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My 2006 Mercedes C350 did this. I guess I'm surprised it hasn't been more commonplace.

Little did we know how bad it would get...

That's the ONE worry I have with getting another car... But I'd like to test drive a TourX and see what the ingress/egress is like. I'd like to think it sits a little higher than my previous cars but I'd need to test-sit one.

What're your thoughts/opinions of it? What year is it? What are things you love about it and things you hate about it?

*Somewhat random thought* So obviously those are pretty rare vehicles, right? I managed to see two of them yesterday! A black one and a maroon one. Of course I never got pictures of either but both seemed to be in "pretty good" shape, not mint but far from bad. It's good to see, at least these two, taken care of.

The fact they created a "diversion team" for this is what sours me more than anything else. I get that there will be fluctuations and every manufacturer will push their advertised number as much as possible...for advertising... but creating a team to deliberately fck with people (basically) is what's infuriating here, IMO. It isn't as bad as what VW did but it feels pretty close.

Well, the idea is being executed in the Ranger. 28 miles of expected EV-only range seems pretty awesome. https://www.motortrend.com/news/global-phev-ford-ranger-photos-details/

Wife and I have been talking about EV or Hybrid for this very reason, the ability to run the house when we lose power. Last year's snowstorm with power out for 3 days really sucked. I REALLY wish the F150 hybrid was a plug-in hybrid. It would be really nice if it could get just like 15-20 miles on electricity alone. That's literally the only downside I see in the F150 hybrid, because that's high on my list right now, as well.

i completely forgot you have a TourX. I want one of those really bad right now. They seem like such a great overall package.

The little nip-tuck looks great here. It wasn't bad looking before. I think the current one looks good but this is a nice little update.

It's not pretty but I can appreciate an analog clock in a vehicle.

Really?? Dang, what did this happen? I must have missed or forgotten that news. That's It's kind of always been a thing. It was a huge thing when Buick made the announcement. Becuase the VERY little R&D is easily paid for with the entry luxe brand markups. They're selling Chevys +5-10k. Why would they get rid of that? .

Isn't hers the only Chinese built Buick? Why'd she buy it in the first place if she is opposed to a Chinese built vehicle? There's like $15.00 allocated to Buick R&D. They're reskinned Chevys BUT, they probably have much better margins because they play up in the entry luxury field.

You can hardly find ANY vehicle for under 25k, let alone the newest technology in the segment.

That's as legible as Carlos Sainz's Richard Mille.

Is that any different than an Escalade without its fancy suspension? I can't imagine it rode super awesome without its fancy suspension either. I freakin wish the G Wagen had that. Two stick axels rides like @ss.

The G Wagen isn't what competes with the Escalade, and you know that. The GLS is their large 3-row SUV. It isn't Escalade large but it's large. Yes, I know that the original bling machine looks like...

Do you have any proof of this or just your own bias saying your brand should be rated higher? Yeah in 2013 though because chrome sold so damn well after the Escalade. The 2006 LTZ had chrome but not Escalade levels of chrome. I've spent some time in the in-laws '08 GLS and I could easily spend an entire day behind the wheel in that thing. Anything in that class is built for comfort and could put 12 hours a day behind the wheel, if that's what you're doing. None of them are uncomfortable but some are more comfortable than the others. (bolding and underlining that for emphasis) All depends what you want out of a vehicle but I can say, there's no way a G Wagen is a superior road trip vehicle. I love what it is, but the solid axels in the pre-2019 make it a pretty horrible long distance vehicle. I'm sure the 2019+ are much better but still not truly great for long distances.

I mean the one tested in that ling had chrome strips along the door, window, chrome mirrors, chrome "vents" and chrome roof rails. The rest is much more conventional and would be similar to a Yukon. I must be too young for that. When I started driving Escalades were brand new and all the rage. No, David isn't a professional. You never said the GLS or Audi weren't comfortable.

In 2006, there was literally no other vehicle that came from the factory with more bling than an Escalade. The Escalade brought forth the "blinging out" of other vehicles. It was THE original "bling" vehicle. If you turned on the TV and came across a flashy chromed out vehicle with big chrome wheels, it was an Escalade 90% of the time. The other 10% was a Hummer, be it a TV show, MTV videos, professional athletes' vehicles, etc. In fact, this is a huuuuuge reason why the Escalade has been so successful. It got the attention of everyone everywhere. but that's because it was big and flashy. The next closest was the Navigator but it just wasn't a great overall vehicle. The Navigator was never cool, like an Escalade. He has stated probably 100 times here that he tests the rear to make sure it is equally as comfortable for him. Not saying they aren't comfortable but to say they're superior when professionals have said otherwise...is just silly. But David has clearly shown his GM bias so it isn't unexpected.

That's quite the ironic statement right there. You prefer function over flare yet chose an Escalade, which is waaaay flashier and nearly the exact same vehicle as the Tahoe/Suburban/Yukons, with bling. I have a very hard time believing a solid rear axel was a more comfortable vehicle than one with an independent rear suspension. The Navigator was far from a good overall package but to say the comfort was worse, seems a little...wrong... "The interior feels cramped. The second-row captain's chairs are bolted in place, no sliding tracks, so there's no relief for the legroom shortage. The doors are narrow, making it hard to steer your Reeboks past the jamb for an exit. The seats, both front and second rows, are narrow, and the flaccid cushions lack the stuffing to hold you upright in even mild corners. Passenger comfort in the second and third rows earned the lowest marks. Despite its flash, the Escalade doesn't stray far from its trucky ancestors. Interior space, and the usefulness of that space, is disappointing." https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparison-test/a15388387/2007-audi-q7-vs-2007-cadillac-escalade-2006-infiniti-qx56-2007-lincoln-navigator-2007-m-b-gl450-comparison-tests/

I actually really like that it's built by Shinola. I don't own any Shinolas but I would because it is a US brand, and I think that's cool as hell. Most of their stuff is too large for me though. Most Bulova watches don't do anything for me so while they're a more well-known name, I just don't care much for Bulova watches. I would, however, own a Bulova clock. I agree. There's no argument from me there but I could see if I was in the financial status of being able to own something like this, I'd also have PLENTY of functional watches so this would just be something to not use as a real watch. Hell, If I had a Richard Mille, I'd probably never even set the time because it'd be useless hahaha. They're weird because they are such a status symbol and I'm sure they're FANTASTICLY built watches, they're just useless at their one designed job, telling time. Such irony.

Yeah...too busy Id agree! The ONLY thing I like about them is that the mechanicals are shown. I sometimes like watches like that. While I agree it isn't all that useful as an actual watch, watches of this caliber are just a form of jewelry. It's no different than wearing a ring, necklace, earrings, etc. It's just jewelry. It's real purpose if for looks and/or "status". If one is wearing a Richard Mile, they are successful. Whether it's an employer gift or you can afford one yourself it's a sign of success, just like a 5ct diamond ring.

That's honestly a pretty good looking watch. I just don't want some car branding on my watches so that "V" logo ruins an otherwise good looking watch.

It was definitely more of a principal thing than a "I lost my 500k watch". Richard Mille is a Ferrari Sponsor so I can almost guarantee that was free to him and a replacement also would be free. That's still awesome they chased the thieves down and retrieved his watch. As for Richard Mille watches, they're almost all hideous to me but just knowing WHAT they are, makes them extremely desirable still. I would absolutely wear one, considering I could pretty much custom design the colors and whatnot.