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Started by FoMoJo, August 26, 2014, 05:59:31 AM

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Eye of the Tiger

#12870
March 25, 2023, 03:09:01 PM
I didn't even know this was a thing. Marketing fail, Dodge.

https://youtu.be/HbxJW1Dxpxc
2008 TUNDRA (Truck Ultra-wideband Never-say-die Daddy Rottweiler Awesome)

r0tor

#12871
March 25, 2023, 06:33:04 PM
There is also an Alfa version called the toenail
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee No Speed -- 2004 Mazda RX8 6 speed -- 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia All Speed

FoMoJo

#12872
March 27, 2023, 03:24:14 PM
"The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." ~ Albert Einstein
"As the saying goes, when you mix science and politics, you get politics."

FoMoJo

#12873
March 28, 2023, 01:07:54 PM
An unfortunate sequence of events...







"The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." ~ Albert Einstein
"As the saying goes, when you mix science and politics, you get politics."

Soup DeVille

#12874
March 28, 2023, 02:01:13 PM
Mother

Fucker.
Maybe we need to start off small. I mean, they don't let you fuck the glumpers at Glumpees without a level 4 FuckPass, do they?

1975 Honda CB750, 1986 Rebel Rascal (sailing dinghy), 2015 Mini Cooper, 2020 Winnebago 31H (E450), 2021 Toyota 4Runner, 2022 Lincoln Aviator

CaminoRacer

#12875
March 28, 2023, 02:11:25 PM
Totally nuts
2020 BMW 330i, 1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV

giant_mtb

#12876
March 28, 2023, 02:16:59 PM
That would be absolutely terrifying.

Soup DeVille

#12877
March 28, 2023, 02:42:00 PM
Quote from: giant_mtb on March 28, 2023, 02:16:59 PM
That would be absolutely terrifying.

Honestly, I'd be too confused to be terrified.
Maybe we need to start off small. I mean, they don't let you fuck the glumpers at Glumpees without a level 4 FuckPass, do they?

1975 Honda CB750, 1986 Rebel Rascal (sailing dinghy), 2015 Mini Cooper, 2020 Winnebago 31H (E450), 2021 Toyota 4Runner, 2022 Lincoln Aviator

FoMoJo

#12878
March 28, 2023, 02:45:21 PM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on March 28, 2023, 02:42:00 PM
Honestly, I'd be too confused to be terrified.
The funny thing about accidents, the terror doesn't appear until afterwards.  Unfortunately, I don't think that the driver survived.
"The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." ~ Albert Einstein
"As the saying goes, when you mix science and politics, you get politics."

CaminoRacer

#12879
March 28, 2023, 02:59:56 PM
2020 BMW 330i, 1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV

FoMoJo

#12880
March 28, 2023, 03:47:35 PM
"The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." ~ Albert Einstein
"As the saying goes, when you mix science and politics, you get politics."

Eye of the Tiger

#12881
March 28, 2023, 04:51:48 PM
I saw the video of that. Pretty nuts.
2008 TUNDRA (Truck Ultra-wideband Never-say-die Daddy Rottweiler Awesome)

r0tor

#12882
March 28, 2023, 07:06:32 PM
I thought cars flying like that was only possible ina video game
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee No Speed -- 2004 Mazda RX8 6 speed -- 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia All Speed

AutobahnSHO

#12883
March 28, 2023, 08:19:58 PM
Quote from: r0tor on March 28, 2023, 07:06:32 PM
I thought cars flying like that was only possible ina video game

+1

Plus I find it HILARIOUS how the tire keeps rolling and hits them again....
Will

giant_mtb

#12884
March 28, 2023, 08:24:08 PM
The driver of that truck must be in quite the stressful situation now. Not like he did it on purpose, but...shit.

r0tor

#12885
March 29, 2023, 07:05:45 AM
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee No Speed -- 2004 Mazda RX8 6 speed -- 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia All Speed

CaminoRacer

#12886
March 29, 2023, 08:34:33 AM
Maybe I should write a grad school thesis on the inelastic demand of Dodge Demons.
2020 BMW 330i, 1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV

r0tor

#12887
March 29, 2023, 09:19:36 AM
It really astonishes me that it seems like no other OEM is even looking at the 150k charger/challenger sales a year in the US and a trying to compete... Instead heading in the direct opposite direction with trucks and EVs

