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

ab348 · May 2019

Ah, I wasn't sure if they were sold south of the border or not. Certainly looked much better than the old B-series bread vans they tried selling here 10 years or so back.

A-class:

B-class:

stickguy · May 2019

I like that A class. Sharp.

ab348 · May 2019

The only thing about the A-class I am iffy about is the dash, which looks like several other current MB models. I actually like the "glass cockpit" digital instruments and screens, but the round vents, the shiny black plastic and some other parts look a bit boy-racerish to me and I'm not a fan of the look.

fintail · May 2019

That specific vent design is a coupe thing, I think MB is trying to inject the pretense of sport into the car - the brand has been doing that throughout the range, and I can't say I support it all. That car also has the fancier style steering wheel also seen in coupes and AMG models, and it's a nice unit.

The full digital gauges being standard is a cool thing and a hint at the future. I think the display may be unique to this model, as it seems shorter in height than the screen in the E or S. The screen being very exposed with a thin bezel makes me a little leery.

The B eventually came to the US, but only as an electric, and I think it has been a slow seller.

fintail · May 2019

Saw 2x new Navigators on the road yesterday. Bling bling.

qbrozen · May 2019

Saw a Stelvio. Nothing special ... until it drove past me. It was a quadrifoglio.

explorerx4 · May 2019

Saw a GMC pickup with that multi function tailgate. Pricy truck.
Also, a new Leaf parked across the street. Much more mainstream looking now.

thebean · May 2019

Saw a new Lexus LS500 today. Wow, have they made their flagship sedan low. I think it was about as low as the wife’s Civic, which is not easy for me to get into.

fintail · May 2019

Saw a BMW X7, ,"driver" had a phone in their hand because of course. Also saw a new style G-Wagen, I think only the 2nd or 3rd I've seen on the road.

tjc78 · May 2019

fintail said:
Saw a BMW X7, ,"driver" had a phone in their hand because of course. Also saw a new style G-Wagen, I think only the 2nd or 3rd I've seen on the road.

Guess they didn’t order Bluetooth.

ab348 · May 2019

Maybe they couldn't figure out how to pair it in iDrive, or perhaps the dealer needs to register the phone with the car first and they hadn't gotten around to that yet.

fintail · May 2019

It's amazing how many late model higher end cars apparently lack Bluetooth.

I suspect it was either a case of a phone not having gone through a $500 registration process as ab348 mentions, or that combination of entitled laziness which might follow certain vehicle models. I have some doubts any LEOs in this area are going to give that citation.

tjc78 said:
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Guess they didn’t order Bluetooth.

explorerx4 · May 2019

some of it is, I think that people don't want their cars spying on them.
Just another way to monetize your data.

tjc78 · May 2019

I really don’t think much of anything except maybe a base model cargo van doesn’t have BT these days.

fintail · May 2019

My sister's 2012 Sonic had BT. Every passenger car has it now, I suspect.

My car can spy on me all it wants, joke's on them, there's nothing of value in my satellite radio listening or on the rare event I take a call while driving. If people really have that paranoia, time to navigate away from infowars

tjc78 · May 2019

2 Genesis G80 and a Lincoln Nautilus.

Saw what you want about Lincoln. Their SUV lineup is excellent, IMO

texases · May 2019

Yep, Cadillac has nothing on Lincoln's SUVs.

fintail · May 2019

Saw a 2020 Corolla today. Exactly what one would expect - over-aggressive face, bland profile, and it even has C-pillar DLO fail. It should continue to sell to fleets and those who don't like cars.

tjc78 · May 2019

Yeah, the Corolla is bad.... but that is Toyota now. Take it or leave it.

fintail · May 2019

I am pretty sure you could get a Yugo, slap Corolla or Camry badges on it, and hundreds of thousands of people would buy it.

texases · May 2019

Reviews of the new Corolla are pretty positive.

fintail · May 2019

I am sure it will be an awesomely reliable transportation object, probably with just a little low end grunt to make it seem like a performer.

pensfan83 · May 2019

Speaking of Corolla those who have not seen this may get a kick out of it. Language warning in the link below.

https://jalopnik.com/the-story-behind-one-of-the-funniest-craigslist-car-ads-1825571462

thebean · May 2019

tjc78 said:
2 Genesis G80 and a Lincoln Nautilus.

Saw what you want about Lincoln. Their SUV lineup is excellent, IMO

True, but a lot of their dealers leave much to be desired compared to other luxury brands.

laurasdada · May 2019

Two Jaguar I-Pace, a Ferrari Italia and a McLaren (not sure which one, but white), Hutch/Merritt Parkways. After a couple of BMW i8s on the West Side Drive. Driving the GF's CX-5, nice ride!

tjc78 · May 2019

True, but a lot of their dealers leave much to be desired compared to other luxury brands.

I could care less about a place I spend virtually no time at. Some of these dealers have really gotten out of hand, IMO.

explorerx4 · May 2019

Corolla ad was funny, but he did have a good reason for selling it.
One of our neighbor's has their kids driving some ancient Hondas, which I don't understand.

fintail · May 2019

Yeah, some of them seem a little too posh or overly frilly. A free snack is nice, I guess, but I just want to get in and out in the most efficient way possible, and have service completed as scheduled. I don't need a fireplace or driving range or pilates studio on site.

tjc78 said:

I could care less about a place I spend virtually no time at. Some of these dealers have really gotten out of hand, IMO.

berri · May 2019

...just gimme some Panera and a good coffee drink

tjc78 · May 2019

I usually drop mine off in the morning and the shuttle driver brings me to work and comes back at lunchtime to bring me back.

