Car Chat

[FoMoJo]

So is it a Forever stamp or not a Forever stamp

If you're referring to "FOREVER" being crossed out, it isn't on the actual stamp; only when shown in pictures.

[cawimmer430]

The '60s were a "Golden Era" for some of us, especially concerning the cars.

They were. Car designers and engineers had freedom.

No annoying eco fanatics around was a big bonus as well.

[Soup DeVille]

Sitting at the Toyota dealership; something decided to crawl into my AC ducting and die.

Anyways, the showroom is empty. Not a single fucking car in it. The front lot is basically empty too. They've put together a line of for sale cars right at the front, so traffic passing by might be fooled, but none of them are actually New cars. Over half aren't even Toyotas.

Supply chain issues aren't even close to being over.

[CaminoRacer]

I bet it won't be until at least the end of 2023 that we could start seeing new cars actually sit on the lot again.

[veeman]

Infiniti has new cars on the sales floor.  But no one wants them.

[r0tor]

I think my old Mazda dealer currently has 4 total cars on the lot

[CaminoRacer]

I think my old Mazda dealer currently has 4 total cars on the lot

Our Mazda dealership has had a decent number of CX-5s recently. And some Mazda3s. But still a pretty empty lot. The CX-50s should be decently stocked soon since they're produced in Alabama.

[AutobahnSHO]

Friend just posted about making a deal for a new car with a tradein for X -$6k

But then they go to sign paperwork and finance says it's X + $7k   for the "dealer markup". He walked. Good for him.

I hope the sleazy dealerships don't get any business when cars finally arrive.

[CaminoRacer]

Friend just posted about making a deal for a new car with a tradein for X -$6k

But then they go to sign paperwork and finance says it's X + $7k   for the "dealer markup". He walked. Good for him.

I hope the sleazy dealerships don't get any business when cars finally arrive.

If I was buying a car right now, the only way I'd pay over MSRP is maybe slipping the salesperson a giftcard to a steak restaurant or something.

[giant_mtb]

I'm paying MSRP for my truck. She basically said "we're not doing any markup and that's the best we can do."

[CALL_911]

Interestingly I was able to test drive a brand new WRX the other day. They had 3 in stock, unspoken for. They wouldn't go below MSRP.

On an unrelated note, I liked it but it's fucking ugly

[CaminoRacer]

Interestingly I was able to test drive a brand new WRX the other day. They had 3 in stock, unspoken for. They wouldn't go below MSRP.

On an unrelated note, I liked it but it's fucking ugly

I've kinda thought about getting one for a daily driver and rallycross car, but I'm not sure about the styling or long term Subaru reliability (people say they're reliable but then constantly talk about headgaskets)

And used WRXs are not an option because I don't trust WRX owners.

[AutobahnSHO]

I replaced motors on my 97 and 05. Cheaper than pulling them apart to do work. 97 was clattering, 05 had been over heating. Shop put "revised" head gaskets on the 05 before the install.

First was in 2012 with 180k+. Second was 2016 with 80k.

[AutobahnSHO]

Lols
https://www.autoblog.com/amp/2022/07/23/tiktok-wiiata-gaming-roundup/

[RomanChariot]

Lols
https://www.autoblog.com/amp/2022/07/23/tiktok-wiiata-gaming-roundup/

No safety concers there.

[cawimmer430]

One of my clients now has the new 2022 Mercedes-Benz G-Classes on sale. Today we prepared this G63 AMG in San  Jose Orange for a shoot. That color just looks so stunning, especially in person! 

[FoMoJo]

Idiot!!  This Cube Used to Be a 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500

[cawimmer430]

Giving my Australian friends from the Mercedes-Benz Club New South Wales a taste of DRIVING FREEDOM on the Autobahn. We hit 246 km/h (154 mph) before some slow idiot far ahead up front forced me to slow down. God I love speeding! 


VIDEO LINK: www.youtube.com/shorts/lFwdMAUpFA4



And I had a night shoot with this Lamborghini Urus for Ovi Cars Munich and got to ride in it. We drove to a location near the warehouse where it was stored. My god, that engine note.... GLORIOUS! 

[AutobahnSHO]

I love the color

[FoMoJo]

Lovely sound...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3p3jQHTn1M

[r0tor]

Everyone is saying this... Nobody is listening

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a40949962/car-buttons-easier-than-touchscreens-study/

[AutobahnSHO]

Everyone is saying this... Nobody is listening

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a40949962/car-buttons-easier-than-touchscreens-study/

The stereo in our Civic is OEM touchscreen without Nav. Sometimes it's "ok" but often it is AWFUL. Not better than a traditional radio. But probably much cheaper to manufacture at this point.

[FoMoJo]

Single purpose switches, On or Off.  What could be simpler.  My preference is toggle switches.

The only reason I like a touch screen in for the navigation feature.

[AutobahnSHO]

Single purpose switches, On or Off.  What could be simpler.  My preference is toggle switches.

The only reason I like a touch screen in for the navigation feature.

Ford got it right with the original Taurus- buttons and knobs you can tell which one you want by feel even with gloves.

Agree on Nav.

[r0tor]

My father's JGC is the refreshed version of ours... Mine has a physical button for the seat heaters, his has a software button buried 3 layers deep - just massively infuriating

[565]

My two recent cars have all LCD instruments panels and infotainment displays.

Seems like the new trend is going to be one long panel that stretches from instrument cluster to infotainment display. 

I wonder if that's going to be the standard going forward or is this going to be like the 1980s when they did digital everything but then reverted back to analog dials.

Analog dials have existed as long as the car has pretty much, but is this going to be the end for them?  Will they be just a styling element like the analog clocks on Infinitis?

[CALL_911]

I don't like the trend. Today's will all going to look like dog shit in 10 years.

[Eye of the Tiger]

I don't like the trend. Today's will all going to look like dog shit in 10 years.

Meanwhile, the XJ will be forever beautiful.

[giant_mtb]

I don't like the trend. Today's will all going to look like dog shit in 10 years.

Agreed.  Remember when cars had number pads because being able to call people over your stereo system was the cool new thing...those have aged wonderfully.

[FoMoJo]

Too many buttons.

Something nice and simple...