The Car Thread

[Kirby101]

This is the list of car companies at this years NY Auto Show.

Alfa Romeo
Bentley
Chevrolet
Chrysler
Dodge
Fiat
Ford
Genesis
Honda
Hyundai
Jeep
Kia
Lamborghini
Lexus
Nissan
Porsche
Ram
Rolls Royce
Subaru
Toyota
Volkswagen

None of the German luxuries, can't sit in any of the fancy cars. Might skip this one.

[achilles]

Bagged a McLaren convertible the other day. It sounded great.

Meanwhile, in E-car news, Apple has decided to stop its multi-year effort to build an electric car, presumably because they would be hard to drive into an Apple Store. That, or they think they won't be able to make a run at it. Or they think the entire segment is collapsing. Who knows.

[achilles]

This is the list of car companies at this years NY Auto Show.

Alfa Romeo
Bentley
Chevrolet
Chrysler
Dodge
Fiat
Ford
Genesis
Honda
Hyundai
Jeep
Kia
Lamborghini
Lexus
Nissan
Porsche
Ram
Rolls Royce
Subaru
Toyota
Volkswagen

None of the German luxuries, can't sit in any of the fancy cars. Might skip this one.

Sounds grim. I used to be able to sit test the exotics, now they're not even at my show. Aston-Martin DB11s were nice to sit in though.

[Kirby101]

Sounds grim. I used to be able to sit test the exotics, now they're not even at my show. Aston-Martin DB11s were nice to sit in though.

Yeah, I always liked sitting in my "win the lottery " car. Not the super cars, but top Audis or Mercedesor Lexus. Now I get to sit in all the Chevys..

[achilles]

Yeah, I always liked sitting in my "win the lottery " car. Not the super cars, but top Audis or Mercedesor Lexus. Now I get to sit in all the Chevys..

Range Rover was quite nice. That's one of my possible dream cars, knowing I'll never have that Aston.

[WestPhillyPunisher]

Bagged a McLaren convertible the other day. It sounded great.

Meanwhile, in E-car news, Apple has decided to stop its multi-year effort to build an electric car, presumably because they would be hard to drive into an Apple Store. That, or they think they won't be able to make a run at it. Or they think the entire segment is collapsing. Who knows.

My uneducated guess: Apple read the writing on the wall about the e-car industry going south and decided to pull the plug, pardon the pun.

[achilles]

My uneducated guess: Apple read the writing on the wall about the e-car industry going south and decided to pull the plug, pardon the pun.

Yeah, that seems likely.

[achilles]

I saw a very wrong thing today; an Aston-Martin SUV in an ugly matte black.



Specs:

4.0 liter V8
697 HP, 663 torques
0-60 3.1 seconds
The price for the peon version (base price), is $240,000
Real price: $270,000

I think I shall get one to put next to my Lamborghini Urus.

Now a bit of explanation, I only saw this thing from the back, where it isn't quite so pretty, and that matte black made it look a military vehicle. And an Aston SUV? Sacrilege!

[Ghost Rider TheHellfireDemon]

A very memorable driving to Texas Roadhouse to work on a weekday this week since I saw an impressive Red Corvette Z06 which has an impressive roof that can get moved down similar to Ferrari cars. Most likely the person has a high-paying job or some sustainable way of acquiring a high amount of cash legally because even a used Corvette Z06 would not be a cheap car.

[WestPhillyPunisher]

Raining here in Philly, so I’m curled up in bed watching Mecum Auto Auctions on Motor Trend channel.

[Ghost Rider TheHellfireDemon]

The main reason why I created a Fitness website to sell my workouts is so I can afford a 2023 Corvette Z06. Also, so I can achieve financial independence.


https://www.detroitnews.com/story/bu...e/70958680007/

An article praising the Corvette Z06 which has an amazing visual design with curves, and not surprised it sounds exactly like a Ferrari because it uses the same engine.

[achilles]

The main reason why I created a Fitness website to sell my workouts is so I can afford a 2023 Corvette Z06. Also, so I can achieve financial independence.


https://www.detroitnews.com/story/bu...e/70958680007/

An article praising the Corvette Z06 which has an amazing visual design with curves, and not surprised it sounds exactly like a Ferrari because it uses the same engine.

It is quite a beautiful car.

[achilles]

I was driving on the freeway yesterday, when a Cybertruck, the first I've seen in person, pulled up alongside, big as life and twice as ugly. It was fast though.

In sad news, the Nissan GTR is in it's last model year; with the next one being all electric.

[achilles]

Saw one of these the other day right near my house:



The Ferrari Lusso, as you can see a station wagon, or estate car as the Brits would say. Ugly as sin if you ask me.

[WestPhillyPunisher]

Saw one of these the other day right near my house:



The Ferrari Lusso, as you can see a station wagon, or estate car as the Brits would say. Ugly as sin if you ask me.

Are you kidding me? Station wagon? That thing? I doubt it could carry enough luggage for an overnight trip for one. I'm guessing it's selling price is in high five figures, or not close to six. And yeah, it IS ugly. Hard pass.