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I just cannot get on board that rear 1/4 of the vehicle. It just doesn't work at all for me.

Agreed and that's a completely different scenario. A: That's what gears are for. Go to a low gear, virtually ZERO resistance. If one wants zero resistance, they're not looking for any workout whatsoever. B: Yes, I've biked in mountains in West Virginia.

e-assist for bicycles is for people who think they want to workout but will only do so a couple random weeks per year. They will NEVER get into any decent kind of shape with a bike like that and a mindset that goes along with them.

Bikes already have their own built-in "super-duper easy mode". GEARS.jfif

We knew GM would GM-it somewhere. It's ridiculous to not offer AWD.

That's what gears are for. They already have turbochargers.

That's a great reference point and it really puts this flight into a better perspective on how impressive it was.

My personal issue with the bed length is the total volume it can or cannot carry. I will certainly need it to be able to carry "a yard" of materials like top soil or rock. I'm less concerned about the total payload, I'm not afraid to surpass that every once in awhile as I'd be conscious of it and drive accordingly. You're not the only one. I'm almost certain Hyundai has said that about this pickup. They're not competing with larger trucks for sales as much as similarly sized SUVs where somebody would benefit from having a bed or prefer the looks of a truck.

Yeah, I believe I read it is more targeted at the people cross shopping small SUVs for the space but utility.

When I first saw this, I thought it was quite ugly. Then I started to see it at different angles and it started to grown on me and I read up on it. It's a really compelling package and I think it ought to do really well. I also think the power numbers have Ford scampering to shove the 2.3T in the Maverick, because most are speculating only the 1.5T and 2.0T. I think the 280hp/300tq version should be fairly quick.

Oil filter, eh? I guess these don't have as minimal maintenance as expected.

While we keep hearing this, I have a hard time believing they will pass ANY of those savings to the consumer.

The Yamaha would be last on my "want" list but I'd have to at least give it a thorough look before actually crossing it off. Yep, anything European is going to be a little pricier to repair/maintain but they just have so much more character than Japanese bikes. I'd sacrifice the money for what the European bikes offer, even if they're slower around a track or in a straight line. I'm not good enough to care about that stuff and I'm not buying a supersport anyway. A Streetfighter would be pretty much THE top of the list but I know if I was buying, it wouldn't be that price bracket. Then again, it would be tough to turn down a Speed Triple so I'd have to look at those two closely. the Streetfighter might actually be too sporty than what I'd want. And, in all honesty, your bike would be high on the to-ride list if my price range would be higher as well. Naked and sporty are my sweet spot.

On a side note, all of my closest friends recently bought bikes either this year or last year and it REALLY has given me the itch. I just don't have a garage for one yet and couldn't justify spending the money when we have a home to finish and garage to build.. Two of them have some Harley of sorts and two of them have Indians, none of them are my style or anywhere near what I would want to ride. I'm a HUGE fan of the naked sporty bikes. Something like a Monster 796, Triumph Street Triple 675, Yamaha MT-09, would be perfect for me

I'm a very easy driving person so I have thought every vehicle I've ever driven could use a little taller top gear... If I'm just cruising, I don't need many RPM. I'll downshift(or it'll do it for me) to pass if I really need to.

I rode a buddy's Aprilia Tuono 1000(1000cc Vtwin naked sport bike, if you didn't know the bike) and it felt that same exact way. It was awesome. You could almost live with it being a 3spd transmission as the torque EASILY pulls through at any gear and any speed(reasonable - I didn't get crazy on a buddy's bike). After having my inline 3 in my Daytona, I would NEVER want an inline 4. They have nothing under like 10,000rpm.

Strong disagree with your comparison to plywood prices.

Then it makes zero sense to compare. We' get a post from you almost once a week where some EV company or technology come out saying prices will go down.

Did anybody promise lower plywood prices though?

Do it. Pull the plug.

So wouldn't doing something about fixing #3 in cause of deaths in the US be a step in the right direction? Or should we just sit and let medical errors stay #3, because we're used to it? I also just realized this is in the wrong thread. It should be in the dealership network suing Rivian thread.

Dealerships are some of the worst groups of people. I don't know why they should be defended.

Good lord, I hate my state.

Jesus Christ, No, it does not. That's why I asked because I don't ever recall saying something like that. I saw the conversation the other day but I was not part of saying one cannot talk about wanting something without actually buying it, hence the Vette and Porsche talk. Sorry, but when you tag somebody in a comment, it makes the whole thing look like you're talking to the tagged person. What did I say that was hypocritical? Ignore him, nah. He's waaaaay too soft and easy to get under his skin. He joined our facebook group with a bunch of old Motor Trend guys and quit in a day because he couldn't take jokes. 3 Ply. I never said you were leaving. I said "You're welcome to leave."

Yup, when you can't actually talk to somebody because they think you're trolling... you troll them. Are you referencing myself in the bolded section? You're welcome to leave. I don't believe it will happen. It feels like the IHOP "scenario" a couple years ago.