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

kyfdx

Really? I've never seen one before... This one had the tire exposed, but it had a body-colored piece behind it.. It looked like it probably had a front piece that covered the tire, as well... but, just didn't have it attached..

british_rover

I took one in trade once. The cayenne is worthless off-road unless you get the off-road tech package. I think there are two versions of it and the advanced off-road package actually makes the Cayenne a pretty formidable vehicle in the dirt.

jaserb

Looks a lot like a Saturn Vue.

Only difference is that it gets to drive in the HOV lane with only one person on board, even though there are conventional gas cars that use less gas AND have fewer emissions. 'Splain that one to me...

-Jason

teds1

This had to be one of the first ones imported, they JUST came out. The guy had a silver one parked showing it to his friends. I couldn't tell if it was the 335 from my angle but I think it was due to the aggressive wheel and tire package it was sporting. He got an automatic though... the putz.
Actually it looks way better than in pictures. It is significantly larger than the last version in my eyes and has a distinctive look from the sedan, even from the front.
The gap between the trailing edge of the door and the rear fender is not so bad in person. Pretty sharp looking but I'd still rather have the last gen M3 right now if it came down to it.

teds1

Black this time... 2nd this week...damn it looks good. the wheels my god the wheels...
I loooove this car

lemko

...silver Honda Accord in front of my Buick Park Ave as I was filling up at the Sunoco for my trip to Carlisle tommorrow.

kyfdx

4-door Toyota Yaris hatchback

fintail

Mexican plates or something?

fintail

Saw a S550 today...not so unusual anymore, but this one was a color I have never seen...a stark white. Non-metallic. Certainly the worst color for this vehicle (and most others). Uuugh money and taste part ways again...

jcat707

Today I saw a red Saturn Outlook. It had regular plates so I'm guessing that they're out now. Anyway it looked ok, nothing spectacular, nothing horrible.

Also saw my first Mazda CX-7. That was pretty nice looking.

kyfdx

Canadian..

fintail

Was it the old style Yaris? Yeah they got those in Canada a few years ago, quite popular in urban areas.

kyfdx

I don't know where they got it.... but, this was a brand-new model...

fintail

Weird...I am not familiar with that one. It's on the Toyota Canada site though

kyfdx

Yup.. there ya go..

I passed it on the interstate.... and I knew it had a Toyota emblem on it... But, I started second-guessing myself, because it looked a little like the Versa from the rear...

So, I slowed down and took another look when he came back past me... Definitely a 4-door Yaris hatchback..

This was near Lexington, KY..

fintail

I wonder why it isn't sold in the US. Canada got the 2 door hatch Yaris some time ago, so maybe it will be here ca. 2010.

anythngbutgm

Element SC, couple of Fit's, CX-7, a Mazdaspeed6, 2 CLS's, and a Ridgeline with a cap. I don't even notice the new RAV4's and Avalons anymore because there are just so many of them now that they "blend in".

And my local roofing co. on my way to work has replaced all his Silverado trucks with Ridgeline's, decked out with ladder bars and toolboxes. Got about 5 of them sitting there on the way in to work this morning, monogramed and all.

kyfdx

Do they have the Scion in Canada? The Scion xA is a 4-door hatchback, and virtually identical...

fintail

They don't....that might explain it. It's a baffling move, as Canada has long been more open to small cars. I think Toyota claimed the marketing expenses wouldn't be worth it.

derrado1

A silver Mazda6 MPS (Mazdaspeed 6 to you), stuck in a long line of traffic. Looks good, but I imagine some people would miss it, especially seeing as how common Mazda6's are around here (Mazda at the moment is No. 4 in marketshare, after Holden, Toyota and Ford - in that order)

lemko

...black Lincoln Zephyr and champagne-colored Tahoe.

navigator89

beige Yukon and black Escalade.

gsemike

There is a yellow and black Lamborghini convertible parked outside of the Stock Exchange (Wall and Broad St). They're selling raffle tickets to win it for a thousand a pop. I think it said the ticket sales were limited to 400 or 500. I guess that it's for a good cause but I didn't catch what it was.

The car is sharp but when the top is up, the hardtop definately looks better.

ateixeira

Saw one of these on the road, nice. One of the better looking of the new batch of compacts. Doesn't look like a toy, like most others do.

-juice

teds1

They do that sort of thing in airports in Europe (3k $100 tickets sold for a raffle of some exotic etc...) It seems like better odds than the lotto and just think how cool the prize is. Of course the taxes would kill you and you can't exactly sell off part of your new Lambo to pay them.

If you have the means why not?...

FYI gsemike there will be a parade on 53nd and Park next wednesday of the new Audi R8, the R10 Le mans winner, and some of Audi's other hottest rides to celebrate the opening of their new show room. if you can you should check it out

kyfdx

9-3 SportCombi..

fintail

I saw one of those yesterday, too. I've seen 2 or 3 of them, that's it.

On the same note, I saw a 9-2 today...The third I've ever seen. I think that is very telling in this area, where both Saabs and Subarus usually do quite well. All I can say is shame on GM.

rockylee

I agree, thankfully Saab, is going to get new product starting next year. Maybe they will be good enough for me to buy one if I don't buy a new vehicle this year ? I wished they would clone a 2007' Volvo S80

Rocky

chuck1959

'07 Navigator. First one in the streets.

gsemike

Thanks for the heads up but I can't make it all the way up there during the day.

