Car Chat

[cawimmer430]

Is that a DeTomaso Pantera, a BMW Z1, and a pagoda SL?  Damn, is Grand Tour filming near you?

All correct.

I pulled into a gas station to fill up my car. At that moment only the Z1 and 230SL were there. It appears that the owners knew each other or simply chatted each other up about their cars. After I had filled up my car and paid, the Pantera pulled up. It appears that these were total strangers, yet their love for classic cars got them into a conversation.

[Speed_Racer]

Being on the verge of retiring, you may get into some hobbies that would involve transporting materials, etc. whereby a stylish and well appointed mid-size SUV would be handy.

A possible option...



Guaranteed, fun to drive.

I see your Alfa and raise you a Macan

[FoMoJo]

I see your Alfa and raise you a Macan

Another good option, but it doesn't tickle my heartstrings like the Alfa does.

[SJ_GTI]

Mid size CUVs seem like oversized hatchbacks. I mean that as a compliment.

[FoMoJo]

Mid size CUVs seem like oversized hatchbacks. I mean that as a compliment.

They basically are.  A comfortable vehicle for those over 5' 10".

[Laconian]

How about that little Mercedes SUV that produces something ungodly like 300hp/L?

[Morris Minor]

I see your Alfa and raise you a Macan

Get both. The Alfa for flair and Italian style, and the Porsche for cold German efficiency, & to cruise the streets looking for the bits that fell off the Alfa.

[dazzleman]

I test drove an Audi A6 with a sport package and I am probably going to buy it.

[Laconian]

I test drove an Audi A6 with a sport package and I am probably going to buy it.

It's not a Miata, but I approve.

[FoMoJo]

I test drove an Audi A6 with a sport package and I am probably going to buy it.

Be adventurous, test drive a few more brands, Jaguar XE, XF, F-Pace, Alfa Giulia, Stelvio...

You might be surprised.

[Laconian]

Be adventurous, test drive a few more brands, Jaguar XE, XF, F-Pace, Alfa Giulia, Stelvio...

You might be surprised.

TBH 'rona makes the thought of popping into a million different dealers rather unattractive.

[Soup DeVille]

TBH 'rona makes the thought of popping into a million different dealers rather unattractive.

Some dealers are doing no-contact test drives. They'll bring a car to you.

[r0tor]

The Macan has the interior space of a 911... It's ridiculous

[shp4man]

I test drove an Audi A6 with a sport package and I am probably going to buy it.

The wagon one is kind of cool.

[dazzleman]

Be adventurous, test drive a few more brands, Jaguar XE, XF, F-Pace, Alfa Giulia, Stelvio...

You might be surprised.

I may test drive the Jag if it's easy enough to do that.  But Audi is a low risk option for me.  I've owned one for a long time now and had no problems with it.

[FoMoJo]

I may test drive the Jag if it's easy enough to do that.  But Audi is a low risk option for me.  I've owned one for a long time now and had no problems with it.

Low risk isn't much fun.  Time to live a little dangerously now.  Try the Alfa, you'll love it.

[Eye of the Tiger]

With the dealer-installed QAnon sticker package.

 

[Eye of the Tiger]

I test drove an Audi A6 with a sport package and I am probably going to buy it.

I expect you to get a V6

[dazzleman]

I expect you to get a V6

Initially the salesman suggested I try the 4 and the 6 cylinder.  But then later he said, "After talking to you for a bit, I suggest you only try the 6 cylinder.  You won't be happy with the 4."

[Laconian]

Initially the salesman suggested I try the 4 and the 6 cylinder.  But then later he said, "After talking to you for a bit, I suggest you only try the 6 cylinder.  You won't be happy with the 4."

Enjoy driving more than 4 cyls while you can. On one side, Chinese market regs are turning all ICE cars into turbo 1998cc four bangers. On the other side, EVs are gobbling up the luxury market.

[dazzleman]

Enjoy driving more than 4 cyls while you can. On one side, Chinese market regs are turning all ICE cars into turbo 1998cc four bangers. On the other side, EVs are gobbling up the luxury market.

I'm getting the 6.  I even considered the 8 but that's too much.  I haven't owned an 8 cylinder since 1982.

[Laconian]

What car was that?

[Eye of the Tiger]

What car was that?

Camaro?

[dazzleman]

Camaro?

Close.  Firebird.

[dazzleman]

What car was that?

1973 Pontiac Firebird.

[Laconian]

Ah, when V8s were good!

I was hoping it wasn't going to be one of those late 70's smogged wonders that made 80hp.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Ah, when V8s were good!

I was hoping it wasn't going to be one of those late 70's smogged wonders that made 80hp.

They were, indeed, wonderful. All the V8 sounds and fuel economy, with none of the power!

[Laconian]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCv1sP8pWzA

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The car would be faster if the damn hood would keep all the power from swelling out...

[Eye of the Tiger]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCv1sP8pWzA

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          Pontiac EXCITEMENT
for the Great ones

The car would be faster if the damn hood would keep all the power from swelling out...

Ecoboost Trans Am!

[Laconian]

So what colors did you pick, Dave? Bordello red leather?