Thanks, I'm really tempted. What year/colour is yours?
Thanks, I'm really tempted. What year/colour is yours?
Are you planning on only driving it part of the year due to RWD in the snow? Or are you not concerned? I'm half tempted to look into one but living in Maine, etc.2018 RF GT with optional grand sport package up here in Canada (brembos/bbs/nappa leather). Has 5000km, CPO. They're asking $34k CAD (or about $26.5k USD) before taxes. On the high end of my budget but would consider it.
2017. Red.
We're in Vancouver so it's quite mild here (max maybe 1-2 weeks of snow, in which case I could arrange other transport/steal the Forester). I'd probably drive it year round. If I lived back east like we used to, it would definitely be a sunny season only vehicle though. Always sucked storing my motorbikes for the year and waiting out 6 months of snow!Are you planning on only driving it part of the year due to RWD in the snow? Or are you not concerned? I'm half tempted to look into one but living in Maine, etc.
Ah, of course, yeah, good friend lives in Gastown. And yes, tomorrow I'm going to fill the tanks with stabilized fuel, run them for a few minutes, and then take out the batteries and put the bikes into storage for the winter. I feel ya.We're in Vancouver so it's quite mild here (max maybe 1-2 weeks of snow, in which case I could arrange other transport/steal the Forester). I'd probably drive it year round. If I lived back east like we used to, it would definitely be a sunny season only vehicle though. Always sucked storing my motorbikes for the year and waiting out 6 months of snow!
You're giving me flashbacks (lol). What bikes do you have? Any pics? When in Ontario I had a Ninja 250R and then an SV650S.Ah, of course, yeah, good friend lives in Gastown. And yes, tomorrow I'm going to fill the tanks with stabilized fuel, run them for a few minutes, and then take out the batteries and put the bikes into storage for the winter. I feel ya.
I've been driving my NC PRHT Miata daily year round here in Minnesota for about ~5 years with little problems. I don't have a long or rural commute though. Plowing is good here. Winter tires are everything. They use lots of salt here so I keep my car parked outside and give it a wash whenever it goes above freezing. I find a small weight balanced car to be preferable when a slide situation does occur compared to other types of vehicles (front engine or front engine top heavy truck/suv). The biggest obstacle is ultimately clearance. It's really just a blast to drive around after a fresh coating of snow, probably my favorite driving conditions. I don't know if I would have the heart to do it with a new car though...yet again some people won't even drive their miatas in the rain...Are you planning on only driving it part of the year due to RWD in the snow? Or are you not concerned? I'm half tempted to look into one but living in Maine, etc.
We have a motorcycle OT here that includes many pics of my bikes along with others:You're giving me flashbacks (lol). What bikes do you have? Any pics? When in Ontario I had a Ninja 250R and then an SV650S.
Wow that's a pretty intensive set of cars to test hahaFinally finished my several month-long bout of test driving numerous different vehicles, got a great deal and have decided on a purchase.
Already sold the Jag XFS (it sold privately within just 3 days). Will update soon, including possibly posting brief impressions of numerous different vehicles I tested inc the Audi S4, S5, BMW M3, 540i, 340i, Mercedes C63, C43, E43 etc. Pretty interesting and fun comparing and contrasting them against one another.
Finally got around to getting a professional photographer to take some pics of the GTC. This is my absolute favorite.
Haha thanks! It really has an intoxicating sound. Top down or up, it's fantastic.
I am one :)I'm curious to know just how many of us in automotive era own Miatas haha
Can't decide between getting the X3M Competition or waiting for the next M3.
Wait for the new M3 I say. Whilst neither is going to be super compliant and comfy, I'd imagine dynamically the saloon is going to be far more enjoyable and precise than the X3M.
I've personally always found the saloons in BMW's line up to have better handling and comfort compared to the 4x4's. The 4x4's higher suspension travel that is often still rather stiff in certain performance or sport models, lends to more bumps with undulations in the road, whilst simultaneously offering more body roll in corners.
We have an X5 40D company car at the moment, and whilst it's not a full blown M car, it's still a tad too stiff and wafty at the same time. As a result, it simply isn't as dynamic as any of the saloons I've tested in recent times (inc a 3GT, M3, 540i, new 340i etc), and oddly the steering is also lighter too, which coupled with the higher suspension travel means it's a tad twitchier on motorways at high speed etc.