Selling the tickets in front of Federal Hall was a good move. The corner is opposite the exchange. You'd figure that alot of working class Wall St guys making 250k would but a ticket figuring that they can afford to own the car for a while but couldn't afford to buy the car.

teds1

I saw a yellow Gallardo in Manhattan on 81st and columbus... it's about 2 feet high but very cool. I also saw a Red 360 Modena Spider and a Bentley CGT on the west side a bit later on. Today I saw a Maybach 57 and I could actually see the passenger for once (those curtains work well) I didn't recognize him though, had to be one of our captain of industry types.
We have several FJ Cruisers in my neighborhood now... kinda gives me hope that they could be practical in a city afterall (I know I'm dreaming)

fintail

I saw a silver Cayman today...not so unusual, but this one was missing the entire front clip/lights/etc. I assume being driven from or to a body shop.

anythngbutgm

I think the Alfa car club was out for a drivwe this weekend. drove past a group of Spyders and a couple of misc. ones going the opposite direction on Saturday. Also saw some unique ones. A G-wagon, a Type-R teg, and a couple of old 911 S/C's.

On the new car front, I saw a bunch of FJ's, a new CRV, a 911 GT3 (hawt) and a couple of Nissan Versa's.

fintail

Murcielago roadster this morning...yellow...as loud as a couple of sportbikes.

fintail

Black Ferrari F430 Spider this evening...intoxicating sound

boomchek

Saw one on the road last night, very nice looking vehicle. From afar the stance reminds me of the Pontiac G6 (I guess it was based on that).

merc1

A new LS460 with dealer tags. It was driven by the same guy that always has the latest and greatest Lexus, the local dealer GM or something.

M

teds1

Was over in Northern NJ today near the famous Alpine area... saw some huge houses and nice cars... One restaurant had a row of 15 black german cars all over $85 k parked out front including a new 911 Turbo (soooooo sick). We also saw a blue Elise, Flying Spur, red modena, a bunch of FJs, several SL55s etc... I missed theAudi parade on Park Ave. but I might go see if they left the R8 at the dealer!

teds1

So I know it's cheating but for the new R8 come on... a dealership counts right? As mentioned above I went over to the new Audi showroom on 47th and Park. Very cool, if you are in the neighborhood or visiting NY I would definitely reccomend a quick stopover. They still had the 1934 Auto Union Type D racer which was phenomenal to see in person. They also had a Q7 (who cares), a kitted out A8 W12 (incredible interor... you wouldn't want to spill a coke back in there let me tell you), a bright yellow RS4... one of my current favorites to see in person, and the R8. The R8 is very approachable on the spinning podium and I got some great views. They said it would probably start at $100k (not $120k as has been reported) for the V8. The interior was very cool, classic Audi and there is a glass engine cover like on a 360/430 to show off the goods. There is a small front trunk which I saw opened, pretty tiny really... with no rear trunk or behind seat room one would be pressed to go somewhere for the weekend in one of these. The overall shape looks even better in person but I think it would be prettier with a matching color airblade. Of course, since the blade is carbon fibre that means you have to get a black car b/c painting it over would be a crime. The headlights are some of the best I have ever seen. There were several suede loaferedferrari owning types in the showroom drooling over it and asking questions. Awesome car overall

ateixeira

I've already seen a couple of these on the road, though it looked like one had dealer plates and was out on a test drive.

The Honda dealer on 355 in MD also had a new shipment of CR-Vs, but I have yet to see one on the roads.

-juice

boomchek

Also saw an 07 Navigator at the Ford dealer next to us. Still not sure about the styling or those 70's gauges inside.

We just got some 07 Element SCs in stock. Much better looking than the previous Elements.

gsemike

teds, where do you work at? I miss midtown.

natenj1971

2007 Blue CRV EX-L parked at Best Buy in Wayne NJ. Much better looking in person.

british_rover

One of my car collector clients just pulled up in his new 2006 F430 with his assistant following him in his other Ferrari a 575M.

I guess I am going for a ride today.

boomchek

lucky bugger

british_rover

OMG I have driven a lot of hot cars over the past couple of years because of the clients that I have but none of them compare to that F430.

I am talking hand of god acceleration and telepathic steering along with the most comfortable sport seats I have ever sat in.

I don't even mind the flappy paddle F1 gear box.

anythngbutgm

Couple of new CRV's, buncha Ridgelines, two RDX's and a jacked up "Monster" FJ cruiser riding on big superswampers or something like that. Caught a bunch of Bimmers heading to a meet so there was a nice collection of 2002's, M's and even a Z8. Then there was the CL55 :shades:

Oh and I also saw a Saturn Aura in a parking garage. Not bad I guess, but the front end has that Neon "smiling" look to the nose. Kinda dorky looking and the 20 million spoke wheels are hideous.

imidazol97

I've seen some on the road that I noticed. If this car were to have come from Honda, GM haters would love everything about it. "Wonderful design." "Perfect choice for wheel styling to fit the car." "That company is just so knowledgeable about how to design a car for today's world." And on and on.

They did good.

gsemike

Waaaaaiiiiiiit a second!!! That car is a Saturn???? What was I thinking?? I almost liked it!!! What were they thinking with that wheel styling??? Honda would never do that. That company is just so knowledgeable about how to design a car for today's world.

Note: tongue is firmly in cheek

imidazol97

I hear you.

I like the appearance. I'll stop and look one over.