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I have to remember to mute my speakers when I come to this thread because of the obnoxious meme $h!..
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VW News: Under Consideration: Skoda Entering the U.S. Market
Robert Hall replied to William Maley's topic in Volkswagen
It's no Dacia Duster, but the Yeti seems like a pretty nice little CUV.. -
I noticed today that the Phoenix PD has Smart cars for some functions...parking, I believe. Saw one parked w/ the roof lights flashing next to a derelict Buick Roadmaster that had a ticket on the window.. most of the fleet seems to be Tahoes and Impalas, with the occasional CV or Explorer.
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VW News: Under Consideration: Skoda Entering the U.S. Market
Robert Hall replied to William Maley's topic in Volkswagen
Could be an interesting opportunity...the Yeti looks like a slick little CUV, without the blandness typical of the segment. And Czech brands (other than beers) aren't well known in the US, so they could play up their origin story in advertising.. -
2016 Chevy Malibu LS short rental review
Robert Hall replied to Robert Hall's topic in Reader Reviews
Hertz has them at Columbus airport. -
I had a '16 Malibu LS in Ohio for a few days a couple of weeks ago. Black w/ black cloth interior. All in all, a pleasant drive. Seemed to have plenty enough power on Ohio freeways and around Columbus and some small towns Pros: Revised dash and center stack makes the cockpit seem more open, more spacious Looks like more rear leg room than the previous generation (longer wheelbase) Interior plastics are a mix of hard and soft touch, w/ some simulated stitching and fabric on the dash, which I thought was unusual. Ample trunk room Very quiet Start/stop feature was smooth and unobtrusive Good outward visibility even w/ fastback styling Cons: Couldn't figure out how to turn off the ventilation completely...could either have it on dash vents, foot wells or both, but not neither The busy new styling definitely looks better in dark colors, IMO.
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That would make no sense..isn't the base Model S like $75-80k now?
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I'm surprised hybrids are only 3% of sales...I see so many Priuses on the roads...
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On the Malibu, if you set the AC to Max, the Start/Stop will be minimized Good to know. I was never able to shut off the ventilation completely. I could set it to floor or dash vents or both, but never neither. But that's another issue...
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lunatic
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So the more than $100K BMW i8 is a "sub brand"?Whatever you say. 'sub brand' has nothing to do with price...it simply means brand-within-a-brand. BMW's i and M ranges fit that definition, as does M-B's AMG and Maybach ranges. Same with Cadillac and V-series, Chrysler and SRT, Ford and SVT/ST, etc..They are sold at BMW dealerships and are BMWs so I think the term "sub-brand" is a huge misnomer.I would say the same thing for the other brands as well. I don't feel that is the right term for it anyway but maybe that's just me. It is the right term.
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So the more than $100K BMW i8 is a "sub brand"? Whatever you say. 'sub brand' has nothing to do with price...it simply means brand-within-a-brand. BMW's i and M ranges fit that definition, as does M-B's AMG and Maybach ranges. Same with Cadillac and V-series, Chrysler and SRT, Ford and SVT/ST, etc..
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I had a '16 Malibu in Ohio last week, the start/stop was pretty smooth and unobtrusive. Though in really hot weather it would be annoying to have the A/C cut in and out.
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Speaking of 2016 Chevys, I just picked up a new black Malibu LT at Hertz Port of Columbus Airport. Back in Ohio for a few days...
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For a Coupe de Ville, I prefer the earlier RWD models over these downsized ones. Of the FWD deVilles, I like the late 90s ones and the '00+ DeVille/DTS.
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Maybe 'El Kabong' has been hitting the bong too much
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Late 3rd gen Toyota Corona (68-70 going by the marker lights).
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Nothing different than any other manufacturer that has consumer and commercial lines...Ford sells cars, trucks, vans etc in the same dealers...Chevy does, Nissan does, etc...
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That one had a custom bed, regular production Sprinter pickups are more utilitarian..but they could work here for commercial use like the Sprinter van does..
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A Sprinter based truck would be more interesting than something based on a crappy Mitsubishi or Nissan platform..
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Reminds me of a buddy of mine..has a 'My Other Car has a HEMI' sticker on his Prius... (his other car is a Challenger SRT8).
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What Would Buy Instead- Jeep Grand Cherokee Edition
Robert Hall replied to Frisky Dingo's topic in The Lounge
After 16 years with a Grand Cherokee Laredo as a daily driver, I'd probably go for a Grand Cherokee Limited or Overland..those fall in the price range. -
1987 Mustang GT, as that is what I drove then.
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The XJ is sweet from the front and profile, but the rear bumper and taillights are disgusting..and the dash design is weak..not much wood, and those bulged center vents look cheap..the dash shape looks more suited for a sports car than a luxury sedan.
