today. I actually really like the design of those. Maybe I just always wanted a Lancia Delta Integrale.

texases

Hyundai Kia sure has some “interesting “ styling going on.

roadburner

texases said:

Hyundai Kia sure has some “interesting “ styling going on.

A consequence of not drug-testing the styling team; Nissan has a similar issue.

kyfdx

The Ioniq 6 is horrifying. Looks like a mutant catfish. 😕

tjc78

@explorerx4 said:
@stickguy,
Just about every house in our sub has stone on the front. Here's mine.

That’s a beautiful home.

tjc78

We have a stone front - makes our house stand out a bit compared to some others.

stickguy

Last few days saw two new design (facelift) mavericks. So they are getting out there. Pointed out one in the new green color I liked and my wife actually really liked it too. If I was to get a new one now it would be in green.

My neighbor just replaced his explorer with a suburban. I assume that was related to just having their 3rd kid with the oldest not being more than 5 or so.

thebean

Saw a VinFast (model VF8) today. I didn’t even know they were selling these in the US yet. Pretty sure they will have a difficult time competing, unless pricing is super aggressive.

kyfdx

I saw my first Fisker Ocean on Saturday.

Michaell

kyfdx said:

I saw my first Fisker Ocean on Saturday.

Probably your last, as well.

Michaell

thebean said:

Saw a VinFast (model VF8) today. I didn’t even know they were selling these in the US yet. Pretty sure they will have a difficult time competing, unless pricing is super aggressive.

There have been many, many problems with the roll out of these, I've heard. Not really sure they're available any more in the US.

gsemike

thebean said:

Saw a VinFast (model VF8) today. I didn’t even know they were selling these in the US yet. Pretty sure they will have a difficult time competing, unless pricing is super aggressive.

I saw one in Queens yesterday. Crowded area and street parked. Definitely an area where you can't be sure you are getting a spot in front of your house always. I wonder what the plan is for charging.

The front is very busy. Otherwise, pretty typical shape. Small wheels for a crossover

gsemike

Michaell said:

thebean said:

Saw a VinFast (model VF8) today. I didn’t even know they were selling these in the US yet. Pretty sure they will have a difficult time competing, unless pricing is super aggressive.

There have been many, many problems with the roll out of these, I've heard. Not really sure they're available any more in the US.

Long Island's sole Vinfast dealer appears to be operating and yes, very aggressively priced

stickguy

I bet most city residents don’t drive a lot of miles Might public transit commute. Short trips to stores. So no need to charge often. If so easy enough to just hit up a public charger every week or 2. And any time you go some place with free ones of course!

stickguy

Those look pretty nice. Well equipped for the price. Hopefully the company lasts to honor their 10/125k warranty!

stickguy

And get more dealers since going to Bradd’s area or Long Island is a bit far for me to go for service.

gsemike

stickguy said:

I bet most city residents don’t drive a lot of miles Might public transit commute. Short trips to stores. So no need to charge often. If so easy enough to just hit up a public charger every week or 2. And any time you go some place with free ones of course!

Depends, but yes. When I lived in Queens, I put I think 11k on my car the first 2 years I owned because I could go days without using it, taking the subway to Manhattan. That's why you'll see these interesting outer borough cars that just never got used.

However, some people will drive from one borough to another for work. The subway is good for getting to Manhattan and moving around within Manhattan, but not great for connecting Brooklyn and Queens.

gsemike

I've seen just a couple of new Muranos. Pretty meh

The front is like an overgrown Kicks. With the lights embedded on bars, it looks like something a kid sketched out. The back is strong Infiniti QX60, or whatever the second biggest SUV is

sda

stickguy said:

Those look pretty nice. Well equipped for the price. Hopefully the company lasts to honor their 10/125k warranty!

That is a real concern. They look nice. I like the metallic green. Numerous reviews say the driving dynamics, ride, handling needs refining.

explorerx4

Got a ride in a Nautilus today. It had the panoramic dashboard.

stickguy

IMO that is hideous. I would never buy a car with that.

Now get off my lawn.