The Automobile Thread

I would tend to agree with you......IF:

You are trying to buy a Honda, Kia, Hyundai, Toyota right now. Or if you are trying to by any Hybrid or EV. Yes, these all have excessive mark ups if you can even find one. Good luck getting MSRP and any kind of decent financing.

Lots of other manufacturers selling more legitimate.

Cheap financing is available.

But if you want something that is really popular right now.....bend over and grab your ankles.

 

Example #327 & #328 of why you want to buy a MT while you can:
https://www.thedrive.com/news/mercedes-benz-says-bye-bye-to-manuals-after-2023

https://www.thedrive.com/news/mini-drops-all-manual-transmission-cars-return-timeline-unknown

 

This makes me very sad. I haven't had a clutch since 1998, so I am part of the problem. But man, there is nothing better than the "intimacy" of driving a true manual transmission. I went to automatic initially because of So Cal traffic. My left knee did not enjoy the exercise. But I truly miss the experience.

 

I'm all about the third pedal! And all the drivers in my family can drive one!

 

I am really looking forward to teaching a generation of drivers the third pedal (two teenage boys and an early 20's girl), as well as refresh my GF's memory.

Estimated delivery date of July 5th!

 

I saw a Polestar in the wild over the weekend. Basically an electric sedan that looks like, well, a sedan.

 

I'm glad you posted this....I just saw one and couldn't see what it was....didn't recognize the funky logo.

 

Well I haven't been riding so I can't post about that...

Right at 1,000 miles on the Crosstrek now and I'm thinking it's a keeper. Not super fun to drive but it's doing exactly what I bought it for. Parts I'm delivering and fetching fit just fine. First tank went 532 miles and could have gone farther(14.4 gallons to fill up so 37mpg). It rides pretty good and is quiet and comfortable which I didn't expect for a small cheepie(ish) car. Stereo kicks ass compared to what I'm used to. Haven't popped the hood yet and don't plan on doing so.

 

Yeah, don't You be terrified by what you see in there!

 

What motor is it running?

Just kidding, you said you haven’t popped the hood so…

 

I paid for a 2.5 liter boxer but who knows lol...

 

Nice choice! Congratulations...

 

4 squirrels and a box of peanuts?

But on the other hand... I may never drive my 7.5L Olds again.

 

Go watch "Demolition Man" and drive it!!!! Besides, Sandra Bullock was eye candy in it.

 

And she speaks German...

 

It's not gutless is it? I think you get 40HP more with the 2.5L.

 

I think it’s 30 more hp than the base 2.0 liter. It’s not gutless but it’s no duramax diesel either.

 

It should beat your diesel in a short race but it certainly doesn't have much torque.

 

Only one way to know for sure. Which one you wanna drive?

 

A German nihilist?

 

Oh, I'll take the pancake any day! Smother a lil' butter and syrup on her and she'll glide down the straight away.

 

Jeep has been built and the estimated delivery date has moved up by more than a week. I *should* have it in three weeks!

 

Two hands on the wheel, two eyes on the road.

If you only have one of something, it gets complicated!

https://jalopnik.com/naked-florida-couple-crashes-into-fedex-truck-while-doi-1849023272

 

Are we still talking about vehicles?

 

imtbtrails…. The master of derailment.

 

Have neither of you heard the term "pancake motor"? Flat 4 is what Subaru uses. These are affectionately known as "pancake" motors. So, slather on some butter, pour on a little syrup, and you're ready to go.

No derailment here!

 

Nice! When did you order? I’d love to be able to look at the MRP to see what the long lead component is.

 

4/20, so a few days after you.
Scheduled 5/24
In Production 5/27
Built 6/1

Waiting on shipping now.

 

Yes, have you never picked up on a sarcastic post before? And you know me well enough to know I’m a car buff and a wise ass to boot which should have screamed laugh and don’t question such an obvious thing.

 

Gotta love Google...