Car Chat

[Eye of the Tiger]

Yeah; why they do that?

I'd figure the Europeans were immune from the 85 MPH speedostupidity.

The best speedos have no numbers after 85, but continue with marks every 10 ... so you have to do math n stuff.

[CALL_911]

My mom replaced her 3 wagon with an X1. I tried to convince her to bail on that thing and get a CRV.

[12,000 RPM]

Hondas are for the help

[CALL_911]

Yeah idk why they did that, X1 is not worth whatever they charge for it

[Laconian]

My mom replaced her 3 wagon with an X1. I tried to convince her to bail on that thing and get a CRV.

I dunno, the issue with gasoline getting into the oil is pretty worrisome. IIRC Honda's fix is "oil changes are free, get them twice as often please."

[CALL_911]

Even a CX5. X1/GLA etc are pieces of shit

[Laconian]

You can tell they're pulling their punches in that segment.

[CALL_911]

You can tell they're pulling their punches in that segment.

Yeah they're shameless badgemobiles

[2o6]

I don't think the X1 is a bad car. I think the X1 is head over heels better than the old one.


The GLA....? not so much.

[12,000 RPM]

I have to play devil's advocate.... it's a very mixed bag

Yes similarly equipped there's like a $10K MSRP difference.... but on the skreet a top of the line RAV4 Hybrid basically costs like $2-3K less than a simlarly equipped X1. And that's the current RAV4 model; I'm sure the gap will close even further with the new baby 4Runner.

At that point it's a much less obvious decision. You're basically choosing between space and reliability or HP, handling, premium touches like the pano moonroof. Resale isn't even straightforward- I'm sure it's much better for the person who buys their X1 at a 25% discount.

Current Q3 is shit but the next one is set to right the sins of its forebearer. GLA remains a POS for the time being. The calculus is in constant evolution.... you really have to look.

[68_427]

There are brand new C7s out there in the mid - upper 40's

[dazzleman]

There are brand new C7s out there in the mid - upper 40's

How was the drive to Florida, man?  Where are you now?

[68_427]

How was the drive to Florida, man?  Where are you now?

I'm back in Rochester now.  The drive was ok.

[CALL_911]

Still using my girlfriends turbo4 RDX and I won't lie- this thing has been growing on me. Downsides are thirst and dimwitted 5AT, and also the stupidest Bluetooth integration system I've ever used, but it's a seriously fun car to drive for what it is

[dazzleman]

I'm back in Rochester now.  The drive was ok.

That was a pretty quick trip.  How long were you actually in Florida, vs. the time you spent driving there?

[dazzleman]

Still using my girlfriends turbo4 RDX and I won't lie- this thing has been growing on me. Downsides are thirst and dimwitted 5AT, and also the stupidest Bluetooth integration system I've ever used, but it's a seriously fun car to drive for what it is

Remind me - what were you driving when you made it from Boston to Worcester in 25 minutes?

[CALL_911]

Remind me - what were you driving when you made it from Boston to Worcester in 25 minutes?

That is the car I daily drive- a 2010 VW GTI

[dazzleman]

That is the car I daily drive- a 2010 VW GTI

It took me about 35 minutes to do that drive today, but it was raining.

[68_427]

That was a pretty quick trip.  How long were you actually in Florida, vs. the time you spent driving there?

Spent around 36 hours on the road.  Was in Florida Sat-Sat

[dazzleman]

Spent around 36 hours on the road.  Was in Florida Sat-Sat

A long drive for a short stay.  How did you and your dad split the driving?  50/50, or did one of you do more?

[68_427]

A long drive for a short stay.  How did you and your dad split the driving?  50/50, or did one of you do more?

We pretty much split tanks of gas so every 380-420 miles or so.  We also had the dog with us so we stopped every now and then to walk him around.

[dazzleman]

We pretty much split tanks of gas so every 380-420 miles or so.  We also had the dog with us so we stopped every now and then to walk him around.

Is your dad.cool with your driving or does he complain about it?

[68_427]

Is your dad.cool with your driving or does he complain about it?

I did triple digits for miles through Georgia and he was cool with it.  He was actually much less patient than I was on the road.

[dazzleman]

I did triple digits for miles through Georgia and he was cool with it.  He was actually much less patient than I was on the road.

Nice.  That must have been an enjoyable drive if you could go that fast.

[68_427]

I-95 S is pretty great for making time

[Soup DeVille]

I did triple digits for miles through Georgia and he was cool with it.  He was actually much less patient than I was on the road.

Reminds me of my Grandpa. They had a cabin up on the French River (Outside of Sudbury, Ontario), and he drove a '69 Toronado which we packed everything including an 8 HP outboard motor into, and he just flew up there, convinced that he could just buy his way out of any ticket in Canada.

He got passed exactly once- by a Supra (this was in '86 or so, I clearly remember the "Supra" in black outline letter on the white spoiler). He asked what kind of car it was, I told him it was a Toyota. Well, he didn't take well to being passed by a Japanese car. We never saw the Supra again, but it sure as hell wasn't for lack of trying.

[CALL_911]

It took me about 35 minutes to do that drive today, but it was raining.

Worcester ain't such a bad place right? I really hope I end up there for residency.

[dazzleman]

Worcester ain't such a bad place right? I really hope I end up there for residency.

A good friend of mine lived there and liked it.

[CALL_911]

A good friend of mine lived there and liked it.

I spent a month there and thought it was a good place to live. Plus it's close to Boston without the traffic and cost. It's my top choice for residency

[BimmerM3]

I did triple digits for miles through Georgia and he was cool with it.  He was actually much less patient than I was on the road.

I do not recommend going over 85 in GA. It's an extra $200 on top of local fines if you're ticketed. Glad it went well for you though lol

https://www.gahighwaysafety.org/campaigns/super-speeder-law/