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Back again...GS style this time
caddycruiser replied to caddycruiser's topic in Member's Rides Showcase
You definitely should...it has happened before. ocnblu visited me at my previous non-sales-non-cars job and drove my G8 GT -
Back again...GS style this time
caddycruiser replied to caddycruiser's topic in Member's Rides Showcase
And I do not mean to sound like a jerk but...I hope you own something other than an Acura. The Acuras really do not impress me. Fine cars, just not my personal preference. Pretty much this! No worries, I appreciate great cars...and whether that be Acura, or otherwise, there are great cars and questionable ones. I have zero need to own any vehicle or the expense given my job...though the Regal was nice enough to make me edit that and get one anyway. 8500 miles 18 months later, it showed and started to become a logistics issue I had no reason paying for. Too bad the resale didn't help me much, but halfway through a lease is always tough. Would buy another, for sure. In the meantime...highly enjoying my rev happy and comfortable Acura's. Next up, a TLX perchance...lots of different things at the moment, none of which I have to insure, buy extra parking for, etc -
One of my favorite cars still, back to the 2011 Grand Touring I owned. I was told it was odd I...just by myself...was driving a car like that, but it was more entertaining and more practical than anything. The 3.7L V6 isn't necessarily light on fuel but likes to roar, and the driving dynamics with the firm suspension, steering and 20" wheels are great. Could be a bit posher like newer models, but I liked everything about that car, even the old school nav and well functioning remote starter. Replacement should take it even farther like all of Mazda's latest products, and hopefully be lighter and more efficient too.
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This brand new silver Volvo wagon was on my street last week. Perfect setup, color, wheels and even the rack (regardless if used or not). Volvo does some things very right, and this is one of them. Would be a perfect daily entertaining practical car...though would prefer a different brand, and better resale, etc. Such a cool package.
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Nice little car. We rented one from Enterprise in Austin, TX with 3 miles on it and baby ice blue color. Clearly a small, economical car, but it felt decent, very solid, smooth and the touch points were good. Lacking power but so is everything in the class, and it had XM satellite on and cranking. Hyundai's never win the driving dynamics race, but this little one isn't bad at all. How much do they cost anymore, anyway?
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This may be Hyundai's "new Malibu". The last gen made such a mark, and so popular, with looks and numbers to match, but not perfect...then the new one comes out and is more refined under the skin, but looks and has retrograde touches. Will not be as big of an "uh oh" hit as the 2013+ Malibu, because it is a Hyundai, but interesting to see. Bland and drab mixed with "eh" Hyundai driving dynamics won't win as many fans, as easily.
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Never heard this until the article. They do still seem to have a head gasket issue, at least into the 2000's. Odd stuff. The Legacy continues to be a bit awkward as far as design, but overall it's a unique car with boxer 4 (or rare boxer 6 which is very nice) and symmetrical AWD. Very popular hear in PA, of course, and I've already seen a few new 2015's with temp tags rolling around. They're a cult following, even without marketing, people know them. Not as "known" as Honda, Toyota, etc. from a talked about perspective but as soon as you mention Subaru, everyone gets it and already knows. Unique image. The 2005-2009 car was still the best looking one, with some awkward since, but great package.
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A what...?
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All the flash, a decent rep and good warranty...but...you drive and if you appreciate cars in any way, or compare, you go..."but..." Hyundai and Toyota buyers are similar, once they are in, they are in and don't really care.
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Sounds like Hyundai...is still Hyundai. All the features in the world, a la power folding mirrors or heated rear seats, on $2x-k sedans still don't mean the proper attention was paid to engineering and refinement. They are solid for build, generally, and look nice (except for the new Sonata, I see them daily across the street being prepped, test driven, etc. and they are so drab and dull now), but then you drive and go...did they miss a step? Same theory with the new Genesis. Very impressive car, well done visually, etc. Yet they contracted Lotus to do the suspension because decades later, despite making such strides, Hyundai/Kia still cannot come up with an effective in house ride/handling/steering engineering group. They are always missing something here, for no reason. Too bad the new one looks so drab. Seeing them side by side next to the last gen, it's just drab.
