Lets talk about new vehicles

[KCJeep]

Do you guys think this will clash with my gold teeth, chains, and gold Billy Idol hairdo.....???

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That one just isn't very "you". If it was pink maybe.

 

[mcm0455]

Feel free to slap me hard but I still like sedans. I think every home needs a pickup and a sedan...
SUVs are great but i still like a solid sedan...

I 100% agree. I took my 06 Lexus ES330 for its weekly drive. It was my dad's beach house car. He gave it to me with 16k, four years ago. It now has 17,500 miles. It runs like new, and no big infotainment crap. I use a $10 bluetooth adapter to stream my music though the OEM stereo. I would drive it more, but my 23 GX 460 is such a delight to drive, it's hard to make time for the grandpa gold sedan.

 

[buster]

the ultimate Swiss army knife CUV?

 

[dumkid]

the ultimate Swiss army knife CUV?

With a cvt transmission and less cargo space than a big sedan

 

[buster]

With a cvt transmission and less cargo space than a big sedan

I know. I am surprised Ryan likes it as much as he does. He said it's probably the best jack of all trades SUV at that price point.

You'll find guys often getting tired of driving body on frame SUVs like the 4Runner/Wranglers and moving to something more on-road oriented that still has just enough capability. I just don't like any of the AWD SUVs for off-roading. Too much wheel spin and time waiting for grip. I've grown used to have a true 4wd system, with lockers too. But for on road and bad weather the AWD SUVs are great.

 

[Quattro Pete]

Speaking of wagons... If this thing ever becomes reality, I bet it'll never make it to the US...

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a69511094/genesis-g90-wingback-concept-revealed/

 

[Zee09]

I know. I am surprised Ryan likes it as much as he does. He said it's probably the best jack of all trades SUV at that price point.

You'll find guys often getting tired of driving body on frame SUVs like the 4Runner/Wranglers and moving to something more on-road oriented that still has just enough capability. I just don't like any of the AWD SUVs for off-roading. Too much wheel spin and time waiting for grip. I've grown used to have a true 4wd system, with lockers too. But for on road and bad weather the AWD SUVs are great.

Prior I posted about the new Subaru hybrids carboning up at 3k miles

 

[Quattro Pete]

Prior I posted about the new Subaru hybrids carboning up at 3k miles

I've seen reports of even the non-hybrid versions needing carbon cleaning at crazy low mileage. Not sure if it is related to how the owner drives it (short tripping, etc.) or some larger issue.