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Did I tell you, they liked the Prius V (back seat roomy, reclines, awesome panoramic moonroof) and the Jeep Wrangler TWO door (cool factor). I can't think of two cars that are more opposite.
Plus both are too big and not really city cars, not at all what I'm looking for.
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
Sidenote: Audi says they are killing the A3 hatch for slow sales in the US. If true, the ones they do sell must be mostly to the bay area...I see them everywhere. There are 4 on my street alone.
23 Civic Type-R / 22 MDX Type-S / 21 Tesla Y LR / 03 Montero Ltd
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
True - the A3 sedan will be the new base for Audi.
Remember, Americans like their luxury models - even the entry level ones - to have a trunk. There will be an A3 wagon but not for us.
Except in SF, apparently. The rest of the US sees the bay area as communist, anyhow. And they're probably right when it comes to Berkeley.
23 Civic Type-R / 22 MDX Type-S / 21 Tesla Y LR / 03 Montero Ltd
Well we here in Boston are a pretty deep shade of blue as well.....
I'm a cheap skate, but I'll stretch the budget if I find a strong value. I'm considering recent used cars as well.
Will share more in CCB.
(AWD is optional).
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
Just look at Acura and their dismal sales of the RL, partially because it's a bland FWD based V6 "premium luxury sedan"
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
There is a color called "universe blue" offered on the upcoming CLA that might have potential.
On the car front, saw a new Accord today, in traffic behind a 96-97 Accord. Reminiscent of a new Accord with a Crosstour behind it, my how they have grown.
Also had a current style A4 in front of me in traffic today, it was smoking like an 80s MB diesel (not a plume, but definite emissions off the line). I wonder what was wrong.
which used to be on about every third Bimmer.
They also had LeMans Blue, Topaz Blue, Estoril Blue, Laguna Seca Blue, Montego Blue Avus Blue, Fjord Blue and many more. Sadly they now only offer Deep Sea Blue (dark blue) or Water Blue (light blue) for most models. Like everyone else they now offer four shades of grey or silver, black, white and red.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
According to one article I found:
White, black and silver are "tech" colors - those colors are sleek and modern.
Boredom - since people keep their cars longers, that flashy teal might be nice today but not so much in 7 years.
Resale - who's going to want to buy that orange car you had to have 6 years ago?
Vibrant colors do better in Asia while the basics listed above are popular in North America and Europe even more.
I wouldn't mind a red or yellow car next time, if it's the right model for a flashy color. I'm kind of tired of blues.
I would agree. When I spot a 1950s car in traffic it's the color(s) that stand out as much as the chrome or the fins.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
Now it's like this:
White
off white
gray
light gray
dark gray
tungsten gray
light tungsten gray
semi-light but not that dark gray gray
silver
black
It's pretty bad that the return of brown was actually kind of exciting, as it was different.
Oh, saw a "sport" variant new Santa Fe. Not offensive, not sure what the point of the window in the C-pillar is for - too small and high for visibility, just to let in light I guess. Must be a monster for a small person to maneuver in a garage.
They should get a little more playful with the new A3.
Wonder how the C-Max noise levels compare?
I think C&D measures road noise for comparos, I'll do a quick search...
Detroit Free Press (as pro-Domestic as they get) complained about noise on the C-Max also:
http://www.freep.com/article/20121220/COL14/312200068/Ford-C-Max-hybrid-excels-i- n-affordability-roominess-and-fuel-economy
Both out of my target price range for now, low 30s for Ford and mid 30s for the V loaded up. I don't think Ford's moonroof is the panoramic kind, plus the fam hated the back seat (and they're right about that).
Too bad, I prefer the shorter overall length and is has a bigger gas tank for great range.
Ted Britt Ford is advertising $4000 off, so a loaded $32k one would be $28k. Definitely better priced.
No sure how it is in the states but here in Canada all of the current Santa Fes are called Sport. When the longer wheelbase 7 seater comes out it will be called just a Santa Fe. The Sport badge is meant to indicate it's a shorty 5 seater.
They're actually very nice cars, and fully loaded they top out at $40k, about $3k more than a loaded Tucson here. I think it's well worth the extra 3 grand over a Tucson but if I were in the market for a SUV I'd have a hard time justifying $40k for a Hyundai SUV even though it's absolutely loaded.
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
Kinda silly to see them on such smallish crossovers. At least they came to their senses and only the LWB model seats 7 now.
They'll offer it on the longer SF now because the Veracruz is discontinued and I guess it's cheaper to make an extended SF rather than a completely new larger model.
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
I sat in one a while back and it was really comfortable, but didn't stand out and the powertrain was dated. The LWB Sante Fe is getting a DI V6 and modern trans.
Soon these things will need side and front view cameras, too. And you know how I think, for 40K I'd rather buy a highline model with CPO or aftermarket warranty, and enjoy it.
What I like about the top Santa Fe is that it has a lot of premium features like rear sunshades built into the doors, rear heated seats, front cooled and heated seats, nav, backup camera, front and back parking sensors, pano roof, keyless go, driver selectable steering etc.... I might have missed a few. I don't mean to sound like a brochure but I am impressed with the level of equipment in these. But, and it's a big but, the 2.0L T although producing 280-something HP, I don't think it's as torquey or suitable for towing as the old V6 was, even though most people never towed anything.
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
I built my own Santa Fe Sport - loaded was 35K, which is probably quite a value - although the US site didn't mention the shades, steering, sensors, etc. I too wonder about that displacement for something that size, it'll be working pretty hard even if it has raw hp.
It felt like literally a 10 year old car with new technology transplanted into it.
It is roomy and pretty efficient, though.
Spotted a new Fiat 500 in the parking lot at work
On a side note whenever I play around with US car websites and they require me to input a zip code I always do 90210 as I don't know of any other US zip code. I wonder when they check their site stats if they have a disproportionate number hits that they think are from Beverly Hills. :P
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
Canadian sites don't ask for a postcode, do they. Funny. I know German sites don't. The sales pitch must be higher pressure in the US.
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
I also want a small car and the C-Max is shorter than the regular Prius (much shorter than the V).
Still bumming about that.
Okay, I know this isn't what you are looking for. I'm just projecting...I really like the looks of the new Ford Vanlet. Its looking like a CCB year.
23 Civic Type-R / 22 MDX Type-S / 21 Tesla Y LR / 03 Montero Ltd
Toyota was next to Ford this year. Funny, because upstairs had been the domestic area, while the imports were in the basement. I guess Toyotas are mostly made here and they race in NASCAR so they moved.
For my family that meant we compared the C-max and Prius V back to back.
In the Prius family I like the C best (fuel misers should be small and light), then the V (pano), then the regular Prius last.
They didn't like the 3 SkyActiv either.
Dodge has really nice interiors as of lately.
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
Saw another Santa Fe Sport today - no plates. And a new style Audi TT smoking like the A4 I saw yesterday. VWAG 4 cylinder engine goodness.