The 4x4's main benefit is road precense and practicality with goods pick ups, shopping, airport runs or anything requiring storage basically. Unless you need the latter, go for the saloon, which is still going to be relatively practical, but more direct to drive, and also potentially better with fuel consumption too due to the weight difference.
I'm curious to know just how many of us in automotive era own Miatas haha
I LOVE a nice and stiff ride. One of my favorite aspects of the X3M Competition was how violent it was which I imagine will transfer to the M3. I'm going to call my BMW guy and see if he can get a proper deal for the X3M. If so, I'll pick it up and figure out the M3 thing later.
I'm curious to know just how many of us in automotive era own Miatas haha
Not sure about the super long door, but my God is that a stunning vehicle.Man if Karma doesn't put this car into wild I'm going to be one sad person. All electric cars I've seen so far have been going with the mid engine, mid cockpit style that is synonymous with all you're super cars and now with the new Corvette as well. While I think their neat when I see them in person, that is not my style at all.
But Karma has shown off the SC2 and my hopes for electric car styling has been reinvigorated. For a second there I thought the era of long nosed cars, 2 seater GT cars was coming to an end. Now I'm not so scared anymore. The car will definitely be outside of my price range, but hopefully this GT front engine design style will remain when the industry is all electric.
Not sure about the super long door, but my God is that a stunning vehicle.
Why do you guys think SUVs are becoming more popular than other car types lately?
Cheap gas prices, low interest rates, and the intention of the manufacturers.Why do you guys think SUVs are becoming more popular than other car types lately?
But aren't SUVs less fuel efficient than small hatchbacks/sedans?Cheap gas prices, low interest rates, and the intention of the manufacturers.
Yes, so when gas prices are cheap, people feel less bad about buying something relatively inefficient. Because people are extremely short-sighted.But aren't SUVs less fuel efficient than small hatchbacks/sedans?
They like big bulky cars to make them feel safe while they bully others on the road. Hence the dick measuring contest with ride height, and off-road claims for driving off the highway when traffic isn't moving fast enough for them.Yes, so when gas prices are cheap, people feel less bad about buying something relatively inefficient. Because people are extremely short-sighted.
Yes which is why they are now putting those same turbocharged 4 bangers in crossovers and small SUVs, for a higher price, and mostly stopped making hatchbacks and sedans.But aren't SUVs less fuel efficient than small hatchbacks/sedans?
The most profitable vectors for selling consumer products are a mixture of providing value, insecurity around social standing, and rich margins.The cost of extra materials is not so great that they can't price them aggressively if they need to or make a healthier margin if they need to.
Why do you guys think SUVs are becoming more popular than other car types lately?
So I'm trading in my 2018 AMG C63 S Coupe for a 2020 Ford F250 Platinum W/ Tremor package and the revised 6.7L Diesel engine (475HP and 1050TQ). I know it's kinda crazy going to an AMG to a F250, but these new Super Duty trucks are awesome, plus it's only 5k less then what I paid for my AMG 2 years ago.
Another great things about Heavy Duty trucks, especially the Diesel ones are that they hold value really well. I think it's something like 60% of its value is retained over 5 years, which is really good.
If you ever have a chance to test drive a F250/350 with the Diesel engine you'll love it. The power it has is crazy for a heavy truck, it's pretty crazy how quick it is.
are you going to do some serious towing?
otherwise I'd say this is pretty much the craziest shit I've ever seen.
Lol
from what I've seen those 6.7s do like 7-8 second 0-60s.
a v6 grand Cherokee is faster than that and it probably still has a better interior and options than an f250.
like what do you actually need the f250 for?
I work in Construction for my family business so we haul and tow a lot. I have a GMC Canyon, but it's not really 'construction' truck, so it's payload is poor and it's towing is low
So I'm trading in my 2018 AMG C63 S Coupe for a 2020 Ford F250 Platinum W/ Tremor package and the revised 6.7L Diesel engine (475HP and 1050TQ). I know it's kinda crazy going to an AMG to a F250, but these new Super Duty trucks are awesome, plus it's only 5k less then what I paid for my AMG 2 years ago.
Another great things about Heavy Duty trucks, especially the Diesel ones are that they hold value really well. I think it's something like 60% of its value is retained over 5 years, which is really good.
If you ever have a chance to test drive a F250/350 with the Diesel engine you'll love it. The power it has is crazy for a heavy truck, it's pretty crazy how quick it is.