Lets talk about new vehicles

[Zee09]

I was talking to a buddy of mine yesterday how anon Mavericks are
He has one too. Nobody cares which is great. Even old men don't care. All the fast food chick's dumped me. But when I'm in my VW they get happy.

My buddy said if I ever rob a bank use my Maverick because nobody will care...

This AM. I was eating breakfast and out of the corner of my eye I caught a vehicle. An older gent rolled

up to my window in his Lariat and waved...kool..

I think he knows I just came from Sunoco where I payed cash at $15.87....he knows how I roll..

They got these new pumps or handles...they are the bomb...very nice and accurate.

 

[IndyIan]

I just got 60.2 mpg with 1 red light and 9 stop signs ...rush hour but mostly back roads. Driving with no care to get mpg.
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The hybrids just need to be AWD and we'd be on the waiting list...

 

[Zee09]

The hybrids just need to be AWD and we'd be on the waiting list...

The beauty of the Maverick is at least you get front wheel drive.
It did great in snow and on icy roads.

 

[Quattro Pete]

The beauty of the Maverick is atleast you get front wheel drive.
It did great in snow and on icy roads.

Are you using factory tires?

 

[Zee09]

Are you using factory tires?

Yes Pete
Factory AS Contis...
Basic looking tread.
My Cmax was stellar in the snow as well.

 

[odie]

Maybe the location of the spare tire and the batteries ( 12 volt + E.V. ( hybrid ) battery ) help with weight distribution . Did benefit the 2007 PRIUS we had . The battery is under the rear seat is over the rear tires . Did very well in snow with O.E.M. Goodyear tires .

 

[odie]

We had the O.E.M. CONTINENTAL ProContact TX 185/65-15 (H) on the '18 Accent . Did quite well in snow and rain . Replaced them at about 4/32s' with GENERAL Altimax RT43 ( H ) and are better . Both have good rolling resistance . The TX start at 9/32s' and the RT43 at 10/32s' .

 

[Zee09]

Are you using factory tires?

Here is the exact tire..pretty basic..

 

[Pew]

I didn't know Mitsubishi made auto high beams. I thought they just recently figured out projector headlights

Evo 8-10s had projectors.

 

[Zee09]

Just now...max heat on rolling around 55 mph..

 

[Doc8404]

We might be in the market, thanks to Bambi.

Am I just being overly worried when I see 20 miles on a brand new car?

All I picture is it is from test drives, stomping the heck out of the heavy pedal.

 

[Zee09]

We might be in the market, thanks to Bambi.

Am I just being overly worried when I see 20 miles on a brand new car?

All I picture is it is from test drives, stomping the heck out of the heavy pedal.

20 isn't that bad really...
Test drivers are usually more careful than the dealerships staff.

 

[KCJeep]

Am I just being overly worried when I see 20 miles on a brand new car?

Yes I think so, JMO.

 

[Zee09]

Just in 43F moderate gusty winds.
Popeyes run one way. Was going for 20 miles but they made me park for 10 minutes -food not ready full tank of gas..
I will get that 70 mpg soon.

 

[Doc8404]

I hate new car shopping.

Narrowed it down to 2024

Rogue
Murano
Sorento (non turbo)
Telluride

At least the SUV vs sedan is over.

 

[KCJeep]

I hate new car shopping.

Narrowed it down to 2024

Rogue
Murano
Sorento (non turbo)
Telluride

At least the SUV vs sedan is over.

KIA over Nissan as long as you can get a V6.

 

[Zee09]

I hate new car shopping.

Narrowed it down to 2024

Rogue
Murano
Sorento (non turbo)
Telluride

At least the SUV vs sedan is over.

That's a very interesting list.
What's your max budget if I may ask..

 

[Doc8404]

That's a very interesting list.
What's your max budget if I may ask..

Yes it is LOL.

I said a K5 or Altima SR 2.0

Wife is looking for SUV

Started looking st VW Atlas but not liking the first year engine or the predicted reliability.

No budget per se.

 

[Doc8404]

KIA over Nissan as long as you can get a V6.

that would be the telluride.

Our ‘12 Altima 2.5 has been amazing all around. Unsure if there have been any significant changes to the engine for ‘23 if we stuck with the 2.5

 

[Zee09]

Yes it is LOL.

I said a K5 or Altima SR 2.0

Wife is looking for SUV

Started looking st VW Atlas but not liking the first year engine or the predicted reliability.

No budget per se.

I wouldn't call this a first year engine. Mostly the same as my Arteon engine from the info below.


Volkswagen aficionados will note that this Atlas engine is a version of the same engine that's used in the Golf R, GTI, and Arteon, though it's tuned differently for this application