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2 gold GL SUVs, they're HOT
1 new silver S550
3-4 old S-classes
and 3-4 Honda S2000s, strange seeing how I rarely see them and now in one day, in one area, I see multiple S2000s
Lots of Scion TCs (we don't have them in Canada).
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It looked just like the gray one seen in the Nurburgring commercial, very nice and oddly doesn't look any bigger than the v 1s.
When the X5 first came out I thought it didn't look as nice as the contemporary E39 5-series Touring (wagon). FWIW the new one looks much nicer than the Bangleized E60 Touring.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
-juice
Previous models had some seriously ugly steelies, these look much better.
That's something competitors like the Forester and RAV4 have been doing all along. Who says a steel wheels has to look bad?
-juice
PS Also saw an RD-X yesterday
Styled Steel Wheels.. came with trim rings and center caps... woo hoo!!
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Also saw a 60's Mustang fastback and an M5
This was a TAXI!!
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Was watching an old episode of Top Gear recently where one of the guys was tooling a Bentley Arnage along a desert highway at between 160 and 180 mph.................and looking very relaxed as he did so.
Usually they highly regulate what cab drivers can use but they seem to have exceptions if you are willing to buy a much nicer car than the crown vics that fill the ranks. I also saw a Merc E350 a few years ago.
Hybrid makes sense for stop-n-go city driving.
But a luxury SUV does not. :lemon:
-juice
I also saw a modified W203 C-class badged "S666"
-juice
From the back, they do look narrower, though..
Compared to the Fit and Yaris, the Versa seems Lexus-like in its interior appointments... I think I could give up 2-4 highway MPG to get the extra creature comforts of the Versa.. and, I'm really not much of a Nissan fan...
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It's a shame they didn't tune it for sportier driving.
Imagine a Versa SE-R, with a 2.0l or so engine, and the same 6 speed manual? I'd be test driving one, that's for sure.
-juice
Followed a Toyota Prius home from work yesterday that was tagged with a bumper sticker "Voltswagen". Got a chuckle out of it.
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The big new CL550 is just beginning to hit the streets here, maybe it was one of those?
Also, saw a CLS today... I'm kind of over that look... Either make a coupe... or a nice looking sedan (like a Jag).. Just not digging the 4-door coupe.
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Maybe it was a CL.. I'm sure it wasn't a CLK..
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Also saw a Lincoln clone.
Both look OK, but I can't help but wonder why they're so big outside without even a 3rd row option.
A new G35 passed me today, boy does it look good. Evolutionary, but they fixed it in all the right places.
The last gen G is a sweet ride and they made the new one even nicer inside, out and under the hood. That's a car to lust after.
I wouldn't mind having Freestyle space with Edge styling.
-juice
As a recreational vehicle, or a family wagon, I wouldn't hesitate getting one. The Pacifica is also another one I like.
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
I thought it would be. I was sure I was looking at a CX-9
but the badge told me otherwise.
It looked Murano-sized, very handsome in silver.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
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I also see 1-2 MDXs every day now. It's gotta be outselling the RDX because I only see those once a week or so.
Also saw a Mistu Outlander. Seems tiny for a 3 row crossover.
I have seen multiple Mazda CX-7's and a Cx-9. The CX-7 is a good looking vehicle, the front looks very sharp. The CX-9 is more like a large minivan, think they should have just made the CX-7.
Lastly I have seen some new Altimas out there, not a big fan of these either, liked the older Altimas better and a brand new Ford Escape, it looked sharp, but pictures of its cousin the Mazda Tribute looks even better!
The CX7 is very small, much too small for someone who would be shopping for a people mover. I ruled it out for its small size.
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They sandwiched it between the small Mazda5 and the big CX9.
I should take a closer look at the CX9. Saw it at the DC auto show but don't remember much about it (that's not a good sign...).
No mini-van? What a marketing mistake.. :surprise:
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I'm sure they make more profit per car selling a $26,000 crossover.
The MPV was 4 years behind the times on size... Even Kia and Hyundai can sell full-size minivans... How is that for an oxymoron!!??
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The crossover should do similar volume at a much higher price level, and that would still be a success for Mazda.
Also the MDX and RDX seem to be selling about equal, I see a few during my commute to work and back.
At the local Starbucks where I get my coffee in the morning, I saw a couple of contractors trucks from the same business parking in the back row. 2 new Tundras and a third pulled in while I was waiting in line. Glad to see those trucks are selling well.
Got a $25 certificate (gift card) offer from Mazda so I may go drive a CX9 soon.
-juice
Yup.. it was a KY State Police vehicle.. :surprise:
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