Robert Hall
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SS front end looks like they were inspired by the 2019 Silverado.. ick.
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Ya, Irish Sea and North Sea...most of my ancestors are from Yorkshire, the Scottish Highlands, and Ireland. Though there are some from Alsace and Vaud as well.
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There are 50 state emissions standards now for some aspects of vehicle emissions, right? I've seen that phrase somewhere on documents related to vehicles..
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I'm not talking about how consumers compare, but how journos/reviewers and magazines compare vehicles (i.e. sites like this)...comparisons are almost always against other vehicles in the same size category (compact, midsize, fullsize, etc) and class (mainstream, premium, luxury, etc). The competition of a particular model are other models at a similar price point within it's size category and class. As far as how consumers shop, not sure if most of them look at the total price or more at the monthly payment.... As far as measuring vehicles, I do know people that have done that..a buddy of mine wanted a new sedan for his wife and it had to be 185 inches or less, since anything longer wouldn't fit in their garage. (I sort of have that problem--I really couldn't fit anything over 190 in my garage and still be able to walk in front of it and open the hatch and walk behind with the garage door shut). Anyway, back on topic, I wouldn't be surprised if Cadillac adds an XT3 and XT7 over the next few years...
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Price is such a variable thing--there is a wide range for each model with overlap--while dimensions are fixed and easy to compare. If you use price only to compare, then you get people comparing an XT4 to a Highlander like smk did...however, comparing price within the reality context (size and class--i.e. compare the XT4 to other compact luxury crossovers) makes sense..
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Dan Gurney's Alligator was an interesting approach w/ a low seat. Never really got off the ground though.
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As far as how it lines up with the competition, the XT4 dimensions appear to be in the same range as the MKC, Q5, GLC, NX. So solidly in the compact lux niche. So there is room for a smaller XT3 to compete w/ the GLA, Q23, QX30, etc.
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I think I need a gyro, pita and hummus, grape leaves, baklava. As far as jokes, most of the ethnic jokes about my ethnicity seem to involve consumption of copious quantities of alcohol.
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Dropping it is a bit short-sighted. If gas prices spike and the market shifts to small cars, GM is going to be in caught empty handed.
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I've never ridden a motorcycle, but will admit to being bike-curious. My older brother had 3 in his 20s, crashed them all. A Yamaha, Norton and a Truimph. In his 50s, he got back into them--has 5 now--two 70s Yamahas (XS1100s) an 80s Honda something, and a couple 80s Kawasakis.
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True. And the tiny opera windows in the Terrain C-pillars are useless. My GC (WK2) has decent outward visibility, the blind spots aren't bad, but the total glass area seems much less than my old WJ GC had.
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Sat in the Acacia and Terrain at the local auto show last month. Wasn't impressed with either inside and out. Both had big blind spots in the rear quarters.
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Maybe one of my favorite lines ever in a song...that resonates so much with me as I get older. Another line by Mellencamp I also like is 'little pink houses for you and me'---a variation of that was my mantra in my house hunting in 2016, but it was 'little brick suburban houses for you and me'....
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I think we will be seeing a lot of new CUVs and SUVs for 2020...new 'Blazer', new Explorer, maybe some new Jeep products..
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Googling turned up this neat photoshop image someone created...this would be cool.
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Greece and more of Italy (I've been twice) are on my future vacation list. My sister took a vacation in Greece and Turkey some years ago, said she enjoyed the islands she visited on the cruise portion of the vacation--Santorini and a couple others, IIRC.
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I like the idea of a midsize truckish SUV with a nice interior, a small bed, and decent towing capacity. A Jeep Grand Cherokee based vehicle that is similar in function to the Ridgeline would get my interest.
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i have to laugh at the thin-skinned hypocrisy of Mr Blu, though....he slags on Californians and left wingers constantly, yet takes slight at any criticism of right wingers.
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I've been doing it full time since moving back here last year. For my type of work, it works. I have a fast internet connection. And a 2-3 hr time difference w most of my colleagues. One to two conference calls a day, an occasional WebEx. Most of my career, I've been in a cubicle or open office plan. I've found that I work very well alone, more focused. Instead of business casual, I'm pretty casual. Sweats and a hoodie usually.
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Toyota News: 2019 Toyota Yaris Sedan Drops the iA
Robert Hall replied to William Maley's topic in Toyota
I'll have to check it out..wipers were a rarely used feature in the desert, but I do use them often in NE Ohio... -
Toyota News: 2019 Toyota Yaris Sedan Drops the iA
Robert Hall replied to William Maley's topic in Toyota
Interesting...so RainX actually works? Always assumed it was just hype.. -
Maybe it's a combination of larger wheel size and bigger grilles, badges, lights, etc but they certainly appear to be much larger..
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Toyota News: 2019 Toyota Yaris Sedan Drops the iA
Robert Hall replied to William Maley's topic in Toyota
It's one of those nice-to-have little luxuries. Wouldn't mind having them on some future car.