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New 2015 Fit loaded up at Target. Cool little package, to see it real world amongst other cars. Then I noticed the skull and cross bones sticker on the bumper...
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Should be interesting... Consumer Reports claims it now feels more solid and better assembled and refined, but with a drabber appearance. I see them daily with a Hyundai store across the street from work and the 2015 definitely doesn't give the same styling affect as previous models, and they all look basey with smaller silver painted wheels. Improved driving dynamics alone should be key.
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The refinement and driving dynamics are very different, as is the feel. The Durango is a different ballgame compared with the big & soft Lambda's and the 3.6L/6-speed that can feel lazy, and the Explorer that's all over the place, with a not overly comfortable interior. Small seats, big space, awkward feel. It's strange to say but back to back, the Durango is the premium feeling and performing offering. When the big reviewers say so...that's saying something. The only downfall of that is, like the 1st SRX, it doesn't mean buying public always notices if they don't know to test drive. I was looking at a few out of curiosity, and a "Citadel" or other high end AWD model loaded up is still not far from $40k. The 3.6L/8-speed is a great combo, I was very impressed by it on a test drive in a new Jeep GC and another friend's new 2014 GC. The Journey and Caravan, as in GM speak, are "old Chrysler" rehabs. Not that they are all bad, but they are not the same level of vehicles.
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Back again...GS style this time
caddycruiser replied to caddycruiser's topic in Member's Rides Showcase
And then... It was no more. I already miss driving and looking at this car, but life happens (as usual) and in March after buying a house in Philadelphia, I started to realize I had too many things going on and logistics and expenses of 2 cars, one of which I ended up renting an extra parking space for and was paying monthly for a car that in almost 2 years had 8k miles. The GS is missed, and thanks to Carmax got a new home. I sold it in mid to late June to them to payoff the lease, and they listed it a week or so ago, looks like it's in Lancaster now. http://www.carmax.com/enus/view-car/default.html?id=10691787&AVi=0&No=0&Rp=R&D=90&zip=19406&N=4294962807+4294962692+4294961214&Q=69d581b0-cafe-40fc-8369-a84992e88cb2&Ep=search:results:results%20page Back to random daily demo's of Acura's and other cars we have to drive...never the same car daily, which is okay for me, and no cost other than gas. -
The Durango is a VERY well done and polished piece, taking the "guts" success of the Grand Cherokee to a bigger package, more useful for those needing 3 rows and not that much off road equipment. It just took 1st place in a Motor Trend comparo of Toyota, Hyundai, Honda, Mazda, etc. 3 row utes too: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/suvs/1408_the_big_test_2014_three_row_crossovers/ As long as the reliability stays up, and they can work on resale, they may be getting somewhere. Durango still needs marketed more...reviewers love it, but still not everyone in the 3 row crossover/SUV class recognizes it as a choice since years back.
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Great car. Looks, drive dynamics like no other, and incredible efficiency. Plus when loaded up, they have more features than many other vehicles too. Zoom. What color?
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This is key. It's a smaller vehicle than most in the class 2, Euro sized. I like that. The driving dynamics are second to none and anyone who I've met who has one, loves it. But for marketing, it's just not as well known, other than a "I saw one of those...what was it again?". People know the name but not well enough still after 4 years of what it means on the new model. American Audi is a good fit...though it drives better than most of those as well. The 2014 year fixed most of the lack of features issues, and boosted other items a bit, including AWD. Buick has no problem selling, and I see that daily from the massive number of people very young to middle aged and older driving Veranos and Encores, followed by Enclaves and Lacrosses. The Regal is just a bit smaller and lesser known...despite everything that makes even reviewers enjoy it.
