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I love that story. Now, tell it again but try to keep a straight face this time.
'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
Dang it, there are people here who are as clever as me but are a bit quicker.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
John.. What a horrible riding vehicle. At least it’s narrow for these roads........Left hand drive, but driving on the “wrong” side. Pretty scary. Especially since we arrived on the dark!!!
2021 Toyota Venza Limited Hybrid, 2022 Ram 2500 Laramie 6.4 Hemi, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata PRHT
It is indeed a nice find - I was close to getting that configuration myself back then, but then ended up with my 2007 530xi instead.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
Subaru seems to have a solid lineup. They had an Outback XT Onyx on the floor, and I really liked the medium green color, as well as the neoprene (I think?) fabric on the seats. There was also a Forester in what appeared to be the same color.
Kia was absent, but I got to see the Hyundai Palisade. Very nice inside and out, although the reviews I saw put the 0-60 time in the high 7 second range--I think most competitors are in the low 7s.
The new Supra looked pretty neat, but was locked, so couldn't really see inside.
Most of the VWs had V-tex vinyl upholstery, but no appreciable price discount from competitors with actual leather. They did have a preproduction Atlas Cross Sport on the floor, which was locked.
The bargain amongst the full size trucks on the floor was a Tundra Platinum crew cab, which had a sticker of $53k and was equipped with leather seats, LED lights, etc. Most of the domestics with this level of equipment had other stuff bundled and were in the $60k-plus range. Didn't see a single Silverado with the four-banger. There was a modestly equipped Ram with 4wd and a Hemi in the low $40s, which was nice to see.
I noticed that Honda's stubborn refusal to provide hood struts now necessitates a warning sticker on the CR-V instructing you to only grab the hood prop rod by the insulated foam handle towards the top because it may be hot (I assume due to the cooling for the turbocharged engine). What a weird hill for them to die on... I think it's time they find somewhere else to cut costs.
I recounted my experience as a passenger in a Wrangler and my dad reminded me that one of our friends bought a Wrangler to replace an aging Yukon Denali, and then quickly dumped it for a Camry, which lends credence to the idea that a lot of people buy Wranglers without realizing what they're getting!
But, I disagree with expecting the 4-cyl to have a high take rate. Most pickup truck buyers have a mental block against anything other than a v8, no matter what the power numbers say.
'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
The problem I have with GM's engine is that it doesn't produce as much oomph as Ford's 2.7l Ecoboost.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Interestingly, given I’ve spent quite a bit of time in the local Kia dealership and got an up close look at the Telluride. I was impressed....pretty luxurious inside and I like the outside styling.
It still amazes me how/why someone would drop $60K+ on a pickup. I’d be afraid to haul anything in one. Plus, pickups don’t handle very well compared to their car counterparts, and most aren’t particularly quick! Don’t understand the allure of the super expensive pickups.
I know Cincinnati’s car show is in early Feb. It’s shrunk every year over the past few years. Hope it doesn’t shrink any more than it already has.
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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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I think back in the day, the Vancouver show was bigger than Seattle, but more recent events might be closer. It used to be at BC Place, and was an easy day trip due to ample free parking (provided you arrived early) and quick access. Now it is at the waterfront Convention Center, so parking is like a mortgage payment and there can be traffic. I try to make it a getaway and stay within walking distance or take Skytrain.
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
Surprisingly, Acura was there. No Infiniti or Lexus. Buick only brought SUVs, although I think their sedans live on for the 2020 model year.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
It's interesting to watch, much like slow motion replays of slick-road car wrecks, but nothing I'm interested in participating in. The auto industry hasn't been willing to deliver anything I'm at all enthusiastic about in the U.S. for over 15 years -- high-quality simple cars (not SUVs) with a manual transmission, solid suspension and connected steering. There are dozens of cars I'd buy tomorrow in Europe, but not here -- CARB and the EPA are part of the problem.
Yeah, I know -- OK boomer.
I'll be dead soon enough, but the cars I like have preceded me by a couple of decades.
must be something left that qualifies. Get a Hyundai Elantra sport 6 speed. That is pretty close in size even to your TSX. Sharp handling and steering, relatively simple, but plenty of modern features without being a rolling iPad. definitely a drivers oriented car.
Jetta would qualify too. Certainly a GLI. Get one while you can.
Maybe an A3, if they still come with a stick. Or do you have to go to a S model Audi now to row your own?
Anyway, there are still some good options out there if you really want to get a new car to last you a while.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Your post would be helpful in the hopefully unlikely event that I'll need it,
I like a comfortable car with modern tech, I like a good color combo, and in the hilly gridlock where I live, I have no desire for a manual. The local driving talent pool has also caused me to effectively give up on motorcycling (I will keep my endorsement active, but my desire has rapidly evaporated in terms of wanting to ride on public roads here). However, I also want a powerful refined engine, I want good styling, and high build quality. For the idea of cars I like preceding me by a couple decades, just look at my old car and most of the the domestic cars I like. I think one can embrace modern cars and still appreciate the past.
and fine with a hatch/wagon/cuv that sits a little higher, for better visibility, easier egress, and cargo flexibility. and not overly long, and not too wide either (cars, especially CUVs, seem to be getting wider and wider, making it a royal pain to get into the garage without nicking a mirror).
the trick to me is to add the goodies and features, while keeping it simple to operate intuitively. Too many new models just got overly complex to use. RDX, new Outback, Volvo, BMW at times, all have had some issues with the tech (or at least interface) getting out of hand.
one of the reasons we (especially the wife) really liked the Santa Fe. It was easy to understand and use.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
It's all relative. I'm a cheap date, as far as transportation is concerned.
I drove the old car with no cruise, no AC, no power adjustments, etc for years. I still love driving it, but it's also nice to have luxuries in bad weather or on long trips.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
I guess you can go with a Civic Si too. But that leans a bit more toward the sports category too.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
It’s unfortunate, but hard to blame them...they’re certainly not alone in making that decision.
Mazda3 is available with a stick in one configuration - the top trim FWD hatch.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.