Lets talk about new vehicles

[ZeeOSix]

The party continues...
Eclipse Cross

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Is that a new vehicle, or a used one where someone did the "mods"? Looks to have a typical used vehicle ID label in the windshield.

 

[Zee09]

Is that a new vehicle, or a used one where someone did the "mods"? Looks to have a typical used vehicle ID label in the windshield.

These are brand new 2023 Ralliart turds right down the road from me for sale. I am a Mitsubishi fan but these are ridiculous.These are all factory.

https://www.applemitsubishi.com/

 

[KCJeep]

Maybe the dealer can file an insurance claim for vandalism.

 

[Zee09]

Maybe the dealer can file an insurance claim for vandalism.

 

[KCJeep]

Jimmy is out getting into trouble.

 

[KCJeep]

All the cool kids drive green things these days.

 

[Zee09]

All the cool kids drive green things these days.

Jimmy is belly up..
I do miss my cheap and Ultra reliable basic and simple Mitsubishi. But the $$$$ are a bit weak now

 

[Zee09]

Ford 5.5L Ecoboost Hybrid
Supposed to be the bomb
Low emissions and 800hp
Great Mpgs
We shall see.

 

[HemiBenny]

My Wife and I stopped off and looked at a Toyota Crown. She’s very taken with it,…I must say that I liked it too. We may be going over to the dark side.
I like that it’s still a sedan, but with a little more ride height. It’s a nice compromise to keep a sedan and avoid buying a SUV.

 

[AutoMechanic]

My Wife and I stopped off and looked at a Toyota Crown. She’s very taken with it,…I must say that I liked it too. We may be going over to the dark side.
I like that it’s still a sedan, but with a little more ride height. It’s a nice compromise to keep a sedan and avoid buying a SUV.

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They are nice. We have yet to get one at my dealership. We just got in the new Prius we should be getting these next. We had to make a contract with Auto Zone for when it’s time to get to 0W-8 oil lol. Nobody sells it so Auto Zone accepted our offer to carry it for whenever we need it. Personally I won’t buy a new Toyota based on what I’ve seen working for them but it’s a nice vehicle if that’s what you like. I don’t think it’s a bad choice.

 

[HemiBenny]

They are nice. We have yet to get one at my dealership. We just got in the new Prius we should be getting these next. We had to make a contract with Auto Zone for when it’s time to get to 0W-8 oil lol. Nobody sells it so Auto Zone accepted our offer to carry it for whenever we need it. Personally I won’t buy a new Toyota based on what I’ve seen working for them but it’s a nice vehicle if that’s what you like. I don’t think it’s a bad choice.

Well, it's not a done deal yet, but it was very nice. We still have a few months to really sort out what she really wants, but it made it to the top of the shortlist. I'm not too sure about that 0w8 though, that's like skeeter pee.

 

[AutoMechanic]

Well, it's not a done deal yet, but it was very nice. We still have a few months to really sort out what she really wants, but it made it to the top of the shortlist. I'm not too sure about that 0w8 though, that's like skeeter pee.

Yes it is lol. But being a dealership we basically have to use what it specs. Personally if it were mine I probably would use an 0W-20 in it. In my opinion 0W-16 and below are just too thin. And 20 is thin enough lol.

 

[HemiBenny]

Yes it is lol. But being a dealership we basically have to use what it specs. Personally if it were mine I probably would use an 0W-20 in it. In my opinion 0W-16 and below are just too thin. And 20 is thin enough lol.

I wonder if there will be some allowance on oil viscosities in the owner's manual to allow someone to use a 0w20 instead? I would much prefer that over a 0w16 or 0w8 for sure, but I remember when everyone was calling 0w20 "skeeter pee" as well.
I'm no expert on oil and how it's formulated, but I do know that it has come a long way from days past.

 

[Zee09]

I wonder if there will be some allowance on oil viscosities in the owner's manual to allow someone to use a 0w20 instead? I would much prefer that over a 0w16 or 0w8 for sure, but I remember when everyone was calling 0w20 "skeeter pee" as well.
I'm no expert on oil and how it's formulated, but I do know that it has come a long way from days past.

The back gives off a Maserati look. That color is my Ford Truck color. Had several in that color. Always looks good.
I looked into a crown too but it was too early. Not many around then.

 

[John105]

It’s truly interesting when current styling changes, and leaves one’s taste behind.

That guy with the 2023 Accord described his car as, “sick.” I thought that’s really ugly.

Meanwhile, his brand new house has six windows across the front which my dad said is a minimum.

So the house styling hasn’t changed in 55 years.

Are we the victim or the crime?

 

[Zee09]

It’s truly interesting when current styling changes, and leaves one’s taste behind.

That guy with the 2023 Accord described his car as, “sick.” I thought that’s really ugly.

Meanwhile, his brand new house has six windows across the front which my dad said is a minimum.

So the house styling hasn’t changed in 55 years.

Are we the victim or the crime?

Yep..
I wonder if the Accord has become the new Buick?
People repeat buy and don't think about the looks.

We do this with hybrid cars because we are after fuel savings. Function over beauty..
Interesting

 

[KCJeep]

I kinda like the new Accord.

That Crown is the first new Toyota I’ve seen in years that I thought looked good.

 

[John105]

Yep..
I wonder if the Accord has become the new Buick?
People repeat buy and don't think about the looks.

We do this with hybrid cars because we are after fuel savings. Function over beauty..
Interesting

Not sure if anybody would believe me 13 years later. When I picked up the E92 335 in Dec 2006, it turned heads. People literally gave me thumbs ups everywhere I went, my wife then gf didn’t get it. An E46 M3 stopped next to me blocking traffic.

Today? It’s blended into nothingness hahahahahahaha

But seriously 2020 the valet who brought my car to me said this is a beautiful car. I still love it.

Just like I would if I ever got a 2023 M2. Some things to me are timeless. Certain designs, and six windowed homes (I only have 3 windows lol).

I just am not sure how a 2023 Accord is sick. When he said 19” rims, which were nice to him, I saw small brakes. But I get it I’m living in 2007 when the rest of the world moved on and has adjusted their expectations and desires…

 

[Zee09]

Not sure if anybody would believe me 13 years later. When I picked up the E92 335 in Dec 2006, it turned heads. People literally gave me thumbs ups everywhere I went, my wife then gf didn’t get it. An E46 M3 stopped next to me blocking traffic.

Today? It’s blended into nothingness hahahahahahaha

But seriously 2020 the valet who brought my car to me said this is a beautiful car. I still love it.

Just like I would if I ever got a 2023 M2. Some things to me are timeless. Certain designs, and six windowed homes (I only have 3 windows lol).

I just am not sure how a 2023 Accord is sick. When he said 19” rims, which were nice to him, I saw small brakes. But I get it I’m living in 2007 when the rest of the world moved on and has adjusted their expectations and desires…

Like VW today...
It used to be a group of enthusiast. Hard core...
Now it seems they don't know the heritage but only that the Jetta was the least expensive car to get. A mass consumer ride.
I like them but here the VW enthusiast are gone.
I do like Porsche here because nobody cares... nobody bothers you. But by a Corvette and the crowds swarm...

 

[Zee09]

I kinda like the new Accord.

That Crown is the first new Toyota I’ve seen in years that I thought looked good.

If I was in the market for a car the Accord would work because it is actually cheap these days..Really.