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Robert Hall

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  1. Robert Hall
    The specific scenario IIRC was a friend w/ a Suburban and a travel trailer..said a tailgate would hit the propane tanks on the hitch tongue while barn doors would clear the tanks...(esp. if the Suburban was at an angle to the trailer). I'm sure there are other reasons for preferences..that's the only one I've heard. Rearward visibility w/ a Suburban was better w/ a tailgate than barn doors.
  2. Robert Hall
    If the do an X8 coupe, I wonder if M-B will respond w/ a coupe version of the GLS? I'd like to see others get in the game...imagine a sleek Escalade fastback..
  3. Robert Hall
    Clearance issues when towing a trailer is what I've heard as far as preference for barn doors vs. tailgate.
  4. Robert Hall
    Too bad the GC isn't available in that color.
  5. Robert Hall
    As part of my investment portfolio, I do have some auto stocks...Ford, GM, FCA, Daimler, Tesla...
  6. Robert Hall
    They need to lengthen the wheelbase. The current RX only has a 109.x inch wheelbase, the GX 112.9...both are too short for a 3 row, needs more like 118-120 for proper legroom for the 2nd and 3rd rows. Oddly, the Highlander has a 109.x wheelbase and 3 rows, wonder how the legroom for the 3rd row is..I read the 2nd row is adjustable...so this RX 3 row sounds like it will be a reskinned Highlander.
  7. Robert Hall
    So I wonder if this will render the GX redundant? it's a BOF 3 row SUV that is still around, but long ago forgotten...
  8. Robert Hall
    That would require a big investment to develop a full size truck platform for the NA market... Or they could just sell a tarted-up version of the existing hellacool Sprinter dropside here, revised w/ a more conventional bed. It is available in short- and long-bed versions, regular cab and double cab.. https://www.mercedes-benz.co.uk/content/unitedkingdom/mpc/mpc_unitedkingdom_website/en/home_mpc/van/home/new_vans/models/sprinter/sprinter-dropside.html
  9. Robert Hall
    Must have been a really low effort on M-Bs part..they didn't even bother to change the rest of the body...just a different nose on a generic Asian body (funny thing is--the Nissan Navara, Toyota Hilux, Isuzu something and Ford Ranger all have similar profiles w/ the kickup of the back side window).
  10. Robert Hall
    And not to mention youth today don't want cars, at least not those you have to drive yourself.
  11. Robert Hall
    I would think it would be lower. I know in Phoenix Corvettes seem to really attract an older crowd. I chatted with a 75yr old at Cars & Coffee in Scottsdale last year w a new Z06. He had a C4 ZR1 and C6 ZR1 and home...all the Corvettes at the event seemed to have owners in the AARP demo...Corvettes are like Harleys--they attract older male buyers. Nothing wrong with the that..when I get to old fart status, I want to drive something fun.
  12. Robert Hall
    Supposedly my Jeep is rated at 6200lbs for the V6. Though I doubt I'll ever tow anything...
  13. Robert Hall
    Since the old Ranger went away, there have been no truly cheap trucks in the US market, I could see a niche for something like this.
  14. Robert Hall
    The AMG GT is a very clean design for the most part...different cars for different buyers..the AMG is competing w/ Porsche 911 shoppers. The Corvette goes for the more brash, cartoonish styling to appeal to the inner 15 yr old of their 65 yr old buyers. (j/k)
  15. Robert Hall
    Change the grille and brand it as a Ram Dakota...(I wonder how much work it would take to federalize)
  16. Robert Hall
    I'll have to read up on it..don't recall it being mentioned in the C&D article, the main thing they mentioned regarding the engine was the larger supercharger relative to the Z06...
  17. Robert Hall
    In a world of boring, predictable despair gray interiors, brown is such a tasty choice...brown is the color of coffee..the color of chocolate.. Even better when in a two tone.
  18. Robert Hall
    Didn't know it was such a thing either...I guess it's something new to add complexity and add as an advertising talking point.
  19. Robert Hall
    As far as the AMG GT wings, the street version wings are quite mild compared to the race car...
  20. Robert Hall
    I wonder if this engine will turn up in other GM models..maybe a Camaro Z/28 or Escalade V-series..
  21. Robert Hall
    Definitely looks inspired by the C7R wing...
  22. Robert Hall
    I wonder what percentage of pickups are sold w/ the 'bench' described above vs buckets w/ fixed armrest..
  23. Robert Hall
    No, EU pedestrian impact rules require a crush zone for the hood. Problem is the hood bulge would be so big (like an outlaw scoop) it would cut into driver visibility...
  24. Robert Hall
    I like the look w/ the big wing...kind of looks like a street version of the C7R...kind of a real race car look.
  25. Robert Hall
    I have my basement for my man cave (future project) and a spare bedroom (4 bedroom house) for my hobby room/home office. I didn't have a garage in Arizona, wished I had one there...no protection from the dust, sun, tree needles and sap, stray cats, etc...
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