We are talking about a car that came out in 2006 with only cosmetic changes and some performance spin offs since and was already on an expired chassis in 2006 when it debuted.  Nobody thinks they can do better or compete with that?  It sells better than many brands total sales figures combined.
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee No Speed -- 2004 Mazda RX8 6 speed -- 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia All Speed

Gotta-Qik-C7

#12888
March 29, 2023, 01:07:41 PM
Quote from: r0tor on March 29, 2023, 09:19:36 AM
It really astonishes me that it seems like no other OEM is even looking at the 150k charger/challenger sales a year in the US and a trying to compete... Instead heading in the direct opposite direction with trucks and EVs

We are talking about a car that came out in 2006 with only cosmetic changes and some performance spin offs since and was already on an expired chassis in 2006 when it debuted.  Nobody thinks they can do better or compete with that?  It sells better than many brands total sales figures combined.
I was just saying this a friend who has a rental Hemi Challenger!
2014 C7 Vert, 2002 Silverado, 2005 Road Glide

veeman

#12889
March 29, 2023, 06:51:58 PM
Quote from: r0tor on March 29, 2023, 09:19:36 AM
It really astonishes me that it seems like no other OEM is even looking at the 150k charger/challenger sales a year in the US and a trying to compete... Instead heading in the direct opposite direction with trucks and EVs

We are talking about a car that came out in 2006 with only cosmetic changes and some performance spin offs since and was already on an expired chassis in 2006 when it debuted.  Nobody thinks they can do better or compete with that?  It sells better than many brands total sales figures combined.

I'm wondering how many of those Charger sales are for police departments.  Maybe 10%?

You can also include the Chrysler 300 in that lumping. 

GM's Camaro doesn't have a useable backseat and you can't see out of the car anyways.  Ford has the Mustang which is actually the only "car" they sell.




r0tor

#12890
March 30, 2023, 06:53:46 AM
I haven't seen any police departments probably for the last 5-20 years buying chargers anymore... Mostly Fords
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee No Speed -- 2004 Mazda RX8 6 speed -- 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia All Speed

giant_mtb

#12891
March 30, 2023, 09:22:38 AM
Quote from: r0tor on March 30, 2023, 06:53:46 AM
I haven't seen any police departments probably for the last 5-20 years buying chargers anymore... Mostly Fords

Around here, Chargers are still the default sedan for PDs with larger fleets that can have both SUVs and sedans. So, the State Police, County Sheriffs, larger cities.

The smaller, local PDs are all SUVs (Tahoe, Explorer, occasional Durango) since they only have 2-3 vehicles and just want a good all-arounder.

CaminoRacer

#12892
March 30, 2023, 09:23:58 AM
Utah highway patrol still uses Chargers but all the departments seem to use Explorers and F-150s.
2020 BMW 330i, 1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV

Laconian

#12894
April 01, 2023, 10:15:29 PM
Looks like a fun and practical car. The Wrangler XJ ought to be scared.
Kia EV6 GT-Line / MX-5 RF 6MT

CaminoRacer

#12895
April 01, 2023, 10:19:39 PM
Should be branded as a Mustang and then it could rival the epic Chevy SSR!
2020 BMW 330i, 1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV

Eye of the Tiger

#12896
April 02, 2023, 07:33:46 AM
No top up pics? Probably looks bad.
2008 TUNDRA (Truck Ultra-wideband Never-say-die Daddy Rottweiler Awesome)

r0tor

#12897
April 02, 2023, 12:50:17 PM
...checking calendar date....
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee No Speed -- 2004 Mazda RX8 6 speed -- 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia All Speed

Eye of the Tiger

#12898
April 02, 2023, 01:35:53 PM
...reticulating splines...
2008 TUNDRA (Truck Ultra-wideband Never-say-die Daddy Rottweiler Awesome)

AutobahnSHO

#12899
April 02, 2023, 03:14:35 PM
Speaking of though, Ford should build a removable roof version of the Maverick! The Bronco lets you remove some pieces....
Will
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