I spend about a total of 5 mins to drop off and maybe 3 to pick up.

stickguy · May 2019

I drop it off, spend an hour wander the lots and going in and out of all the different dealerships (at the automall) and by the time I do that, car is done and I take it back and go home.

All the free little bottles of water I can drink, and some snacks.

ADRMAR · May 2019

I sotted a new baby

https://www.thedrive.com/news/28170/couple-pranks-parents-everywhere-by-taking-cliche-newborn-photos-with-their-supercharger-baby-eaton

stickguy · May 2019

guy in my neighborhood seems to have gotten rid of his strippo Ram PU ecodiesel and replaced it with a new Ridgeline. Definitely smaller. I like the looks of the current style.

explorerx4 · May 2019

On may way to run an errand, I a Model 3 passed in the direction I just cam from.
On my way back, it was sitting on the side of he road with the flashers on.
Probably too long to have pulled over for a phone call. Oh Oh.

stickguy · May 2019

a new Silverado. Cab and a half short bed it looked like. the least bargey you can get I assume. Some off road version. Looked OK, typical overly high and blocky grill and hood.

fintail · May 2019

Another new Navigator today, bling bling. When I saw it, I knew the driver would be either a livery chauffeur or a 5'3" Stepford (it was the latter).

Someone at work has recently acquired a cladded larger Volvo wagon, too.

fintail · June 2019

Have seen several new Corollas this weekend - the more boring it looks, the better it sells.

fintail · June 2019

Upon seeing a new Corolla this morning, I was thinking the shape looks familiar:

Especially the greenhouse proportion and detail, wow. Maybe Toyota really is the new GM, with all of its strengths and foibles.

stickguy · June 2019

been seeing quite a few new Tellurides around lately. they might just have a hit on their hands. or they are just noticeable!

one of my neighbors seems to have gotten a new BMW 440 coupe (2 door). Black. Looks sharp. Also a new temp tag range rover Velar. Though there was already one in the 'Hood (same black color) so either there is a copy cat or he got a replacement for some reason.

berri · June 2019

Upon seeing a new Corolla this morning, I was thinking the shape looks familiar:
You can only do so much with a used bar of soap.

fintail · June 2019

That greenhouse though - same DLO fail at front and rear, similar soft pillars. Maybe there's only one automotive design school in the world, and it has only one professor.

thebean · June 2019

In North Dallas/Plano today, I was passed by a Panamera GTS. Black with hideous red wheels. Yuck!

explorerx4 · June 2019

In the parking lot at work, a new(I think, well new to the parking lot anyway) white BMW 5 or 7 series.

andres3 · June 2019

fintail said:
Have seen several new Corollas this weekend - the more boring it looks, the better it sells.

Some think bland is great for flying under the radar of speed enforcement, literally!

I will say, I drove a '95 Camry around for nearly 2 years and I never got pulled over.

andres3 · June 2019

The new Honda Passport seems to have hit the nail on the head for what the market wants these days.

thebean · June 2019

20 inch wheels/tires make the Passport a no go for me. I’m not real smart, so maybe there’s a valid reason, but it seems like 18 inchers would have been just fine for it, with, of course, some design tweaks to make the wheel openings a bit smaller.

stickguy · June 2019

Bigger sidewalks is all you need.

andres3 · June 2019

thebean said:
20 inch wheels/tires make the Passport a no go for me. I’m not real smart, so maybe there’s a valid reason, but it seems like 18 inchers would have been just fine for it, with, of course, some design tweaks to make the wheel openings a bit smaller.

I agree, I noticed the 20's, even on lower trims! I mentioned it to the salesman, how I switched the 20's on my TTS to 19's, and it's crazy that Honda is putting 20's on a Passport even in basic trims. Now the ELITE model, at $54K, I could understand.

Michaell · June 2019

andres3 said:

thebean said:
20 inch wheels/tires make the Passport a no go for me. I’m not real smart, so maybe there’s a valid reason, but it seems like 18 inchers would have been just fine for it, with, of course, some design tweaks to make the wheel openings a bit smaller.
I agree, I noticed the 20's, even on lower trims! I mentioned it to the salesman, how I switched the 20's on my TTS to 19's, and it's crazy that Honda is putting 20's on a Passport even in basic trims. Now the ELITE model, at $54K, I could understand.

I test drove the Passport, and didn't notice a rough ride on the 20's

andres3 · June 2019

Michaell said:

andres3 said:

thebean said:
20 inch wheels/tires make the Passport a no go for me. I’m not real smart, so maybe there’s a valid reason, but it seems like 18 inchers would have been just fine for it, with, of course, some design tweaks to make the wheel openings a bit smaller.
I agree, I noticed the 20's, even on lower trims! I mentioned it to the salesman, how I switched the 20's on my TTS to 19's, and it's crazy that Honda is putting 20's on a Passport even in basic trims. Now the ELITE model, at $54K, I could understand.
I test drove the Passport, and didn't notice a rough ride on the 20's

The sidewalls are plenty decent, even with 20" wheels, They are some big tires. Still, I could see an even beefier more off-road type tire used if they went with 18" wheels. My objection to 20" wheels is the cost of 20" tires. Have you looked lately?

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

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