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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'15 Audi Misano Red Pearl S4, '16 Audi TTS Daytona Gray Pearl, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
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.
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.
'15 Audi Misano Red Pearl S4, '16 Audi TTS Daytona Gray Pearl, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
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
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?
'15 Audi Misano Red Pearl S4, '16 Audi TTS Daytona Gray Pearl, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
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2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
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.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
Also, a new Leaf parked across the street. Much more mainstream looking now.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
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.
Just another way to monetize your data.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
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
Saw what you want about Lincoln. Their SUV lineup is excellent, IMO
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
https://jalopnik.com/the-story-behind-one-of-the-funniest-craigslist-car-ads-1825571462
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
I could care less about a place I spend virtually no time at. Some of these dealers have really gotten out of hand, IMO.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
One of our neighbor's has their kids driving some ancient Hondas, which I don't understand.
I spend about a total of 5 mins to drop off and maybe 3 to pick up.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
All the free little bottles of water I can drink, and some snacks.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
https://www.thedrive.com/news/28170/couple-pranks-parents-everywhere-by-taking-cliche-newborn-photos-with-their-supercharger-baby-eaton
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Someone at work has recently acquired a cladded larger Volvo wagon, too.
Especially the greenhouse proportion and detail, wow. Maybe Toyota really is the new GM, with all of its strengths and foibles.
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.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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