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Just sitting on the street the other night, but the pose was perfect...the newest Mazda 6 is a looker, almost more than anything in the class. Stopped at a Chrysler dealer in DE on my way home a weekend ago, and checked out the new Granite metallic 2015 Chrysler 200S AWD. Great looking car, and this S package with the dark trim and larger wheels especially so. V6, 29mpg, and AWD sounds great. Next door they had both a silver 2014 and silver 2015 Suburban side by side. Good comparison. The new 2015 definitely looks more polished, finished, and stronger "built" when doing such a comparo. Otherwise, not massively different. Wheels help, for sure.
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This is an odd list. Many are very drab and boring...but the most? No, not really. Vehicles such as a Tahoe are a bit of an odd fit. How is the Camry not here...as an example. Different opinions, different articles. Always a different view.
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Yesterday a new Blue Ray Impala with temp tags, tinted glass, and the Chevy emblems shaved off the back. Looked great on the highway. Then today a new white Porsche Macan with out of state plates, on 95 just above Delaware. Didn't look overly decked out, more of a "normal" model in basic white. More interesting was seeing a white Cherokee Trailhawk later beside it and how similar in size and color they were, but the Jeep plainer but also more aggressive. Jeep:
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This is very true, especially with the Altima in the city and lower income population. It used to be stereotypical, but when our Acura store was located in the city, we could count weekly how many times someone would say "but an Altima has push button..." no matter what Acura they were looking at, at the time. Didn't matter how it drove, what kind of hubcaps were on it, etc., "but it has push button start!". Cheap deals, techy features, it sells in volume, even if there are better cars out there. And in many cases, these are the cars someone with issues can get approved on, due to the incentives. They are everywhere, to the point I almost see less of the previous gen now, but there are better cars to choose from. Unless the tech gizmo's and cheapness make you not care about how it drives, which for many, it doesn't. Same reason you end up in a Camry, plus reputation that car promises. Lots and lots of choices in this class. Something for everyone, which is good.
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The Altima has a lot of nice touches, mileage, seats and some tech included...but still suffers from lacking dynamics, and some issues with the CVT/engine/noise combination. They have had some issues. Overall, though some nice details, this car is never polished and refined in the way an Accord or Mazda 6 are, and they give some strange sensations and noise. Or as Honda/Acura clients I've had that have moved to an Altima/Maxima as a spare or "let's try one" car, they just aren't as refined. Every car in this class is unique in its own way, for sure, whether it be styling, driving dynamics, or power train. Altima, meh. There are better cars. But they do sell a metric ton (Nissan's "discount central and crazy production levels" manner helps), and I see the latest new one everywhere all day long in Philly.
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Lexus News: Lexus Still Planning A Three-Row Crossover
caddycruiser replied to William Maley's topic in Toyota
This is interesting, as being with Acura for a long while now, one of our key trump cards is the RDX and MDX. The RX is sized within a few hairs of our smaller RDX, but priced higher like the MDX. Most people compare all 3, then realize "oh, wait, the RX doesn't have a 3rd row". Not that everyone needs or uses it, but it's expected for the class. If I can buy an RX for $50k or a loaded MDX that's larger with better fuel economy and all around better performance, it's natural to see which way people lean. Right now Lexus you either do the RX, a classic people know no matter what, or the 7-passenger 4-Runner based GX that isn't as well known or anywhere near the volume. A larger crossover will do them well. The new smaller NX actually is a great looker real world, and should be a popular package. They have the size somewhat with the Highlander, but even that is only fractionally larger than an RX, with a tiny 3rd row crammed in. It would need to be larger than that, a-la the MDX, to properly serve them. -
First gen, nice condition, Neon...coupe. Been a very, very long time since I've ever seen one of these. Purple with 2nd gen Neon aluminum wheels on it. Showed a bit of pride in ownership, some faded paint aside. Cool little cars, back in the day, rough and all.
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Stopped at Ikea tonight on the way home, still daylight. This about scared me away, itself. The person driving parked similarly timed to me...and was abnormally young, at least for something like this. Interesting stuff.
