Saw a silver '12 Focus while down in Salado, TX this weekend. It was in sedan flavor, not too bad looking either. I'd have to go with the hatch myself for the extra cargo room and IMO better looks.
Last Friday in Burleson, Tx, saw a light gold '11 Durango with dual exhausts. Absent of HEMI badging. I have to say that I REALLY liked it, perhaps better than the new Grand Cherokee.
Saw a non-rental QX56 - what a hideous mess, I have to question the mental capacity of anyone who would buy one - money and taste, often a negative correlation. Just before that saw a new M37/56, which underwhelms. Also saw a rental E-class probably from Hertz prestige fleet, and a new 5er on a car carrier
I forgot to add: Saw a Chevy Volt down in Salado also. It was dark red and really looked okay with dark tinted windows. As it drove by all you could hear was tire noise.
Mazda2 Mazda5 Millions of Suzuki SX4s Millions of Toyota Yarises Millions of Mitsubishi Outlanders Millions of Mitsubishi Outlander Sports BILLIONS of Mitsubishi Lancers
Half the cars there are Mitsus. Seriously.
I would not be surprised if 20% of the cars Mitsubishi now sells are in Puerto Rico, given how few they sell in the continental USA.
We rented a Lancer for a day trip, from San Juan, along the coast eastward, then down to Fajardo. Not bad but not as scenic as I'd hoped.
Car was OK, nothing special. CVT took getting used to, it lags at first, then revs up high and sits there, motorboating at high rpm. Steering was both artificial and heavy, as if they were trying to make it bad. Lots of tire noise. Bare bones model had lots of cheap plastics, but the seats were comfy and it cost next to nothing ($30 for the day with tax included).
Got 25.4 mpg, not bad but I expected better.
Cute car, but it's literally only the shell of an EVO.
You know, at first I was appalled at this CUV. Now, after seeing quite a lot of them on the road, it's not's so polarizing. Still can't get over the fact that it, and many, many vehicles, are FWD.
3 Sonatas today, all at the same time. In front of me, behind me, and to my side. The one on the side was a turbo, saw the subtle label on the decklid.
Also saw a new Kia Optima.
Saw 2 new Elantras while at the beach in Ocean City, MD, as well as a Juke.
I've seen 2 of the new Lexus Sportcross .... uhhh... I mean... whatever its called now. Pretty good looking car in person, actually. Too bad they made it so slow.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
10.3 seconds isn't quick, for sure, especially nowadays, but anyone who calls that slow ought to take a spin in a Smart ForTwo or my old 1986 Chevy Sprint.
0-60?
Yes. Eventually.
*If* you're going down a hill.
Hybrids don't feel slow at all because the electric engine hits peak torque at zero rpm, so they actually step off nicely.
I think it has more to do with how they're driven...
10.3 seconds isn't quick, for sure, especially nowadays, but anyone who calls that slow ought to take a spin in a Smart ForTwo or my old 1986 Chevy Sprint.
But are you considering either of those cars right now? Sure, we've all had slower cars. Its a new day, though. No need to suffer anymore.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
I thought they weren't coming out until the fall? I am very interested in this, since it could be a perfect fit. Especially if they surprise me and bring it over with a 6 speed stick.
the new 2.0l engine (NA) and the stick should be a nice combo of excellent FE and plenty of scoot.
I saw an "article" about the C-Max in my Sunday paper.... you know, the syndicated car section that's in most papers, now? Along with Click and Clack columns?
I'll have to drag it out of the recycling.. dang it!
Not that anyone would notice but I had no idea there was a refreshed Corolla out there. Seeing a bunch of them lately. And from a distance they look a bit more upscale than before but again, it's a Corolla so I'm not sure anyone would really care, lol
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If she does want the Volvo, we would do a Euro delivery vacation to pick it up.
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Millions of Suzuki SX4s
Millions of Toyota Yarises
Millions of Mitsubishi Outlanders
Millions of Mitsubishi Outlander Sports
BILLIONS of Mitsubishi Lancers
Half the cars there are Mitsus. Seriously.
I would not be surprised if 20% of the cars Mitsubishi now sells are in Puerto Rico, given how few they sell in the continental USA.
We rented a Lancer for a day trip, from San Juan, along the coast eastward, then down to Fajardo. Not bad but not as scenic as I'd hoped.
Car was OK, nothing special. CVT took getting used to, it lags at first, then revs up high and sits there, motorboating at high rpm. Steering was both artificial and heavy, as if they were trying to make it bad. Lots of tire noise. Bare bones model had lots of cheap plastics, but the seats were comfy and it cost next to nothing ($30 for the day with tax included).
Got 25.4 mpg, not bad but I expected better.
Cute car, but it's literally only the shell of an EVO.
The trip across the mountains to Ponce on the south coast is pretty scenic....
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Actually lots of older cars that were falling apart, but still going. Corollas, Protoges, Civics, etc.
I didn't expect to rent a car, but got a wild idea and just ran with it. Should have planned more and asked folks here where to go...
I still see the occasional MX-3 around here (Chicago suburbs) though sightings are rare - less than once every month or two.
Also a new Focus, rental.
Also saw a new Kia Optima.
Saw 2 new Elantras while at the beach in Ocean City, MD, as well as a Juke.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
The commercial for it is neat, my son likes the beat of the music.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
I thought they were tuned for more get-up-and-go vs. the Prius powertrain they're based on.
Then again it's the same basic powertrain carrying 400 lbs extra soft-touch materials. (not really, it's a different platform actually)
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
0-60?
Yes. Eventually.
*If* you're going down a hill.
Hybrids don't feel slow at all because the electric engine hits peak torque at zero rpm, so they actually step off nicely.
I think it has more to do with how they're driven...
But are you considering either of those cars right now? Sure, we've all had slower cars. Its a new day, though. No need to suffer anymore.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
Odds are many buyers are moving up from a Prius, so it will seem normal to them.
I drive a minivan that's probably quicker than most muscle cars were back in the day, so I'm not suffering at all. :shades:
Oddly enough, then I saw a Ferrari F360 Modena, pulling out and driving past it.
Not a very common sight, much less back-to-back!
25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0
Then a 5 series sedan, also nice.
Then a 550 GT, yuck. You just can't love the swollen bulge look (also the X6, ZDX, Panamera).
White Elantra with temp tags, nice.
3/4 ain't bad. :shades:
Saw one of those weird new Nissan vans parked at the dealer.
Oh yeah, Sunday I saw a facelift (LEDs) GL pulling a utility trailer. Rare sight, a working posh poser SUV.
I have seen a new quest too, made me feel sick
Fiat 500 - a dealer had half a dozen of them displayed at the Kentlands Parade on Saturday.
Also saw an Orange Camaro convertible. First Camaro I could see out of.
And my first in-person Chrysler 200 convertible. Is it me or has the back seat shrunk? I remember Sebrings having roomy back seats in the past.
I did a double-take and wondered if it had diplomatic tags, but couldn't tell. Are they for sale already?
This and the Mazda5 are the only true MINIvans left, since the Kia Rondo was dropped.
I liked the outgoing one more. Plus the USA never got power sliding doors or AWD, like the JDM models get.
Mazda doesn't put much effort behind it here.
the new 2.0l engine (NA) and the stick should be a nice combo of excellent FE and plenty of scoot.
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The size of that greenhouse is what stands out. LOTS of glass.
Thumbs up.
I'll have to drag it out of the recycling.. dang it!
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His reviews are sort of soft, he likes most everything he drives.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93